Reports and Documents

Biofuels are globally considered sustainable and ecofriendly source of energy to enhance national energy security and decrease dependence on imported fossil fuels. During the past one decade, Government of India (GoI) has initiated several measures to augment production and use of biofuels.

Hydro - electric power is one of the cleanest and most viable renewable sources of energy. Madhya Pradesh Government has been constantly promoting setting up of non-conventional power plants. State Government has declared incentive policy 26-09-1994 and 08-08-2006 for non-conventional energy sources and there after time to time

This paper seeks to understand whether decentralized management of forests can reduce forest loss in developing

The purpose of this Tight Gas Exploration & Production Policy 2011 (Policy) is to establish the policies, procedures, tax and pricing regime in respect of exploration and production of tight gas in Pakistan.

This brochure provides an overview of the likely effects of global change (population growth, climate change and related extreme precipitation and floods, urbanization, expansion of infrastructure, migration, land conversion and pollution) on water resources and the International Hydrology Programme's response to these challenges.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the socio-economic impacts of the cultivation and trade of genetically modified (GM) crops, based on the latest available scientific publications.First a global overview is provided.

The purpose of Energy Provisions-2011 is to provide minimum requirements for energy-efficient design and construction of buildings. In the current scenario, energy has become a defining factor in the progress of nations.

This report recommends the establishment of a global system to provide information to help manage climate risks and opportunities. The report proposes an implementation strategy for a Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) and estimates the costs of implementing the strategy would be US$75 million per year.

This report analyzes technology innovation models from the agriculture, health, and information and telecommunications sectors.

The aim of the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Policy is to provide guiding principles for reducing, preventing, mitigating disaster risk and creating a system for effective disaster response. The policy also aims at providing guidelines for post disaster relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction codes and guidelines.