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Conference Proceeding

Summary Report - National Awareness and Training Workshop on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Lesotho, 17 June 2026

National Workshop on Integrated Waste Management in Lesotho
Author:
Timothy Thamae
The National Awareness and Training Workshop on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), held in Maseru, Lesotho on 17 June 2026, brought together government agencies, municipalities, producers, academia, civil society, development partners, and informal-sector representatives to explore pathways for developing an inclusive and nationally...
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Keywords:
Solid waste management
Circular Economy
Extended Producer Responsibility
Conference Proceeding

Summary Report - Capacity Building and Technical Training Programme on Waste Characterisation Survey Methodology to Strengthen National Waste Governance and Planning in Lesotho, 15-16, June 2026

National Workshop on Integrated Waste Management in Lesotho
Author:
Timothy Thamae
The Capacity Building and Technical Training Programme on Waste Characterisation Survey Methodology, held in Lesotho on 15–16 June 2026, aimed to strengthen national capacity for evidence-based waste governance and planning. Organized by UNEP-IETC, IGES-CCET, UNDP, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and the National University of Lesotho...
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municipal solid waste management
capacity building
costs and financing of municipal waste services
Presentation
ASCEND NELD

Analysisof Data Extracted from ASCEND Systematic Literature Review of Non-economic Loss and Damage (NELDs) in Africa

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Non-economic loss and damage (NELD) associated with climate change is increasingly recognized as a critical yet under-assessed dimension of climate risk, particularly in vulnerable regions such as Africa. This study presents an analytical framework for synthesizing evidence from a systematic literature review conducted under the ASCEND initiative...
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non-economic loss and damage
Commissioned Report

2025年度 エジプト国別研修「MRV システムの実装と推進」業務完了報告書

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本研修は，2025 年1 月に実施したエジプトがパリ協定の下で強化された透明性枠組み「enhanced transparency framework (ETF)」に沿った国内システムを確立することを企図した国別研修の続編として，実施された．気候変動はエジプトを含む全世界の脅威であり，エジプトも加盟する気候変動枠組条約の下，2016 年に発効したパリ協定では，全ての国が「国が決定する貢献」（Nationally Determined Contributions; NDC）を作成し，自身が表明した温室効果ガス(GHGs)削減・抑制目標に沿って取組を進める必要がある．また，その進捗・結果をモニタリングし，2 年毎に透明性報告書（Biennial Transparency Report; BTR...
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NELD Frameworks

How to frame non-economic losses and damages (NELDs) for a systematic synthesis of current state of knowledge in Africa?

Unpacking Non-economic Loss and Damage in Africa (UNELD-Africa): UNELD Synthesis team meeting
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This presentation, delivered at the ASCEND Workshop in Cape Town, addresses how to frame non-economic losses and damages (NELDs) for a systematic synthesis of knowledge in Africa. It emphasises the complexity and multidimensionality of NELDs, shaped by diverse disciplines such as social sciences, environmental studies, law, and politics. The...
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non-economic loss and damage
Presentation

From Vision to Action: Co-Creating Nature-Positive Fisheries Futures in Timor-Leste

11th ESP World Conference
Author:
Mario
Cabral
Timor-Leste, one of the world's youngest nations, is also among the least developed countries, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth. Despite being surrounded by rich marine resources on three sides, its fisheries sector remains significantly underdeveloped. The advancement of this sector carries immense potential –...
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Keywords:
Nature futures framework
Nature-positive scenarios
Participatory research
Fisheries
Timor-Leste
Fact Sheet

Overview of Law and Regulations on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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This document outlines the legal framework, regulations, and procedures for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While an ESIA aims to integrate environmental and social considerations into project planning, the DRC's relevant legislation, developed since the 2000s, is still evolving. This...
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environmental and social safeguards
Peer-reviewed Article

Evaluating Nature-Positive Urban Renewal Green Infrastructure Projects in Addis Ababa: A Multi-Dimensional Approach Using the Urban Nature Futures Framework

In Urban Science
Author:
Asfaw
Mohammed
Tulu Tolla
Tura
Sileshi
Degefa
Rapid urbanization in the Global South poses challenges to ecological integrity, cultural heritage, and equitable access to green infrastructure. This study evaluates the effectiveness of recent green infrastructure projects in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, including flagship parks and upgraded road corridors, through the lens of the Urban Nature Futures...
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Commissioned Report

持続可能なフードシステムの構築のための 食料バリューチェーンにおける 環境負荷等の見える化に関する調査・分析 (カカオ豆/ガーナ共和国) 最終報告書

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東京大学未来ビジョン研究センター･グローバルコモンズセンターの食 料バリューチェーンにおける環境負荷等の見える化プロジェクト活動を推進するために、 本業務では、ガーナにおけるカカオを対象とし、以下の調査・研究業務を実施した： ① 環境負荷と生産性：各種文献・レポートの調査からカカオ生産における重要な環境負 荷評価項目を特定し、環境負荷と生産性の観点から、複数の圃場の比較を通じて評価・ 分析し、生産性の高低の理由も明らかにする。 ② 社会・経済：高い生産性や一定の生産性を維持している地域・農家グループと、生産 性が低い地域・農家グループとの差異を、社会面・経済面の観点から（政府・企業・ 国際 NGO 等による支援・トレーニングの影響含め）、複数の地域の比較を通じて評 価・分析する。 ③...
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Keywords:
Cacao
sustainable production
deforestation
agroforestry
Discussion Paper

Assessing the Alignment of National Determined Contributions (NDC) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP) with the Outcomes of the First Global Stocktake (GST1) under the Paris Agreement: A Case Study of Timor-Leste

Author:
Deonisio
Barreto Viana Rangel
João
Ratão Magno
Mario
Marques Cabral
This assessment explored the extent to which Timor-Leste’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) and national adaptation plan (NAP) align with the outcomes of the first global stocktake (GST), using a systematic review based on a structured checklist. The alignment between the NDC and GST outcomes on mitigation was limited, as Timor-Leste’s NDC...
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Keywords:
Global Stocktake
NDC
Timor-Leste
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