Links
This section provides interesting IA links and points to new websites, developments in IA and other news.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report "Avoiding Future Famines"
Date:
31/08/2012
Excerpt:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report "Avoiding Future Famines: Strengthening the Ecological Basis of Security through Sustainable Food Systems" developed in collaboration of 12 leading scientists and experts working on the issue of world food systems including marine and inland fisheries will be available of 31 August, 2012. EC Publishes Draft Footprinting Methodologies
Date:
14/08/2012
Excerpt:
The DG Environment, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre and other European Commission services have worked towards the development of a technical guide for the calculation of the environmental footprint of products and organisations. The draft final methodology is now available. VISION RD4SD (Research and Development for Sustainable Development)
Date:
10/08/2012
Excerpt:
The major objective of the VISION RD4SD (Research and Development for Sustainable Development) network is to support Europe in contributing to a worldwide sustainable development by ensuring that policies and decisions are formulated based on sound and up-to-date knowledge. Methodspace - Online Resource on Research Methods
Date:
31/07/2012
Excerpt:
The Methodspace networks of methodological innovations aims to bring together academics, researchers, and research stakeholders. The site is created for students and researchers to network and share research, resources and debates. Methodspace users have free access to selected journal articles or book chapters among others. First Edition of 'The Resource' Newsletter by the Natural Resource Institute Launched
Date:
31/07/2012
Excerpt:
The first edition of 'The Resource' Newsletter by the Natural Resource Institute at the University of Greenwich has been released in May 2012. "Ecosystems News" - Newsletter Published by the Ecosystems Knowledge Network
Date:
06/07/2012
Excerpt:
The first edition of "Ecosystem News" has been published by the Ecosystem Knowledge Network, which is part of UK Defra's work to promote an "ecosystem approach". The network is a resource for anyone wanting to share knowledge or learn about the practical use of an ecosystem approach. Making Mobility Fit for the Future - European Experts Recommend New Research Agenda
Date:
04/07/2012
Excerpt:
The European knowledge brokerage consortium CORPUS lately have been formulating a new research agenda "Making Mobility Fit for the Future – European Experts Recommend new Research Agenda" for transforming current unsustainable mobility patterns in Europe. Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) Report – "Enabling the Transition to a Green Economy"
Date:
03/07/2012
Excerpt:
The UK Environmental Audit Committee has published a report on its ‘Green Economy’ inquiry. This Report is intended to provide the clarity and certainty to the business community to innovate, invest and grow in a sustainable way. Bloomberg New Energy Finance Report "The Cost of Meeting a 30% Emission Reduction Target in Europe"
Date:
03/07/2012
Excerpt:
A report published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance states that raising the European Union's carbon reduction target for 2020 from 20% to 30% will cost EU countries under 0.04% of GDP, with some member states getting a net benefit. ... European Environment Agency (EEA) report "EEA Signals 2012 – Building the Future We Want"
Date:
03/07/2012
Excerpt:
"EEA Signals 2012" is an annual publication which aims to explain complex environmental issues for a non-expert audience. The 2012 edition explores the environmental impacts of our consumption and production patterns, and ways these can be changed to reduce their effect on the environment. ...