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�ݺ�ߣshows by User: GaelleWorldwatch / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif �ݺ�ߣshows by User: GaelleWorldwatch / Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:18:06 GMT �ݺ�ߣShare feed for �ݺ�ߣshows by User: GaelleWorldwatch Assessing Renewable Energy Potential Using the Geospatial Toolkit (GsT): Applications in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa Province /slideshow/assessing-renewable-energy-potential-using-the-geospatial-toolkit-gst-applications-in-vietnams-thanh-hoa-province/65170506 ewg-asia-leds-partnershipsession2-gstfinal-160819181806
This webinar includes an overview and demonstration of the desktop-based Geospatial Toolkit and the web-based Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit. Participants will also learn how the Geospatial Toolkit was used in Vietnam to support the development of Thanh Hoa’s Green Growth Initiative. The Geospatial Toolkit is a desktop-based application produced for individual countries or regions that allows data visualization and guided geospatial analysis of high-level renewable energy development issues (wind, solar, and/or biomass depending on data availability). The Geospatial Toolkit is designed for use by non-geospatial professionals, but also provides access to the geospatial layers for more advanced analysis. Geospatial Toolkits have been produced for several countries/regions in Asia, and around the world. The Geospatial Toolkit is recognized as a valuable tool providing decision makers with the ability to visualize the renewable energy resources relative to their infrastructure and conduct guided, quantitative analysis of high-level renewable energy resource potential under different scenarios. It can be used to identify areas with large amounts of renewable energy resource potential and/or few barriers to development, allowing more efficient targeting of detailed site analysis needs. The desktop version of the Toolkit is an open-source application, packaged with public data to allow widespread access to the application. Recently a web-based version, the Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit, has been developed, improving access to more spatially and temporally detailed datasets for analysis within the application and externally, improving performance, and providing access to enhanced analysis capabilities. Speakers: Jon Duckworth, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Donna Heimiller, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Khanh Nguyen, USAID Low Emission Asian Development (LEAD) Program Country Coordinator Moderators: Sandra Khananusit, Asia LEDS Partnership Secretariat Alexander Ochs, LEDS GP Energy Working Group]]>
This webinar includes an overview and demonstration of the desktop-based Geospatial Toolkit and the web-based Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit. Participants will also learn how the Geospatial Toolkit was used in Vietnam to support the development of Thanh Hoa’s Green Growth Initiative. The Geospatial Toolkit is a desktop-based application produced for individual countries or regions that allows data visualization and guided geospatial analysis of high-level renewable energy development issues (wind, solar, and/or biomass depending on data availability). The Geospatial Toolkit is designed for use by non-geospatial professionals, but also provides access to the geospatial layers for more advanced analysis. Geospatial Toolkits have been produced for several countries/regions in Asia, and around the world. The Geospatial Toolkit is recognized as a valuable tool providing decision makers with the ability to visualize the renewable energy resources relative to their infrastructure and conduct guided, quantitative analysis of high-level renewable energy resource potential under different scenarios. It can be used to identify areas with large amounts of renewable energy resource potential and/or few barriers to development, allowing more efficient targeting of detailed site analysis needs. The desktop version of the Toolkit is an open-source application, packaged with public data to allow widespread access to the application. Recently a web-based version, the Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit, has been developed, improving access to more spatially and temporally detailed datasets for analysis within the application and externally, improving performance, and providing access to enhanced analysis capabilities. Speakers: Jon Duckworth, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Donna Heimiller, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Khanh Nguyen, USAID Low Emission Asian Development (LEAD) Program Country Coordinator Moderators: Sandra Khananusit, Asia LEDS Partnership Secretariat Alexander Ochs, LEDS GP Energy Working Group]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:18:06 GMT /slideshow/assessing-renewable-energy-potential-using-the-geospatial-toolkit-gst-applications-in-vietnams-thanh-hoa-province/65170506 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Assessing Renewable Energy Potential Using the Geospatial Toolkit (GsT): Applications in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa Province GaelleWorldwatch This webinar includes an overview and demonstration of the desktop-based Geospatial Toolkit and the web-based Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit. Participants will also learn how the Geospatial Toolkit was used in Vietnam to support the development of Thanh Hoa’s Green Growth Initiative. The Geospatial Toolkit is a desktop-based application produced for individual countries or regions that allows data visualization and guided geospatial analysis of high-level renewable energy development issues (wind, solar, and/or biomass depending on data availability). The Geospatial Toolkit is designed for use by non-geospatial professionals, but also provides access to the geospatial layers for more advanced analysis. Geospatial Toolkits have been produced for several countries/regions in Asia, and around the world. The Geospatial Toolkit is recognized as a valuable tool providing decision makers with the ability to visualize the renewable energy resources relative to their infrastructure and conduct guided, quantitative analysis of high-level renewable energy resource potential under different scenarios. It can be used to identify areas with large amounts of renewable energy resource potential and/or few barriers to development, allowing more efficient targeting of detailed site analysis needs. The desktop version of the Toolkit is an open-source application, packaged with public data to allow widespread access to the application. Recently a web-based version, the Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit, has been developed, improving access to more spatially and temporally detailed datasets for analysis within the application and externally, improving performance, and providing access to enhanced analysis capabilities. Speakers: Jon Duckworth, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Donna Heimiller, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Khanh Nguyen, USAID Low Emission Asian Development (LEAD) Program Country Coordinator Moderators: Sandra Khananusit, Asia LEDS Partnership Secretariat Alexander Ochs, LEDS GP Energy Working Group <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ewg-asia-leds-partnershipsession2-gstfinal-160819181806-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This webinar includes an overview and demonstration of the desktop-based Geospatial Toolkit and the web-based Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit. Participants will also learn how the Geospatial Toolkit was used in Vietnam to support the development of Thanh Hoa’s Green Growth Initiative. The Geospatial Toolkit is a desktop-based application produced for individual countries or regions that allows data visualization and guided geospatial analysis of high-level renewable energy development issues (wind, solar, and/or biomass depending on data availability). The Geospatial Toolkit is designed for use by non-geospatial professionals, but also provides access to the geospatial layers for more advanced analysis. Geospatial Toolkits have been produced for several countries/regions in Asia, and around the world. The Geospatial Toolkit is recognized as a valuable tool providing decision makers with the ability to visualize the renewable energy resources relative to their infrastructure and conduct guided, quantitative analysis of high-level renewable energy resource potential under different scenarios. It can be used to identify areas with large amounts of renewable energy resource potential and/or few barriers to development, allowing more efficient targeting of detailed site analysis needs. The desktop version of the Toolkit is an open-source application, packaged with public data to allow widespread access to the application. Recently a web-based version, the Enterprise Geospatial Toolkit, has been developed, improving access to more spatially and temporally detailed datasets for analysis within the application and externally, improving performance, and providing access to enhanced analysis capabilities. Speakers: Jon Duckworth, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Donna Heimiller, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Khanh Nguyen, USAID Low Emission Asian Development (LEAD) Program Country Coordinator Moderators: Sandra Khananusit, Asia LEDS Partnership Secretariat Alexander Ochs, LEDS GP Energy Working Group

