Ｙ．Ａ - Sustainable Development 1

The author proposed the satoumi concept, analogous to the satoyama concept on land, as “coastal sea with high biodiversity and productivity in harmony with human interaction” in 1998. The concept fo……続きを見る

Renewable-based “green” hydrogen will be crucial to achieve net-zero emissions. This report offers guidelines on how to kickstart it at national and regional levels. 続きを見る

Renewables have emerged as a major recipient of green bond proceeds. This brief highlights the need for more green bonds to drive sustainable, climate safe, energy finance. 続きを見る

Transforming the global energy system calls for massive mobilisation of capital. This brief provides recommendations to harness institutional investment for renewable energy projects. 続きを見る

Energy transition investments in the wake of COVID-19 can pave the way for equitable, inclusive and resilient economies. 続きを見る

IRENA’s Innovation Landscape report highlights innovations in enabling technologies. 続きを見る

IRENA’s Innovation Landscape report highlights innovations in enabling technologies. 続きを見る

Schwartz Living Market located on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's Nationally recognized historic South Side neighborhood has brought an exciting and challenging change to what a retail space is a……続きを見る

This study presents options to speed up the deployment of wind power, both onshore and offshore, until 2050. It builds on IRENA’s global roadmap to scale up renewables and meet climate goals. 続きを見る

This study presents options to fully unlock the world’s vast solar PV potential over the period until 2050. It builds on IRENA’s global roadmap to scale up renewables and meet climate goals. 続きを見る

IRENA’s latest global cost study shows solar and wind power reaching new price lows. The report highlights cost trends for all major renewable electricity sources. 続きを見る

This regional market analysis examines the challenges of economic and population growth, the need to boost energy supply, and growing environmental and energy security concerns. 続きを見る

The world needs USD 110 trillion worth of energy investments by 2050 for a climate-safe system. Currently planned fossil-fuel investments must be largely redirected into renewables, efficiency and o……続きを見る

This report analyses the regional energy landscape, potential and costs, policy and investment needs, and expected socio-economic impact from a shift to renewables. 続きを見る

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) have proven inadequate to meet climate goals. The new NDC round in 2020 gives countries a timely chance to strengthen their targets for renewables. 続きを見る

This paper examines the potential of hydrogen fuel for hard-to-decarbonise energy uses, including aviation, shipping and other. But the decarbonisation impact depends on how hydrogen is produced. 続きを見る

The report offers a comprehensive review of the status and trends in the region’s renewable energy development. It highlights Latin America’s wealth of knowledge, draws key lessons, and outlines fin……続きを見る

This brief tracks the presence of women across the wind energy value chain. Based on a survey of over 1 000 individuals and organisations, it examines female representation, gender-inclusive policie……続きを見る

By the winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Economics, an essential and paradigm-altering framework for understanding economic development--for both rich and poor--in the twenty-first century. Freedom,……続きを見る

This brief views the environment through diverse lenses – those of standard economics, institutional economics, political science, environmental science and ecology. Chapter 2 discusses diverse theo……続きを見る

Imagine a world in which the excess energy from one business would be used to heat another. Where buildings need less and less energy around the world, and where “regenerative” commercial buildings ……続きを見る

This case study is part of the Contemporary Cases Online series. The series provides critical case studies that are original, flexible, challenging, controversial and research-informed, driven by th……続きを見る

Sustainability Mattersis a compilation of some of the best research papers by students from the National University of Singapore's inter-disciplinary graduate programme in environmental studies, the……続きを見る

In an effort to promote agro-enterprises and agro-industries as viable forms of inclusive development, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The Cornell International……続きを見る

This case study is part of the Contemporary Cases Online series. The series provides critical case studies that are original, flexible, challenging, controversial and research-informed, driven by th……続きを見る

This full colour book explains the design process and is based on course worksheets which have been designed, refined and tested on students over time. If you already have a basic knowledge of perma……続きを見る

This study develops a new indicator for national and global sustainability. The main components of the EIIW-vita indicator are: the share of renewable energy, the genuine savings rate and the relati……続きを見る

Do we have the resources to produce enough food for an expected world population of over 9 billion in 2050? Are modern agricultural practices sustainable? Do we have enough fresh water? What do we u……続きを見る

Ya no quedan océanos libres, ni rojos ni azules. Los océanos están esquilmados, vacíos, sin materias primas que explotar y saturados de residuos. Se ha acabado el «usar y tirar». Hay que convertir l……続きを見る

This book focuses on the key determinants of China’s sustainable development in the general context of globalization from an environmental perspective. The author presents expert analysis on China’s……続きを見る