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A new method was developed for mapping forest, agricultural, and urban land cover using remote sensing imagery. It is designed to better detect small land cover objects (e.g. small forest or agricultural patches) and monitor their change (e.g. fine-scale deforestation) using freely-available satellite imagery.

The Sustainable Cities Database is a new information resource to help sustainable development actors identify potential partner cities for low-carbon technology transfer projects. Spatial and Demographic Indicators: Spatial and demographic characteristics are described using a range of indicators, including population size and density, natural...

The interview describes how the project in Battambang City, Cambodia was implemented and what is the key of success.

フランス植民地時代の古い街並みを残すカンボジア第二の都市、バッタンバン市－近年、バッタンバンを訪れる海外からの観光客が増加していますが、観光資源の一つでもある市場は衛生状態やごみの管理に課題を抱えています。今回は、このバッタンバン市でIGESが実施している有機廃棄物(生ごみ)を堆肥化するためにごみを分別するパイロットプロジェクトについて、ジャンヤ・サン－アルン主任研究員にこれまでの取り組みと今後の課題について聞きました。

A collection of recent and on-going activities at IGES were presented to WRI experts. The presentation focused on three themes, namely: (1) tools and data; (2) research and projects; and (3) Networks.

Based on the study conducted in 8 countries in Asia, this report identifies challenges and barriers in conducting, implementing the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) and Technology Action Plan (TAP). This Technology Needs Assessment Analysis (TNA) Study was commissioned by the United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Asia Pacific...

This draft report documents progress made on the “Low Carbon Technology Transfer Preparedness Database Project”, supported by the Ministry of Environment Japan in FY 2014. The report’s key focus lies on documenting subnational data gaps, sources and access issues whilst also describing contributions made to international processes on data and...