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Tourism and development

Sustainable Development Goals

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Friday, June 15, 2018

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The report is structured around the five key elements of sustainable development to which tourism stands to make a significant, lasting contribution:
1. Sustainable economic growth
2. Social inclusiveness, employment and poverty reduction
3. Resource efficiency, environmental protection and climate change
4. Cultural values, diversity and heritage
5. Mutual understanding, peace and security
The report demonstrates – through theory and practical case studies – how tourism can contribute to these key areas of development.

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Chatham House, The Royal Institute of International Affairs

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United Nations

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144

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Carbon Risk and Resilience How Energy Transition is Changing the Prospects for Developing Countries with Fossil Fuels

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

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International climate commitments and the global shift towards a decarbonized economy are challenging tried and tested models of development. This presents serious risks and opportunities for countries like Ghana, Tanzania, Guyana and Mozambique, where there are hopes that fossil fuel discoveries will transform their economies. Drawing on discussions with national governments, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and donor agencies, and a series of modelled scenarios, this paper sets out how carbon risk – defined in this paper as the economic risks associated with dependence on or exposure to high-carbon sectors – will affect developing countries with fossil fuels in the coming decades. It also makes recommendations for governments and their development partners that should enhance economic resilience and competitiveness throughout their transition.

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Chatham House, The Royal Institute of International Affairs

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United Kingdom

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Woody Biomass for Power and Heat-Demand and Supply in Selected EU Member States

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Environmental Sustainability

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

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This paper is one of a series on biomass produced by Chatham House. Between them these papers aim to provide an analysis of the growth in the use of wood for power and heat and a discussion of its impact on the global climate and on forests. In addition, the series intends to reach conclusions on the appropriate treatment of woody biomass for energy in policy frameworks. This paper provides background information on the use of woody biomass for power and heat within the EU – the main global source of demand for non-traditional uses of biomass – and examines patterns of demand and supply in nine EU member states, together with the policy frameworks that support the use of biomass for energy.

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European Forest Institute

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United Kingdom

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A forest-based circular bioeconomy for southern Europe: visions, opportunities and challenges

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Forest

Agriculture and Forestry

European Forests

Bioeconomy

Bioenergy

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

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This report analyses the challenges and opportunities to develop a forest based bioeconomy in southern Europe.
Current bioeconomy strategies of southern European countries focus on developing biobased sectors, especially agriculture, with no clear connection to related environmental or industrial policies. However, there is a wealth of knowledge, resources and relevant developments that can help the transition from a niche to the norm.

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European Forest Institute

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European Union

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124

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Towards a sustainable European forest-based bioeconomy

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Resources (Food, Energy, Water, Biodiversity)

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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This science-based study provides a synthesis of existing knowledge for policymakers on the prospects for a sustainable, inclusive forest-based bioeconomy in Europe, including:
• The importance of forests and the forest-based sector in contributing to a European bioeconomy;
• The assessment of a forest-based bioeconomy in view of innovation and economic, social and environmental sustainability;
• Future issues that may affect the development of a forest-based bioeconomy.

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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European Union

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162

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The State of World's Fisheries and Aquaculture

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Aquaculture

Marine Ecosystems

Technological innovation

Fishery

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Monday, January 15, 2018

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In addition to reporting major trends and patterns observed in global fisheries and aquaculture, this edition of the "State of World's Fisheries and Aquaculture" scans the horizon for new and upcoming areas that need to be considered to manage aquatic resources sustainably into the future, including cooperation through regional fisheries bodies and advances such as blockchain technology.

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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United Nations

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227

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The State of the World's Forests: Forest Pathways to Sustainable Development

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Agriculture and Forestry

Environmental Sustainability

Forest

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Monday, January 15, 2018

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a commitment made by countries to tackle the complex challenges we face, from ending poverty and hunger and responding to climate change to building resilient communities, achieving inclusive growth and sustainably managing the Earth’s natural resources.
As governments determine how best to commit national efforts to achieve transformational change, The State of the World’s Forests 2018 (SOFO 2018) analyses the role that forests and trees – and the people who use and manage them– can play in helping countries achieve their objectives and bring about a brighter future. It shines a light on the profound interlinkages that exist between forests and many other goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda, enabling policy-makers to strike the right balance in actions, investments and partnerships directed towards food security, poverty alleviation, ecological conservation and, ultimately, to find pathways to sustainable development.

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United Nations

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139

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AidForTrade at a Glance 2017

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World Trade Organisation

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Global Poverty Reduction

Digital Trade

Digital Transformation

Aid for Trade

Connectivity

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

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This is the sixth edition of the Aid for Trade at a Glance publication. Since 2007, successive editions of this flagship publication have shed light on the steps being taken by developing country governments and their development partners to leverage trade for development. The 2017 edition adds further weight to the already substantial body of evidence highlighting the effectiveness of aid for trade. It focuses on how and why trade connectivity is critical for inclusiveness, sustainable growth and poverty reduction. It is intended to inform both practice and policy regarding aid for trade’s contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Switzerland

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553

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Fourth Industrial Revolution for the Earth

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Pricewaterhouse Coopers

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Environmental Sustainability

Artificial Intelligence

Technological innovation

Technological Disruption

Environment

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

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The focus of this report is on harnessing AI systems today, and as they evolve, to create maximum positive impact on urgent environmental challenges. It suggests ways in which AI can help transform traditional sectors and systems to address climate change, deliver food and water security, protect biodiversity and bolster human well-being. This concern is tightly linked with the emerging question of how to ensure that AI does not become harmful to human well-being.

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United Kingdom

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Skill Shift: Automation an the Future of the Workforce

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McKinsey & Company

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Automation

Technological Disruption

Labour Market

Artificial Intelligence

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

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Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing the nature of work. In this discussion paper, part of our ongoing research on the impact of technology on the economy, business, and society, we present new findings on the coming shifts in demand for workforce skills and how work is organized within companies, as people increasingly interact with machines in the workplace. We quantify time spent on 25 core workplace skills today and in the future for the United States and five European countries, with a particular focus on five sectors: banking and insurance, energy and mining, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.

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