Assessing Renewable Energy Potential Using the Geospatial Toolkit (GsT): Applications in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa Province from Worldwatch Institute

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0 COP21, INDCs and Future Implementation Tools /slideshow/cop21-indcs-and-future-implementation-tools/57934574 gecco-160205190151
This slide deck is part of the "Gender equality and mitigation: COP21 implications for implementing mitigation activities" webinar (February 5, 2016) of the IUCN Gender Equality for Climate Change Opportunities (GECCO) Energy webinar series. A recording and more information about the webinar can be found at http://genderandenvironment.org/resource/gecco-webinar-gender-equality-and-mitigation/.]]>
This slide deck is part of the "Gender equality and mitigation: COP21 implications for implementing mitigation activities" webinar (February 5, 2016) of the IUCN Gender Equality for Climate Change Opportunities (GECCO) Energy webinar series. A recording and more information about the webinar can be found at http://genderandenvironment.org/resource/gecco-webinar-gender-equality-and-mitigation/.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:01:51 GMT /slideshow/cop21-indcs-and-future-implementation-tools/57934574 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) COP21, INDCs and Future Implementation Tools GaelleWorldwatch This slide deck is part of the "Gender equality and mitigation: COP21 implications for implementing mitigation activities" webinar (February 5, 2016) of the IUCN Gender Equality for Climate Change Opportunities (GECCO) Energy webinar series. A recording and more information about the webinar can be found at http://genderandenvironment.org/resource/gecco-webinar-gender-equality-and-mitigation/. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/gecco-160205190151-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This slide deck is part of the "Gender equality and mitigation: COP21 implications for implementing mitigation activities" webinar (February 5, 2016) of the IUCN Gender Equality for Climate Change Opportunities (GECCO) Energy webinar series. A recording and more information about the webinar can be found at http://genderandenvironment.org/resource/gecco-webinar-gender-equality-and-mitigation/.

COP21, INDCs and Future Implementation Tools from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Sustainable Energy Roadmap & Implementation Plans (SERIP) /slideshow/sustainable-energy-roadmap-implementation-plans-serip/56254887 serip-151217205230
Integrated multi-component planning and implementation methodology guiding energy transitions at any level of government. A dynamic and comprehensive methodology with multiple tools that analyzes the economic and social impacts of alternative technological pathways in the specific context of a municipality, country, or region. It explores existing clean energy business opportunities and recommends concrete policies and measures that improve the given investment environment.]]>
Integrated multi-component planning and implementation methodology guiding energy transitions at any level of government. A dynamic and comprehensive methodology with multiple tools that analyzes the economic and social impacts of alternative technological pathways in the specific context of a municipality, country, or region. It explores existing clean energy business opportunities and recommends concrete policies and measures that improve the given investment environment.]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:52:30 GMT /slideshow/sustainable-energy-roadmap-implementation-plans-serip/56254887 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Sustainable Energy Roadmap & Implementation Plans (SERIP) GaelleWorldwatch Integrated multi-component planning and implementation methodology guiding energy transitions at any level of government. A dynamic and comprehensive methodology with multiple tools that analyzes the economic and social impacts of alternative technological pathways in the specific context of a municipality, country, or region. It explores existing clean energy business opportunities and recommends concrete policies and measures that improve the given investment environment. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/serip-151217205230-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Integrated multi-component planning and implementation methodology guiding energy transitions at any level of government. A dynamic and comprehensive methodology with multiple tools that analyzes the economic and social impacts of alternative technological pathways in the specific context of a municipality, country, or region. It explores existing clean energy business opportunities and recommends concrete policies and measures that improve the given investment environment.

