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Building Resilience to Natural Disasters: A Framework for Private Sector Engagement

Source: 
World Economic Forum, World Bank, INSDR

This report is part of a series of multistakeholder projects aimed at catalysing action on key global challenges. The unprecedented frequency and costs of natural disasters and the projected increase of their severity due to climate change are posing significant economic challenges and new risks for vulnerable populations. New approaches and investments aimed at building resilience to natural
disasters are required by all actors to help stem future losses. New frameworks for cooperation are emerging and the financial savings from such investments in resilience promise to be significant.

Author(s): 
World Economic Forum, World Bank, INSDR
Author: Preeti Aggarwal

World Economic Forum Releases Logistics Carbon Emissions Guidelines

Source Name: 
Logistics Today
Source Url: 
http://logisticstoday.com/operations_strategy/world-economic-forum-carbon-emissions-guidelines-0216/

The World Economic Forum’s Logistics & Transport Industry Group, supported by global consulting firm Accenture, has agreed to standard guidelines for calculating consignment-level carbon emissions from logistics and shipping operations.

Author: Anonymous

Leaders Back Low-carbon Projects Ahead of Climate Talks

Source Name: 
Khaleej Times
Source Url: 
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2009/November/theuae_November675.xml&section=theuae

The world has reached a tipping point in the fight against climate change, yet leaders at the Summit on the Global Agenda in Dubai are optimistic that incremental victories will ensure the battle is ultimately won.

Public-private partnerships and financing are key to expanding the number of low-carbon projects that are making use of enabling technologies, according to leaders at the summit.

Author: India Carbon Outlook

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