Publications

This is an ArcGIS 10.x toolbox that includes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools for vegetation analysis (creating Vegetation Indices and Fractional Vegetation Cover maps) and image pansharpening. It can be used for processing and analysis of Landsat 8 or other satellite imagery. The toolbox is designed for GIS and Remote Sensing...

FINAL MESSAGE FOR DISTRIBUTION First ever global assessment of best practices in green growth reveals pathways for success DUBAI – March 4, 2014 – The Green Growth Best Practice (GGBP) initiative released a synthesis of key findings from its review of green growth approaches taken in different countries and regions around the world. This summary...

This presentation describes benefits on the 3Rs on climate change mitigation including examples of GHG emission reduction potential. Phitsanulok Municipality is selected as a best example on improved municipal solid waste management toward the 3Rs to achieve zero waste landfill which provides co-benefits on reducing GHG emission reduction.

This presentation explains a step-by-step on city-to-city cooperation for developing a waste management strategy through a participatory appraisal.

In developing Asian countries, recycling is carried out under market mechanisms. Recyclable waste is not only collected in the region, but also imported from other regions, such as Europe and North America. Concerns have been raised about issues such as occupational health and pollution associated with recycling. In particular, the safety and...