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Comparative analyses of SAPCCs ( State Action Plans on Climate Change) from Himalayan states

The report compares different aspects of the State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCCs) such as the climate profile, vulnerability assessments, sector-wise climate change strategies and climate change action plans in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR).

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Consumer’s acceptance towards genetically modified crops and growth of the economy: a theoretical approach

This paper develops a three-sector theoretical growth model to capture the role of consumers’ acceptance towards the second generation of genetically modified (GM) crops in the long run growth process of the economy.

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Climate vulnerability, hazards and risk: an integrated pilot study in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh - synthesis report

This synthesis report brings together the various components from the pilot study on climate vulnerability, hazards and risk, completed for Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh.

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The state of children in Asian cities

This issue explores the extent of children's vulnerability and resilience to climate and disaster risks in several Asian cities. Specific institutional arrangements, programmes and projects that aim to promote children's welfare in these cities are examined.

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Food and nutrition security in Nepal: a status report

This report on Nepal‘s food and nutrition security is one of the three main outputs of an analytical and capacity building regional project coordinated by the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Besides Nepal, the project is also implemented in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Lao PDR, the Philippines and Timor-Leste.

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: achieving the industry-related goals and targets

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) constitute the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the international community on 25 September 2015, the new development framework that seeks to transform our world and will guide all global, regional and national development endeavours for the next 15 years.

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A study on flash floods and landslides disaster on 3rd august 2012 along Bhagirathi Valley in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand

This document provides an insight on the incidences of past disasters, and administrative, demographic, socio-economic and infra-structure perspectives of the Uttarkashi district, in Uttarakhand, India for assessing the vulnerability and capacity of the district in disaster risk reduction.

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Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) report on World Culture Festival in OA No.65/2016 before Hon'ble NGT  

Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) report World Culture Festival in OA No.65/2016 before Hon'ble NGT  On the direction of the Hon'ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) in the matter of Manoj Mishra Vs Union of India & Others in Original Application No.6 of 2012, a Committee was constituted in February, 2013 with Secretary, Ministry of

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Agricultural sector risk assessment: methodological guidance for practitioners

In the agricultural sector, risks are inherent and ubiquitous, posing potentially serious consequences for stakeholders and consumers. Risks disrupt supply chains, causing extensive financial and economic losses.

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Improving weather, climate, and hydrological services delivery in Central Asia

The purpose of this report is to present the results of an assessment of national weather, climate, and hydrological services in Central Asia and to present a program to improve these services.

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