Global

Invasive alien species: a threat to biodiversity

In light of the impact invasive alien species have, the Convention on Biological Diversity recognizes the importance of preventing the introduction of, and controlling or eradicating alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats and native species. This brochure highlights the threat invasive alien species pose to biodiversity and what each of us can do to tackle the problem.

Publication Date:

01/05/2009

Source: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Tags:

Convention On Biological Diversity (CBD), Ecosystems, Climate Change, Green House Gases, Birds, Biodiversity, Invasive Alien Species, Global, Globalisation

Climate Change

Global assessment report on disaster risk reduction 2009: risk and poverty in a changing climate

This is the first biennial global assessment of disaster risk reduction prepared in the context of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction. It focuses on the nexus between disaster risk and poverty, in a context of global climate change.

Publication Date:

01/05/2009

Source: UNISDR

Tags:

Ecosystems, Climate Change, Natural Disasters, Climate Adaptation, Disaster Management, Disaster Preparedness, Poverty, Global, Developing Countries

Fisheries

Defying the code

Countries not complying with UN fisheries code View image Countries falter after adopting UN"s Voluntary Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries 1995 The code sets standards for the fishing industry to ensure sustainable use of resources 53 countries, accounting for 96 per cent of global catch, were ranked on a scale of

Publication Date:

29/04/2009

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

17

Issue:

20090430

pp:

23

Tags:

Fisheries, Trade, Global, Statistics

Environment

Price of nature

Book>> Payment for Ecosystem Services

Publication Date:

29/04/2009

Author(s): S P Singh

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

17

Issue:

20090430

pp:

23

Tags:

Environment, Global, Ecosystem Services

Energy

When oil goes bust

Book>> The Last Oil Shock

Publication Date:

29/04/2009

Author(s): Amitabh Raha

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

17

Issue:

20090430

pp:

23

Tags:

Alternative Fuels, Climate Change, Climate Mitigation, Renewable Energy, Energy, Fossil Fuels, Global

Habitat And Urbanisation

Lets talk about access to space

Philipp Rode, executive director of the Urban Age Programme at the UK

Publication Date:

29/04/2009

Author(s): Mario DSouza

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

17

Issue:

20090430

pp:

23

Tags:

Vehicular Pollution, Climate Change, Technology Transfer, Public Transport, Climate Adaptation, Habitat And Urbanisation, Urban Sprawl, Cars, Cycles, Walking, Pedestrians, India, Global

Health

Global health actors claim to support health system strengtheningIs this reality or rhetoric?

Many global health programmes erroneously claim to strengthen national health systems, a study has found.

Publication Date:

28/04/2009

Author(s): Bruno Marchal, Anna Cavalli, Guy Kegels

Source: PLoS Medicine

Vol:

6

Issue:

4

pp:

1

Tags:

Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Health Personnel, Aid Agencies, WHO, World Bank, Global, Developing Countries

Peace And Disarmament

Neither disarmament nor peace

Barack Obama

Publication Date:

25/04/2009

Source: Economic and Political Weekly

Vol:

44

Issue:

17

pp:

6

Tags:

Peace And Disarmament, Nuclear Proliferation, China, United States Of America (US), India, Global

Peace And Disarmament

Regional and global nuclear disarmament: Going beyond the NPT

The accession of Barack Obama to the presidency of the United States is an opportune time to revisit the issue of global and regional nuclear disarmament. What are the options open to civil society?

Publication Date:

18/04/2009

Author(s): Achin Vanaik

Source: Economic and Political Weekly

Vol:

44

Issue:

16

pp:

84

Tags:

Nuclear Power, Peace And Disarmament, Nuclear Proliferation, Disarmament, Pakistan, United States Of America (US), India, Global