South and Central Asia regional virtual consultation on youth perspectives on Rio +20newsFrom Rio 1992 to Rio+20, 2012 and beyond: Where do we stand – How can we make a difference and promote green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication? To respond to these issues, ICIMOD’s Asia Pacific Mountain Network (APMN) together with the Small Earth Nepal (SEN)...
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CSD 19 – New YorknewsThe 19th session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD 19) opened in New York, US, on 2 May 2011, and will run through 13 May 2011. This session will negotiate policy decisions related to the thematic cluster of transport, chemicals, hazardous waste, mining and the 10-year framework of...
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Seminar on Water Security and Climate Change: Challenges and Strategies (4-6 November 2011, Guru Nanak dev University, Amritsar)newsEnsuring fresh and pure water to every individual is a significant tool of empowerment for the poor and vulnerable society of the globe. However, inadequate knowledge of policy and regulatory framework and its poor implementation, combined with a non-transparent and non participatory water management process is proving to be the...
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Youth Forum on Climate Actions and Mountain Issues, 8-12 August 2011newsOn the occasion of the International Year of Youth 2011/12 and the International Youth Day on 12 August, a Youth Forum 2011 on Climate Actions and Mountain Issues is being organized by ICIMOD from 8 to 12 August 2011. The Forum will celebrate the next generation leadership in sustainable mountain...
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FAO Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study – new reports on linenewsThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has finalised the second Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study. The new publications include "Asia-Pacific Forests and Forestry to 2020", covering major aspects of forestry development across the Asia-Pacific region and "Forest policies, legislation and institutions in Asia and the Pacific. Trends and emerging needs...
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Hindu Kush-Himalaya regional e-discussion on Sustainable Mountain Development (SMD) – 4-24 April 2011newsAn e-discussion on Sustainable Mountain Development (SMD) in Hindu Kush-Himalaya Region (HKH) is taking place from 4 to 24 April 2011. The discussion aims at collecting information on the steps made by the HKH region in promoting sustainable mountain development (SMD) at a human, social and natural level since the...
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