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Natural solutions for water security

23 mai 2013
Natural solutions for water security

This IDB 2013 booklet sees the water-biodiversity interface not as one of conflict and trade-offs, but of cooperation for mutually supportive outcomes...


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Water and climate change in Africa : Challenges and community initiatives in Durban, Maputo and Nairobi

3 mai 2013

Following an overview of the ways climate change is affecting three cities in Africa, this book discusses the equity and climate justice implications, and then gives examples of ways in which a range of local community organizations are extending their current activities to address these challenges, through innovative new programs and initiatives at the...
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Water: Catalyst for Cooperation

8 avril 2013

The report presents water cooperation case studies from Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America, in the context of the GWP network and the implementation of integrated water resources management


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Water and green growth

4 avril 2013

the purpose of the report is to examine the relationship between water and an emerging economic paradigm called “green growth”. It provides an analysis of 26 case studies that illustrate various aspects of water and green growth, and then uses the analysis to recommend a draft framework for policymakers...


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The Singapore water story

29 mars 2013

This book describes the journey of Singapore´s development and the fundamental role that water has had in shaping it


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The energy and security nexus: A strategic dilemma

3 décembre 2012

The relationship between energy and security has been receiving increasing attention over the last few years. Energy literally drives the global economy. Societies rely on it for everything from advanced medical equipment to heating, cooling, and irrigation. Whether it derives from advanced nuclear reactors in developed nations or simple woodstoves in the developing world,...
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Which economic model for a water-efficient Europe?

28 novembre 2012

This CEPS Task Force Report focuses on how to improve water efficiency in Europe, notably in public supply, households, agriculture, energy and manufacturing as well as across sectors...


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Water resources in Europe in the context of vulnerability

28 novembre 2012

EEA 2012 state of water assessment : this report describes how the natural cycle of water availability is continuously coming under threat from a variety of different pressures like droughts and water scarcity, pollution, and flood risks which all increase the vulnerability of the freshwater ecosystems and societies


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The law of adaptation to climate change : US and international aspects

1 octobre 2012

This state-of-the-art compendium examines how laws are being modified, finessed, or imagined to deal with the impacts of climate change, both in the United States and around the globe...


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Water for electricity: Resource scarcity, climate change and business in a finite world

4 juin 2012

This new SEI report discusses water use of conventional and renewable sources for electricity production, and  finds that, based on a case study in California, low-carbon energy sources might require considerable amounts of water, and offers recommendations for improvements.


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Water in a low-carbon economy: Resource scarcity, climate change and business in a finite world

29 mars 2012

This policy brief examines the potential impact of low-carbon electricity generation technologies on water resources – and how these water inputs might shape renewable choices


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The Water–Energy Nexus In The American West

14 décembre 2011

This book contributes to the body of knowledge and understanding regarding water, energy, and the links between the two in the American West and beyond


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Under pressure : How our material consumption threatens the planet´s water resources

18 novembre 2011

Les hauts niveaux de consommation en Europe menacent les ressources en eau de la planète, révèle le nouveau rapport  des Amis de la Terre Europe et du Sustainable Europe Research Institute.


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World in transition – A social contract for sustainability

20 octobre 2011

The report focusses on climate protection strategies with a view to limit global warming to 2°C


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Energy Development and Water Use

9 septembre 2011

Impacts of Potential Oil Shale Development on Water Resources


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