Climate change scenarios: implications for strategic asset allocation
<p>This report addresses the broad-ranging impact that climate change may have on economies and financial markets over the coming decades.
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Impacts of climate change on production of cash crops in Annapurna conservation area
<p>Climate change has now become a global issue for the inhabitants of the earth.
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Weather extremes in a changing climate: hindsight on foresight
<p>The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published a brochure titled "Weather Extremes in a Changing Climate: Hindsight on Foresight," which describes extreme events that have occurred between 2001 and 2010. In addition to describing the examples of recent weather extremes, the brochure provides a map of extreme events over the decade and explores whether observed facts a
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Strategic environmental assessment in policy and sector reform
This report presents the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of the World Bank's Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Pilot Program. It shows that SEA can contribute to improving development policy and sector reform by calling attention to environmental and social priorities, strengthening constituencies, enhancing policy capacities, and improving social accountability.
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Regulating groundwater use in Developing Countries: a feasible instrument for public pntervention
<p>In many developing countries, groundwater is a common pool resource which is potentially subject to the tragedy of the commons if water extraction is not adequately regulated. However, in these countries, the regulatory infrastructure is often too weak to allow detailed monitoring of individual groundwater extraction.
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India water report
<p>In absolute terms India receives almost twice as much development assistance for water, sanitation and water resources management as any other country, according to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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Water for cities: responding to the urban water challenge
<p>The objective of World Water Day 2011 is to focus international attention on the impact of rapid urban population growth, industrialization and uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters on urban water systems.
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Recommendations for state of Assams strategy and action plan on climate change-First Draft
<p>Climate change is perhaps one of the most important global environmental
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Climate change vulnerability data book
<p>As Sri Lanka moves into a trajectory of aggressive development, evaluating climate change vulnerability becomes important to identify potential threats to slated development goals. By doing so, any risks could be addressed early, ensuring that development targets can be achieved in a timely and sustainable manner.<br /> </p>
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Towards drinking water security in India: lessons from the field
<p>In the course of implementation of rural water supply schemes since the launching of the Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP) in 1972 and Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission (RGNDWM) in 1986 and NRDWP in 2009, a large number of successful models of providing sustainable and safe drinking water have been tried out throughout the country.
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Develop a baseline document to capture and analyse existing approaches and methodologies for hazard risk & vulnerability assessment: final report
<p>The objective of this baseline document is to develop a common understanding and shared knowledge about the various methods and technologies to conduct HRVA (Hazard Risk & Vulnerabilty Assessment) at different levels of governance. <br /> <br /> </p>
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Research analysis on the effects of agricultural water and landholdings to rural livelihoods in Indo-Gangetic basin: with emphasis on BIHAR state
<p>This research analysis is focused on the identification of the agricultural water use and land scaling effects to rural livelihoods in Indo-Gangetic basin (IGB) with emphasis to Bihar state. In particular, water use and landholding factors are widely acknowledged as major determinants of agricultural development and hence rural wealth in IGB basin and Bihar.
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Capturing opportunities in energy efficiency
<p>ICT-enabled sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives are more than just a challenge: they also represent a great opportunity.
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Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2010
<p>The Ozone Secretariat has released the Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion 2010, which presents new and stronger evidence of the effect of stratospheric ozone changes on the Earth’s surface climate, and of the effects of climate change on stratospheric ozone.</p>
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United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Report 2011
<p>2010 was a year of contrasts. Many countries bounced back from recession while several others faced difficult economic and fiscal adjustments, which in some cases are still ongoing.
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Afghanistan Human Development Report 2011
<p><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; color: rgb(27, 42, 65);">Afghanistan Human Development Report 2011 - The Forgotten Front: Water Security and the Crisis in Sanitation <span class="GramE">examines</span> the deep and persistent deprivation in access to drinking water, sanitation and irrigation in Afghanistan, as well as the r
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Behavioural study for the conservation breeding of Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) in Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling
<p>The aim of the study is to provide basic information on upkeep and healthcare of the Asiatic black bear which is necessary for upkeep & healthcare and planned conservation breeding of black bear in captivity.<br /> </p>
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Nepal climate change policy 2011
<p>Climate change is a natural phenomenon. Anthropogenic climate change has been accelerated by the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs), primarily from industrialization, deforestation and increased use of fossil fuels for transport. Scientific evidence, as cited by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), clearly indicates the wide scale of climate change.
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Precaution in coastal regulation: from principle to practice
<p>While deciding on a project, do regulators know everything about its impacts on the environment or on human health? What actions or decisions can be taken in the event of simply not knowing enough about the impacts of proposed actions? The decision to act or not act, and further how to act in the face of unknowns or uncertainties is the subject matter of the precautionary principle.
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Role of agriculture in achieving MDG 1 in Asia and the Pacific Region
<p>This paper examines whether agricultural growth through public expenditure, ODA or investment will improve significantly the prospects of achieving MDG 1 of halving poverty in Asia and the Pacific Region. As more than a few countries in this Region