Water Management
Regional water intelligence report: Central Asia
This report focuses on water, an increasingly strategic resource in the Central Asian region for economic and social development. Says that the region as a whole is relatively well endowed in water resources but lacks good national and regional management frameworks. There are significant “upstream downstream” issues with wealthier countries downstream and poorer countries upstream.
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Evaluation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in Tamil Nadu
This analysis of NREGA in Tamil Nadu shows many positive aspects of the program. Finds that Provision of job within the village is very much encouraging and the villagers consider NREGA as a boon for improving rural livelihood. Also points out few shortcomings and has suggested few changes desired in the act for better performance.
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Infant Mortality
A closer look at child mortality among Adivasis in India
This analysis presents age-specific patterns of child mortality among India’s tribal population. It points out that a disproportionately high number of child deaths are concentrated among Adivasis especially in the 1-5 age group and in those states and districts where there is a high concentration of Adivasis.
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Water Resources
War for water: survey findings for location selection
These are the survey findings by Ministry of Science and Technology on water challenges faced by the Indian states. Has mapped the available sources of water in selected villages all across India, the differing water challenges and has also assessed the willingness of impacted population to pay to develop internal revenue and recovery models.
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Agricultural biotechnologies provide opportunities to address the significant challenges of ensuring food security without destroying the environmental resource base.
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ASHWAS: a survey of household water and sanitation Karnataka - 2008-09
The ASHWAS survey is a process of enquiry about the water, sanitation and hygiene situation in rural Karnataka. It has a number of unusual features which distinguish it from more conventional surveys. Firstly, it is a citizen's survey in that it places a high premium on the perceptions of the citizens of rural Karnataka.
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Environmental policy and the economic downturn
This paper considers how environmental policies should respond to macroeconomic downturns. It first explores the implications of the global economic downturn of 2008-09 for environmental policies, focusing in particular on the example of action against climate change.
Government of India’s Northeast policy
This paper aimed at examining the Central Government involvement in the NER to analyze what factors define the shaping of policies and the attitude and approaches the Government pursues towards the NE. One factor, which seems to influence the framing of policies as well as defining the Government’s stance on the Northeast, is security. Thus, it is argued that the containing
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Participatory training in canal irrigation in Andhra Pradesh: the Jala Spandana experience
The need for farmers to participate in irrigation management is recognized worldwide, as is the need to protect limited water resources. One method to do so is to make the water
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Aid for trade and climate change financing mechanisms
Aid for trade and climate change financing may be addressing similar objectives. If used in a complementary and reinforcing manner, they may help build the economic resilience and supplyside capacity LDCs need to adapt and mitigate climate change and link to the world economy on better terms.
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Evaluation study on Rural Employment Generation Scheme (REGS) in Meghalaya
The Government of Meghalaya has implemented various Rural Employment Generation Scheme (REGS) in the rural areas of all Districts in Meghalaya – Ri Bhoi, Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, West Garo Hills, South Garo
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Draft notification: Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands protection zone
Whereas the Central Government vide its notification number S.O.114(E), dated the 19th February, 1991, (hereinafter referred to as the said notification), declared Coastal Regulation Zone and imposed certain restrictions on the setting up and expansion of industries, operations and processes in the said Zones for its protection; And whereas, the said notification was amended, from time to time, ba
Guidelines for repair, renovation and restoration of water bodies with external assistance
The main objectives of the scheme are: Comprehensive improvement of selected tank systems including restoration; Improvement of catchment areas of tank; Community participation and self-supporting system for sustainable management for each water body;
Achieving the millennium development goals in an era of global uncertainty: Asia-Pacific regional report 2009/10
This report, which would jointly prepared by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank and the UN Development Programme, illustrates the negative impacts of the global economic crisis on progress towards the Millennium Development Goals in the Asia-Pacific region and identifies opportunities for action showing how countries can better protect themse
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Potential human health risks from Bt plants
Assessment of the immunotoxicological effects of GMOs has mainly focused on the allergenic potential of genetically modified proteins whereas general immunotoxicological investigations of whole GMOs are not described in the literature. This finding, together with the findings of a Bt-specific IgE response in
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Deciding our future in Copenhagen: will the world rise to the challenge of climate change?
The commitments made by countries to cut carbon emissions have put the world on the threshold of hitting the target of limiting the rise in global temperatures to 2 degrees C.
Rethinking climate diplomacy: new ideas for transatlantic cooperation post-Copenhagen
In this paper, authors Nigel Purvis and Andrew Stevenson argue that the most dangerous thing Europe and the United States could do is ignore the strategic implications of Copenhagen and fall back into old strategies with a new sense of patience. They recommend a fundamental shift in thinking.
Asia Pacific human development report 2010: power, voice and rights
The report focuses on the critical question of advancing gender equality, as seen through the prism of women’s unequal power, voice, and rights. Despite the region’s many economic gains, the Report chronicles how in many instances women across the region continue to be held back and disadvantaged.
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Draft guidelines for selection of new grid connected solar projects under Phase 1 of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission
The objective of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) under the brand ‘Solar India’ is to establish India as a global leader in solar energy, by creating the policy conditions for its diffusion across the country as quickly as possible.
