Final Report on the Framework Agreement for 2008–2009

Towards Sustainable Energy Services for Households and Small Businesses – Barriers and Recommendations www.grida.no/publications/list/4164.aspx

The report looks at barriers to improved energy efficiency and to increasing use of renewable energy for households and small businesses in developing countries. A joint publication of Friends of the earth Norway and GA.

Environment & Poverty Times , Issue 6 www.grida.no/publications/et/ep6/

The theme of this issue of Environment & Poverty Times is resource efficiency as a catalyst for a greening of the world economy and its subsequent contribution to poverty alleviation efforts. It points to a few examples of shifts in thinking about economics that may lead to a more sustainable future. It presents practical examples of resource efficiency that contribute to a greening of the economy, highlighting such themes as sustainable energy, waste management, construction and sustainable tourism. Released on Sept 9, 2009 at the UNEP-UNESCAP-UNIDO International Conference on Green Industry in Manila.

The Natural Fix? The Role of Ecosystems in Climate Mitigation www.grida.no/publications/rr/natural-fix/

A rapid response assessment report released by UNEP to mark World Environment Day 2009 indicates that that boosting investments in conservation, restoration and management of natural ecosystems will not only become important, but will provide our best and most effective way to slow down climate change and accelerate sustainable development and the achievement of the poverty- related Millennium Development Goals.