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  The water–energy–food security nexus: towards a practical planning and decision support framework for landscape investment and risk management

  International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2013

  In recent decades, researchers and policymakers have increasingly emphasised the importance of the complex relationships between water, energy and food (also called the WEF nexus) that are often overlooked in narrowly focused actions, investments and policies. This paper summarises key arguments, approaches, frameworks and lessons learnt from global WEF initiatives.
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  Carbon stocks of tropical coastal wetlands within the karstic landscape of the Mexican Caribbean

  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 development have all contributed to the loss of over one-third of mangroves in the last fifty years; a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
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  Measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) for low carbon development: learning from experience in Asia

  Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Japan, 2013

  This policy report seeks to contribute to further development of measurement/monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) modalities and methodologies by providing conceptual clarification of MRV and outlining 16 case studies of MRV schemes. The concept of MRV is described as entailing multiple types, which should be distinguished to avoid conceptual confusion.
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  Case studies on flash flood risk management in the Himalayas: in support of specific flash flood policies

  2013

  Countries in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region generally lack policies, strategies and plans which deal specifically with flash floods. The purpose of the case studies in this report is to create a knowledge base on flash flood processes in different parts of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region.
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  Water supply and sanitation in Latin America and the Caribbean: goals and sustainable solutions: proposals for the 6th World Water Forum

  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.
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  Climate change adaptation and vulnerability assessment of water resources systems in developing countries: a generalized framework and a feasibility study in Bangladesh

  Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2012

  In addition to climate change, current demographic trends, economic development and related land use changes have direct impact on increasing demand for freshwater resources. These changes are affecting the vulnerability of water resources. This study reviews the evolution of approaches to vulnerability assessment related to water resources.
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  Regional Emergency Cluster Advisor Project (RECA)

  The RECA project is an inter-agency initiative designed to enhance WASH preparedness and response capacity around the world.
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  SIDS-focused green economy: an analysis of challenges and opportunities

  United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2012

  The movement towards a green economy is seen as a critical pathway to achieving sustainable development. More importantly, it is an opportunity for investments in green industries, job creation and improvements in human welfare.
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  Economic impact assessment of climate change in key sectors in Nepal: study implementation plan

  Integrated Development Society, 2012

  This report summarises the implementation plans for the main phase of the Economic Impact Assessment of Climate Change in Key Sectors in Nepal study, including the approach and methods proposed.
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  Climate-driven or human-induced: indicating severe water scarcity in the Moulouya river basin (Morocco)

  Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2012

  Many agriculture-based economies are increasingly under stress from climate change and socio-economic pressures. In the Moulouya river basin, Morocco, natural water availability is a key resource for all economic activities and frequently occurring water deficits aggravated by climate change threaten many livelihoods dependent on agricultural production.

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