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Infrastructure for Peace (I4P) - Call for Abstracts. Until March 1, 2012

Posted by: Jenny, 22. February 2012 - 14:40
Source: http://konfliktbearbeitung.net

Call for Abstracts. Journal of Peacebuilding and Development Special Issue. Deadline for submissions: 1 March 2012 Read on

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Human Rights & Democracy

World Economic Situation and Prospects 2012

Posted by: Jenny, 22. February 2012 - 14:26
Source: http://www.sonnenseite.com

Global economic growth started to decelerate on a broad front in mid-2011 and is estimated to have averaged 2.8 per cent over the last year. This economic slowdown is expected to continue into 2012 and 2013. The United Nations baseline forecast for the growth of world gross product (WGP) is 2.6 per cent for 2012 and 3.2 per cent for 2013, which is below the pre-crisis pace of global growth. Read on

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Human Rights & Democracy

Conference: Internet Freedom for Global Development, 18./19.04., Stockholm

Posted by: Jenny, 22. February 2012 - 11:01
Source: http://www.stockholminternetforum.se

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Stockholm Internet Forum on Internet Freedom for Global Development. The Forum is a meeting point for governmental representatives, cyber activists, human rights NGO:s, academics and corporate representatives. On April 18-19 we will discuss how freedom online can foster economic and social development. Welcome! Read on

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Development

Health millennium goals neglected in Asia-Pacific region: UN report

Posted by: sarah-indra, 21. February 2012 - 16:21
Source: http://www.downtoearth.org.in

Hunger, child mortality and maternal mortality remain high in the Asia-Pacific region, making it difficult for the countries in the region to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, says a UN report released on Friday in New Delhi. Read on

Events

National Conference on Sustainable rural development in India,Ajmer

Posted by: ajaychabba, 20. February 2012 - 22:15
Source: http://gcajmer.org

In this conference discussions would be held towards synergizing shared concerns for Sustained and Inclusive Development. Exchanges at this national forum would lead to understanding and insights of underlying issues of Sustainable Growth. Read on

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Environmental

India's rag-pickers inspire recycling charity

Posted by: xamboli, 20. February 2012 - 12:28
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk

For years, rag-pickers or scrap dealers have been a familiar sight in Indian towns and cities, going door-to-door and collecting all kinds of household waste - from newspapers to plastic and glass bottles.

The scrap dealers pay a certain amount to each household depending on how much they collect. This is then sold at a higher price to bigger dealers, who send it to recycling centres. Read on

Science & Technology

Indian-born biologist honoured with Gunnerus Sustainability Award

Posted by: xamboli, 20. February 2012 - 12:22
Source: http://www.newstrackindia.com

Dr. Kamal Bawa, an Indian-born biologist at the University of Massachusetts Boston, is awarded the Gunnerus Sustainability Award for the year 2012. This is world's first major international award for work on sustainability and Dr. Bawa has been awarded for his outstanding contribution to this field. Read on

Climate & Energy

Photo gallery: The Big Picture – Coal

Posted by: Anna-Maria, 18. February 2012 - 10:46
Source: http://www.boston.com

Coal occupies a central position in modern human endeavors. Last year over 7000 megatons were mined worldwide. Powerful, yet dirty and dangerous, use of coal is expanding every year, with 2010 witnessing a production increase of 6.8%. Read on

Development

Ending world hunger is possible – so why hasn't it been done?

