Haiti sustainable energy roadmap
This Haiti Sustainable Energy Roadmap—developed in partnership with Haiti’s Bureau of the Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister for Energy Security—explores the issues involved in building a sustainable
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Grassroots biodiversity conservators of Arunachal Pradesh: national recognition and reward
The issue of recognizing and acknowledging the value of traditional know-
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Sustainable rural bioenergy solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: a collection of good practices
This collection aims to provide a reference for policy makers and practitioners working to scale up bioenergy in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Energy, agriculture, forestry, environment, finance and
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The United Nations World Water Development Report 2014 : Water and Energy
The World Water Development Report 2014 focuses on the interdependence between the management of water and energy and says that a sustainable approach to the management of both freshwater and energy resources is extremely essential to provide modern, affordable and environmentally sound energy and drinking water services for all.
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Cabinet clears biotech facility for Imphal
The Union Cabinet today cleared a proposal to set up a state-of-the-art biotechnology research facility in Imphal to promote sustainable development and utilisation of the rich biodiversity of the
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Will he beat around the bush?
He may not have a clean environmental track record. But as president, George W Bush will have to tread carefully
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Economic growth linked to education: Kalam
The President A.P. J. Abdul Kalam, said today that for sustained economic development , all information that had been generated should be used to improve the skills of students and help them embark
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Exploring technologies for the clean energy transition of Tamil Nadu
This paper explores electricity generation technology options for the sustainable energy transition of Tamil Nadu (TN). Renewable and clean energy options such as wind (onshore, offshore, small wind),
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Ramesh in Green New Deal
ENVIRONMENT minister Jairam Ramesh will represent India in the highlevel advisory panel on sustainable development being set up by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The panel is expected to be announced before the end of the month.
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An index-based framework for assessing patterns and trends in river fragmentation and flow regulation by global dams at multiple scales
The global number of dam constructions has increased dramatically over the past six decades and is forecast to continue to rise, particularly in less industrialized regions. Identifying development pathways
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The Blue Danube
An international convention for protection of the Danube hopes to restore the river s ecosystem
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Food and nutrition security in the Global South: policies, technologies and institutions
Food and nutrition security has regressed in countries of the Global South, necessitating a comprehensive approach to addressing the complex linkages between food and nutrition, and other sectors. This
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Water for energy 2010
This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the critical linkages between water and energy and the impact on both of climate change. It identifies areas of opportunity where investment and new regulations are needed, to ensure sustainable global development. Human civilization has always rested on access to water, and, more specifically, on its utilization.
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Delivering sustainability: urban freight in developing cities
This sourcebook module aims to assist policy makers in developing Asian countries, particularly those involved at the urban level, move towards making the urban freight sector more sustainable. The sourcebook
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The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity: report for business
The TEEB Report for Business highlights the business case for biodiversity and ecosystems services (BES) by illustrating the importance and immense value of natural services provided to, and affected by, a wide range of industries.
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Prince Charles organic passion!
Organic farming gets royal patronage in England
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WCD report : a framework for underdevelopment ?
The World Commission on Dams (WCD) has published its final report claiming that the process has pioneered a new path for global public policy making on issues of suitable and sustainable development.
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Rural Development Report 2016: fostering inclusive rural transformation
The 2016 Rural Development Report focuses on inclusive rural transformation as a central element of the global efforts to eliminate poverty and hunger, and build inclusive and sustainable societies for
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National strategy and action plan for low carbon development, 2012
The National Strategy and Action Plan for Low Carbon Development was prepared to enable Bhutan to fulfill its commitment of remaining carbon neutral. In other words, it will help in ensuring that national
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Getting the basics right: water and sanitation in South East Asia and the Pacific
Australia’s overseas development aid assistance is set to increase substantially over the next four years. This much welcomed increase could be stretched in multiple directions to satisfy multiple needs. This paper is a contribution to the debate on how best to direct Australia’s investments to meet the objective of reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development. The paper suggests that a focus on domestic water and sanitation is critical and will contribute significantly to poverty reduction in the region.