Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:02:45 One of the Eldis RSS newsfeeds on major development issues Environment http://www.eldis.org Copyright ©2010 Eldis, Sussex p.ferguson@ids.ac.uk en-uk Eldis Logo http://www.eldis.org 85 http://www.eldis.org/images/logo/eldisRSS.gif Logo for www.eldis.org 34 60 Implementing REDD in Tanzania and Uganda A. Vatn; P. Vedeld; J.G. Petursson This paper examines whether reduced emissions from forests – from deforestation and forest degradation (the REDD project) - should be included ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=50289 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=50289 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:36:16 GMT Review of the Phase II proposal for Community Markets for Conservation Programme in Zambia S.W. Bie; E. Kuntashula; Lewis K. Mughogho This paper reviews the proposal for a Phase II of the Community Markets for Conservation Programme (COMACO) in Zambia. The programme is seen as a tool ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=50287 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=50287 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:45:31 GMT Maintaining ocean ecosystems for reducing climate change C. Nellemann; E. Corcoran; C. M. Duarte While the reduction of emissions are currently at the center of climate change discussions, the critical role of the oceans and ocean ecosystems has been ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=50264 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=50264 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:08:57 GMT How can the environment be protected during armed conflict? E.M. Mrema; C. Bruch; J. Diamond This report seeks to identify gaps and weaknesses in the current international legal framework for protecting the environment during armed conflict. ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=50255 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=50255 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:03:36 GMT Managing Africa's water in a changing climate Nearly one-third of all water-related disasters occur in Africa. The second issue of Joto Afrika considers the relationship between climate change, ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45594 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45594 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:59:02 GMT Urgent need for climate change adaptation measures in Arab countries M.K. Tolba; N.W. Saab Although greenhouse gas emissions from the Arab world amount to 4.2% of global emissions, the impact of climate change on the fragile environment of ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45567 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45567 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:38:28 GMT Water shortages for Palestinians result from discriminatory policies and practices Lack of access to adequate, safe and clean water has been a longstanding problem for the Palestinian population of the Occupied Palestinian Territories ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45324 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45324 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:00:12 GMT Balancing rural livelihoods, urban consumption and conservation key to controlling bushmeat hunting Noelle Francesca Kumpel Bushmeat hunting is thought to be becoming increasingly unsustainable in west and central Africa, but true assessment of sustainability and consequently ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45287 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45287 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:29:06 GMT The environmental movement in Zambia M. Chundama This report presents the findings of an overview of the environmental movement in Zambia. The paper indicates that Zambia is mainly a primary commodity ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45232 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45232 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:39:34 GMT Environmental NGOs in Sri Lanka M. Jayamana This paper examines the role of environmental NGOs in Sri Lanka in addressing environmental concerns in the country. The focus of the paper is mainly ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45231 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45231 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:21:53 GMT Trends and activities of environmental organisations in Nepal Nepal faces myriads of environmental challenges as the country steadily industrialised and urbanised these challenges continue to grow both in size and ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45230 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45230 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:26:15 GMT Involving the elderly in climate change policy making G. Haq; J. Whitelegg; M. Kohler Climate change and an ageing population bring together two key policy challenges which need to be addressed to ensure a safe, secure, equitable and sustainable ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45111 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45111 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:58:23 GMT Obstacles to the implementation of environmental policies in Malawi M.P. Munyenyembe; F.M. Kalowekamo This paper examines the obstacles that face the implementation of environmental policies in Malawi. The It presents some recommendations in order to advance ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45103 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45103 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:20 GMT Progress and challenges of environmental organisations in Ethiopia This report deals with the progress of environmental organisations in Ethiopia, and the difficulties they face. The paper deems that with consistent efforts, ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45102 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45102 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:07:42 GMT Creating political space for local communities to engage with policy makers The Environmental Movement in the South (EMiS) vision is to contribute to sustainable development through strengthening southern environmental organisations' ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45101 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45101 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:15:40 GMT Effective advocacy tools for environmental campaigns This report covers a three day environmental advocacy workshop in Kenya, which aimed to empower organisations and individuals for environmental policy ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45100 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45100 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:27:16 GMT Paying for protection of the global ecosystem. I. Bond; M. Grieg-Gran; S. Wertz-Kanounnikoff Tropical deforestation and forest degradation contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45001 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=45001 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:24:08 GMT Improving the ability of small-scale fisheries in the developing world L. Evans; N. Andrew Diagnosis and adaptive management can help improve the ability of small-scale fisheries (SSF) in the developing world. This paper presents a framework ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44997 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44997 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:43:14 GMT Is it feasible to model water quality and quantity management? M., G. Alcoforado de Moraes; X. Cai; C. Ringler Water management in the Pirapama River Basin in northeastern Brazil is affected by both water quantity and water quality constraints. The region is known ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44992 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44992 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:50:02 GMT The integration of environmental, social and governance issues into institutional investment S. Waygood; B. Bacani; P. Hilton This report is about identifying future challenges within the financial system in order to reduce further crises like the Natural Resources Crisis. ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44904 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44904 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:13:20 GMT Reforming wildlife governance through non-governmental actors This brief looks at the role corruption plays in structuring wildlife governance systems in Africa by comparing the differing governance structures ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44891 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44891 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:07:51 GMT Survival in an unplanned urban fishing wetland in Tanzania M. Victor; A. Makalle; N. Ngware This report is a case study of Bonde la Mpunga, a wetland in Dar es Salaam which was formerly used for rice growing. It is an area abundant in natural ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44889 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44889 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:20:12 GMT Environmental goods collection and children's schooling: evidence from Kenya S. Wagura; W. Nyangena This study examines the link between environmental goods collection and children's schooling in Kenya. It proposes that, as resources becomes more ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44648 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44648 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:23:07 GMT Technology-based non structural measures for managing floods A.B. Shrestha Frequent flash floods in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region pose a severe threat to life, livelihoods and infrastructure, both within the mountains and ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44621 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44621 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:46:30 GMT Community-based approaches to flash flood risk management A.B. Shrestha; S.H. Shah; R. Karim Frequent flash floods in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan region pose a severe threat to life, livelihoods and infrastructure, both within the mountains and ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44620 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44620 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:37:56 GMT Examples of small technology that have a big impact This publication, based on AED's experience, shows examples of the practical application of small technology that have a big impact around the developing ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44578 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44578 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:57:03 GMT What are the factors that explain household's choice of fuel in Ethiopia? Z. Gebreegziabher; A. Mekonen; M. Kassie Urban centers have long been dependent on the rural hinterlands for about 90 per cent of their fuel needs in Ethiopia. This paper investigates urban energy ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44574 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44574 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:24:21 GMT Telecommunications are a powerful tool for positive change Sheila K; Katrin V This report, published by the UN Foundation, examines real life examples of and trends in wireless technology solutions being used to drive change in ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44573 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44573 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:14:48 GMT How can environmental change impact energy generation? C. Paskal Energy generation, extraction, refining, processing and distribution require a multifaceted global infrastructure. However, much of that infrastructure ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44510 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44510 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:54:57 GMT The role of farm ponds in sustaining livelihoods J. Miller Aquaculture has been recognized as an important component of rural development, aimed at improving food supply and generating more income for poor ... http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44498 http://www.eldis.org/go/display&type=Document&id=44498 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:23:12 GMT