Sustainable Energy Roadmap & Implementation Plans (SERIP) from Worldwatch Institute

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0 A tragedy with a happy ending? The United States before the Paris Climate Summit /slideshow/a-tragedy-with-a-happy-ending-the-united-states-before-the-paris-climate-summit/55052007 madridfinalpowerpointfinal151104-151112185235-lva1-app6891
Opening presentation by Worldwatch Institute's Alexander Ochs for the "Climate change: Implications for technological development and industrial competitiveness” workshop. Madrid, Spain. 4th November 2015.]]>
Opening presentation by Worldwatch Institute's Alexander Ochs for the "Climate change: Implications for technological development and industrial competitiveness” workshop. Madrid, Spain. 4th November 2015.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:52:34 GMT /slideshow/a-tragedy-with-a-happy-ending-the-united-states-before-the-paris-climate-summit/55052007 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) A tragedy with a happy ending? The United States before the Paris Climate Summit GaelleWorldwatch Opening presentation by Worldwatch Institute's Alexander Ochs for the "Climate change: Implications for technological development and industrial competitiveness” workshop. Madrid, Spain. 4th November 2015. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/madridfinalpowerpointfinal151104-151112185235-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Opening presentation by Worldwatch Institute's Alexander Ochs for the "Climate change: Implications for technological development and industrial competitiveness” workshop. Madrid, Spain. 4th November 2015.

A tragedy with a happy ending? The United States before the Paris Climate Summit from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment: Main Findings /slideshow/caribbean-sustainable-energy-roadmap-and-strategy-cserms-baseline-report-and-assessment-main-findings/54443894 c-sermsvisualsslidedeck-151027181104-lva1-app6892
From www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report. The C-SERMS Baseline Report and Assessment aims to serve as a key planning tool to tackle existing barriers and communicate priorities that would allow for a swift transition toward sustainable energy systems in CARICOM member countries. Suggested Priority Initiatives, Policies, Projects, and Activities range from coordinated regional fuel efficiency standards to targeted model legislation on net metering and from development of regional generation technology risk mitigation funds to country specific electric system modelling efforts. The report thereby distinguishes between actions to be taken at the regional and those at the national level, and those to be taken at both. The study also highlights three broader priority areas for future action: transportation, regional energy trade agreements, and the water-energy-food nexus.]]>
From www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report. The C-SERMS Baseline Report and Assessment aims to serve as a key planning tool to tackle existing barriers and communicate priorities that would allow for a swift transition toward sustainable energy systems in CARICOM member countries. Suggested Priority Initiatives, Policies, Projects, and Activities range from coordinated regional fuel efficiency standards to targeted model legislation on net metering and from development of regional generation technology risk mitigation funds to country specific electric system modelling efforts. The report thereby distinguishes between actions to be taken at the regional and those at the national level, and those to be taken at both. The study also highlights three broader priority areas for future action: transportation, regional energy trade agreements, and the water-energy-food nexus.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:11:04 GMT /slideshow/caribbean-sustainable-energy-roadmap-and-strategy-cserms-baseline-report-and-assessment-main-findings/54443894 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment: Main Findings GaelleWorldwatch From www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report. The C-SERMS Baseline Report and Assessment aims to serve as a key planning tool to tackle existing barriers and communicate priorities that would allow for a swift transition toward sustainable energy systems in CARICOM member countries. Suggested Priority Initiatives, Policies, Projects, and Activities range from coordinated regional fuel efficiency standards to targeted model legislation on net metering and from development of regional generation technology risk mitigation funds to country specific electric system modelling efforts. The report thereby distinguishes between actions to be taken at the regional and those at the national level, and those to be taken at both. The study also highlights three broader priority areas for future action: transportation, regional energy trade agreements, and the water-energy-food nexus. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/c-sermsvisualsslidedeck-151027181104-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> From www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report. The C-SERMS Baseline Report and Assessment aims to serve as a key planning tool to tackle existing barriers and communicate priorities that would allow for a swift transition toward sustainable energy systems in CARICOM member countries. Suggested Priority Initiatives, Policies, Projects, and Activities range from coordinated regional fuel efficiency standards to targeted model legislation on net metering and from development of regional generation technology risk mitigation funds to country specific electric system modelling efforts. The report thereby distinguishes between actions to be taken at the regional and those at the national level, and those to be taken at both. The study also highlights three broader priority areas for future action: transportation, regional energy trade agreements, and the water-energy-food nexus.

Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap and Strategy (C-SERMS) Baseline Report and Assessment: Main Findings from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Energy Situation of CARICOM Member Countries /slideshow/energy-situation-of-caricom-member-countries/54443655 countryinfographicsforc-serms-151027180637-lva1-app6892
From www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report. Established in 1973, CARICOM is a regional organization representing 15 member state. CARICOM member states, representing a total population of over 17 million people, despite their diversity, face many shared energy challenges. Fortunately, significant renewable energy resources exist across the CARICOM region, including biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, waste-to-energy, and wind. ]]>
From www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report. Established in 1973, CARICOM is a regional organization representing 15 member state. CARICOM member states, representing a total population of over 17 million people, despite their diversity, face many shared energy challenges. Fortunately, significant renewable energy resources exist across the CARICOM region, including biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, waste-to-energy, and wind. ]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:06:37 GMT /slideshow/energy-situation-of-caricom-member-countries/54443655 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Energy Situation of CARICOM Member Countries GaelleWorldwatch From www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report. Established in 1973, CARICOM is a regional organization representing 15 member state. CARICOM member states, representing a total population of over 17 million people, despite their diversity, face many shared energy challenges. Fortunately, significant renewable energy resources exist across the CARICOM region, including biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, waste-to-energy, and wind. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/countryinfographicsforc-serms-151027180637-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> From www.worldwatch.org/cserms/baseline-report. Established in 1973, CARICOM is a regional organization representing 15 member state. CARICOM member states, representing a total population of over 17 million people, despite their diversity, face many shared energy challenges. Fortunately, significant renewable energy resources exist across the CARICOM region, including biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, waste-to-energy, and wind.

