Friday, May 28th, 2010
Drawing on a wealth of unique case studies from around the world, this volume examines experiences with NTFP regulation, including its sometimes unintended consequences. It looks at economic factors, the interface between traditional and western knowledge and legal systems, and relationships between NTFP regulation, land tenure and resource rights, as well as power and equity
Friday, May 28th, 2010
Natural resource governance is central to the outcomes of biodiversity conservation efforts and to patterns of economic development, particularly in resource-dependent rural communities. This volume examines the political dynamics of natural resource governance processes through a range of comparative case studies across east and southern Africa. These cases include both local and national settings, and
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Market globalization and the globalization of environmental concerns have spurred demand for greater international accountability for forest stewardship. In response, a range of multi-lateral governmental and non-governmental initiatives have emerged to redefine the rules of global trade. At the same time there is a lack of transparency and shared understanding about the environmental forest policies
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
While technological advances produce cleaner vehicles, more and more passengers and goods are travelling further distances, thereby offsetting efficiency gains. Based on analysis of long-term trends, a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report calls for a clear vision defining Europe’s transport system by 2050 and consistent policies to achieve it. Read More
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Participants will learn about the contributions of the European forest policy process and what it is doing to achieve the 2010 Biodiversity targets. Other important aspects, such as the existing and potential role of sustainable forest management to meet the 2010 target and post-2010 strategy will be highlighted and discussed.
Friday, May 14th, 2010
The 2010 Federal Budget announced renewed funding for the GeoConnections program. The Budget provides $11 million in funding over the next two years to continue development of the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and to provide consolidated geographic-related information to Canadians via the Internet. GeoConnections successfully delivered on its previous mandate to support CGDI users,
Saturday, April 10th, 2010
SWEDEN GOV – The Government today adopted a bill containing proposals aimed at encouraging more people to choose public transport. The new Public Transport Act will regulate both the responsibility of municipalities and county councils for regional public transport in a clearer manner than before, and the demands made on public transport companies. Read More
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
The plans for an Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) were considered at the Governing Council of the UN Environment Programme in Bali in February. ICSU, working with its global biodiversity programme DIVERSITAS, continues to be actively involved in the discussions on IPBES, which is envisaged as providing a new and effective international
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
EU – The Energy Action Plan for 2010-2014, which includes sections on sustainability, the fight against climate change and security in energy supplies, among others, as well as the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan, will be the focus of the discussions at the Informal Council on Energy, which will begin this Thursday in Seville, in
Saturday, December 19th, 2009
PERUVIAN TIMES – President Alan Garcia is scheduled to be in the central Andean valley of Jauja early today, to sign the enactment of a law that encourages investment in the high Andes. The law provides a series of tax and tariff incentives and exemptions for an initial period of 10 years to businesses that
