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      • Trusted Partner
        Sustainable Bamboo Development
        Business, Economics & Law
        February 2018

        Sustainable Bamboo Development

        by Zhu Zhaohua, Jin Wei

        This book presents over 40 cases of bamboo development across 22 major bamboo-industry countries and explores the knowledge gained from their successes and failures. It synthesises experiences and exchanges with country experts from international training courses and consultations, study tours, and seminars. Each case includes observations and summaries of discussions related to the development of bamboo-based industries in a healthy, sustainable way, and the facilitation of strategic and balanced development of bamboo in different global regions. Industrial and artisanal bamboo growing and processing is expanding worldwide and this book brings together key experiences to help inform future developments. This book provides an analysis of bamboo plant features, including strong renewability, fast-growing, and high biomass production. It also reviews important ecological functions of bamboos, such as water and soil conservation, carbon sink and storage, and adaptation to climate change, as well as addressing the diversified culture of bamboo and key issues affecting the sector. Sustainable Bamboo Development: - Is authored by an internationally recognised leading expert in the growth and use of bamboo - Takes a holistic view, covering technical, socio-economic, policy, cultural and business development - Provides practical knowledge to guide the development of bamboo sectors - Gives a clear idea and rich examples of what has been attempted in many countries - Acts as a roadmap for using bamboo as a poverty reduction and environmental security tool Highly illustrated and in full colour throughout, this book is an essential resource for all those interested in bamboo, from private sector investors to governmental and development agencies, academic researchers and students.

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      • Trusted Partner
        Tourism Information Technology
        February 2019

        Tourism Information Technology

        by Pierre J Benckendorff, Zheng Xiang, Pauline J Sheldon

        This third edition of 'Tourism Information Technology' provides a contemporary update on the complexities of using information technology in the tourism industry. It examines IT applications in all sectors including airlines, travel intermediaries, accommodation, foodservice, destinations, attractions, events and entertainment. Fully updated throughout and organised around the stages of the visitor journey, the book reviews how tourists are using technologies to support decision making before their trip, during their travels and at the destination. It: · Provides comprehensive and up to date coverage of all key topics in tourism information technologies · Covers new areas such as (among others) augmented and virtual reality, robotics, smart destinations, disruptive innovation and the collaborative economy, crowdsourcing for sustainability, online reputation management and big data · Incorporates a wealth of pedagogic features to aid student learning, including key models and concepts, research and industry insights, case studies, key terms, discussion questions, and links to useful websites. Accompanied online by instructor PowerPoint slides, multiple choice questions and further case studies, this book provides a comprehensive and learning-focused text for students of tourism and related subjects.

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      • Engaging the Private Sector and Developing Partnerships to Advance Health and the Sustainable Development Goals
        Medicine
        June 2017

        Engaging the Private Sector and Developing Partnerships to Advance Health and the Sustainable Development Goals

        Proceedings of a Workshop Series

        by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division, Board on Global Health, Forum on Publicâ¬"Private Partnerships for Global Health and Safety, Katherine Perez, Priyanka Nalamada, Rachel M. Taylor

        In September 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted at the United Nations Development Summit to serve as a 15-year plan of action for all countries and people. The SDGs include 17 specific goals, and 169 associated targets that set out quantitative objectives across the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, all to be achieved by 2030. Health has been recognized as crucial for sustainable human development and an essential contributor to the economic growth of society. Beyond the goal to “ensure healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages,†many of the other SDGs include targets that are essential to address the environmental and social determinants of health. Considering this context, the Forum on Publicâ€"Private Partnerships for Global Health and Safety convened a workshop series to examine potential opportunities to engage the private sector and develop partnerships to advance health and the SDGs. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop series.

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      • Intercropping System
        Agriculture & farming
        November 2022

        Intercropping System

        Theory and Practices

        by Sagar Maitra

        Intercropping system is an age-old cropping system where two or more crops coexist for a significant time of their growth period. In the present context of negative impacts on crop productivity and soil fertility, a system approach in cropping has become more relevant. The book Intercropping System is divided into nine chapters that deal with the theory and practices of the intercropping system including recent research evidence. The first two chapters describe the overview of the intercropping system and complexity as well as the competitive relationship among component crops. The third chapter narrates the management options in the intercropping systems, while the fourth chapter highlights the multifaceted benefits of an intercropping system. Chapter 5 tells the suitability for the adoption of the intercropping system in organic agriculture. The sixth chapter describes how an intercropping system can ensure agricultural sustainability and some of the sustainable development Goals (SDGs). Chapter 7 illustrates the practice of alley cropping, a form of agroforestry, in resource-poor conditions. Legumes are considered an automatic choice in the intercropping system and hence, in the eighth chapter, the benefits of the inclusion of legumes as components have been described. Finally, in the ninth chapter, the performance of important crops in the intercropping system has been highlighted.