Energy Situation of CARICOM Member Countries from Worldwatch Institute

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0 5 Eye-Opening Global Trends You Should Know About /slideshow/5-eyeopening-global-trends-you-should-know-about/52773862 vs22slideshare-150914211553-lva1-app6891
It’s not easy to keep track of the complex ways in which our everyday choices have an impact on a global scale. But as the world’s population surpasses 7 billion, each of our actions—positive or negative—gets multiplied. Read on to learn about five global trends from our latest publication, Vital Signs: The Trends That Are Shaping Our Future, that show that our consumption choices affect more than ourselves—they affect the environment and the lives and livelihoods of millions.]]>
It’s not easy to keep track of the complex ways in which our everyday choices have an impact on a global scale. But as the world’s population surpasses 7 billion, each of our actions—positive or negative—gets multiplied. Read on to learn about five global trends from our latest publication, Vital Signs: The Trends That Are Shaping Our Future, that show that our consumption choices affect more than ourselves—they affect the environment and the lives and livelihoods of millions.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2015 21:15:53 GMT /slideshow/5-eyeopening-global-trends-you-should-know-about/52773862 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) 5 EYE-OPENING GLOBAL TRENDS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GaelleWorldwatch It’s not easy to keep track of the complex ways in which our everyday choices have an impact on a global scale. But as the world’s population surpasses 7 billion, each of our actions—positive or negative—gets multiplied. Read on to learn about five global trends from our latest publication, Vital Signs: The Trends That Are Shaping Our Future, that show that our consumption choices affect more than ourselves—they affect the environment and the lives and livelihoods of millions. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/vs22slideshare-150914211553-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> It’s not easy to keep track of the complex ways in which our everyday choices have an impact on a global scale. But as the world’s population surpasses 7 billion, each of our actions—positive or negative—gets multiplied. Read on to learn about five global trends from our latest publication, Vital Signs: The Trends That Are Shaping Our Future, that show that our consumption choices affect more than ourselves—they affect the environment and the lives and livelihoods of millions.

5 EYE-OPENING GLOBAL TRENDS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Pathway to Affordable, Sustainable Energy in the Dominican Republic /slideshow/pathway-to-affordable-sustainable-energy-in-dominican-republic/50307383 thepasthasnopoweroverthepresent1-150708151642-lva1-app6892
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]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:16:42 GMT /slideshow/pathway-to-affordable-sustainable-energy-in-dominican-republic/50307383 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Pathway to Affordable, Sustainable Energy in the Dominican Republic GaelleWorldwatch <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/thepasthasnopoweroverthepresent1-150708151642-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" />

Pathway to Affordable, Sustainable Energy in the Dominican Republic from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability /slideshow/confronting-hidden-threats-to-sustainability/45725192 readerguideslides-150311160325-conversion-gate01
We think we understand environmental damage: pollution, water scarcity, a warming world. But these problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Deeper issues include food insecurity, financial assets drained of value by environmental damage, and a rapid rise in diseases of animal origin. These and other problems are among the underreported consequences of an unsustainable global system. In State of the World 2015, the flagship publication of the Worldwatch Institute, experts explore hidden threats to sustainability and how to address them. Eight key issues are addressed in depth, along with the central question of how we can develop resilience to these and other shocks. With the latest edition of State of the World, the authorities at Worldwatch bring to light challenges we can no longer afford to ignore.]]>
We think we understand environmental damage: pollution, water scarcity, a warming world. But these problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Deeper issues include food insecurity, financial assets drained of value by environmental damage, and a rapid rise in diseases of animal origin. These and other problems are among the underreported consequences of an unsustainable global system. In State of the World 2015, the flagship publication of the Worldwatch Institute, experts explore hidden threats to sustainability and how to address them. Eight key issues are addressed in depth, along with the central question of how we can develop resilience to these and other shocks. With the latest edition of State of the World, the authorities at Worldwatch bring to light challenges we can no longer afford to ignore.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:03:25 GMT /slideshow/confronting-hidden-threats-to-sustainability/45725192 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability GaelleWorldwatch We think we understand environmental damage: pollution, water scarcity, a warming world. But these problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Deeper issues include food insecurity, financial assets drained of value by environmental damage, and a rapid rise in diseases of animal origin. These and other problems are among the underreported consequences of an unsustainable global system. In State of the World 2015, the flagship publication of the Worldwatch Institute, experts explore hidden threats to sustainability and how to address them. Eight key issues are addressed in depth, along with the central question of how we can develop resilience to these and other shocks. With the latest edition of State of the World, the authorities at Worldwatch bring to light challenges we can no longer afford to ignore. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/readerguideslides-150311160325-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> We think we understand environmental damage: pollution, water scarcity, a warming world. But these problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Deeper issues include food insecurity, financial assets drained of value by environmental damage, and a rapid rise in diseases of animal origin. These and other problems are among the underreported consequences of an unsustainable global system. In State of the World 2015, the flagship publication of the Worldwatch Institute, experts explore hidden threats to sustainability and how to address them. Eight key issues are addressed in depth, along with the central question of how we can develop resilience to these and other shocks. With the latest edition of State of the World, the authorities at Worldwatch bring to light challenges we can no longer afford to ignore.