Invention and transfer of climate change mitigation technologies on a global scale: a study drawing on patent data
This paper uses the EPO/OECD World Patent Statistical Database (PATSTAT) to provide a quantitative description of the geographic distribution of inventions in thirteen climate mitigation technologies since 1978 and their international
Sultanpur national park as eco-sensitive zone: notification
Whereas, the Sultanpur National Park ( about 15 km from Gurgaon and about 45 km from Delhi) is important and known for aquatic avifauna where about 30,000 birds belonging to about 250 species have been listed in this park during winters and the important birds visiting this park are Pelicans, Herons, Egrets, Storks, Flamingoes, Geese, Ducks, etc.
GM food safety assessment: tools for trainers
FAO’s Food Quality and Standards Service has recently published “GM food safety assessment: Tools for trainers”. The training package is composed of three parts. The first, ‘Principles of safety assessment of foods derived from recombinant-DNA plants’, provides guidance for the implementation of an effective framework for safety assessment of foods derived from recombinant-DNA plants.
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Evaluation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in Tamil Nadu
This analysis of NREGA in Tamil Nadu shows many positive aspects of the program. Finds that Provision of job within the village is very much encouraging and the villagers consider NREGA as a boon for improving rural livelihood. Also points out few shortcomings and has suggested few changes desired in the act for better performance.
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Foods derived from modern biotechnology
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has recently published “Foods derived from modern biotechnology”, containing texts that represent the outcome of the Commission’s work on principles and guidelines for food safety assessment of foods derived from modern biotechnology.
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Assessing the financial vulnerability to climate-related natural hazards
This paper assesses the high financial vulnerability to the impacts of extreme weather events of national governments, in particular developing countries and small island states.
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Strategies and recommendations towards an IWRM approach in Tungabhadra sub-basin, India
In the Tungabhadra sub basin (TBSB), Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) is currently seen in a number of smaller initiatives at local scale. The concept of integration is new in water sector and it has for the first time been specified in the National Water Policy (2000), the Karnataka State Water Policy (2002).
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Forest governance and climate-change mitigation
International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have published a policy brief summarizing the main findings of five workshops that aimed to promote a multi-sectoral dialogue among countries on improving forest law compliance.
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Capital, ‘development’ and canal irrigation in colonial India
The method employed in this study of the nature of imperial purpose in India sought to compare the principles against the practice of British rule in relation to ‘development’ through public works such as canal irrigation. It is argued that
A framework for adapting Indian agriculture to global climate change
A framework for adapting Indian agriculture to global climate change: a paper presented by Dr. P.K Agarwal, IARI, Delhi at National climate research conference, IIT Delhi, March 5-6, 2010.
Climate change and water governance in Delhi: legends, tales and plans
Climate change and water governance in Delhi: legends, tales and plans by Ananda Vadivelu, Shailly Kedia presented at the National Climate Research Conference, IIT Delhi, March 5-6, 2010.
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Energy scenarios and pathways for India
This document contains the presentation made by Sudhir Chella Rajan of IIT Chennai on Energy scenarios and pathways for India, at National climate research conference, IIT Delhi, March 5-6, 2010. In light of the climate and development debate and especially in the context of the Indian government's commitment in the Copenhagen Accord, new energy and
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Climate change and predictability of the Indian summer monsoon
Climate change and predictability of the Indian summer monsoon by B. N. Goswami presented at the National Climate Research Conference, IIT Delhi, March 5-6, 2010.
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Assessing changes snow and glacier melt runoff
Assessing changes snow and glacier melt runoff by Anil V Kulkarni presented at the National Climate Research Conference, IIT Delhi, March 5-6, 2010.
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Appraisal of impact assessment of NREGS in selected districts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana
Under the professional Institutional networking (PIN) of Ministry of Rural Development,United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) sanction Appraisal of impact assessment study, in the three districts namely Sirsa in Haryana, Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh and Hoshiarpur in Punjab. NREGS was started in the first phase in these selected districts.
International conference on “biodiversity in relation to food and human security in a warming planet”: Chennai declaration
International conference on “biodiversity in relation to food and human security in a warming planet”: Chennai declaration. The conference held at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai from 15 to 17 February 2010.
Mitigating climate change through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
This policy brief examines how much global emissions of greenhouse gases will have to fall from present levels to create a reasonable chance (i.e. a 50 per cent probability) of avoiding a rise in global average temperature of more than 2°C above its pre-industrial levels, and explores the economics of achieving this target within the context of an international agreement on
Climate change violates human rights
It is mainly the inhabitants of the global South who suffer from the effects of climate change. They are faced with the destruction of their living space and the violation of their human rights.
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Operational plan for sustainable food security in Asia and the Pacific
The Strategy 2020 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recognizes sustainable food security as a crucial element of its long-term strategic framework.
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Water quality outlook
This report presents a snapshot of global water quality issues as they relate to achieving the internationally agreed goals on water, sanitation and biodiversity. Evidence suggests that there have been improvements in the quality of water in some parts of the world. However, there are serious problems that must be addressed for health and prosperity to be reached universally.
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