Information on "Ecosystems"
October 2012
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16 Oct 2012
Environmental Challenges in South Asia
Author: Shafqat Kakakhel
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
As this article emphasizes, South Asian countries face multiple environmental challenges. More on «Environmental Challenges in South Asia» -
Oct 2012
Water Security: From Abstract Concept to Meaningful Metrics
Author: Nathaniel Mason, Roger Calow
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
With renewed global awareness of planetary boundaries and resource constraints, water's vital role is undisputed. More on «Water Security: From Abstract Concept to Meaningful Metrics»
April 2012
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30 Apr 2012
Deepwater and Arctic Oil Drilling
Author: Patsy Richards
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note outlines several examples of how previously inaccessible sources of hydrocarbons are now starting to be exploited. More on «Deepwater and Arctic Oil Drilling»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
On the Environmental Effectiveness of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Author: Christine Bertram, Katrin Rehdanz
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
In this paper, the authors investigate the applicability of environmental cost-benefit analysis in the marine context and identify and discuss problems that may hamper the environmental effectiveness of the EU's Marine Strategy Framework Directive. More on «On the Environmental Effectiveness of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive»
January 2012
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2012
Securing the Future of Mangroves
Author: Hanneke Van Lavieren, Mark Spalding, Daniel M Alongi, Mami Kainuma, Miguel Clüsener-Godt, Zafar Adeel
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
This policy brief is largely based on the World Atlas of Mangroves (2010) which provides a wealth of knowledge on the ecology, biodiversity, distribution, economic value, and management status of mangroves around the world. More on «Securing the Future of Mangroves»
March 2011
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Mar 2011
The Future of Global Forests After The Cancun Climate Change Conference
Author: Frédéric Perron-Welch
Publisher: International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
Forests are essential for human survival and well-being. More on «The Future of Global Forests After The Cancun Climate Change Conference»
January 2011
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2011
Canadian Military Journal, Issue 11, No 2
Author: Richard Desjardins, Manon Turgeon, Bernd Horn, JL Granatstein, Mark Tunnicliffe, Jean Martin, Tony Balasevicius, Allan English, Walt Natynczyk
Publisher: Canadian Military Journal (CMJ)
This issue of the Canadian Military Journal focuses on various topics, from the Canadian Forces (CF) in 2010 and 2011, to CF transformation and CF involvement in protecting the Arctic region. More on «Canadian Military Journal, Issue 11, No 2» -
2011
Managing the Growing Impacts of Development on Fragile Coastal and Marine Ecosystems: Lessons from the Gulf
Author: Hanneke Van Lavieren, John Burt, David A. Feary,Geórgenes Cavalcante, Elise Marquis, Lisa Benedetti, Charles Trick, Björn Kjerfve and Peter F Sale
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
This policy report discusses in detail the environmental degradation in the Gulf region caused by tremendous population growth, urbanization and industrialization in a short period of time. More on «Managing the Growing Impacts of Development on Fragile Coastal and Marine Ecosystems: Lessons from the Gulf»
December 2010
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16 Dec 2010
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: The Fate of the Oil
Author: Jonathan L Ramseur
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The April 20, 2010, explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig led to the largest oil spill in US waters, and this report answers the question of, "where did the oil go?". More on «Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: The Fate of the Oil»
January 2010
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2010
Satoyama–Satoumi Ecosystems and Human Well-Being
Author: Anantha Kumar Duraiappah, Koji Nakamura, Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Masataka Watanabe, Maiko Nishi
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
The 2010 biodiversity target to achieve a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss by 2010 has not been met. More on «Satoyama–Satoumi Ecosystems and Human Well-Being»