Confronting Hidden Threats to Sustainability from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Caught on Cotton? Vital Signs /slideshow/cotton-slideshare/45180406 cottonslideshare-150226094551-conversion-gate01
Growing cotton provides livelihoods for an estimated 100 million households in as many as 85 countries. But adverse global market conditions and reliance on large doses of water, fertilizer, and pesticides impose considerable social and environmental costs. Although synthetic materials are making inroads, cotton remains by far the most important natural fiber for textiles. In 2013/14, an estimated 26.3 million tons of cotton were produced worldwide. Several initiatives exist to improve the social and environmental conditions under which cotton is produced.]]>
Growing cotton provides livelihoods for an estimated 100 million households in as many as 85 countries. But adverse global market conditions and reliance on large doses of water, fertilizer, and pesticides impose considerable social and environmental costs. Although synthetic materials are making inroads, cotton remains by far the most important natural fiber for textiles. In 2013/14, an estimated 26.3 million tons of cotton were produced worldwide. Several initiatives exist to improve the social and environmental conditions under which cotton is produced.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:45:50 GMT /slideshow/cotton-slideshare/45180406 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Caught on Cotton? Vital Signs GaelleWorldwatch Growing cotton provides livelihoods for an estimated 100 million households in as many as 85 countries. But adverse global market conditions and reliance on large doses of water, fertilizer, and pesticides impose considerable social and environmental costs. Although synthetic materials are making inroads, cotton remains by far the most important natural fiber for textiles. In 2013/14, an estimated 26.3 million tons of cotton were produced worldwide. Several initiatives exist to improve the social and environmental conditions under which cotton is produced. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/cottonslideshare-150226094551-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Growing cotton provides livelihoods for an estimated 100 million households in as many as 85 countries. But adverse global market conditions and reliance on large doses of water, fertilizer, and pesticides impose considerable social and environmental costs. Although synthetic materials are making inroads, cotton remains by far the most important natural fiber for textiles. In 2013/14, an estimated 26.3 million tons of cotton were produced worldwide. Several initiatives exist to improve the social and environmental conditions under which cotton is produced.

Caught on Cotton? Vital Signs from Worldwatch Institute

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For more than 50 years, global production of plastic has continued to rise. Some 299 million tons of plastics were produced in 2013, representing a 4 percent increase over 2012. Recovery and recycling, however, remain insufficient, and millions of tons of plastics end up in landfills and oceans each year.]]>
For more than 50 years, global production of plastic has continued to rise. Some 299 million tons of plastics were produced in 2013, representing a 4 percent increase over 2012. Recovery and recycling, however, remain insufficient, and millions of tons of plastics end up in landfills and oceans each year.]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:16:52 GMT /slideshow/plastics-1-44322645/44322645 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Our Plastic Addiction:Global Plastic Production Rises, Recycling Lags [Vital Signs] GaelleWorldwatch For more than 50 years, global production of plastic has continued to rise. Some 299 million tons of plastics were produced in 2013, representing a 4 percent increase over 2012. Recovery and recycling, however, remain insufficient, and millions of tons of plastics end up in landfills and oceans each year. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/plastics1-150205141652-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> For more than 50 years, global production of plastic has continued to rise. Some 299 million tons of plastics were produced in 2013, representing a 4 percent increase over 2012. Recovery and recycling, however, remain insufficient, and millions of tons of plastics end up in landfills and oceans each year.

Our Plastic Addiction:Global Plastic Production Rises, Recycling Lags [Vital Signs] from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Energy Low Emission Development Strategies: A Regional Overview of Africa and Experiences from Cape Verde and Kenya /slideshow/energy-low-emission-development-strategies-a-regional-overview-of-africa-and-experiences-from-cape-verde-and-kenya/43824870 africawebinarfinalpresentation-final-150123083921-conversion-gate02
The Africa LEDS Partnership (AfLP) and the Energy Working Group (EWG) of the Low-Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS-GP) co-hosted a webinar on sustainable energy progress in Africa. The webinar offers both an overview of recent developments in clean energy policies, programs, and targets across the region and in-depth case studies on Kenya’s and Cape Verde’s experiences in creating innovative, climate-compatible energy development approaches. Presenters outline the targets, policy objectives and implementation programs of these two leading African countries, providing insights into challenges encountered and how they were overcome.]]>
The Africa LEDS Partnership (AfLP) and the Energy Working Group (EWG) of the Low-Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS-GP) co-hosted a webinar on sustainable energy progress in Africa. The webinar offers both an overview of recent developments in clean energy policies, programs, and targets across the region and in-depth case studies on Kenya’s and Cape Verde’s experiences in creating innovative, climate-compatible energy development approaches. Presenters outline the targets, policy objectives and implementation programs of these two leading African countries, providing insights into challenges encountered and how they were overcome.]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:39:21 GMT /slideshow/energy-low-emission-development-strategies-a-regional-overview-of-africa-and-experiences-from-cape-verde-and-kenya/43824870 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Energy Low Emission Development Strategies: A Regional Overview of Africa and Experiences from Cape Verde and Kenya GaelleWorldwatch The Africa LEDS Partnership (AfLP) and the Energy Working Group (EWG) of the Low-Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS-GP) co-hosted a webinar on sustainable energy progress in Africa. The webinar offers both an overview of recent developments in clean energy policies, programs, and targets across the region and in-depth case studies on Kenya’s and Cape Verde’s experiences in creating innovative, climate-compatible energy development approaches. Presenters outline the targets, policy objectives and implementation programs of these two leading African countries, providing insights into challenges encountered and how they were overcome. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/africawebinarfinalpresentation-final-150123083921-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> The Africa LEDS Partnership (AfLP) and the Energy Working Group (EWG) of the Low-Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS-GP) co-hosted a webinar on sustainable energy progress in Africa. The webinar offers both an overview of recent developments in clean energy policies, programs, and targets across the region and in-depth case studies on Kenya’s and Cape Verde’s experiences in creating innovative, climate-compatible energy development approaches. Presenters outline the targets, policy objectives and implementation programs of these two leading African countries, providing insights into challenges encountered and how they were overcome.

