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Biomass in a low-carbon economy: resource scarcity, climate change, and business in a finite world

This report, produced through a partnership between the business leaders’ initiative 3C (Combat Climate Change) and the Stockholm Environment Institute, gauges the availability of biomass for low-carbon energy and other uses in the context of sustainability and competing demands.

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Managing the risks of extreme events and disasters to advance climate change adaptation

This special report contributes to frame the challenge of dealing with extreme weather and climate events as an issue in decision-making under uncertainty, analysing response in the context of risk management.

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Technological abundance for global agriculture: the role of biotechnology

Science and innovation have always been the key forces behind agricultural growth in particular and economic transformation in general.

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Worldwide engagement for sustainable energy strategies

The IEA has published a document titled “Worldwide Engagement for Sustainable Energy Strategies,” detailing the IEA’s role in the global energy industry over time.

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Teak resources and market assessment 2010

The Teak Resources and Market Assessment 2010 (TRMA 2010) is a special study of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010 (FRA2010). It aims to present updated country level information on teak (Tectona grandis), which is one of the emerging hardwood resources in the world.

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Tuberculosis control in the South-East Asia region 2012

According to this WHO annual report on tuberculosis, India has recorded about 63,000 cases of notified multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in 2010, the highest in the South East Asia region.

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Indian petroleum and natural gas statistics 2010-11

The “Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics” presents comprehensive statistics on various aspects of Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Industries. The data on international developments in respect of the important segment of Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries have also been presented in the publication.

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A decade of Bt cotton in Tamil Nadu

It is 10 years since Bt Cotton was introduced in India / Tamil Nadu . That is the only Genetically Modified crop (though rated non food crop) allowed and it is time the Govt and policy makers think through it strongly and see the stark realities.

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Sustainable, low carbon transport in emerging and developing economies

This Issues Brief of the UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) highlights the transport sector in countries with emerging and developing economies, noting that rapid urbanization is changing the transport sector in these countries.

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10 years of Bt cotton: false hype and failed promises

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Ten years after Bt cotton first made its appearance in India, the Coalition for GM-free India has released this special report and demands an immediate halt to the policy of promoting Bt cotton.

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