Lung health in rural Nepal:multi-state modeling of health status & economic evaluation of integrated respiratory care guidelines
This publication presents an economic evaluation of the World Health Organization
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Biofuels and food security: implications of an accelerated biofuels production
The objectives of this study are : to present a comprehensive review of the status of biofuels developments around the world and the policy regimes and support measures driving this evolution; to assess the agro-ecological potential of all major biofuels crops
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Progress report on climate change and development
The purpose of this report is to update the 2009 Joint Annual Meetings of the AU Conference of Ministers of Economy and Finance and ECA Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Development on the progress made in the implementation of the Climate Change and Development (Clim-Dev) Africa programme by the African Union (AU) Commission and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) since the 20
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Coastal Management Zone Notification, 2009
Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests number S.O. 114(E), dated the 19th February 1991, (hereinafter referred to as the said notification), the Central Government declared Coastal Stretches as Coastal Regulation Zone and restrictions were imposed on the setting up and expansion of industries, operations and processes in the said Zone.
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Making a difference: dossier on community engagement on nature based tourism in India
In 2008 through a collaborative project coordinated by African Safari Lodge (ASL) Foundation looking at community based efforts in nature based tourism, EQUATIONS got the opportunity to study three very interesting initiatives in India. While each have their unique contexts and histories and are on different stages of tourism development, they also have common features.
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Commission on Climate Change and Development presents its final report to UN Secretary General
This Press release is on the report "Closing the Gaps" launched by the Commission on Climate Change and Development on May 14 at the United Nations. The report offers recommendations to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable countries and communities.
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A text on other issues outlined in document FCCC/KP/AWG/2008/8
The United Nations took a step towards a new climate treaty on 15th May by publishing the first draft negotiating texts to help bridge a "great gulf" between options for rich nations to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Supreme Court judgment on the development of the Pondicherry port on BOT basis
In the Supreme Court of India Civil Appellate Jurisdiction Civil Appeal No. 3572 of 2009 (Arising out of SLP (C) No. 6977 of 2007) Villianur Iyarkkai Padukappu Maiyam ... Appellant Versus Union of India and others ... Respondents With Civil Appeal No. 3573 of 2009 (Arising out of SLP (C) No. 9988 of 2007).
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Water quality study and cost-benefit analysis of rainwater harvesting in Kuttanad, India
In the Kuttanad region of Kerala, intensive untreated human sewage and agricultural activities have caused severe surface water contaminations. At the same time, other sources of fresh water are unreliable for drinking: ground water is acidic due to the soil conditions and iron leaching; fresh water from
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Water quality study and cost-benefit analysis of rainwater harvesting in Kuttanad, India
In the Kuttanad region of Kerala, intensive untreated human sewage and agricultural activities have caused severe surface water contaminations. At the same time, other sources of fresh water are unreliable for drinking: ground water is acidic due to the soil conditions and iron leaching; fresh water from
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The coral triangle and climate change: ecosystems, people and societies at risk
This report sets out the full extent of the threats and proposes solutions to the challenges facing the Coral Triangle and its people. Based on a thorough consideration of the climate, biology, economics and social characteristics of the region, it shows why these challenges are increasing, and how unchecked climate change will ultimately undermine and destroy
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Closing the gaps: disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change in developing countries
The international Commission on Climate Change and Development is launching its final report on the 14th of May at the UN, with participation of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
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Pollution control dated 11/05/2009
Inspection report on pollution control in Bhilai Steel Plant.
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Supreme Court judgment on mining in the Aravalli Hill Range of Haryana as on May 8, 2009
The Supreme Court judgement ordering suspension of all mining activities in the 448 sq. km. area of the Aravalli Hill range falling in Haryana's districts of Faridabad and Gurgaon including Mewat.
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Pollution control dated 07/05/2009
Pollution control in Bhilai Steel Plant dated 07/05/2009
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High Court judgment on setting up of Alumina Smelter Plant in Bhurkamunda/Brundamal, District Jharsuguda, Orissa.
The writ petitioner, Prafulla Samantra, appealed in his personal capacity as the President of a Social Organisation viz.
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Gender and climate finance: double mainstreaming for sustainable development
Climate change is real, it is happening already, and its impacts on people are not gender-neutral. It is affecting men and women all over the world differently, especially in the world
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Indian Farm Forestry Development Co-operative Limited (IFFDC) Wasteland Forestation Project
<p>This document details the IFFDC Wasteland Forestation Project plantations in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The project has assisted farmers, especially women, to promote forestation on wastelands and marginally productive lands by organising Primary Farm Forestry Co-operatives (PFFCs) and thus making it a people's participative programme. <br />
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Rapid assessment of Kodaikanal lake
Kodaikanal Lake which forms the heart of the resort is a star shaped lake, covering an area of about 24 hectares. Kodaikanal Lake was created in 1863 by Sir Hendry Levinge. The objectives of this study is to assess the physico-chemical and biological quality of the Kodaikanal lake and to assess whether the lake requires bioremidiation programme.
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Biofuels for sustainable rural development and empowerment of women: case studies from Africa and Asia
<p>This book of case studies represents a collaborative effort to explore the potential of biofuels to provide sustainable livelihoods and local sources of energy for people in rural areas of developing countries, with a special emphasis on women.