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SEI Resources on ecosystem services and climate change adaptation added to the SEA Change online resource library.

seachangecop.org –

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) (http://www.sei-international.org/) is an independent international research institute engaged in environment and development issues at the local, national, regional and global policy levels, and the management of environmental systems is one of their focus areas. Below some SEI resources that focus on ecosystem services and CCA. With an increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters we don’t only see human coping mechanisms more...

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Dennis Bours on April 23, 2013

Improving Road Safety in Asia and the Pacific

Improving Road Safety in Asia and the Pacific

Deaths and injuries caused by road crashes are critical development and public health issues. Globally, road crashes cause around 1.2 million deaths and 20 million–50 million injuries a year, with Asia accounting for 60% of the toll (ADB 2005). Road traffic injuries are now the 9th leading cause of death worldwide. Without new and improved interventions, road traffic injuries are expected to become the 5th leading cause of death globally by 2030 (WHO 2013). The global economic cost of road more...

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licel calderon on April 23, 2013

Google Flu Trends

Google Flu Trends

"How does this work? We've found that certain search terms are good indicators of flu activity. Google Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate current flu activity around the world in near real-time."

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

HealthMap

healthmap.org –

HealthMap, a team of researchers, epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children's Hospital founded in 2006, is an established global leader in utilizing online informal sources for disease outbreak monitoring and real-time surveillance of emerging public health threats. The freely available Web site 'healthmap.org' and mobile app 'Outbreaks Near Me' deliver real-time intelligence on a broad range of emerging infectious diseases for a diverse audience including libraries, local more...

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

promedmail.org –

ProMED-mail - the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases - is an Internet-based reporting system dedicated to rapid global dissemination of information on outbreaks of infectious diseases and acute exposures to toxins that affect human health, including those in animals and in plants grown for food or animal feed. Electronic communications enable ProMED-mail to provide up-to-date and reliable news about threats to human, animal, and food plant health around the world, seven days a week. By more...

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

Pre-empting pandemics: An ounce of prevention

Pre-empting pandemics: An ounce of prevention

economist.com –

H7N9 flu has infected at least 82 people and killed 17 of them in China; a new coronavirus (the family of viruses that SARS belongs to) is circulating in the Middle East. It has killed 11 people since it was noticed in September. Either might evolve into a global pandemic. "As the case of AIDS shows, a novel pathogen that spreads around the world unnoticed by the medical authorities can wreak havoc. More recently, cheap air travel has proved a boon to pathogens keen for a global tour. more...

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

Unauthorized Immigrants: How Pew Research Counts Them and What We Know About Them

Unauthorized Immigrants: How Pew Research Counts Them and What We Know About Them

pewresearch.org –

As a broad new immigration proposal crafted by a bipartisan group of senators has taken shape before the U.S. Congress — with some of the most sweeping changes in a quarter-century — one statistic has been at center stage: the estimate that there are currently 11.1 million immigrants living illegally in the USA.. This is the group for whom proposed legislation would provide a path to citizenship for most. How Pew Research calculates this number is the product of decades of work by Jeffrey S. more...

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

Little Free Libraries for Africa

Little Free Libraries for Africa

littlefreelibrary.org –

Books For Africa and Little Free Library have formed a unique partnership to send more than 2,000 Little Free Libraries and thousands of books to Africa over the next several years. The two groups ask local organizations, businesses, schools and individuals to raise the $1,000 needed to design, build and ship a unique, one-of-a-kind Little Free Library. Books valued at $1,000 will be included. A sponsor recognition sign will be located on the Library itself, and primary donors will more...

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

Little Free Library

Little Free Library

littlefreelibrary.org –

This is a social enterprise that provideds little libraries. In each, books are available to anyone. If you take a book, then you must leave one in its place. In 2012 Little Free Library was officially incorporated and also: Donated nearly 100 Libraries to communities, groups and individuals Expanded the benefits and resources for stewards with the new Steward's Kit and Registration packet Established a Little Free Library office, warehouse and studio ( more...

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

Global Monitoring Report 2013: Monitoring the MDGs

Global Monitoring Report 2013: Monitoring the MDGs

econ.worldbank.org –

Global Monitoring Report 2013: Rural-Urban Dynamics provides an in-depth analysis on urbanization as a force for poverty reduction and progress towards the MDGs in the developing world. With less than 1,000 days to go before the MDGs expire, the report highlights the need to accelerate efforts to improve the lives of the poor in both rural and urban areas.

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

Pressing for Freedom: 20 Years of World Press Freedom Day

Pressing for Freedom: 20 Years of World Press Freedom Day

unesdoc.unesco.org –

On 3 May 2013 UNESCO celebrates the twentieth year of World Press Freedom Day since it was first established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. To commemorate this significant milestone in the promotion of global freedom of expression and press freedom, UNESCO has published “Pressing for Freedom: 20 Years of World Press Freedom Day”.

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

Influx of Chinese goldminers sparks tensions in Ghana

Influx of Chinese goldminers sparks tensions in Ghana

guardian.co.uk –

Illegal small-scale mines are an opportunity for poor Chinese immigrants – but are blamed for environmental destruction "Huang Ren Zhong's striped parasol stands out against the muddy cliff of excavated earth. The horizon is fringed with the tall trees of the Ghanaian rainforest, but for Huang, this dilapidated shelter is his only shade from the sweltering tropical sun. He and his other Chinese colleagues take turns to sit under it, overseeing the digging and churning of the murky water more...

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John Daly on April 23, 2013

Embracing climate change initiatives will help Kenya prosper

Embracing climate change initiatives will help Kenya prosper

guardian.co.uk –

The government of Kenya is increasingly placing climate change at the core of its poverty reduction strategy. A changing climate poses serious threats to the economic and social future of the country, and consequently to the livelihoods and prosperity of its people. It will affect all sectors, from agriculture and water to health, infrastructure and tourism, and will be felt in all regions. Due to its high vulnerability and low capacity to adapt, Kenya will be disproportionately affected more...

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Amanda Williams on April 23, 2013

The Impact of the Connected Life over the next five years

The Impact of the Connected Life over the next five years

A new wave of connectivity is on the horizon where everyone and everything around us that might benefit from a wireless connection will, in fact, have one. We are about to see connected cars, buildings, medical monitors, TVs, game consoles and a whole range of connected consumer electronics and household appliances. Many of these will be connected wirelessly and intelligently, communicating and interacting with each other, thereby creating the connected life.

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Sonia Hossain on April 23, 2013

State of e-Governance in Maharashtra 2013

State of e-Governance in Maharashtra 2013

maharashtra.gov.in –

Maharashtra is committed towards using e-Governance to provide integrated, efficient and transparent service delivery to the citizens in a systematic and holistic manner. The key goals that Maharashtra wants to achieve through the above vision are: Substantially improve delivery of all government services and creating eServices without borders.Enabling Transparent, Open and Inclusive Governance.Developing cost-efficient and streamlined GovernanceEnhancing People participation in Policy more...

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Sonia Hossain on April 23, 2013

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