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Harvesting Rainwater: Catch Water Where it Falls!
Bhattacharya, Arjun; O’Neil Rane - eSocialSciences - 2009
The paper is a analysis of the rainwater harvesting system in context of Delhi which is suffering from acute water problems.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008512458
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Environmental Sector China: From Major Building Site to Growth Market
Heymann, Eric - eSocialSciences - 2009
level of western nations. Per unit of gross domestic product China consumes more than four times as much energy. The most …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008512463
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A Green Venture Fund to Finance Clean Technology for Developing Countries
Wheeler, David; Nassiry, Darius - eSocialSciences - 2011
A structure for the green venture fund (GVF) and explain the design rationale, operating principles and key parameters for two funds of funds for technology innovation and deployment is proposed. Some key issues to be considered, including differential treatment of public and private investors...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009002235
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Issues for Approach to the 12th Five Year Plan
Commission, Planning - eSocialSciences - 2011
? Realistically, even 9 per cent will need strong policy action. Could aim at 9.0 to 9.5 percent • Energy, Water and Environment …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009002242
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Protecting Rivers and Rights: The World Commission on Dams Recommendations in Action
eSocialSciences; International Rivers Network IRN - 2011
The briefing kit highlights key examples of policies, regulations and laws that reflect these WCD recommendations and references specific projects that demonstrate them in action. [IRN brief]. URL: [http://www.internationalrivers.org/files/WCDbriefingkit_0.pdf].
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009002283
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Agrofuels – A Boost of Energy for the Mekong Region?
Leonard, Rebeca - eSocialSciences - 2011
This background paper seeks to brief readers on the extent of the development, production and consumption of agrofuels, particularly liquid fuels for transport, in the Mekong region. The area of focus comprises the countries of the Mekong River Basin, that is, flowing downstream north to south,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009319309
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Why Big Dams are the Wrong Response to Climate Change
eSocialSciences; International Rivers Network IRN - 2011
International Rivers strongly supports policy measures that can promote a rapid expansion of renewable energy sources … renewable source of energy, can produce significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, and as a recent World Bank report has … warned, are not resilient to the vagaries of climate change. Unlike truly renewable energy sources, such projects also have …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009319340
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Estimating Demand for Infrastructure in Energy, Transport, Telecommunications, Water and Sanitation in Asia and the Pacific: 2010-2020
Bhattacharyay, Biswa Nath - eSocialSciences - 2010
This paper estimates the need for infrastructure investment, including energy, transport, telecommunications, water …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008675402
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Solar Industry –Entering new Dimensions: Comparison of Technologies, Markets and Industries
Sarasin, Bank - eSocialSciences - 2010
thin-film PV modules are jostling for the most cost-efficient technology for large-scale solar energy production. At the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008763392
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Commodities, Comforts, and Chaos
Maharatna, Arup - eSocialSciences - 2009
, health, energy, agronomy there are some market-driven indiscriminate innovations in the field of electrical, electronic …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009250086