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    Ban on non-biodegradable chemicals

    Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan, 2004
    Detergents are made from Branched Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic acid (BAB/ABS, brand name Conco AAS) and Linear Alky Benzene Sulphonic acid (LAB/LAS, brand name Santomerse). These chemicals have a high production volume and more than 1,000,000 pounds are produced annually.
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    Illegal sand mining in South Africa

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    Natural sand from estuary and coastal land is one of South Africa’s most valuable resources. However, there has recently been a drastic increase in uncontrolled and unauthorised sand mining activities in rivers, valleys and estuaries throughout the country.
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    Forest management paradigms and resource rights in historical perspective: evidence from the Swat district, Pakistan

    Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan, 2010
    Most of the literature has looked at the problem of forest management from the prism of formal institutions, state policies and management paradigms, while ignoring the interface of informal institutions, historical knowledge, traditional rights and management mechanisms which evolved over time.
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    Shale oil and gas: lifeline for Pakistan

    Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan, 2014
    Pakistan is currently in the midst of a grave energy crisis, which threatens the economic and national security of the country. Under the weight of these challenges, the Government seeks a reliable energy supply at an affordable price. Historically, poor energy governance and an unhealthy dependence on imported oil to meet demand exacerbated the crisis.
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    Population and environment: draft chapter for the ICPD Pakistan country report

    Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan, 1993
    The interaction between natural resources and its users outlines the concept of environment, thereby making it a dynamic phenomenon wherein a society determines its use pattern to sustain its population and enhance their life chances.
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    Instituting REDD+: An analysis of the processes and outcomes of two pilot projects in Brazil and Tanzania

    International Institute for Environment and Development, 2013
    REDD readiness is about developing national strategies for REDD+ including the necessary systems to ensure reduced DD, encompassing systems for monitoring/carbon accounting and distribution of international compensations. Establishing REDD+ is a process of change not least regarding actions on the ground.
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    The Ongo Community Forest REDD+ pilot Project, Uganda: A socioeconomic baseline survey

    Environmental Economics Programme, IIED, 2012
    This report aims to synthesise information on current socioeconomic conditions within the villages that are to be involved in the Ecotrust Pro-Poor REDD+ pilot project in the Masindi district of western Uganda.
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    The Kilosa District REDD+ pilot project, Tanzania: A socioeconomic baseline study

    International Institute for Environment and Development, 2013
    Tanzania has decided to embark upon a national REDD programme to meet its obligations of managing its forests sustainably while responding to poverty reduction initiatives. As part of the REDD Readiness phase, nine pilot projects are being carried out in different areas of the country to draw lessons to assist in structuring a successful REDD+ in the future.
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    State-directed multi-national enterprises and transnational governance: Chinese investments, corporate responsibility and sustainability norms

    Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch, 2014
    Africa clearly needs foreign investments for its development. But such investments in extractive industries and hydropower projects should not cause ecological degradation and threaten the livelihoods of many Africans.
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    The Chinese solar energy industry and potential of renewables in Africa

    Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch, 2013
    China and Africa are developing in a time of climate change and scarcity. According to most climate scientists global economies will have to make a green shift to ensure continued future growth. However, there are very large differences in what is understood under the term “greening”.

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