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Daniel Shephard
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Apr 24, 2012 03:35 AM
Author: Asia Business Council
Publishing Date:
2011
Category: Research
Reports on the results of a survey of 73 business executives representing employers of more than 2 million people. In the survey a majority (51%) of respondents considered energy and the environment as the most important issue for businesses, over an above Finance and business, geo-politics and social issues. This information could serve useful to facilitate social dialogue and public private partnerships related to green jobs.
contributed by
Jenny Bjork
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Dec 04, 2011 06:13 PM
Author: Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED)
Publishing Date:
2011
Category: Training Material
This is ADED's Environmental Housekeeping Handbook. This handbook is intended for use as a housekeeping guide for energy efficiency best practices in commercial office buildings across the Arab region.
contributed by
Jenny Bjork
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Oct 17, 2011 06:08 AM
Author: UNDP and UNEP
Publishing Date:
2011
Category: Training Material
UNEP - 2011. "The purpose of this guide is to provide practical, step-by-step guidance on how governments and other national actors can mainstream climate change adaptation into national development planning as part of broader mainstreaming efforts. The guide draws on substantial experience and lessons learned by the UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative in working with governments to integrate environmental management for pro-poor economic growth and development into national development planning and decision-making."
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Jenny Bjork
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Oct 17, 2011 06:02 AM
Author: UNEP and UNESCO
Publishing Date:
2011
Category: Training Material
UNEP - 2011. This guidebook is intended to support educators in developing their understanding of the science of climate change, observed and anticipated impacts, and different possible responses. The guidebook also covers the impacts on society, as well as political and educational responses to climate change.
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Jenny Bjork
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Oct 17, 2011 05:53 AM
Author: UNEP and UNESCO
Publishing Date:
2011
Category: Training Material
UNEP - 2011. "This new guidebook explores the links between climate change and lifestyles and helps young people consider the actions they might take towards more sustainable lifestyles. Aimed at young people (15-24 year olds) and people working with young people such as educators, teachers, trainers and youth leaders in both developed and developing countries, this guidebook provides scientific, political, economic, social, ethical and cultural perspectives on climate change. It explains complex issues in accessible language supported by facts, graphics images, case studies, and resources. The guidebook includes the following sections: learning as change, climate change and its impacts, living the good life, food and drink, energy control, travel and transport, leisure and entertainment, shopping for stuff, money and jobs, connecting with others and taking action."
contributed by
Jenny Bjork
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Oct 11, 2011 08:26 AM
Author: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Publishing Date:
2011
Category: Information Material
ADB - 2011. "Small island countries like those in the Pacific are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The likelihood of extreme weather events such as sea level rise, extreme rainfall, droughts, increased and intensified tropical cyclones, and increase in sea surface temperature is expected to adversely impact Pacific DMCs economically, socially and environmentally. Alongside having to address climate change issues are the increasing and recurring urbanization issues which are exacerbated by climate change. These issues cannot be tackled in isolation; they mutually reinforce the effects to urban areas if left unattended."
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UN News - September 29, 2011. Providing training and education for young people so they can fully participate in the emerging ‘green economy’ will be the focus of a United Nations conference which kicks off today in the Indonesian city of Bandung.
SOS Children's Villages - September 28, 2011. Youth from all over the world have gathered in Indonesia to attend a UN-sponsored conference on creating "green jobs" for the world's youth.
The Pioneer - September 27, 2011. "A new United Nations report has called on countries in Asia and the Pacific to embark on a ‘green’ industrial revolution that provides food, housing, mobility, energy and water with only about 20 per cent of the per capita resource use and emissions found in current systems. "
UPI - September 19, 2011. "A U.N. report calls on Asian and Pacific countries to transition to a green economy that takes advantage of resource efficiency so they can prosper."
Financial Express - September 19, 2011. In Bangladesh "the government has put the highest effort to fight against the consequences of climate change as it is a major threat to the socio-economic development of the country."
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Jenny Bjork
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Sep 20, 2011 04:49 AM
Author: UNEP
Publishing Date:
2011
Category: Information Material
UNEP - 2011. A new report prepared by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that per capita resource consumption of 'materials' in the region, such as construction minerals and fuels, needs to be around 80 per cent less than today if sustainable development is to be achieved. This is the Key messages and highlights from the report that also emphasize that Asia Pacific's dynamic growth has reduced poverty and increased wealth and per capita incomes.
Borneo Bulletin - September 17, 2011. In the article "Brunei committed to protecting the environment" the efforts from the Government to protect the environment are being discussed. "The Government of Brunei Darussalam is committed to protect the environment and over the years the country's institutional and legal foundation on environmental management and police are improving."
ABC Radio Australia - September 7, 2011. This is an interview with Don Argus, former chairman of BHP-Billiton; Ben Waters, GE director for Australia and New Zealand; Mark Rayner, manager of Verve Energy about Australian renewable energy.
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