Find out what 120 global, multinational and regional organisations attitudes are to forest carbon projects in general. In addition the report also examines the motivating factors behind corporate decisions to purchase forest carbon offsets and the perceptions which organisations have regarding the additional community and biodiversity benefits that many forestry projects often provide.
The main objective of this analysis was to demonstrate the schematics of the modeling approach in understanding the contribution of brick kiln emissions in Dhaka, the
This paper is an initial attempt to consider the role in adaptation of insurance and related risk sharing and risk transfer methods, in the context of a comprehensive approach to risk reduction and risk management.
This report reveals that widespread human rights violations
continue to take place across India. These are particularly serious in conflict afflicted areas, and often result in crimes against the civilian population. The report documents the ongoing use of torture and death following torture of detainees by members of the security forces.
This working paper by the planning commission seeks to evaluate quantity and quality of service delivery in rural public health facilities under NRHM. Is based on findings from studies in Andhra Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh,Bihar & Rajasthan.
This study by PIF and NCAER puts together evidences on implementation of NREGA and its achievements so far. Says that the scheme has worked well but the level of satisfaction has been only 50 percent and suggests that it should be implemented as a state scheme mandated under a Central Act.
Climate change is seen as the most pressing environmental problem of our time by many companies, policymakers and other stakeholders. It is currently also at the forefront of attention in view of attempts to conclude a successor to the Kyoto Protocol that expires in 2012.
This paper focuses on the renewed interest in purchasing or leasing land, and securing water rights for agricultural production; it does not focus on other forms of foreign investment in agriculture. It identifies the key drivers behind the recent surge in these investments, and examines prevailing trends in reported land contracts. The range of legal issues
This paper from the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) explores how models of payment for environmental services (PES) programs could be applied in the context of reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD).