Energy Low Emission Development Strategies: A Regional Overview of Africa and Experiences from Cape Verde and Kenya from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Global Energy and Carbon Intensity Continue to Decline /slideshow/global-energy-and-carbon-intensity-continue-to-decline/42839606 eandcintensityslideshare-141218105547-conversion-gate01
Global energy intensity, defined as worldwide total energy consumption divided by gross world product, decreased 0.19 percent in 2013. Although this may not seem impressive, considering that energy intensity increased steeply between 2008 and 2010, this small decline continues a much-needed trend toward lower energy intensity, writes Haibing Ma, China Program Manager at the Worldwatch Institute.]]>
Global energy intensity, defined as worldwide total energy consumption divided by gross world product, decreased 0.19 percent in 2013. Although this may not seem impressive, considering that energy intensity increased steeply between 2008 and 2010, this small decline continues a much-needed trend toward lower energy intensity, writes Haibing Ma, China Program Manager at the Worldwatch Institute.]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:55:47 GMT /slideshow/global-energy-and-carbon-intensity-continue-to-decline/42839606 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Global Energy and Carbon Intensity Continue to Decline GaelleWorldwatch Global energy intensity, defined as worldwide total energy consumption divided by gross world product, decreased 0.19 percent in 2013. Although this may not seem impressive, considering that energy intensity increased steeply between 2008 and 2010, this small decline continues a much-needed trend toward lower energy intensity, writes Haibing Ma, China Program Manager at the Worldwatch Institute. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/eandcintensityslideshare-141218105547-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Global energy intensity, defined as worldwide total energy consumption divided by gross world product, decreased 0.19 percent in 2013. Although this may not seem impressive, considering that energy intensity increased steeply between 2008 and 2010, this small decline continues a much-needed trend toward lower energy intensity, writes Haibing Ma, China Program Manager at the Worldwatch Institute.

Global Energy and Carbon Intensity Continue to Decline from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Avoiding the 2 Degree Threshold to Climate Change /GaelleWorldwatch/ghg-emissions-slide-share ghgemissionsslideshare-141216125511-conversion-gate02
According to the most recent estimates, 2014 emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main contributor to global climate change, are projected to be 2.5 percent higher than 2013 levels, which translates into the release of 37 billion additional tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. As negotiators wrap up their talks at the international climate conference in Lima, Peru, there is no indication that this trend will change soon. Scientists estimate that future emissions should not exceed 1,200 billion tons of CO2, in order to keep Earth's temperature increase to no more than 2 degrees Celsius and to avoid severe and irreversible environmental effects. Yet at the current rate of emissions, this remaining “quota” would be used up in less than a generation, writes Joel Stronberg, contributing author for the Worldwatch Institute’s (www.worldwatch.org) Vital Signs Online.]]>
According to the most recent estimates, 2014 emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main contributor to global climate change, are projected to be 2.5 percent higher than 2013 levels, which translates into the release of 37 billion additional tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. As negotiators wrap up their talks at the international climate conference in Lima, Peru, there is no indication that this trend will change soon. Scientists estimate that future emissions should not exceed 1,200 billion tons of CO2, in order to keep Earth's temperature increase to no more than 2 degrees Celsius and to avoid severe and irreversible environmental effects. Yet at the current rate of emissions, this remaining “quota” would be used up in less than a generation, writes Joel Stronberg, contributing author for the Worldwatch Institute’s (www.worldwatch.org) Vital Signs Online.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:55:11 GMT /GaelleWorldwatch/ghg-emissions-slide-share GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Can We Avoid the Two Degree Threshold? Vital Signs GaelleWorldwatch According to the most recent estimates, 2014 emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main contributor to global climate change, are projected to be 2.5 percent higher than 2013 levels, which translates into the release of 37 billion additional tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. As negotiators wrap up their talks at the international climate conference in Lima, Peru, there is no indication that this trend will change soon. Scientists estimate that future emissions should not exceed 1,200 billion tons of CO2, in order to keep Earth's temperature increase to no more than 2 degrees Celsius and to avoid severe and irreversible environmental effects. Yet at the current rate of emissions, this remaining “quota” would be used up in less than a generation, writes Joel Stronberg, contributing author for the Worldwatch Institute’s (www.worldwatch.org) Vital Signs Online. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ghgemissionsslideshare-141216125511-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> According to the most recent estimates, 2014 emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main contributor to global climate change, are projected to be 2.5 percent higher than 2013 levels, which translates into the release of 37 billion additional tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. As negotiators wrap up their talks at the international climate conference in Lima, Peru, there is no indication that this trend will change soon. Scientists estimate that future emissions should not exceed 1,200 billion tons of CO2, in order to keep Earth's temperature increase to no more than 2 degrees Celsius and to avoid severe and irreversible environmental effects. Yet at the current rate of emissions, this remaining “quota” would be used up in less than a generation, writes Joel Stronberg, contributing author for the Worldwatch Institute’s (www.worldwatch.org) Vital Signs Online.

