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- Humanitarian Timber initiative new
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This site provides information on the Humanitarian Timber initiative, which aims to help aid workers with the use and purchase of timber in humanitarian situations. Resources provided include a range of documents, peer reviews and discussions, standards, news and training materials.
http://www.humanitariantimber.org
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- INSnet - InterNetwork for Sustainability
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INSnet - InterNetwork for Sustainability - is a nonprofit informal network to support and promote comprehensive sustainable development. We do this by offering an open, international platform for publishing relevant information, knowledge and examples of good practices and results to support the work of people, parents, teachers, workers, businesspeople, politicians and administrators, communicators and leaders for leaving a better world for future generations.
(Added: Fri Mar 18 2005 Hits: 305)
- Challenging preconceptions about trade in sustainable products: Towards win-win-win for developing countries [pdf 185k]
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Sustainable products (ie, products that provide greater positive or lower negative social, environmental and economic impacts along the value chain than conventional products) have the potential to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries. But at present there are many factors impeding the growth of markets for these products in developing countries. For example, at national level, there is a lack of market information, while at international level ecolabelling requirements impose financial burdens on small-scale producers. This paper aims to bring some fresh perspectives to the debate on international trade, sustainable products, ecolabelling and production and process methods, with a view to helping developing country governments draw up suitable policies to support sustainable products. (Nicola Borregaard and Annie Dufey, International Institute for Environment and Development, December 2005)
http://www.iied.org/pubs/pdf/full/15500IIED.pdf
(Added: Wed Apr 12 2006 Hits: 313)
- Poverty Rates In Venezuela: Getting The Numbers Right
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Over the past year, the statement that poverty in Venezuela has increased under the government of President Hugo Chávez has appeared in scores of major newspapers, on major television and radio programs, and even journals such as Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy. This paper looks at the available data on poverty in Venezuela, which show a reduction in poverty since 1999, as well as related economic data. The paper also briefly notes how some of the mistakes surrounding the discussion of this issue have been made. Finally, it looks at the impact of the provision of health care to the poor, which has been greatly expanded over the last few years. (Written by Mark Weisbrot, Luis Sandoval, David Rosnick - CEPR, 30 May 2006)
http://upsidedownworld.org/main/content/view/302/1/
(Added: Thu Jun 01 2006 Hits: 189)
- The Rooftop Gardening Project
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The Rooftop Gardening Project is an innovative partnership between Alternatives, an international cooperation network, and Santropol Roulant, a community organisation in Montreal. Together we are making widespread rooftop gardening a reality in Montreal and around the world. Our novel soil-less gardens empower urban residents to produce their own food, green their neighbourhoods and build healthy communities.
http://english.rooftopgardens.ca/
(Added: Fri Nov 11 2005 Modified: Mon Nov 28 2005 Hits: 341)
- "Securing the Future" - UK Government sustainable development strategy
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The UK Government launched its new strategy for sustainable development, Securing The Future, in conjunction with a Strategic Framework on 7 March, 2005. The Strategy takes account of developments since the 1999 Strategy, both domestically and internationally; the changed structure of government in the UK with devolution to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; greater emphasis on delivery at regional level and the new relationship between government and local authorities. It takes account of new policies since 1999, and it highlights the renewed international push for sustainable development from the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002. The lead Department, Defra, chairs a Programme Board to oversee delivery of the Strategy, but all UK Departments share responsibility for making sustainable development a reality.
http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/publications/uk-strategy/uk-strategy-2005.htm
(Added: Thu Mar 10 2005 Hits: 261)
- 'Small is Working': Technology for Poverty Reduction (Online Video)
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Small is Working Technology for Poverty Reduction People around the world are using technologies as a pathway out of poverty to satisfy their basic needs, gain access to services, and realise their rights. The video 'Small is Working' brings together research and case studies to demonstrate the potential transformative powers of technology. The video is split into four sections for convenient downloading. The first part looks at the legacy of EF Schumacher's ideas, while the other three examine particular applications of small-scale technology by ITDG to reduce poverty around the world. 1.Small is Working 2.Women's Development Associations in Sudan 3.Improved Maasai housing in Kenya 4.Renewable energy in Sri Lanka
http://www.itdg.org/?id=small_is_working
(Added: Mon Nov 10 2003 Modified: Wed Dec 07 2005 Hits: 468)
- 2005 Environmental Sustainability Index: Benchmarking National Environmental Stewardship
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The ESI is a composite index tracking a diverse set of socioeconomic, environmental, and institutional indicators that characterize and influence environmental sustainability at the national scale. The updated 2005 version will be formally released in Davos, Switzerland, at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Friday, 28 January 2005.
