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… problem for wildlife, presenting a com- pelling case for action to reduce mercury pollution. Wildlife need to be as resilient as they can be in order to handle the challenges of surviving in a world that is dra- matically changing … when we consider the dire consequences for wildlife result- ing from global warming. Wildlife need to be strong and resilient to survive in the chang- ing climate, and eliminating stresses that affect their long term health is crucial. …
… and to distribute information on climate impacts to state and local decisionmakers. Section 453, State Programs to Build Resilience to Climate Change Impacts: Distributes emission allowances to states for implementation of adaptation …
… in the global financial markets. These can have particularly devastating effects on the poor, who lack financial resilience. 5 See Trade and Development Report, 2007 (UNCTAD/TDR/2007). TD/B/54/7 6 D. Building productive capacity 20. …
December 11th, 2009,
… failing the hungry and the climate. It does not have to be this way: the climate framework can support a shift towards resilient and sustainable food production. The UN Environmental Program argues that changing the ways in which food is …
… in fact, the "presidential suite no. 11". It is there that the western camp and its allies held meetings with the most resilient delegations. It was also the means to isolate the Indian delegation from the rest of the negotiations that were …
… in fact, the "presidential suite no. 11". It is there that the western camp and its allies held meetings with the most resilient delegations. It was also the means to isolate the Indian delegation from the rest of the negotiations that were …
December 9th, 2009,
… communities of color, not only destroying their homes and businesses, but the social networks that made them vibrant and resilient. In the end, this highly energy-intensive trans- port system also served as a segregation mechanism. Present …
December 11th, 2009,
… from climate related food and water insecurities. Ensure that water availability is prioritized for ecosystem resilience and for basic needs. This includes institutionalized support for farm-based soil moisture and organic matter …
… for Agriculture and Trade Policy International NGO founded in 1986 International NGO founded in 1986 Promotes resilient family farms, rural i i d d h ldcommunities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, …
… and planning with a life deeply rooted on a Minnesota family farm. Over the last decade, Anna has focused on creating resilient commu- nities through the creation of alternative land-use plans, regional greenway studies, city comprehensive …
… ill, or die. At great social and economic cost, others survive, adapt, and rebuild. Many natural ecosystems lack the resilience of the human species: as climatic conditions change, certain species, or even entire ecosystems, may be unable …
… 14 per cent; the decline for developing economies is expected to be about 7 per cent. Trade in services has been more resilient so far than merchandise trade. Developing countries remain vulnerable to further worsening of the contraction … 2008, and within this category other business services increased by over 15 per cent. 34. A possible reason for the resilience of trade in other commercial services is the time lag involved in conducting international transactions. Other … the picture emerging from the analysis of US data. Box 1 (cont'd) 8 Ingo Borchert and Aaditya Mattoo, "The Crisis-Resilience of Services Trade", World Bank, Policy Research Working Paper No. WPS 4917, 28 April 2009. WT/TPR/OV/W/2 Page …
… Maximize "the retention of large trees, as appropriate for the forest type, to the extent that the trees promote fire-resilient stands" (Sec. 102) "Facilitate collaboration among State and local governments and Indian tribes, and …
… Agriculture and Trade Policy in Minneapolis, Minnesota Th e Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and eco- systems around the world through research and education, science and …
… food crisis is the following: 1.1. Governments and communities need to have a range of tools at their disposal to build resilient food and agricultural systems that are ready for the challenges that lie ahead. This includes a greater …
… at the statehouse and beyond. The events focus on the topics of climate change, extreme weather events, and community resiliency. Our approach is based on the notion that unleashing the diversity of a community is the best way to solve …
… sphere of civil associational life, on the one hand, and the consolidation of social power in a relatively strong or resilient state organization, on the other" (Shue 1994: 66). Examining what he calls "the browning of Latin America" over …
… caused by the continuing consolidation of production agriculture. Farms continue to get larger, and the long-running and resilient public support for a farm policy that helps small family farms continues to be less and less relevant. The …
… out of ten. With the nation no longer completely dependent on one energy source, the U.S. economy has significantly more resilience against energy shocks than before. "Retail gas prices came close to doubling between the spring of '99 and the …
… sphere of civil associational life, on the one hand, and the consolidation of social power in a relatively strong or resilient state organization, on the other" (Shue 1994: 66). Examining what he calls "the browning of Latin America" over …