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Free online access to inaugural volume of Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research
Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research is new to Taylor & Francis for 2009. View the inaugral volume free online(http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t780786795~db=all)!Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research publishes original policy-oriented papers addressing a broad range of natural resource fields including water, minerals, energy, fisheries, and forestry in a ...
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Opening the way for China-Europe cooperation on water policy research and business
China’s growing action to tackle water resource limitations and water pollution mean that companies internationally, especially those in Europe, are increasingly on the lookout for business opportunities there. The China Europe Water Platform is a joint initiative supported at the highest level by both China and the European Union. One of its aims is to help companies be better placed to ...
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ZERI one of the top innovative think tanks in the world ranked #7 by the University of Pennsylvania
The ZERI Network is delighted to share a unique recognition received - totally unexpected. The University of Pennsylvania ranks think tanks around the world. ZERI ranks among the top 10 in the world (#8) of the Think Tanks with the Most Innovative Policy Ideas/Proposals We want to thank everyone who has challenged and inspired us. We outpaced all major German policy research ...
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Conference on China and Climate Change
The European External Action Service (EEAS) will host an international expert roundtable conference on the topic of “Engaging China on Climate Change: Crossroads of 21st-century Foreign Policy” on 2 February 2011 in Brussels. Participants will include the EU institutions and its Member States, leading experts on China and climate change. The roundtable is co-organised with the ...
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Joep Appels presents on October 9th innovative technologies for water reuse
WRE’s First Conference and Exhibition will take place in Bruges, Belgium on October 9and 10th 2017. The conference will bring together reuse scheme developers, industry leaders, solution providers, technology suppliers, policy makers, researchers, end-users, and consultants to share experiences and perspectives on the current status of water reuse in ...
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Producing food sustainably
Higher food demands and scarce resources are putting pressure on agricultural systems. How can productivity be increased within environmental limits, what is the role of science and technology in sustainable agriculture, and what can be done to further develop new crop management systems? This Spotlight presents an in-depth analysis including opinions, facts and figures, and key resources. ...
By SciDev.Net
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China must boost its global science impact, study finds
China's international science influence is still weak, even though its investment in science has rapidly increased in recent years, a report has found. The Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China (ISTIC) evaluated the changing 'science power' and global influence of 19 major countries — including China, India, the United Kingdom and the United States — since 2002. The number ...
By SciDev.Net
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Bekaert announces nomination of Ms Mei Ye as independent Director
The Board of Directors of NV Bekaert SA is proud to announce it has nominated Ms Mei Ye as independent Director of the Board. The nomination of Ms Ye will be subject to approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders on 14 May 2014. Ms Ye’s extensive international and China business experience is expected to deliver substantial benefit to the decision making processes of the Board. Ms Mei ...
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New director Hans Bruyninckx starts work at the EEA
Belgian Hans Bruyninckx has taken office as Executive Director at the European Environment Agency (EEA) in Copenhagen. Before coming to the EEA, Dr Bruyninckx worked at Leuven University for several years. He was the General Director at the HIVA Research Institute, which specialises in policy research. He has lectured on environmental policy, sustainable development, European politics and ...
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Health and safety entrepreneurs commended
A team of youngsters who developed a safety culture in their start up business have been applauded for their work. The school pupils won the Best Health and Safety category of the East Midlands Young Enterprise Company of the Year. Backed by IOSH, the students, who called their company ‘Reflection’, produced a keepsake photo book of memories, designed to be presented as an ...
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Knowledge brokers could transfer research findings to policy makers
Environmental policies and regulations are increasingly supported by strong scientific evidence, often the result of research specifically designed to inform policy. A new report examines approaches to managing and communicating environmental research in Europe and North America. This EU-supported report, conducted by the SKEP-ERA-NET network1, compares processes for planning, managing and ...
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NanoDiode Survey Seeks European Citizens` Views on Nanotechnologies
NanoDiode is conducting a survey concerning Europeans’ preferences for nanotechnologies. According to NanoDiode, the results will be used “to inspire policy makers, researchers and companies across Europe.” NanoDiode states that stakeholder engagement and dialogue is essential to the responsible development of nanotechnologies in Europe, and invites lay consumers to participate ...
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U.S.-EU Communities of Research Hold 2013 NanoEHS Workshop
On December 2-3, 2013, the U.S.-EU Communities of Research held a workshop intended to further develop and support their activities. The goal of the workshop was to publicize progress towards their goals and objectives, clarify and communicate future plans, share best practices, and identify areas of cross-Community collaboration. Participants included American and European scientists and policy ...
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Eric Merkel-Sobotta joins Taylor & Francis Group as SVP Communications and External Affairs
Taylor & Francis Group is pleased to announce that Eric Merkel-Sobotta will join the organisation on the 15th April, as Senior Vice President, Communications and External Affairs. Merkel-Sobotta has extensive experience in the Scholarly Publishing industry, having previously headed up Corporate Relations, Communications and External Affairs functions at Springer, Elsevier and De Gruyter. His ...
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Enterprise rent-a-car foundation pledges $3 million to national Urban league
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has pledged funding of $3 million to the National Urban League in support of the organization"s Whitney M. Young Jr. Center for Urban Leadership. The three-year grant was announced at the National Urban League"s national conference in Washington, D.C., where the organization is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding. The Enterprise Rent-A-Car ...
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Baltic Sea environment visualized during EU Commission forum
What causes eutrophication in the Baltic Sea? What are the future scenarios for the ocean? Ocean environment issues will be illustrated in a visualization dome theatre during EU Commission forum in Gdansk, October 24-26th. The eutrophication of the Baltic Sea could be affected by climate change. In any decision concerning the environment, it is therefore increasingly important to consider the ...
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Global Survey Names C2ES the World’s Top Environmental Think Tank
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) was named the world’s top environmental think tank in a global survey of top public policy research institutes. The University of Pennsylvania’s 2011 Global Go-To Think Tank Rankings are based on a survey of more than 1,500 policymakers, scholars, journalists, think-tank executives and others worldwide. The survey assessed more than ...
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MIT analysis shows how cap-and-trade plans can cut greenhouse emissions
Researchers at MIT's Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research have produced a report concerning key design issues of proposed 'cap-and-trade' programs that are under consideration in the United States as a way of curbing greenhouse gas emissions. The first contribution of the three-part study found that, based on an examination of the European Union's system and of similar U.S. ...
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Opening of Europe`s prime event for the world`s biomass specialists
The appointment for the 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition gets closer. The conference will be Europe's prime event for the world's Biomass specialists, focusing on the developments in the biomass sector at all levels, including policy, markets, industry, technology, research and education. It is a global event in both senses: Covering all biomass topics from around the world and ...
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Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development Call For Papers
Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology - AQUA Water Science & Technology Water Science and Technology: Water Supply Journal of Water and Health Water Intelligence Online Water Policy Hydrology Research (formerly Nordic Hydrology) Water Practice and Technology Journal of Water and Climate Change (NEW for 2010) Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development (NEW for 2011) ...
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