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The case for investing in Africa's biocarbon potential

This brief shows that the potential for reducing emissions from agriculture, forestry and other land uses (AFLOU) in Africa is significantly higher than in other regions. (World Agroforestry Centre: 2009) More info >>

Voice and choice : opening the door to environmental democracy

This publication assesses the progress governments have made in providing access to environmental decision-making and evaluates what hurdles remain and how they might be overcome. (World Resources Institute: 2008) More info >>

Analysing pathways to sustainability in Indonesia

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSIRO project outlining Indonesia's pioneering new approach to national decision making that helps explain the impact high-level decisions have on ordinary people and on natural resources. (CSIRO) More info >>

Environmental impacts of trade liberalisation in the bio-diesel sector of the Lao PeopleÂ’s Democratic Republic (PDR)

This paper examines the impacts of increased trade liberalisation on bio-diesel sector in Laos, with a particular focus on environmental impacts. (International Institute for Sustainable Development: 2007) More info >>

Environment for Development Initiative

EFD publications cover the use of environmental economics in policy making across a range of areas, including agriculture, fisheries, forestry, climate change and national parks. (Environment for Development Initiative) More info >>

The 3xM approach: bringing change across micro, meso & macro levels

A program addressing the 3xM approach, micro, meso and macro levels designed to improve understanding of policies to reduce poverty and improve resource management. (WWF: May 2006) More info >>

Environmental fiscal reform for poverty reduction

This document outlines the key issues to be faced when designing environmental fiscal reform (EFR) and how developing countries can take advantage of EFR approaches in their development and poverty reduction strategies. (OECD: 2005) More info >>

Financial incentives for ecosystem conservation: markets for environmental services in Sri Lanka

This study by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) aimed to review projects and initiatives related to payment for environmental services (PES) and environmental service markets. (The World Conservation Union: 2005) More info >>

Market-based environmental policies: what can we learn from US experience & related research?

This paper reviews the experience of using market-based policies as a mechanism for environmental management over the past two decades in the United States. (Resources for the Future: August 2003) More info >>

The use of economic instruments in environmental policy: opportunities & challenges

This report helps policy makers to identify, evaluate and apply economic instruments to address a country's environmental problems within its national and local circumstances. (United Nations Environment Program: 2004) More info >>


 

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