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Shristee Lamsal
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Dec 10, 2015 04:20 AM
Author: Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA)
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
There is a window of opportunity to build climate-smart cities in developing countries, which account for 90% of urban growth. "The State of the City Climate Finance" report, released at COP 21, highlights the challenges these countries face and proposes both innovative and traditional solutions.
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Shristee Lamsal
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Nov 18, 2015 07:32 PM
Author: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Paci!c
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
Overview of Green Business: Enabling Policies and Private Sector Examples focuses on the ecological sustainability of economic development and the key role that both governments and the private sector have to play in harnessing its potential for inclusive and sustainable development for all.
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Shristee Lamsal
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Nov 13, 2015 06:13 AM
Author: Enterprises Department, International Labour Organization
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
The document provides information on the outcome of the Tripartite Meeting of Experts on Sustainable Development, Decent Work and Green Jobs that took place in Geneva from 5 to 9 October 2015. It contains the adopted guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all and the recommendations by the experts for follow-up. The Governing Body is invited to endorse the guidelines and to decide how to give practical effect to them. The Governing Body may furthermore wish to request the Director-General to include the guidelines in development and implementation of the Green Initiative and to recommend that the guidelines be taken into consideration within the context of future discussions on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the implications of the expected Climate Agreement in December 2015 (see the draft decision in paragraph 9)
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Shristee Lamsal
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Nov 07, 2015 02:32 AM
Author: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
Profound changes in economic and financial globalization, rapid urbanization of poverty, increasing inequality within nations and ever more visible threats to human development and security from degradation of natural capital and living environment call for a paradigm shift in planning for sustainable development. Actions by nations to advance a green economy (sometimes referred to as ecological civilization; or green, inclusive, low carbon economy; or climate resilient economy; or a circular economy) convey a growing realization that our US$70 trillion global economy needs a refit.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) defines a green economy as one that results in “improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities”. The development path should maintain, enhance and, where necessary, rebuild natural capital as a critical economic asset and as a source of public benefits. Human rights and the environment are inextricably linked – through the right of every citizen to a clean, healthy and productive environment.
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Shristee Lamsal
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Nov 07, 2015 02:10 AM
Author: International Labour Organization
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
The challenges of achieving environmental sustainability and of generating decent work for all are closely linked. This book argues that goal of environmentally sustainable economies will not be attained without the active contribution of the world of work.
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Narissara Chandravithun
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Oct 07, 2015 09:05 AM
Author: World Travel & Tourism Council
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Research
As with all businesses, Travel & Tourism companies are increasingly affected by environmental and social issues that can influence global demand and industry-wide profitability. Publicly reporting on issues relating to sustainability, corporate responsibility, or environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a method by which companies demonstrate a commitment to transparency, and through the reporting processes, management approaches to proactively address externalities are articulated and advanced.
This research aims to provide a foundation for reporting for those seeking orientation and guidance.
contributed by
Narissara Chandravithun
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Oct 05, 2015 02:48 AM
Author:
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Not Specified.
(3R as an Economic Industry – Next Generation 3R Solutions for a Resource Efficient Society and Sustainable Tourism Development in Asia and the Pacific)
16 to 19 August 2015 Venue: Dharubaaruge, Malé, Maldives
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Narissara Chandravithun
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Aug 06, 2015 06:22 PM
Author: ILO ITC
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
Rural economies contribute significantly to employment and economic growth in many countries, however, are often characterized by significant decent work challenges. The ILO’s approach to rural poverty is to increase the overall resilience of rural communities through the Decent Work Agenda. This Academy provides an opportunity to be exposed to a range of integrated approaches, tools and training packages with the objective to achieve decent work for all towards sustainable, inclusive and thriving rural economies.
The two-week programme consists of a combination of:
· cutting-edge topics discussions facilitated by ILO, other UN Agencies and leading international experts;
· structured knowledge-sharing opportunities;
· elective workshops offering additional insight into specific subjects, testing tools and training packages;
· study visits to innovative rural initiatives.
The Academy is offered in English, French and Spanish and it will be a great opportunity to network with other professionals with different profiles: government officials, representatives of employers and workers’ organizations, ILO staff, donor agencies and international organizations staff, representatives of enterprise, universities and civil society organizations
The participation costs are € 3500, covering tuition fees, training material, study visits, medical, insurance, board and lodging at the Turin Campus. Travel costs are not included.
For online application, please go to:
http://intranetp.itcilo.org/STF/A908119/en
Deadline for registration: 4th September, 2015
For more information, contact us at: rural@itcilo.org
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Narissara Chandravithun
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Jun 22, 2015 08:47 AM
Author: UN Environment Programme
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
Part 1: Why is Sustainable Consumption Important in Asia?
Provides an overview of current issues related to sustainable consumption, links these to the Asian context and frames the nature of the policy problem.
Part 2 highlights some of the most common myths around sustainable consumption that need to be confronted and explores how they affect sustainable consumption policies and practice in Asia.
Part 3 consists of thematic solutions briefs with potential policy approaches to ensure more sustainable consumption patterns in Asia.
Part 4 is a recommended reading list more broadly on sustainable consumption, with relevance to Asia and the Pacific.
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Narissara Chandravithun
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Jun 19, 2015 05:13 AM
Author: ILO ITC
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
This M.Sc. is a response to the need for more diverse expertise in the design and evaluation of policies in which international labour standards and fundamental rights at work go hand-in-hand with job creation and productive employment. It is intended to prepare participants to become experts in designing, analysing and evaluating policies that place employment at the heart of economic, social and development policy-making. The course will combine rigorous training in analytical and quantitative economic methods with an emphasis on what constitutes an appropriate policy, legal and institutional framework for employment and decent work in different development contexts.
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Narissara Chandravithun
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Jun 15, 2015 06:56 AM
Author: ILO Office for China and Mongolia
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Research
This research paper examines the labour, human health and environmental dimensions of e-waste management in China, analyzing both the formal and informal sectors. It identifies the needs for synergizing policies and measures concerning environmental pollution control and labour protection in e-waste management.
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Narissara Chandravithun
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Jun 09, 2015 08:20 AM
Author: UN Environment Programme
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
This briefing has been produced by the UNEP Inquiry as a contribution to discussions a the Regional Consultation on Financing for Development in Asia and the Pacific taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 29-30 April 2015. It draws on the Inquiry’s ongoing research, and country engagement as laid out in more detail in two recent publications Aligning the Financial System to Sustainable Development: Insights from Practice (2014) Aligning the Financial System to Sustainable Development: Pathways to Scale (2015).
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Narissara Chandravithun
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Jun 09, 2015 07:14 AM
Author: ILO AP Green Jobs
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Information Material
Workshop on Greening the Economy: Its impact on growth, employment and CO2 emissions: A Green DySAM Analysis
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Narissara Chandravithun
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Jun 09, 2015 07:00 AM
Author: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Research
WWF’s report - is a ground-breaking piece of research that shines the spotlight on financiers, investors and regulators in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia and benchmarks them against their global peers.
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Narissara Chandravithun
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May 28, 2015 03:39 AM
Author: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Publishing Date:
2015
Category: Research
IRENA’s Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2015 reports significant employment milestones in several renewable energy industries, including 2.5 million jobs in solar photovoltaics, 1.5 million jobs in large hydropower, and 1 million jobs in wind energy.
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