Bonn, 15 June 2011. IHDP is pleased to announce the call for applications for its training workshop on Asian Development Pathways in the context of transitions towards a “Green Economy”, organized by the International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP) and its National Committee in China (CNC-IHDP). The workshop is sponsored by the

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Missoulian: The University of Montana’s Climate Change Studies program will take part in the first ever “Bhutan Ride for Climate” this summer to study the effects of climate change firsthand in that country. Nicky Phear, instructor and program director of the University of Montana’s Climate Change Studies program, and UM student Mara Menahan will begin

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Hindu: Existing water treaties are in India’s favour, which troubles Nepal and prevents the much needed development of hydro-projects there. Water is currently a source of some tension between India and Nepal but could become the greatest asset to the relationship if a more confident, respectful and cooperative approach is engineered by the two governments.

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MyRepublica: Scientists, professors and students of environmental science have come together to study climate fluctuations and its effect on the growth of tree. The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) said that the scientists, including those from foreign universities, will conduct a laboratory study of tree rings which will ultimately help to predict the

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Pakistan Observer: The emerging global climate change impacts are likely to accelerate the process of desertification, land degradation and drought particularly affecting livelihoods of dryland communities. Chairman, Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Dr. Muhammad Afzal said this on Monday while addressing a national consultative workshop on review of national agriculture policy documents in context of

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Business Green: University of East Anglia study shows greenhouse gas emissions from water treatment processes and transportation are often overlooked Governments and businesses have been urged to accelerate efforts to reduce the energy intensity of water processes, such as waste water treatment and transportation, in order to address the water industry’s sizeable carbon footprint. Researchers

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