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Practical guide for improved organic waste management: climate benefits through the 3Rs in developing Asian countries

In this policy report the authors have compiled and analysed the most recent data on waste generation and the national policies related with waste management and climate change in ten countries in Asia. The study found that many countries in the region are now paying more attention to solid waste management from the perspective of climate change.

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Report of the site visit to Srinagar 330 MW hydropower project of Alaknanda Hydro Power Company Limited

Report of the site visit by Dr B P Das and Ms Sanchita Jindal as part of the team constituted by the Ministry of Environment and  Forests for issues related to Srinagar 330 MW hydropower project of Alaknanda Hydro Power Company Limited.

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Adaptation to climate change: challenges for small-scale agriculture

This paper presents new approaches, methods and adaptation strategies that can be developed in order to address the climate change phenomena, which increasingly affect livelihood systems of vulnerable small scale farmer societies worldwide.

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The disappearing act: the illicit trade in wildlife in Asia

Southeast Asia, with its linkages into the larger Asian market that includes China, Indonesia, and India, is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots as well as one of the world’s hotspots for the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife parts.

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Coal-blocks linked to UMMP, NTPC and OPGC power plants in Odisha

Three coal-blocks (Meenakshi-A, Meenakshi-B and Meenakshi Dipside) have been allocated to the 3960Mw/4000 Mw Ultra Mega Power Plant (UMPP) in Odisha that is an initiative of the Central Government.

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The roles and potentials of renewable energy in less-developed economies

Increasing the renewable energy share in national energy mix remains one of the major energy policy goals across many economies. This paper assesses the roles and potentials of renewable energy sources in less-developed economies while citing Nepal as an example.

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Biodiversity of Sikkim: exploring and conserving a global hotspot

The book comprises large number of articles based on years of in-depth research in the state by scholars who are affiliated to premier research institutes.

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Sustainable development framework for the mining sector in India: a draft report for discussion

This report by the Ministry of Mines presents the draft Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) for the mining sector in India in light of the recommendations of the Anwarul Hoda Committee, a High Level Committee set up by the Planning Commission in 2005. The draft SDF prepared by ERM India Pvt.

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Burma’s environment: people, problems, policies

Burma has extensive biodiversity and abundant natural resources, which have in recent years been threatened by militarization, large-scale resource extraction, and infrastructure development.

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