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      • Who am I?
        December 2020

        Who am I?

        by Nobesummy

        One day I heard a voice, "Who am I?" "You are the refreshing breeze" the birds replied. Another time, I heard a voice, "Who am I?" Someone replied, "You are the sad sea ." The Lord of Voices repeatedly asks, "Who am I?" What is the true identity of the voice and the purpose of the call? This is an educational picture book that depicts "compassion for the earth" related to the SDGs.

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      • Gaming for Good
        Computer games: strategy guides
        February 2024

        Gaming for Good

        Unlocking the Power of Gaming to Create a Better World for Us All

        by Jude Ower, Mathias Gredal Nørvig

        Over 3 billion people play games globally. How can we turn his immense power into a force for good?   Games are already influencing player behaviour and decision-making. This book dispels the often negative perception of gamers and the games they play every day and shows how to harness the medium’s potential. Whether you’re a gamer, in the industry, not in the industry but interested in games or a parent worried about the impact of games on your kids, read this book to:   • Understand the industry and gaming culture and why it lends itself perfectly to tackling global challenges • Discover how games can be a force for good through real-world examples, underpinned by interviews with leading executives in the industry • Be inspired to make a positive impact using games • Recognise that ‘doing good’ corresponds with ‘doing well’ and can drive wider beneficial outcomes such as deeper engagement

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      • Eco Agri Revolution
        Agriculture & farming
        August 2017

        Eco Agri Revolution

        Practical Lessons and The Way Ahead

        by M.H. Mehta

        The Sustainable Development Goals endorsed by the United Nations, put great emphasis on moving away from heavy input agricultural system to more eco-friendly and balanced farming. Eco Agriculture or Agro Ecology is the approach capable of producing enough food and accessible food without harming the environment.This book is about moving from Know How to Do How and brings about rich experience in industrial research and farm scale demonstrations in different parts of the world to show the practical aspects of Eco Agriculture. Theory and practice and recent developments in the areas of Bio Fertilizers, Bio Pesticides, and Bio Composts and agro-waste management form important base for Eco Agriculture practices. The global scenario of industrial development and future trends are discussed with much authority because of the extensive experience of the Author. Encouraged by field studies and success stories, the Author - who is President of a leading NGO - The Science Ashram and Chairman of a well-known Agri Bio Tech Company, Gujarat Life Sciences - has discussed the global scenario and emerging trends. His now famous 20:20 model of Eco Agriculture (20% more farm production with more than 20% reduction in input costs in a sustainable manner) emerges out of this. Developments and field experiences in Bio shield, Water use efficiencies, ICT, Rehabilitation post disasters like Earth Quake and Tsunami, Saline Water Agriculture and River Revival Projects, Urban agriculture and their common link for Eco Agriculture Revolution makes the book especially significant. Finally, the Author describes the Way Ahead for Eco Agri Revolution including aspects of Soil and Waters and COP 22. The conviction about the coming Eco Agri Revolution and planning and implementation for a sustainable future are the final thoughts that makes this book extremely valuable the current and future generations.

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      • Chubot the Cursed One and Other Stories
        December 2011

        Chubot the Cursed One and Other Stories

        by Christopher Okemwa

        Christopher Okemwa's Chubot, the Cursed & Other Stories is a collection that captures society's realities as played by characters rendered in these stories. A recurring theme is the role of women in society and their longing for equity, their triumph often depicted by heroines catapulted by circumstances rather than deliberate action of society to engineer their success. Women's humility is felt through the stories, even in the face of courage to confront taboos and traditions with society contributing little towards their success. Indeed, women's triumphs are captured as happening where men fall short. Many of these stories raise the question of why society lacks a systematic approach to women's empowerment. What others say "Chubot, the Cursed One & Other Stories is an exciting variety of stories that interrogate issues that challenge contemporary society. The stories, narrated in a simple and accessible style, present the dilemmas of complex issues like abortion, choice of criminal life, and political intolerance among others with the stark reality that invites the reader into self-reflection. On this score, the stories are not only entertaining literature but they also voice the questions we ask ourselves of what is happening around us, effectively opening our critical minds to the same issues." - Dr. Rose A. Opondo, Lecturer, Moi University "The stories illustrate a compelling sense of place. They transport the reader to experience the events first-hand." - Jennifer Amoah, retired teacher and book editor   "In these very captivating stories, Okemwa captures the feminine feeling and tone in all of them. On reading The Cowardly Girl, I could hear the feminine protest and was glad to run to safety with Nyamoita. Further, with the author holding you by the hand, as a reader you visit various types of settings; the rural as with The Cowardly Girl and Urban as with Kitendawili. You also reflect on diverse gender-related problems that women face: female genital mutilation (FGM) in Gusiiland, Poverty in Slumland and the cosmopolitan city and the list goes on. In this collection, Okemwa has yet again proved himself through the short story genre." - Prof. Wangari Mwai- Kenyatta University "Okemwa, observant as ever, is at it again with superb storytelling, making us 'experience' lives of story characters and Kenyan society; he makes it very real." - Anonymous......... Chubot , the Cursed one, and Other Stories  was selected as a book club title in the UN SDG Book Club Africa Chapter under SDG 5 - Gender Equality.

