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This report provides a review of the various options being pursued to reduce carbon intensities in five developing countries, namely Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa. These are major emerging economies, all of which are vulnerable to adverse effects from climate change, with their governments having to balance economic, environmental and social priorities. All have large carbón...
'Non-greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants in China' is the subject of the next webinar from the IEA Clean Coal Centre. Dr Andrew Minchener OBE will present the findings of his latest report in a webinar on 11 July at midday (UK time). Attendance is free, but registration is reguired.
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ICIMOD sees Rio+20 as an important chance to redefine the mountain agenda considering new challenges that have evolved over the last two decades. ICIMOD is working with key institutions worldwide to make sure that the issues of mountainous countries and regions are clear and are...
This article is based upon research conducted for Alternative Energy Promotion Center of HMG in 2000. It assesses and analyses the status of solar water pumping systems (SWPS) installed for drinking, domestic and irrigation purposes in Todke, Bhulke and Phulbariya villages of Siraha district. The findings of the study, therefore, will be useful for planners, administrators, concerned organised...
Written for architects, developers, general contractors, landscapers, and home owners, this book demonstrates how a holistic approach to design can result in a building even better than the sum of its parts. Topics include site and habitat restoration, transportation integration, edible landscapes, energy-efficient design, materials selection, indoor air quality, and cost implications, plus an...
This issue of cc.alps-compact presents an overview of spatial planning-related measures in the Alps to ameliorate the effects of climate change and promote adjustments to it. The second chapter explains CIPRA‘s key concerns: If spatial planning is to play a key role in climate protection, a number of things have to change, because in the case of conflicts of goals regarding the interests...
The CIPRA compact “Energy” provides an overview on energy use and energy production in the Alps and describes national and regional strategies for climate protection and climate adaptation. Here CIPRA gives its central statement on this issue: if we want to stem earth warming, increasing efficiency is important but not sufficient: we must reduce our consumption of energy services. Renewable...
The policy guidelines were developed as part of the pilot project 'Incorporating Needs and Roles of Women in Water and Energy Management in Rural Areas in South Asia-Capacity Building in Rural Areas of the Himalayas'. Women were provided with hands on training on the management of energy and water using the training manual developed by the project. The experiences gained were...
Perpetual economic growth is physically impossible on a planet with finite resources. Many concerned with humanity's future have focused on the concept of "sustainable development" as an alternative, as they seek means of achieving current economic and social goals without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own goals. Sustainable development brings together elements...
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