Posted by: Anna-Maria, 18. February 2012 - 10:29
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk

Some 850 million people go to bed hungry. If the right decisions are made now, we can feed the world and address inequality Read on

Climate & Energy

Financing the transition to a green economy

Posted by: Anna-Maria, 18. February 2012 - 10:26
Source: http://www.opendemocracy.net

By keeping investments in clean energy off the agenda, the Kyoto process delayed by a decade any serious engagement with global warming. To get the transformation of capitalism on its way, a serious rethink of eco-investment finance is essential. Read on

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Climate & Energy

Pilot plant converts fruit and veggie waste into natural gas for cars

Posted by: xamboli, 17. February 2012 - 12:09
Source: http://www.gizmag.com

Given the rising oil prices in recent years, many drivers have been converting their cars to run on natural gas. But like oil, natural gas is a fossil fuel with limited reserves whose price has also risen in recent years and is likely to continue to do so.
Fraunhofer's development provides an alternative way to obtain natural gas, not from Earth's reserves, but from fruit and vegetable waste. Read on

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Economy & Politics

Top 5 Benefits for Becoming a Sustainable Business

Posted by: xamboli, 17. February 2012 - 11:53
Source: http://www.ourcoloradonews.com

Although each company has its own reasons and motives for being more green and sustainable in business, here are the top five primary benefits to becoming a more sustainable company and some of the research to support. Read on

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Climate & Energy

Green On Wheels! Pick-up Cabs to Now Collect your Waste-Paper

Posted by: sarah-indra, 14. February 2012 - 14:12
Source: http://yourstory.in

Next time you throw a used paper in the waste basket, think what all you can do with it. Proper recycling of paper can not only help save our fast disappearing greenery, but can also provide a sustainable business opportunity. Read on

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Climate & Energy

Don't Reinvent The Wheel, Steal It: An Urban Planning Award for Cities That Copy

Posted by: sarah-indra, 14. February 2012 - 14:06
Source: http://www.good.is

Cities around the world may all be struggling with the same problems, from building affordable housing to boosting internet access, but a lack of dialogue means that local governments rarely copy each other’s successful ideas. Read on

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Climate & Energy

How Green Roofs can Improve our Cities

Posted by: sarah-indra, 14. February 2012 - 13:57
Source: http://sustainablecitiescollective.com

We all love a room with a view, but when it comes to planning for the future of a building we tend to forget about the world beyond its walls. We home in on the structure itself – its foundations and floors, cavities and cracks – isolating it from its natural surroundings. But the performance of a building depends very much on conditions outside. Read on

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Economy & Politics

India ranks high in corruption-hit nations

Posted by: xamboli, 13. February 2012 - 12:47
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India ranks prominently high in the list of countries plagued by corruption, a Delhi court has said while handing down one year imprisonment to two convicts in a 24-year-old graft and forgery case. Read on

Economy & Politics

Growth should not be at cost of environment

Posted by: xamboli, 13. February 2012 - 12:41
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Ahead of a meeting with environment ministers of BASIC countries, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said growth is important for the people but should take place in a way which does not harm the environment.

"Economic growth is essential for the people, but we cannot allow growth to be pursued in a manner which damages our environment," the PM said on Twitter, according to the PMO. Read on

Peace & Conflicts

The Afghanistan Report the Pentagon Doesn't Want You to Read

Posted by: Anna-Maria, 11. February 2012 - 11:52
Source: http://www.rollingstone.com

Earlier this week, the New York Times’ Scott Shane published a bombshell piece about Lt. Colonel Daniel Davis, a 17-year Army veteran recently returned from a second tour in Afghanistan. Read on

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Environmental

Sustainable Urban Transport: Role of the Auto-rickshaw

Posted by: xamboli, 10. February 2012 - 12:28
Source: http://www.wri.org

As the demand for urban transport increases in India, so too does the popularity of the autorickshaw. A report (free download) examines the role the auto-rickshaw sector can play in promoting sustainable transport. It develops a policy vision for this sector and presents recommendations on reforms to address sustainability challenges. Read on

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Biodiversity

India loses 367 sq km of forests in 2 years

Posted by: xamboli, 10. February 2012 - 12:02
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India recorded a net loss of 367 sq km of forests between 2009 and 2011 with Khammam district in Andhra Pradesh alone losing 182 sq km of green cover in the period, the latest 'state of forest' report has found. In all, AP lost 281 sq km of forests in two years. Read on