Can We Avoid the Two Degree Threshold? Vital Signs from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Global Trends in Chronic Hunger /slideshow/vital-signs-42566432/42566432 vitalsigns-141210083733-conversion-gate02
Although the proportion of people experiencing chronic hunger is decreasing globally, one in nine individuals still does not get enough to eat, writes Gaelle Gourmelon, Communications and Marketing Manager at the Worldwatch Institute (www.worldwatch.org), in the latest Vital Signs Online article. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that 805 million people were living with undernourishment (chronic hunger) in 2012–14, down 209 million since 1990–92. Undernourishment is defined as an inability to take in enough calories over at least one year to meet dietary energy requirements. It can lead to undernutrition, a broader term that describes a condition caused by a deficient or imbalanced diet or by poor absorption and biological use of nutrients within the body. Undernutrition can in turn lead to impaired physical functions and has high social and economic impacts. The combined cost of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies is equivalent to US$1.4–2.1 trillion per year, or 2–3 percent of gross world product.]]>
Although the proportion of people experiencing chronic hunger is decreasing globally, one in nine individuals still does not get enough to eat, writes Gaelle Gourmelon, Communications and Marketing Manager at the Worldwatch Institute (www.worldwatch.org), in the latest Vital Signs Online article. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that 805 million people were living with undernourishment (chronic hunger) in 2012–14, down 209 million since 1990–92. Undernourishment is defined as an inability to take in enough calories over at least one year to meet dietary energy requirements. It can lead to undernutrition, a broader term that describes a condition caused by a deficient or imbalanced diet or by poor absorption and biological use of nutrients within the body. Undernutrition can in turn lead to impaired physical functions and has high social and economic impacts. The combined cost of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies is equivalent to US$1.4–2.1 trillion per year, or 2–3 percent of gross world product.]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:37:33 GMT /slideshow/vital-signs-42566432/42566432 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Global Trends in Chronic Hunger GaelleWorldwatch Although the proportion of people experiencing chronic hunger is decreasing globally, one in nine individuals still does not get enough to eat, writes Gaelle Gourmelon, Communications and Marketing Manager at the Worldwatch Institute (www.worldwatch.org), in the latest Vital Signs Online article. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that 805 million people were living with undernourishment (chronic hunger) in 2012–14, down 209 million since 1990–92. Undernourishment is defined as an inability to take in enough calories over at least one year to meet dietary energy requirements. It can lead to undernutrition, a broader term that describes a condition caused by a deficient or imbalanced diet or by poor absorption and biological use of nutrients within the body. Undernutrition can in turn lead to impaired physical functions and has high social and economic impacts. The combined cost of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies is equivalent to US$1.4–2.1 trillion per year, or 2–3 percent of gross world product. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/vitalsigns-141210083733-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Although the proportion of people experiencing chronic hunger is decreasing globally, one in nine individuals still does not get enough to eat, writes Gaelle Gourmelon, Communications and Marketing Manager at the Worldwatch Institute (www.worldwatch.org), in the latest Vital Signs Online article. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that 805 million people were living with undernourishment (chronic hunger) in 2012–14, down 209 million since 1990–92. Undernourishment is defined as an inability to take in enough calories over at least one year to meet dietary energy requirements. It can lead to undernutrition, a broader term that describes a condition caused by a deficient or imbalanced diet or by poor absorption and biological use of nutrients within the body. Undernutrition can in turn lead to impaired physical functions and has high social and economic impacts. The combined cost of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies is equivalent to US$1.4–2.1 trillion per year, or 2–3 percent of gross world product.

Global Trends in Chronic Hunger from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Energy Low Emission Development� Strategies: A Regional �Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean and Experiences from �Nicaragua /GaelleWorldwatch/lac-leds-webinar-final-version lacledswebinarfinalversion-141201101431-conversion-gate01
Overall, Latin America and the Caribbean has traditionally been a world leader in the use of renewable energy sources for power generation (mainly hydro power), with important sub-regional differences, but the use of fossil fuels grew rapidly in the late 1900s. There have been many initiatives on renewables and energy efficiency on the part of governments and local organizations, supported by multilateral development banks, UN organizations, international NGOs. The recent development of non-traditional renewable energies (wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass) is helping meet important development goals (growth, access, affordability) with a lower impact on greenhouse gas emissions. There are still important challenges related to investment climate and business model financing, but there are many lessons to share, both on what works and what doesn´t work.]]>
Overall, Latin America and the Caribbean has traditionally been a world leader in the use of renewable energy sources for power generation (mainly hydro power), with important sub-regional differences, but the use of fossil fuels grew rapidly in the late 1900s. There have been many initiatives on renewables and energy efficiency on the part of governments and local organizations, supported by multilateral development banks, UN organizations, international NGOs. The recent development of non-traditional renewable energies (wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass) is helping meet important development goals (growth, access, affordability) with a lower impact on greenhouse gas emissions. There are still important challenges related to investment climate and business model financing, but there are many lessons to share, both on what works and what doesn´t work.]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2014 10:14:31 GMT /GaelleWorldwatch/lac-leds-webinar-final-version GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Energy Low Emission Development� Strategies: A Regional �Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean and Experiences from �Nicaragua GaelleWorldwatch Overall, Latin America and the Caribbean has traditionally been a world leader in the use of renewable energy sources for power generation (mainly hydro power), with important sub-regional differences, but the use of fossil fuels grew rapidly in the late 1900s. There have been many initiatives on renewables and energy efficiency on the part of governments and local organizations, supported by multilateral development banks, UN organizations, international NGOs. The recent development of non-traditional renewable energies (wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass) is helping meet important development goals (growth, access, affordability) with a lower impact on greenhouse gas emissions. There are still important challenges related to investment climate and business model financing, but there are many lessons to share, both on what works and what doesn´t work. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/lacledswebinarfinalversion-141201101431-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Overall, Latin America and the Caribbean has traditionally been a world leader in the use of renewable energy sources for power generation (mainly hydro power), with important sub-regional differences, but the use of fossil fuels grew rapidly in the late 1900s. There have been many initiatives on renewables and energy efficiency on the part of governments and local organizations, supported by multilateral development banks, UN organizations, international NGOs. The recent development of non-traditional renewable energies (wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass) is helping meet important development goals (growth, access, affordability) with a lower impact on greenhouse gas emissions. There are still important challenges related to investment climate and business model financing, but there are many lessons to share, both on what works and what doesn´t work.

