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Global food security index 2013: an annual measure of the state of global food security

This first-of-its-kind ranking tool published y Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to comprehensively measure food security and monitor the ongoing impact of agriculture investments, collaborations and policies around the world.

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Draft Revised Regional Plan-2021 for National Capital Region

The broad objective of the Regional Plan-2021 "for promoting growth and balanced development of the Region” is to be achieved by: Providing suitable economic base for future growth by identification and development of regional settlements capable of absorbing the economic development impulse of NCT-Delhi; Providing efficient and economic rail an

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Agriculture and climate change in national green growth strategies

As a national development model that simultaneously pursues socio-economic progress and environmental conservation, the Green Growth concept is being tested in countries around the world through context-specific policies and projects.

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Long-term potential for increased shipping efficiency through the adoption of industry-leading practices

This research provides a novel analysis that connects 2011 in-use shipping fleet characteristics, first-ever satellite data on ship movement, and technical literature on ship efficiency technology to analyze the long-term prospects for increasing shipping efficiency.

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National climate change legislation: the key to more ambitious international agreements

This paper examines the links between countries’ domestic ambition on climate change – in particular related to domestic legislation – and their position at the international negotiations in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Agriculture and adaptation in Bangladesh: current and projected impacts of climate change

Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate change because it is a low-lying, flat country subject to both riverine flooding and sea level rise, and because a large portion of its population is dependent on agriculture for its livelihood.

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Environmental and social risks in project financing: evidence from India

This report compiles some case studies of developmental projects in India that have been affected by environmental and social impacts arising out of the project activities.The acts and regulations governing the environmental and social aspects of project finance deals in India are elaborate and clear.

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Stakeholder engagement in preparing investments plans for the climate investment funds: case studies from Asia

Since the inception of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has participated in the preparation of 15 investment plans covering the two main CIF funds, the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF).

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Alternative thinking 2013: renewable energy under the microscope

This report by Deloitte's Global Energy & Resources group identifies important current trends and opportunities in renewable energy, points out where significant barriers to progress lie, and suggests strategies for dealing with them.

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