Info Resources Document Actions Send this Print this Green Economy Key to Overcoming Resource Constraints in Asia-Pacific – UN E News Park Forrest - February 16, 2012. "Countries in the Asia-Pacific region could overcome the constraints of limited resources by making the transition from dependence on traditional means of production to a more sustainable green economy, according to a joint report unveiled today by the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank (ADB)." Read More… Scavenging for Charcoal Fuel in the Rubbish of Manila National Geographic. "Thousands of urban slum dwellers including these in the Ulingan community in the Philippines capital of Manila (map) live amid filth and swirls of toxic smoke as they eke out a living making charcoal from wood scavenged from nearby garbage dumps and construction sites." Read More… Report spotlights opportunities for green jobs January 25, 2012. "Healthy seas and coasts would pay healthy dividends in a green economy, according to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners that highlights the huge potential for economic growth and poverty eradication from well-managed marine sectors." Read More… Towards an 'Energy Plus' Approach for the Poor: A Review of Good Practices and Lessons Learned from Asia and the Pacific contributed by Jenny Bjork — Feb 06, 2012 10:48 AM Author: UNDP Publishing Date: 2012 Category: Research UNDP - January 2012. "Between 2009 and 2011, the UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Centre led a collaborative review of 17 energy access programmes and projects implemented by governments, development agencies and the private sector in Asia-Pacific. The review shows that projects and programmes which combine the delivery of energy services with income-generating measures – for example, business development and information support, access to capital and market linkages – have the greatest potential for poverty reduction and economic and human development. The review hence seeks to pave the way for a transition to this ‘Energy Plus’ approach." Read More… Economic growth and environmental pressures Tuoitrenews - December 26, 2011. "Valuing environmental damage is difficult, but necessary for Vietnam's sustainable development, Dr. Herminia Francisco, Director of the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), told Tuoi Tre in an exclusive interview at a seminar on environmental issues in relation to economics held in the coastal city of Nha Trang on December 18. " Read More… Green Economy in a Blue World contributed by Jenny Bjork — Jan 27, 2012 11:48 AM Author: UNEP Publishing Date: 2012 Category: Research UNEP - 2012. "Healthy seas and coasts would pay healthy dividends in a green economy, according to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners that highlights the huge potential for economic growth and poverty eradication from well-managed marine sectors. The report, Green Economy in a Blue World, argues that the ecological health and economic productivity of marine and coastal ecosystems, which are currently in decline around the globe, can be boosted by shifting to a more sustainable economic approach that taps their natural potential – from generating renewable energy and promoting eco-tourism, to sustainable fisheries and transport." Read More… Greener Business Asia CORE Training Programme for Enterprises The training activity is part of the Enterprise Level Initiative (ELI) of the GBA Project, being undertaken at a pilot phase with the auto sector supply chain. Read More… Green Jobs-AP Community Updates #6 contributed by Jenny Bjork — Dec 23, 2011 12:02 PM Author: Green Jobs-AP Team Publishing Date: 2011 Category: CoP Product This is the sixth edition of our Green Jobs-AP Community Updates, in this newsletter we highlight resources, news and events in the world of Green Jobs. As a Green Jobs-AP member you are welcome to contribute to the Community Updates, just send us an email at bkk_greenjobs-ap@ilo.org. Read More… ILO calls for stronger coherence between labour and climate agendas As the 17th Conference of Parties of the UN Convention on Climate Change enters its second week, the International Labour Office is organizing and participating in a series of events aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities of climate change impacts and policies on the world of work. Read More… Towards an ILO approach to climate change adaptation contributed by Jenny Bjork — Dec 19, 2011 05:11 PM Author: ILO Publishing Date: 2011 Category: Research ILO - 2011. This working paper is the joint effort of the Employment Intensive Investment Programme and the Green Jobs Programme. It explores the implications of climate change, its impacts on the world of work and the need for the work of the International Labour Office to adapt to it. It takes stock of the on-going work and identifies the needs for further development. Read More… Green Jobs technical brief No. 2 contributed by Jenny Bjork — Dec 22, 2011 05:10 AM Author: ILO Green Jobs-AP Team Publishing Date: 2011 Category: Information Material This is a short technical brief covering many different aspects of Green Jobs. Read More… Refugees of Climate Change Rising Steadily IPS - November 16, 2011. "Asian countries, home to about 60 percent of the world's population, will be hit hardest by changing weather patterns and a degrading environment, research indicates." Read More… Towards a Greener Economy: The Social Dimensions contributed by Jenny Bjork — Dec 19, 2011 05:45 PM Author: ILO Publishing Date: 2011 Category: Research ILO - 2011. The European Commission and the International Labour Organization have combined efforts in reaction to the deep crisis that hit the global economy in 2008. The aim of this joint project is to examine policies that will lead not only to a quicker recovery but also to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and equitable global economy. 'Towards a Greener Economy: The Social Dimensions' aims to promote a clearer understanding of the nature of the green economy and its implications for labour markets, especially the reallocation of jobs from high- to low-polluting sectors. Read More… Asia-Pacific leaders to cut taxes on green goods AFP - November 14, 2011. "Asia-Pacific leaders representing more than half of the global economy committed Sunday to cutting tariffs on environmental goods to no more than five percent and reducing energy intensity. In a joint statement after a summit in Hawaii, leaders of the APEC bloc -- which includes the United States and China -- said they would also eliminate non-tariff barriers that impede trade in green products." Read More… 2011 Report by the Arab Forum for Environment and Development contributed by Steffi Jochim — Dec 04, 2011 11:35 AM Author: Arab Forum for Environment and Development Publishing Date: 2011 Category: Research Read More… Next 15 items » [1] 2 3 4 ... 25 Basic search Portlet Share Resource Have knowledge resources to share? Click here to share them with others. 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