- Thai Society of Higher Education Institutes on the Environment (TSHE)
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- Carbon stocks of tropical coastal wetlands within the karstic landscape of the Mexican Caribbean
- M. F. Adame; J. B. Kauffman; I. Medina / PLoS ONE, 2013
- As one of the most carbon (C) rich ecosystems in the world, the conservation and restoration of tropical wetlands represent a priority for climate change mitigation. Deforestation, agri/aqua culture conversion, pollution and coastal d...
- Africa environment outlook 3: our environment, our health
- J. Opio-Odongo / United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2013
- The Africa Environment Outlook (AEO) is a tool of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) for monitoring environmental management in Africa. This third edition focuses on the links between environment and health,...
- Trees, livelihoods, landscapes: annual report 2011-2012
- C. Pye-Smith / World Agroforestry Centre, 2012
- This annual report for 2011-2012 of the World Agroforestry Centre advocates the introduction of 'evergreen agriculture'. On one hand, agroforestry can improve livelihoods, restore degraded soils and raise crop productivity. On the oth...
- Seasonal Variations of Arsenic in the Ganges and Brahmaputra River, Bangladesh
- S.M.N. Islam 2012
- Dissolved arsenic concentrations in the Ganges, Brahmaputra Rivers and confluence of these two rivers show important seasonal variations and maximum arsenic concentrations are observed during the monsoon season (July–...
- Underlying Problems of Ship Recycling Industries in Bangladesh and Way Forward
- N.M. Zakaria 2012
- Ship-recycling in Bangladesh has been playing as a catalyst for the economy by supporting steel industry, shipbuilding industry and other industries and it has also been generating huge employments for the country. But, existing probl...
- Background Chemical Study of Relocated Hazaribagh Tannery Complex Environment, Savar
- Y.M. Jolly 2012
- A background study of the chemical constituents of some environmental samples - tannery complex sand, river water, river sediment and river fishes collected from the Relocated Hazaribagh Tannery Complex (RHTC) area, was carried out. I...
- Climate legislation study: a review of climate change legislation in 33 countries (third edition)
- T. Townshend; S. Fankhauser; R. Aybar / GLOBE International, 2013
- This review of climate change legislation in 33 countries shows that developing countries are leading action on climate change. Overall, there has been significant progress in the climate and/or energy-related legislation of almost al...
- Reducing inequality and poverty while mitigating climate change: key challenges for research and practice in middle-income countries in Africa and Latin America
- C. Grottera; A. Moyo; B. Rennkamp; W. Wills / Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town (UCT), 2012
- This working paper, produced by the Mitigation Action Plans and Scenarios (MAPS) programme, investigates the relationship between emissions, inequality and poverty in middle-income countries in Africa and Latin America. Research on th...
- The future women want: a vision of sustainable development for all
- UN Women, 2012
- United Nations Member States unanimously agreed in 1992 in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that ‘women have a vital role in environmental management and development....
- Climate legislation study: a review of climate change legislation in 33 countries (third edition)
- T. Townshend; S. Fankhauser; R. Aybar / GLOBE International, 2013
- This review of climate change legislation in 33 countries shows that developing countries are leading action on climate change. Overall, there has been significant progress in the climate and/or energy-related legislation of almost al...
- Reducing inequality and poverty while mitigating climate change: key challenges for research and practice in middle-income countries in Africa and Latin America
- C. Grottera; A. Moyo; B. Rennkamp; W. Wills / Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town (UCT), 2012
- This working paper, produced by the Mitigation Action Plans and Scenarios (MAPS) programme, investigates the relationship between emissions, inequality and poverty in middle-income countries in Africa and Latin America. Research on th...
- The future women want: a vision of sustainable development for all
- UN Women, 2012
- United Nations Member States unanimously agreed in 1992 in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that ‘women have a vital role in environmental management and development....
- UNEP year book 2013: emerging issues in our global environment
- United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2013
- Rapid change in the Arctic resulting from climate change is threatening ecosystems and providing new development opportunities including easier access to oil, gas and minerals. The UNEP Year Book 2013 shows that changes in the Arctic ...
