Mangroves reduce disaster risk, boost income options in Vietnam
Saleem Shaikh and Sughra Tunio, AlertNet, 14 May 2012 - Following Typhoon Damrey and an increasing number of cyclones that have affected Vietnam in the last five years, a number of international non-governmental organisations have begun working in disaster-prone coastal areas of Vietnam, building on evidence that mangroves can play a crucial role in reducing the destruction from cyclones.
Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmapfor Asia and the Pacific
The Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmap for Asia and the Pacific explores the opportunities that a low carbon green growth path offers to the region. It articulates five tracks on which to drive the economic system change necessary to pursue low carbon green growth as a new economic development path. In particular, the “visible structure” of the economy, comprising such physical infrastructure as transport, buildings and energy systems, together with the “invisible structure”, which encompasses market prices, governance, regulations and lifestyles, have to be re-oriented towards resource efficiency.
Sustainability Study: Interactive Exploration
The third annual 2011 Sustainability & Innovation Global Executive Study, conducted by MIT Sloan Management Review in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group, garnered more than 4,000 responses from executives and managers of all industries and regions. Analysis of 2,874 respondents from commercial enterprises reveals that a substantial portion of companies are now seeing the need for sustainable business practices — and are deriving financial benefits from these activities.
This interactive tool allows the user to access interactive charts and explore the major trends in sustainability commitment and profitability. You can also download the raw data as comma-separated values (CSV) to view in Microsoft Excel and other applications.
Inclusive Green Growth: The Pathway to Sustainable Development
To get to sustainable development, we need well-designed, inclusive green growth policies that can improve social welfare for all, promote careful stewardship of natural resources, and respect the delicate balance of the planet. In the 2012 report Inclusive Green Growth: The Pathway to Sustainable Development, World Bank economists set out an economic argument and framework for countries to begin greening their growth.
