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    Blue marble: The Pacific in the post-2015 development agenda

    Pacific Institute of Public Policy, 2013
    On 7 December 1972 members of the Apollo 17 moon mission created an image that would redefine the world. The Big Blue Marble photograph, as it became known, depicted a fragile Earth hovering in the void.
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    Population: one planet, too many people?

    Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 2011
    Energy, food, water, urbanisation and finance are areas significantly affected by the effects of population growth. How can the engineering profession respond to key challenges in order to ensure the provision of food, water, shelter and energy in the context of an increasing population?
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    Trends in sustainable development: Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

    Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, 2010
    Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face unique and special challenges. This report highlights key developments and recent trends for SIDS in a number of developmental areas.
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    Sustainable development in Africa: is the climate right?

    International Research Institute for Climate Prediction, Columbia University, 2005
    This paper proposes that much better management of climate variability is essential if sustainable development is to be achieved in Africa.
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    Up in smoke

    New Economics Foundation, 2004
    This report commissioned by leading environmental and development organisations, examines the impact of climate change on global development, specifically the Millennium Development Goals. A number of case studies presented deal with the repercussions of climate change on food production, water supplies, public health and livelihoods.
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    Water for the poorest

    Eldis Document Store, 2003
    This paper reports on a United Nations conference held in Norway, November 2003, in support of the 12th session of the Commission for Sustainable Development.