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    Geneva consensus for trade multilateralism: a relook at the eighth Millennium Development Goal – Global Partnership for Development

    2013
    Trade multilateralism is in crisis. The current paper reveals that part of the reason for this crisis is lack of recognition that the center of gravity of economic activities are shifting towards the east.
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    Environmental sustainability challenges in cotton value chain: how is India responding to these challenges?

    2013
    Promotion of environmentally-sustainable cotton has emerged as a major policy concern globally. This paper sheds light on the role of Indian government policy to ensure delivery of better and sustainable cotton production and consumption along the value chain.
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    Climate change, food security and trade linkages in South Asia

    2013
    This briefing paper examines the linkages between climate change, food security and trade in South Asia.
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    Prepare for new environmental standards in the global textile value chain

    2013
    This paper reflects the outcome of a study about environmental standards and their trade impacts – the case of Indian textiles and clothes (T&C) eco-labels in Nordic markets. The paper highlights that there is a substantial consumer pressure in Norway for more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions or eco-labels in particular.
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    Consumers’ attitudes towards eco-labels

    2013
    This briefing paper is based on the information drawn from a study that deals with European consumer practices and attitude towards environmental standards and eco-labels in textiles and clothing (T&C) sector. The original study covers five European countries: Germany, England, France, Sweden and Norway.
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    The European Union's proposed carbon equalisation system: some implications for India's exports

    Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2014
    In 2009, the European Union (EU) proposed to use border carbon measures, which could take the form of a direct or indirect “carbon tax”, against imports from its partner countries that were not following its emission norms.
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    Poverty, poaching and trafficking: what are the links?

    Evidence on Demand, 2013
    This paper looks into the links between poverty, poaching and trafficking, indicating that this subject has been under-researched and poorly understood. The paper admits that there is little hard evidence to support the claim that poaching occurs because of poverty, yet the authors state they are confident the links are there.
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    Rhino poaching: how do we respond?

    Evidence on Demand, 2013
    This report outlines the main actors in rhino conservation, the major main threats to rhinos in the ‘Big 4’ range states (Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa and Namibia) which together conserve almost 99% and 96% of Africa’s wild white and black rhino respectively, and offers a review of a range of possible policy responses.
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    Nathu La: amidst the "listening ears'

    Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2012
    This is an account of the trip to the Nathu La Pass organized in February 2012 by the organized by the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, to further their understanding of the diverse issues involving the volume of trade, infrastructure, security and its socio-economic impact on Sikkim.
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    Improving the quality, capacity and compliance of environmental licensing processes in Mozambique: the case of the oil and gas industry

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014
    This paper analyses the current situation regarding the environmental licensing of the oil and gas industry in Mozambique. The paper outlines weaknesses in the process, including the quality of the environmental impact assessments submitted for authorisation; compliance with the approved environmental management plans; and the lack of transparency and follow-up post-licensing.

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