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    ICT-Based monitoring of climate change related deforestation: the case of INPE in the Brazilian Amazon

    Centre for Development Informatics, 2012
    Deforestation is one of the main sources of greenhouse gases; accounting for at least two thirds of Brazil’s emissions. This study provides a case study of the PRODES and DETER satellite-based monitoring systems used for policy making and law enforcement in the Brazilian amazon.
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    ICTs and Good Governance: The Contribution of Information and Communication Technologies to Local Governance in Latin America

    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2003
    This work is a survey of the conditions for the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in five countries in Latin America: Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador and Mexico. In several municipalities, mayors, leaders and authorities were interviewed and many local organizations visited.
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    The political economy of climate change and development

    Institute of Development Studies UK, 2011
    Climate change financing initiatives have emerged as a prominent part of international development activities through the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and it has become evident that political factors are vital in ensuring that the international initiatives achieve both their climate change and development objectives.
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    Skills for Green Jobs: A Global View

    International Labour Organization, 2011
    This volume examines the experiences of 21 developed and developing countries in adjusting their training provision to meet the new demands of a greener economy. It shows that skills development is critical to unlocking the employment potential of green growth, yet skills shortages are becoming an obstacle in realising this potential.
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    Brazil’s emergence and the potential for Norwegian peacebuilding diplomacy

    Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre, 2010
    The past decade has seen Brazil play an increasingly important role on the international stage. While always respected because of the reputation of its career diplomats and its commitment to multilateralism and peaceful conflict resolution, its new global clout has turned it into a major pillar of the emerging international system.
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    Joint statement issued at the conclusion of the fifth BASIC ministerial meeting on climate change

    Ministry of Environment and Forests, India, 2010
    The Fifth BASIC Ministerial meeting on climate change was held in Tianjin, China, on the 10th and 11th of October 2010. This joint statement was issued at its conclusion. It reemphasizes the primacy of equity in international climate negotiations.
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    Joint statement issued at the conclusion of the fourth meeting of ministers of the BASIC group

    Ministry of Environment and Forests, India, 2010
    This joint statement was issued by BASIC countries at the fourth meeting of BASIC country Ministers on climate change that took place in Rio de Janeiro on the 25th and 26th of July 2010.
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    Rise and spread of national and sub-national forest carbon schemes

    Forest Carbon Asia, 2012
    In December 2011 at the international climate change negotiations at COP17 in Durban, there were further developments on the proposed REDD+ mechanism to reduce forest-based emissions and enhance forest carbon sinks. Various countries have initiated forest-related emission reduction and offsetting schemes within the last year.
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    Grassroots speakout on UN Women: outcome document

    Huairou Commission, 2011
    On March 2nd, grassroots women leaders from around the world voiced their key recommendations and experiences to Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Dr. Michelle Bachelet, and other representatives of UN Women and governments. A supportive audience of leaders of the global women’s movement and gender advocates filled the room beyond capacity.
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    Bioenergy Projects and Sustainable Development: Which Project Types Offer the Greatest Benefits?

    Stockholm Environment Institute, 2011
    Modern bioenergy sources are often viewed as important components of a low-carbon, energy-secure future. By reducing dependence on imported fuel and providing new employment opportunities, bioenergy production has the potential to stimulate local economies in developing countries.

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