Information on "Sustainable Development"
May 2013
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May 2013
Cutting Edge Science & Technologies towards Food, Environment and Health
Author: Manfred Kern
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This publication looks at the future of agriculture. More on «Cutting Edge Science & Technologies towards Food, Environment and Health»
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Paying for Progress
Author: Romilly Greenhill, Ahmed Ali
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper explores options for financing some of the potential post-2015 development goals. More on «Paying for Progress»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
A Perspective on Tourism in the BSEC Countries
Author: David Kereselidze
Publisher: International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS)
This policy brief looks at the benefits and challenges of the tourism industry in the Black Sea region and underlines the importance of promoting tourism in the area. More on «A Perspective on Tourism in the BSEC Countries»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Combating Poverty and Inequality
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
Inequality is widely recognized as a critical barrier to poverty reduction and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. More on «Combating Poverty and Inequality» -
Feb 2013
The Rich, the Clean, and the Kind
Author: Jonas Dovern, Martin Quaas, Wilfried Rickels
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
This paper develops a comprehensive wealth index for cities that measures their endowment with environmental, energy, social, human, and economic capital stocks. More on «The Rich, the Clean, and the Kind» -
Feb 2013
The Human Capital Dimensions of Sustainable Investment
Author: Thomas Kochan, Eileen Appelbaum, Carrie Leana, Jody Hoffer Gittell
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This paper identifies a number of questions that need to be answered if the growing interest in building investment portfolios of firms that follow socially and environmentally sustainable practices is to be successful. More on «The Human Capital Dimensions of Sustainable Investment»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Sustainable Development and Financing Critical Global Public Goods
Author: Barry Carin
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper examines reasons for the international deadlock in climate change negotiations and explores potential strategies aimed at finding effective solutions. More on «Sustainable Development and Financing Critical Global Public Goods» -
2013
Practice Makes Perfect? The European Union's Engagement in Negotiations on a Post-2015 Framework for Development
Author: Adam Moe Fejerskov, Niels Keijzer
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
This paper explores the role of the European Union in the post-2014 negotiations for a new framework for development. More on «Practice Makes Perfect? The European Union's Engagement in Negotiations on a Post-2015 Framework for Development» -
Jan 2013
India, China and the Nathu La: Securing Trade and Safeguarding the Eco System
Author: Panu Pazo
Publisher: Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
The Nathu La, which connects China's Tibet Autonomous Region with the Indian state of Sikkim, is rich in natural resources but also resides in the rich and fragile Himalayan biosphere. More on «India, China and the Nathu La: Securing Trade and Safeguarding the Eco System» -
2013
Global Public Goods: A Concept for Framing the Post-2015 Agenda?
Author: Inge Kaul
Publisher: German Development Institute
This paper sets out to contribute to the post-MDG development agenda debate. More on «Global Public Goods: A Concept for Framing the Post-2015 Agenda?»