(Added: Fri Jan 28 2005 Modified: Wed Dec 07 2005 Hits: 302)
- A Capabilities Approach to Trade and Sustainable Development: Using Sen's Conception of Development to Re-examine the Debates [PDF 437.4 kb]
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International Institute for Sustainable Development, by Aaron Cosbey, 2004. This paper takes the thinking of Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and uses it to fashion a comprehensive new definition of sustainable development. It then asks how trade and trade liberalization might contribute to sustainable development so defined, surveying a complex web of potential impacts. It draws important lessons for civil society, developing countries and the WTO negotiations from the analysis.
http://www.iisd.org/publications/publication.asp?pno=661
(Added: Tue Apr 26 2005 Modified: Thu Jun 16 2005 Hits: 337)
- A vision of dystopia
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The Guardian 22 August 2002: New York City in 2022. Half the 40 million people in the swarming metropolis are unemployed, the air is thick with pollution, food and water are as precious as jewels. This was the world of the future as envisaged in the sci-fi thriller, Soylent Green, in 1973. Now, according to the World Bank, it could come true unless there are dramatic and immediate changes to the way we live.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,12374,782799,00.html
(Added: Thu Sep 19 2002 Modified: Mon Dec 05 2005 Hits: 309)
- Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration (ETC Group)
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ETC group is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable advancement of cultural and ecological diversity and human rights. To this end, ETC group supports socially responsible developments of technologies useful to the poor and marginalized and it addresses international governance issues and corporate power. ETC group works in partnership with civil society organizations (CSOs) for cooperative and sustainable self-reliance within disadvantaged societies, by providing information and analysis of socioeconomic and technological trends and alternatives. This work requires joint actions in community, regional, and global fora. ETC group's strength is in the research and analysis of technological information (particularly but not exclusively plant genetic resources, biotechnologies, and [in general] biological diversity), and in the development of strategic options related to the socioeconomic ramifications of new technologies.
(Added: Wed Apr 23 2003 Modified: Fri Dec 09 2005 Hits: 296)
- Agriculture and Development : A summary of the International Assessment on Agricultural Science [pdf]
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The report argues that the current system of food production and the way food is traded around the world has led to unequal distribution of benefits and adverse ecological effects. (International Assessment of Agriculture, Science and Technology for Development, April 2008)
http://www.agassessment.org/docs/IAASTD_leaflet_final.pdf
(Added: Tue Apr 29 2008 Hits: 41)
- Alternative Information & Development Centre (AIDC)
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The AIDC is an alternative information centre doing research, education and training, as well as campaigning and lobbying on the macro issues affecting the development process in South Africa.
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- Another Sort of World Map
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This website maps the world - but uses carbon emmissions and population size instead of land mass to determine the size of countries. (World Watch, April 2006)
http://www.worldwatch.org/press/news/2006/01/12/
(Added: Wed May 03 2006 Hits: 299)
- ANPED -The Northern Alliance for Sustainability
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ANPED, The Northern Alliance for Sustainability, is a democratic network that links NGOs and voluntary organisations in all parts of the Northern hemisphere, including North America, Western Europe, Central Europe and Eastern Europe Caucacus Central Asia (CE-EECCA). It was founded in 1990 as the Alliance of Northern People for Environment and Development. The impetus for the network was the preparatory process for UNCED in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe area. ANPED works to promote sustainable societies worldwide. We do this by supporting grassroots activity and participatory democracy and linking NGOs who share our aims. Our aims are to link activities, exchange information and skills on issues of sustainable development and participatory democracy. ANPED brings together groups working on environment, development and health. Our role is to provide services to our member groups, particularly those in CE and the EECCA. These include informational and co-ordinational support. By working on cross-cutting issues which fit into various political processes and organising 'skill-share' sessions, ANPED endeavours to build the capacity of individual NGOs.
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- Arrests, Teargassing Mar World Summit Preparations
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 22, 2002 (ENS) - The first signs of looming conflict at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg are beginning to show even before the summit opens August 26. On Wednesday, 114 former freedom fighters claimed they were teargassed in police cells after being arrested while travelling to a planned protest outside parliament this week. In addition, 72 landless people and land activists and a journalist were arrested Wednesday as part of the South African government's crackdown on demonstrations during the summit. Those arrested include most of the Gauteng leadership of the national Landless People's Movement including LPM Gauteng Chairperson Maureen Mnisi.
