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Reducing disaster impacts through systematic investments
Harvey Hill Manager, Climate Decision Support and Adaptation Unit, National Agroclimate Information Service, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada, John Wiener Research Associate, Environment and Society Program, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado, United States, and Koko Warner Academic Officer, Head of Section, Institute for Environment and Human Security, United Nations University, Germany This paper describes a method for reducing[…]
Negotiating the relationship – Analysis and best practices
In negotiating contracts we tend to forget the relationship aspect. A mistake often made by contract parties is to focus uniquely on substance and ignore process when contracting. It turns out that most of the problems arise when parties’ cooperation process stagnates. Kamminga studied how a failure to agree on the collaboration process, can undermine achieving the goals of the[…]
Sustainable Infrastructure Awareness project
Infrastructure is a key component of healthy societies both in developed and developing countries. It is an integral component of our civilization. It allows us to improve our lives, and touches almost every aspect of the way we live it. Investing in smarter, more sustainable, more efficient, or more valuable infrastructure serves the needs of people and businesses. However, development[…]
Netherlands seeks to join Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
AMSTERDAM, March 28 — The Netherlands intends to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Prime Minister Mark Rutte said today, becoming the latest US ally to seek membership in the China-led institution despite Washington’s misgivings. Rutte announced the decision on his official Facebook page during a visit to China and after a meeting with President Xi Jinping. “There is[…]
G20 leaders make a case for infrastructure investment
In November 2014 the G20 world leaders agreed on an action plan to raise global growth and to deliver better living standards and quality jobs for people across the world. Infrastructure investment is positioned as the key component to achieve these goals. In the communique concluding the Brisbane Summit at 15-16 November 2014 this is expressed as follows: ‘Raising global[…]