Information on "Environmental Sciences"
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
The Nature and Role of Regional Agreements in International Environmental Politics
Author: Jörg Balsiger, Miriam Prys, Niko Steinhoff
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper looks at the regional agreements to mitigate climate change, conserve biodiversity, and combat desertification. More on «The Nature and Role of Regional Agreements in International Environmental Politics» -
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»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Trust & Verify, Issue 138
Author: Yasemin Balci, Rocio Escauriaza Leal, Scott Spence, Angela Woodward, Ryoji Sakai, Edward Perello, Andreas Persbo, David Keir
Publisher: Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC)
The articles in this edition of Trust & Verify review effective legislation against biological weapons, China’s CO2 emissions, negotiations with regards to Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and IAEA safeguards resolution. More on «Trust & Verify, Issue 138»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
When Modern Science Meets Traditional Knowledge
Author: Thomas R Eimer
Publisher: Center for Transnational Relations, Foreign and Security Policy (ATASP)
In this paper, the complex interactions that are associated with the access to traditional knowledge of local biodiversity shall be regarded as a multi-level process of adaptation and resistance. More on «When Modern Science Meets Traditional Knowledge» -
Jun 2012
Strengthening International Environmental Governance
Author: Chris Perry
Publisher: International Peace Institute (IPI)
This meeting report presents a synthesis of the roundtable discussions on reform options for international environmental governance in the context of the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development known as Rio+20. More on «Strengthening International Environmental Governance»
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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Jan 2012
Green Revolution: Making Eco-Efficiency a Driver for Growth
Author: Annika Ahtonen, Serban Chiorean-Sime
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This paper studies the challenges and opportunities related to moving towards a more eco-efficient and sustainable European economy. More on «Green Revolution: Making Eco-Efficiency a Driver for Growth» -
Jan 2012
Bridging the Gap on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources in WIPO's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC)
Author: David Vivas-Eugui
Publisher: International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)
This publication discusses the work of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC). More on «Bridging the Gap on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources in WIPO's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC)»