- Governing the forests: an institutional analysis of REDD+ and community forest management in Asia
- J. Puppim de Oliveira; T. Cadman; H. Ok Ma / International Tropical Timber Organization, 2013
- This report examines the history, structure and monitoring mechanisms of REDD+ to better understand how it impacts upon, and interacts with, Community Forest Management (CFM). It presents case studies of CFM and REDD+ governance from ...
- Meeting India's renewable energy targets: the financing challenge
- D. Nelson; G. Shrimali; S. Goel / Climate Policy Initiative, 2012
- This paper analyses the challenges for designing Indian national policy to attract investment in wind and solar energy at a reasonable cost. It also examines the impact of national and state policies on various classes of renewable en...
- Latin America and the Caribbean may well close the gap in water supply, but strategising an integrated development of water is a prerequisite
- A. Mejía; B. Requena; D. Rivera / Development bank of Latin America, 2012
- The regional context presents an unprecedented opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to close the infrastructure gap in water supply and sanitation services over the next 20 years. However, an important part of LAC urb...
- Influence of Soil Amendments on Mitigating Methane Emissions and Sustaining Rice Productivity in Paddy Soil Ecosystems of Bangladesh
- M.A. Ali 2012
- Two field experiments were conducted at two different rice ecosystems, one in the upland rice field of Bangladesh Agricultural University farm, Mymensingh and the another one in the low lying area of Bhaluka, Mymensingh to investigate...
- Prospect of Solid Waste Situation and An Approach of Environmental Management Measure (EMM) Model for Sustainable Solid Waste Management: Case Study of Dhaka City
- K.M.M Bahauddin 2012
- Environmental Management Measure (EMM) model will be a well-designed approach for sustainable and effective solid waste management in Dhaka city. Environmental Management Measure (EMM) model has three instruments such as economic, reg...
- Urban governance of climate change and health: A literature review
- S. B. Hellevik 2013
- Climate change creates additional threats to existing health problems in developing countries. Among the most likely health problems due to climate change are increased incidences of water and vector-borne diseases due to more frequen...
- Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS)
- The Strauss Center's program on Climate Change and African Political Stability analyzes how climate change could impact African and international security. Program research explores the drivers of climate insecurity, links between climate change and conflict, national responses to shocks and conflict, and the impact of adaptation aid responses. The CCAPS program is funded by the U.S. Department of...
- The UN-REDD Programme and Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (UN-REDD)
- The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations Collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) in developing countries. The Programme was launched in September 2008 to assist developing countries prepare and implement national REDD+ strategies, and builds on the convening power and expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
- Adaptation Fund
- The Adaptation Fund finances projects and programmes to help developing countries adapt to the negative effects of climate change.
- Women's Environment Network (WEN)
- Women’s Environmental Network workd on the belief that women have the right to information to enable them to make fair choices, raising awareness on issues, especially those concerning women’s health and reproductive systems.
- World Resources Report (WRR)
- The World Resources Report (WRR) provides policymakers around the world government, civil society, and business with analysis and insight about major environmental and development issues. It is the product of a 20-year partnership among the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and the World Resources Institute.
- Ecosystems and Livelihoods Adaptation Network (ELAN)
- The Ecosystem and Livelihoods Adaptation Network (ELAN) promotes an integrated approach to adaptation, defined as adaptation planning and action that adheres both to human rights-based principles and principles of ecosystem sustainability, recognizing their co-dependent roles in successfully managing climate variability and long-term change. In order to reach its objectives, ELAN concen...
- Livelihoods and Forestry Programme (LFP)
- The Livelihoods and Forestry Programme promotes more equitable, efficient, and sustainable use of forests by rural communities, focusing particularly on the needs of the 53% of households identified as being poor and socially excluded. The Livelihoods and Forestry Programme (LFP) is a bilateral aid programme of the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the Government...
- International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM)
- ICEM is an independent public interest centre that helps governments, private sector and communities define and implement policies for ecologically sustainable development. It provides technical advisory services on climate change, biodiversity conservation, water resources and SEA & Integrated Assessments.
- UN-REDD Programme - Viet Nam (UN-REDD)
- The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations Collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) in developing countries.
- Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
- The Verified Carbon Standard is a greenhouse gas accounting programme used by projects around the world to verify and issue carbon credits in voluntary markets.
