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- A guide on adapting to drought in Bangladesh
- ( S. Ramamasy;S. Baas / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , 2007)
- In Bangladesh where agriculture is the largest sector of the economy, agricultural production is under pressure from increasing demands for food. A large percentage of the population is already vulner...
- How policy-makers can establish a national programme on sustainable consumption and production
- ( B. Matthew / United Nations [UN] Environment Programme , 2008)
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In the context of climate change, it has become clear that our global community urgently needs to adopt more sustainable life-styles to both reduce the use of natural resources and CO2 emissio...
- Spatial lay-outing of coastal areas of Aceh, Indonesia after the December 2004 tsunami
- ( S. Ritung;F. Agus;H. Hidayat / World Agroforestry Centre , 2007)
- This booklet was prepared after the December 2004 tsunami caused serious damage to agricultural land, soils and vegetation along the coastal areas of Aceh, Indonesia. The booklet is a guideline for th...
- How can South Pacific communities participate in climate change adaptation?
- ( WWF South Pacific programme , 2007)
- The South Pacific region is among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. With an almost complete reliance on natural resources for subsistence living and economic development, the chang...
- How to incorporate climate change adaptation in project design
- ( USAID Global Climate Change Program , 2007)
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It is important to consider the potential impact of climate change when planning and designing development projects. Understanding, planning for and adapting to changing climate enables individuals...
- How should humanitarian organisations integrate increased climate risk into their work?
- ( Red Cross/ Red Crescent Centre on Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness , 2007)
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Climate change presents additional challenges for humanitarian organisations responding to disasters and complex emergencies. This guide provides a basic overview of climate change science and its ...
- A guide for organisations through the carbon offset market
- ( R. Schuchard;E. Stewart / Business for Social Responsibility , 2007)
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This report is a retail guide for businesses interested in exploring partnerships in the rapidly growing carbon offset market. The guide includes an overview of the key business benefits and costs,...
- Company strategies addressing climate change
- ( A. Hoffman / Pew Center on Global Climate Change , 2007)
- This report serves as a guide for corporate decision makers as they navigate rapidly-changing global markets. The report presents an in-depth look at the development and implementation of corporate s...
- How can businesses purchase carbon offsets?
- ( K. Hamilton; E. Stewart; S. Waage / Business for Social Responsibility , 2006)
- This brief documents the growing interest in voluntary carbon markets and recommends steps for businesses who are interested in purchasing voluntary offsets. The brief offers clear steps that guide ea...
- Comprehensive guides for establishing CDM/JI project frameworks
- ( Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS, United Nations Development Programme , 2006)
- A prerequisite for effective CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) and JI (Joint Implementation) project development is the creation of host country capability to identify, develop, screen, and approve pr...