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      • OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2022
        2022

        OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2022

        by OECD; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

        The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2022-2031 provides a consensus assessment of the ten-year prospects for agricultural commodity and fish markets at national, regional, and global levels, and serves as a reference for forward-looking policy analysis and planning. Projections suggest that, following a business-as-usual path, SDG 2 on Zero Hunger would not be achieved by 2030 and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture would continue to increase. To achieve the Zero Hunger target while reducing direct GHG by 6%, overall agricultural productivity would need to increase by 28% over the next decade. Comprehensive action to boost agricultural investment and innovation, and to enable technology transfer are urgently required in order to put the agricultural sector on the necessary sustainable growth trajectory. Additional efforts to reduce food loss and waste, and to limit excess calorie and protein intakes would also be necessary. This report is a collaborative effort between the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, prepared with inputs from Member countries and international commodity organisations. It highlights fundamental economic and social trends driving the global agri-food sector, assuming no major changes to weather conditions or policies. More information can be found at www.agri-outlook.org.

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      • Traditional Foods and Nutritional Security
        Food & Drink
        April 2021

        Traditional Foods and Nutritional Security

        by Renu Agarwal

        The book aims at creating awareness in nutrition security management and the relation with traditional practices in food. It has also dealt with the progress made on the ways of Nutrition security and different aspects of traditional foods. It is the various plant and animal systems which are the reservoirs of fibre, proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, lipids, flavourants and essential phyto-chemicals. The intake of balanced diet can provide nutrition security. Consumers around the world have been preparing food items for balanced diet which has a direct link towards good human health. The book is very interesting in bridging the traditional foods and their use in nutritional security as it covers the coherence of food supply policies with respect to nutrition and food security. The book has been divided into 13 chapters covering various aspects including those flavouring agents, the principle behind the preparations of the foods, functions of these foods, nutritional value, fortification of foods and policy issues for Nutritional Security and the role of FAO and WHO. Importance of traditional Spices in Foods for Nutritional security has been written in a very comprehensive manner. This book provides a very comprehensive review starting from the introduction of nutrition s

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      • Well Spent
        Business, Economics & Law

        Well Spent

        How Strong Infrastructure Governance Can End Waste in Public Investment

        by Gerd Schwartz, Manal Fouad, Torben Hansen, Geneviève Verdier

        The book covers critical issues such as infrastructure investment and Sustainable Development Goals, controlling corruption, managing fiscal risks, integrating planning and budgeting, and identifying best practices in project appraisal and selection. It also covers emerging areas in infrastructure governance, such as maintaining and managing public infrastructure assets and building resilience against climate change.

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      • LOUJAIN DREAMS OF SUNFLOWERS
        Children's & YA
        February 2022

        LOUJAIN DREAMS OF SUNFLOWERS

        by Lina AlHathloul and Uma Mishra-Newbery

        A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this beautifully illustrated story inspired by imprisoned human rights activist Loujain AlHathloul, perfect for Malala’s Magic Pencil fans.   Loujain watches her beloved baba attach his feather wings and fly each morning, but her own dreams of flying face a big obstacle: only boys, not girls, are allowed to fly in her country. Yet despite the taunts of her classmates, she is determined that some day, she too will learn to do it--especially because Loujain loves colors, and only by flying will she be able to see the color-filled field of sunflowers her baba has told her about. Eventually, he agrees to teach her, and Loujain's impossible dream becomes reality--inspiring other girls to dare to learn to fly. Inspired by co-author Lina al-Hathloul's sister, formerly imprisoned Saudi women's rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Loujain al-Hathloul, who led the successful campaign to lift Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving. This gorgeously illustrated story is lyrical and moving. Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers is for young readers ages 4 to 8 years old. Along with the magical story of a young girl who perseveres and achieves her dream of flying despite gender bias in her country, the book will include age-appropriate back matter to help parents and teachers present Loujain’s life story, including her successful campaign to lift Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving, her subsequent imprisonment of nearly three years, and the worldwide girls' and women's human rights movement that her case has galvanized.

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