Reports and Documents

This paper aims at discussing some of the important issues relating to sustainable urban form that would lead to sustainable urban development with possible references to India. The paper is based on available literature and secondary data. The paper is divided in two parts. The first part deals with the concept of sustainable development and its implications for urban areas.

The Climate Pollution Reduction Scheme uses a cap and trade (or emissions trading)scheme as the cornerstone to achieve emissions reductions in Australia. This has significant benefits because it equalises abatement costs across the economy and thereby allows the market to find the lowest cost abatement opportunities.

Planning for hydropower development needs to evolve from a project-based engineering approach to a more holistic one

This UNDP study focuses on the situation of land rights and ownership in Orissa. Provides concrete suggestions to improve access of the poor to land and highlights the need to arrest processes that are promoting land alienation.

M/s Vedanta Aluminium Limited (VAL) a part of the US$ 6 billion Vedanta Resources Plc, a London listed 100 FTSE company. VAL has set up an Alumina Refinery of 1 MMTPA capacity at Lanjigarh, Dist. Kalahandi, Orissa and is proposing for its expansion to 6 MMTPA Alumina production capacity.

Capacity development for policy makers: addressing climate change in key sectors

This publication is focused on providing an overview of adaptation from a business perspective. It describes potential impacts of climate changes, risks and opportunities for business, and why business should consider adaptation planning and measures.