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Disaster Management and the role of ICTs

Posted by Aparna Ray on 27/10/2009

In a first post of the series, we explore the role of ICTs in Disaster Management and the paradigm shift in Disaster Management strategies that came about post the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004.

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Kyoto CDM Offset Spending Fell 12% in 2008 – More to Come

Posted by Environmental Leader on 23/10/2009

The 12 percent drop in purchases of carbon offsets under the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in 2008 may be just the tip of the iceberg, considering the global economic turndown and growing skepticism about the future of the program.Investment in CDM offsets fell 12 perce ...

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Trinidad & Tobago: Truth or Dare

Posted by Janine Mendes-Franco on 21/10/2009

“We are a society that publicly cries corruption but privately upload mega-project photos on Flickr with misguided pride”: This Beach Called Life uncovers “the hidden truth” about Trinidad and Tobago.

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Guadeloupe: The Water Days

Posted by Fabienne Flessel on 19/10/2009

In The French-speaking Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, also dubbed the Island with Beautiful Waters, water is vital. Bloggers share their thoughts on the recently concluded les Journées de l'Eau en Guadeloupe (Water Days in Guadeloupe) conference.

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Armenia: Oligarch's staff allegedly implicated in animal cruelty scandal

Posted by Onnik Krikorian on 19/10/2009

Facebook users today posted links to a video shot at what is alleged to be the private zoo of a local oligarch and MP. No stranger to controversy, the latest scandal reportedly linked to members of his entourage saw the light of day via Twitter .

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