Energy Low Emission Development Strategies: A Regional Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean and Experiences from Nicaragua from Worldwatch Institute

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0 C-SERMS Phase 1 Baseline Report & Suggestions for Moving Forward /slideshow/cserms/41525710 141113-worldwatchcsefcserms1-141113133950-conversion-gate02
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C-SERMS Phase 1 Baseline Report & Suggestions for Moving Forward from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Caribbean Energy and Water Policies Overview /slideshow/worldwatch-caribbean-energywaterpoliciesoverviewfinal/40974263 worldwatchcaribbeanenergywaterpoliciesoverviewfinal-141031131557-conversion-gate01
Pacific and Caribbean Conference on Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Power and Water Services presentation by Alexander Ochs, Worldwatch Institute.]]>
Pacific and Caribbean Conference on Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Power and Water Services presentation by Alexander Ochs, Worldwatch Institute.]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:15:57 GMT /slideshow/worldwatch-caribbean-energywaterpoliciesoverviewfinal/40974263 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Caribbean Energy and Water Policies Overview GaelleWorldwatch Pacific and Caribbean Conference on Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Power and Water Services presentation by Alexander Ochs, Worldwatch Institute. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/worldwatchcaribbeanenergywaterpoliciesoverviewfinal-141031131557-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Pacific and Caribbean Conference on Effective and Sustainable Regulation of Power and Water Services presentation by Alexander Ochs, Worldwatch Institute.

Caribbean Energy and Water Policies Overview from Worldwatch Institute

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0 Combating Climate Change & Energy Poverty in the Philippines /slideshow/philippines24-june2013presentation-130623/40972862 philippines24june2013presentation130623-141031123108-conversion-gate02
The Philippines have an extremely high vulnerability to climate change and high levels of energy poverty (17% of 16 M people nationwide without electricity access). They also have a high dependence on fossil fuel imports, unsustainble use of fuelwood, and an economically, socially & environmentally unsustainable energy system. This presentation discusses current trends, future challenges, and insights into bringing sustainable energy to the Philippines.]]>
The Philippines have an extremely high vulnerability to climate change and high levels of energy poverty (17% of 16 M people nationwide without electricity access). They also have a high dependence on fossil fuel imports, unsustainble use of fuelwood, and an economically, socially & environmentally unsustainable energy system. This presentation discusses current trends, future challenges, and insights into bringing sustainable energy to the Philippines.]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 12:31:08 GMT /slideshow/philippines24-june2013presentation-130623/40972862 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) Combating Climate Change & Energy Poverty in the Philippines GaelleWorldwatch The Philippines have an extremely high vulnerability to climate change and high levels of energy poverty (17% of 16 M people nationwide without electricity access). They also have a high dependence on fossil fuel imports, unsustainble use of fuelwood, and an economically, socially & environmentally unsustainable energy system. This presentation discusses current trends, future challenges, and insights into bringing sustainable energy to the Philippines. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/philippines24june2013presentation130623-141031123108-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> The Philippines have an extremely high vulnerability to climate change and high levels of energy poverty (17% of 16 M people nationwide without electricity access). They also have a high dependence on fossil fuel imports, unsustainble use of fuelwood, and an economically, socially & environmentally unsustainable energy system. This presentation discusses current trends, future challenges, and insights into bringing sustainable energy to the Philippines.

Combating Climate Change & Energy Poverty in the Philippines from Worldwatch Institute

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0 The Development of the Renewable Energy Market in Latin America and the Caribbean /slideshow/ochs-idb-lacrestudypresentation140923/40972742 ochsidblac-141031122729-conversion-gate02
This presentation aims to identify the strengths and challenges related to renewable energy development in Latin America and the Caribbean and to develop recommendations to guide future IDB activity.]]>
This presentation aims to identify the strengths and challenges related to renewable energy development in Latin America and the Caribbean and to develop recommendations to guide future IDB activity.]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 12:27:29 GMT /slideshow/ochs-idb-lacrestudypresentation140923/40972742 GaelleWorldwatch@slideshare.net(GaelleWorldwatch) The Development of the Renewable Energy Market in Latin America and the Caribbean GaelleWorldwatch This presentation aims to identify the strengths and challenges related to renewable energy development in Latin America and the Caribbean and to develop recommendations to guide future IDB activity. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ochsidblac-141031122729-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This presentation aims to identify the strengths and challenges related to renewable energy development in Latin America and the Caribbean and to develop recommendations to guide future IDB activity.

The Development of the Renewable Energy Market in Latin America and the Caribbean from Worldwatch Institute

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