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Land governance in Brazil: a geo-historical review
International Land Coalition, 2012This paper examines the paradoxes of land governance in Brazil by putting them in their historical context, highlighting in particular the continuing subordination of peasant farmers’ interests to those of large landholders.DocumentA new era in the fight against deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon: opportunities to improve policy effectiveness
Stockholm Environment Institute, 2014The deforestation slowdown in the Amazon is one of the most important environmental success stories of recent decades, with an 83% decrease in the annual rate of deforestation from 2004 to 2012. This accomplishment has enabled Brazil to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by more than a third, while also preserving biodiversity and maintaining other vital ecosystem services.DocumentUnblocking bottlenecks to effective resource revenue management in Peru
Oxfam America, 2014Many developing countries that rely heavily on the extraction of natural resources for revenue do not realise consistent and equitable economic benefits. In Peru, economic growth and exports have risen significantly, and the national rate of poverty has declined. Yet in some regions, including those where mining operations are located, poverty rates are stagnant or increasing.DocumentAssessment of the Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Hurricane Wilma on Jamaica
Planning Institute of Jamaica, Jamaica, 2005Hurricane Wilma of 2005 has gone down in the record books as the most intense hurricane to have developed in any Atlantic Hurricane Season, having generated sustained wind speeds of 280 km/h.DocumentThe socio-economic and environmental impact of Hurricane Dean on Jamaica
Planning Institute of Jamaica, Jamaica, 2007This report documents the socio-economic and environmental impact of Hurricane Dean (2007) on Jamaica. As at October 26, 2007 the preliminary estimate of the damage and losses incurred by the Jamaican economy due to the passage of Hurricane Dean on August 19, 2007 was $23.05 billion (US$ 329.34 million). The social cost of the hurricane was also fairly substantial.DocumentAssessment of the Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Hurricanes Dennis and Emily on Jamaica
Planning Institute of Jamaica, Jamaica, 2005This report was prepared following the passage of Hurricanes Dennis and Emily and builds on preliminary estimates. Assessment of the impacts of both hurricanes in Jamaica was combined due to the short period between the occurrences of the two events. The report is divided into 6 sections.DocumentSocio-economic and Environmental Disaster Impact Assessment Handbook for Jamaica: A quick guide to undertaking an assessment using the DaLA methodology following an extreme event in Jamaica
Planning Institute of Jamaica, Jamaica, 2012The Handbook is intended for practitioners who are experts in their own fields and who are brought together to conduct assessments of extreme events.DocumentIntegrated paradigm for sustainable development: a panel data study
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2011In the developing world, there is a clear trade-off between economic growth and environmental security.OrganisationResponding to Climate Change (RTCC)
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC) is a news and analysis website about climate change and global low carbon developments.DocumentEnvironmental Aspects of a Potential Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2014This paper focuses on the environmental aspects of a potential Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA). Potential environmental issues in the negotiation of such an FTA (if at all undertaken) are identified to better prepare the Philippine negotiating panel and equip them with information and analysis to make well-informed positions on such issues.Pages