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  Energy efficiency: pick the low-hanging fruit

  Norwegian Forum for Environment and Development, 2006

  This document provides short case studies of energy-saving projects in a variety of settings around the world. In each case, the authors describe the technology, how it has been adapted to the local conditions, and the lessons learned and recommendations for replication.
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  Renewable energy technologies in developing countries: lessons from Mauritius, China and Brazil

  Institute of Advanced Studies. United Nations University,, 2006

  Although the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) could see billions of dollars invested in the development of renewable energies in developing countries, this report argues that successful development of viable markets in renewable technologies is highly dependent on context-specific factors.This report looks at the context-specific factors behind the success of three renewable energy development
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  Poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability through improved regimes of technology transfer

  Law Environment and Development Journal, 2006

  This paper argues that international technology transfer can play a major role for poverty alleviation, environmental sustainability and the the Millennium Development Goals. At present, there are economic, social and legal (rather than technical) barriers preventing the transfer of environmentally sound technology (EST) from a wider use in international regimes.
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  Financing energy efficiency: lessons from recent experience with a focus on Brazil, China and India

  International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Minsk, 2006

  Without gains from energy efficiency efforts, China, India and Brazil are projected to more than double their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in a single generation, resulting in major impacts on the global energy system and climate.
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  Renewables 2005: global status report

  Worldwatch Institute, 2005

  This report provides an overview of the status of renewable energy worldwide in 2005. It covers markets, investments, industries, policies, and rural (off-grid) renewable energy in developing countries. By design, the report does not provide analysis, recommendations, or conclusions.
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  Liberalisation of trade in renewable-energy products and associated goods: charcoal, solar photovoltaic systems, and wind pumps and turbines

  Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2005

  Numerous studies and events over the past several years have stressed the importance of eliminating barriers to trade in renewable forms of energy and the technologies used to exploit them, as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on more-polluting and less secure energy sources.
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  Gender: the missing component of the response to climate change

  Gender and Development, FAO Sustainable Dimensions, 2006

  Analysing the gender dimension of climate change and the policies that have been established to mitigate and adapt to its impacts, this report points out that gender aspects have generally been neglected in international climate policy. This is a major concern given the emphasis of development policy making on general equity issues. Climate policies are not by default gender-neutral.
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  The climate of poverty: facts, fears and hope

  Christian Aid, 2006

  Tens of millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa could die of disease directly attributable to climate change, is the main finding of this NGO report.
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  Beyond firewood: fuel alternatives and protection strategies for displaced women and girls

  Women's Refugee Commission, 2006

  This document presents the findings of desk reviews looking into fuel provision, collection and physical protection strategies in various IDP and refugee situations worldwide and conducted site visits in Darfur, Sudan and in the Bhutanese refugee camps in eastern Nepal.The paper assesses alternative fuel options, firewood collection techniques and other protection strategies, appropriate to the
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  Growing into risk: emerging environment and security issues in China

  International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg, 2006

  This paper discusses the security implications of China’s economic growth and environmental challenges. It raises a number of important questions: How will China secure the resources it requires if it is to fulfil its ambition of becoming the world’s leading trading power?

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