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/aug2002/2002-08-22-03.asp
(Added: Mon Aug 26 2002 Modified: Mon Dec 05 2005 Hits: 248)
- Asia-Pacific countries paying heavy price for 'grow now, clean up later' policy, UN says
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UN News 30 August - Countries in Asia and the Pacific are paying heavily for a "grow now, clean up later" environmental policy, resulting in major ecological problems, including shrinking forests, widespread land degradation and an overall increase in pollution, according to a new United Nations study.
http://www0.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=4586&Cr=asia&Cr1=pacific
(Added: Thu Sep 19 2002 Modified: Mon Dec 05 2005 Hits: 283)
- AusAID investments pay dividends in Sri Lanka: The case of community based forest management
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This article describes a pilot experiment of community engagement in forest protection and management supported under an AusAID funded project in Sri Lanka (ADGm 1 May 2008). It demonstrates the dividends for community engagement in forest management including its protection. Some significant lessons for wider applications as well as a few areas for future assistance under AusAID are also highlighted in the article.
http://www.developmentgateway.com.au/jahia/Jahia/pid/6770
(Added: Sat May 03 2008 Modified: Wed May 07 2008 Hits: 8)
- Bangladesh Country Guide on One World webportal
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The aim of this Guide is to provide a broad introduction to human rights and sustainable development issues in Bangladesh, suitable for a global audience of students, academics, journalists, civil society practitioners, and individuals interested in regional and global development. Guide content is organised largely by reference to the main development themes adopted throughout OneWorld.net - Development, Economy, Environment, Health, Human Rights, Information and Media, Politics, and Conflict. Each section of the Guide is illustrated by appropriate content from the OneWorld global partner community and other relevant sources, as well as commentary by the Editor. The Bangladesh Guide was launched in September 2003 thanks to online volunteer editors Nazrul Islam and Sayeed Ahmed.
http://www.oneworld.net/guides/bangladesh
(Added: Wed Mar 09 2005 Modified: Wed Dec 14 2005 Hits: 338)
- Barter Markets: Sustaining people and nature in the Andes
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As regulative institutions, Andean barter markets help sustain local food systems and the ecosystems in which they are embedded. Action research with indigenous communities in Peru generated new evidence on the importance of barter markets for: - giving some of the poorest social groups in the Andes better food security and nutrition; - conserving agricultural biodiversity (genetic, species, ecosystem) through the growing and exchange of native food crops in barter markets; - maintaining ecosystem services and landscape features in different agro-ecological zones; and - enabling local, autonomous control of production and consumption - and more specifically control by women over key decisions that affect both local livelihoods and ecological processes. (IIED, July 2005)
http://www.iied.org/pubs/pdf/full/14518IIED.pdf
(Added: Thu Jul 27 2006 Hits: 246)
- Best-of-Reports: Focus on Women and Sustainable Development
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To mark International Women's Week, Reports magazine is running a retrospective of stories that focus on gender and research for sustainable development (March 8, 2002).
http://www.idrc.ca/es/ev-5499-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
(Added: Mon Mar 18 2002 Modified: Tue Sep 26 2006 Hits: 486)
- Blair launches new UK sustainability policy
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EMEA News: March 9th 2005 The UK government's new Sustainable Development Strategy has had a mixed reception On 7 March prime minister Tony Blair unveiled the UK's Sustainable Development Strategy 2005 along with a Shared Framework for Sustainable Development. Called 'Securing the Future', the new initiative is a review of the government's 1999 Sustainable Development Strategy. "This is a vast improvement on the 1999 strategy and demonstrates a new determination on the part of the government to make sustainable development a priority," says Jonathan Porritt, chairman of the Sustainable Development Commission, the UK government's independent advisory on sustainable development.
http://www.ethicalcorp.com/content.asp?ContentID=3545
(Added: Thu Mar 10 2005 Hits: 257)
- Boycott America
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A useful website, set up in protest at Bush's (read 'corporate America's) position on the Kyoto Protocol on climate change.
http://www.boycottamerica.org/
(Added: Tue Oct 30 2001 Modified: Wed Dec 07 2005 Hits: 310)
- Breaking New Ground: Mining, Minerals, and Sustainable Development (pdf)
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Final report to the International Institute for Environment and Development's two-year independent process of research and consultation - the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development Project (MMSD).
http://www.iied.org/mmsd/finalreport/index.html
(Added: Fri Apr 16 2004 Modified: Wed Dec 07 2005 Hits: 392)
- Building on Hidden Opportunities to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals
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Poverty reduction through conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Growing concern over the effects of biodiversity loss on progress towards sustainable development led to the establishment of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1992. To date over 180 countries have ratified it demonstrating a significant global commitment to the cause. The CBD presents a comprehensive series of pragmatic and innovative principles for action, which have been further elaborated by six Conferences of the Parties. Yet there has been insufficient advancement in operational terms. This lack of progress should be taken very seriously as biodiversity loss, together with other forms of environmental degradation, has the potential to undermine progress towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals . It is also essential to acknowledge that the 'environment', including biodiversity, offers many interesting poverty reduction opportunities - yet these are often overlooked, and may function outside the prevailing policy environment.
http://www.undp.org/equatorinitiative/documents/pdf/poverty_reduction.pdf
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