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Commercialization of Renewable Energy Technologies for Sustainable Development

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: September 2000 )

This publication is largely based on the reports of country studies undertaken in Bangladesh, The Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal and on papers on experience in renewable energy...

This publication is largely based on the reports of country studies undertaken in Bangladesh, The Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal and on papers on experience in renewable energy...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development III, Energy Infrastructure Policies and Issues

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: February 2000 )

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...

The Energy Resource Development Series is a biennial publication, which addresses a selected theme of current interest to analysts, policy makers and planners in the energy sector. This publication...


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Sustainable Energy Future

Policy Options, Barriers and Action Plans - Shifting Towards a Sustainable Energy Development Path

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: June 2002 )

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...

Modern energy services are important to economic and social development, however, the current negative impacts of production, conversion and use of energy caused grave concern for the environment in...


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Controversias entre Inversores y Estados Basadas en Tratados Internacionales

Examen General

Series: Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre Comercio y Desarrollo
( Print: September 2007 )

La solución de controversias entre los inversores y los Estados en los que realizan sus operaciones es un aspecto clave del sistema de protección de la inversión establecido por los acuerdos...

La solución de controversias entre los inversores y los Estados en los que realizan sus operaciones es un aspecto clave del sistema de protección de la inversión establecido por los acuerdos...


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Energy Services for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas in Asia and the Pacific

Policy and Practice

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: January 2007, PDF: April 2007 )

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...

This publication focuses on an in-depth analysis of the issues, policies and mechanisms in widening access to energy services in support of achieving sustainable development in rural areas of Asia and...


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End-use Energy Efficiency and Promotion of a Sustainable Energy Future

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: November 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...

The growing demand for energy has become a serious concern to the global community due to dwindling fossil fuel resources and the environmental impact of unsustainable consumption and production...


Disarmament and National Security in an Interdependent World

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: October 1993 )

The end of the cold war does not mark the end of conflict. Regional instability and intra-State violence still remain a problem. This publication discusses the subject of disarmament and national...

The end of the cold war does not mark the end of conflict. Regional instability and intra-State violence still remain a problem. This publication discusses the subject of disarmament and national...


Regional Approaches to Confidence and Security Building Measures

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: December 1993 )

Discusses the current situations in the regions of Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific and Europe as they continue their pursuit for solutions to confidence and security building.

Discusses the current situations in the regions of Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific and Europe as they continue their pursuit for solutions to confidence and security building.


Co-operation in the Maintenance of Peace and Security, and Disarmament

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: May 1994 )

In the pursuit of regional solutions to regional problems, this publication discusses the idea of cooperation in the maintenance of peace and security and disarmament highlighting the interconnections...

In the pursuit of regional solutions to regional problems, this publication discusses the idea of cooperation in the maintenance of peace and security and disarmament highlighting the interconnections...


Security, Disarmament and Confidence-Building in the CIS Context

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: September 1994 )

With the break-up of the Soviet Union, the Newly Independent States experienced a great socio-economic crisis fuelling the volatility of the political sphere. Instability in both areas stymied an...

With the break-up of the Soviet Union, the Newly Independent States experienced a great socio-economic crisis fuelling the volatility of the political sphere. Instability in both areas stymied an...


Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development

Series: Energy Resources Development Series
( Print: May 1996 )

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.

This publication offers an in-depth discussion on each form of energy, how it impacts on the environment and how big a part it plays in sustainable development.


Transparency in Armaments

Regional Dialogue and Disarmament

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: September 1994 )

In seeking to pursue solutions to regional problems, especially that of disarmament and international security, regional dialogue is being encouraged within the international community. Experts on...

In seeking to pursue solutions to regional problems, especially that of disarmament and international security, regional dialogue is being encouraged within the international community. Experts on...


Disarmament and Security Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: November 1992 )

This publication discusses the complex and multifaceted security challenges such as territorial disputes, ethnic violence, cold war policies and sectarian strife and their effects on disarmament and...

This publication discusses the complex and multifaceted security challenges such as territorial disputes, ethnic violence, cold war policies and sectarian strife and their effects on disarmament and...


Disarmament and Security in Africa

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: December 1992 )

This publication offers a frank discussion on disarmament and security in Africa. It examines the role of the United Nations in the area of arms limitation and disarmament; the pre- and post-cold war...

This publication offers a frank discussion on disarmament and security in Africa. It examines the role of the United Nations in the area of arms limitation and disarmament; the pre- and post-cold war...


National Security and Confidence-building in the Asia-Pacific Region

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: May 1993 )

This publication examines current security trends in the Asia-Pacific region and assesses the practical value of arms limitation and confidence-building techniques in relation to the settlement of...

This publication examines current security trends in the Asia-Pacific region and assesses the practical value of arms limitation and confidence-building techniques in relation to the settlement of...


Confidence and Security-building Measures in Southern Africa

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: July 1993 )

In the face of improved international relations, regional and subregional issues have acquired additional urgency and importance in the field of disarmament and international security. This...

In the face of improved international relations, regional and subregional issues have acquired additional urgency and importance in the field of disarmament and international security. This...


Transparency in Armaments

The Mediterranean Region

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: October 1993 )

Transparency is attracting a good deal of attention in the field of conventional armament. A United Nations register of conventional arms is now being put into operation to compile voluntary...

Transparency is attracting a good deal of attention in the field of conventional armament. A United Nations register of conventional arms is now being put into operation to compile voluntary...


Conversion and Economic Adjustments in an Era of Arms Reduction (SET AVAILABLE ONLY) SEE E.91.IX.99...

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: March 1991 )

A series of two volumes that highlight the challenges of conversion as seen by various leaders in industry and the governments of Germany, the then Soviet Union and the United States of America. It...

A series of two volumes that highlight the challenges of conversion as seen by various leaders in industry and the governments of Germany, the then Soviet Union and the United States of America. It...


Conversion

Economic Adjustments in an Era of Arms Reduction

Series: Disarmament Topical Papers
( Print: May 1995 )

A set of two-volumes that highlight the challenges of conversion as seen by various leaders in industry and the German, the then Soviet Union and the United States governments. It also examines the...

A set of two-volumes that highlight the challenges of conversion as seen by various leaders in industry and the German, the then Soviet Union and the United States governments. It also examines the...