18Aug
2017
2017
18Aug
2017
2017
The struggle over Lao PDR’s forests: New opportunities for improved forest governance?
Figure 1: Deforestation in Ban Khangkao, Houameuang district Deforestation and forest degradation have led to a reduction of the natural forest areas in Lao PDR over the past few decades. Increased greenhouse gas emissions, a general loss of biodiversity, increasing scarcity of timber and non-timber forest products and a reduction...
17Aug
2017
2017
ASEAN celebrates 50-year journey as a people’s community
JAKARTA, 11 August 2017 The ASEAN Secretariat celebrated ASEAN’s golden jubilee in Jakarta with a commemorative ceremony in the morning and colourful performances in the afternoon. President Joko Widodo of Indonesia attended the ceremony together with ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman,...
16Aug
2017
2017
Web farmer database contributes to efficient project implementation in Indonesia
Figure 1: A screenshot of farmer’s personal data In today’s world, information and communications technology (ICT) is widely applied for an effective and efficient working system, and data accuracy and privacy. A database management system (DBMS) is commonly used as a professional and scalable management system. To embrace a paperless...
11Aug
2017
2017
Our SNRD Asia and TUEWAS Secretariat is now accepting applications for internship. Read on for more details.
First step into the world of international cooperation! The internship is designed to provide the successful candidate with opportunity to work in Sector Network Natural Resources and Rural Development in ASIA (SNRD Asia) and Sector Network Transport, Environment, Energy, Water in Asia (TUEWAS). He/ She will be equipped with knowledge,...
08Aug
2017
2017
First Global Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition, 4-5 October 2017, Bangkok
The Sustainable Rice Platform is convening the First Global Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition from 4-5 October 2017 at the United Nations Convention Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, in cooperation with UN Environment and the International Rice Research Institute.
04Aug
2017
2017
“Making a case for the SDGs – Success stories from GIZ projects and ways forward!”
Call for contributions to SDGs knowledge products Deadline 18 August 2017! Member projects are invited to participate in the compilation of success stories. Projects will be featured in the knowledge product as small case studies or highlights (1‐2 pager; max. 800 words). Please provide a brief description on how...
03Aug
2017
2017
Save the date: “GIZ Conference 2030 Agenda – From Theory to Practice”!
What: GIZ Conference 2030 Agenda – From Theory to Practice When: 26 – 27 October 2017 Where: Galerie Haus 1, Eschborn, Germany Organizers: Sectoral Department and Corporate Development Uni in tandem with GloBe ***Workshops and plenary sessions will also be streamed live*** Please stay tuned for update on link for access. Some of...
01Aug
2017
2017
Publication: Marine protected areas: Interactions with fishery livelihoods and food security
Building on work presented at the IUCN World Parks Congress (WPC) held in Sydney, Australia, on 12–19 November 2014, this document explores experiences with aquatic protected areas (PAs), marine protected areas (MPAs) and protected areas in inland waters in the context of livelihoods and food security. It includes: (i) ten papers...
31Jul
2017
2017
Cleaning up the economy
By Anchalee Kongrut Workers check on solar panels in Chuzhou in Anhui province of China. China is committing US$361 billion to renewable power generation by 2020. Photo Caption:China Daily via Reuters Increasing strains placed on resources and the environment will compel Asia to join the global drive toward cleaner and sustainable...
