Achieving Sustainable Development and Promoting Development Cooperation

Achieving Sustainable Development and Promoting Development Cooperation

Author: Department of Economic & Social Affairs

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 9789211045871

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This book presents an overview of the key debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council meetings at the 2007 High-level Segment, at which ECOSOC organized its first biennial Development Cooperation Forum. The discussions also revolved around the theme of the second Annual Ministerial Review, "Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to sustainable development."--P. 4 of cover.


The United Nations World Water Development Report 2020

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2020

Author: UNESCO

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-27

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9210050002

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The 2020 edition of the WWDR, titled Water and Climate Change illustrates the critical linkages between water and climate change in the context of the broader sustainable development agenda. Supported by examples from across the world, it describes both the challenges and opportunities created by climate change, and provides potential responses – in terms of adaptation, mitigation and improved resilience – that can be undertaken by enhancing water resources management, attenuating water-related risks, and improving access to water supply and sanitation services for all in a sustainable manner. It addresses the interrelations between water, people, environment and economics in a changing climate, demonstrating how climate change can be a positive catalyst for improved water management, governance and financing to achieve a sustainable and prosperous world for all. The report provides a fact-based, water-focused contribution to the knowledge base on climate change. It is complementary to existing scientific assessments and designed to support international political frameworks, with the goals of helping the water community tackle the challenges of climate change, and informing the climate change community about the opportunities that improved water management offers in terms of adaptation and mitigation.


Inclusive Green Growth

Inclusive Green Growth

Author: World Bank

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0821395521

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Inclusive Green Growth: The Pathway to Sustainable Development makes the case that greening growth is necessary, efficient, and affordable. Yet spurring growth without ensuring equity will thwart efforts to reduce poverty and improve access to health, education, and infrastructure services.


Cities on the Move

Cities on the Move

Author: World Bank

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Developing countries are urbanising rapidly, and it is estimated that within a generation more than 50 per cent of the developing world's population will live in cities. Public transport policy can contribute to reducing urban poverty both directly, by providing access and mobility for the poor, as well as by facilitating economic growth. This publication examines the nature and magnitude of urban transport problems in developing and transition economies, particularly with respect to the needs of the poor. It also suggests way the World Bank and other development agencies can best support the development of sustainable urban transport policies.


World Water and Food to 2025

World Water and Food to 2025

Author: Mark W. Rosegrant

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0896296466

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A thirsty world; Alternative futures for water; Consequences of key policy changes; Implications for the future.


Doing A Dam Better

Doing A Dam Better

Author: Ian C. Porter

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0821369865

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This book succinctly describes how a large hydro dam in a poor country with weak capacity was successfully prepared by a truly global development and financial partnership, by turning the natural resource curse on its head and tapping the state of the art to mitigate environmental and social impacts.


Transboundary Freshwater Dispute Resolution

Transboundary Freshwater Dispute Resolution

Author: Heather L. Beach

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789280810387

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This book provides a comprehensive review of the relevant literature on managing conflicts stemming from the quantity and quality problems of water around the world. So far, few comprehensive and interdisciplinary analyses of such international surface water conflicts have been produced. The literature surveyed indicates that while in many areas there has been extensive research and analysis, there continues to be a need for more studies on the specific situations that lead to conflicts over water and other environment resources. Lateral learning, an attempt to understand the similarities between all conflicts over natural resources, will lend itself to future applications in predicting and preventing these conflicts. A survey of internati9nal watersheds provides some bibliographical and general data collected from over 200 transboundary watersheds. A subset of case studies of the exhaustive list of international watersheds is examined in greater detain. A related effort is a compilation and analysis of relevant water treaties, and the rationale for their implementations.


Health, Dignity and Development

Health, Dignity and Development

Author: R. L. Lenton

Publisher: Earthscan

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1844072193

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First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.