Practical Action Consulting (PAC) is the consulting arm of Practical Action, an international non-governmental organisation that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries.
River restoration
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Knowledge partnerKnowledge partnerCountry of registrationUnited KingdomRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberKnowledge PartnerSector(s) of expertiseAgricultureEarly warning and Environmental assessmentRenewable energyEnergy efficiency
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Knowledge partnerKnowledge partnerCountry of registrationSwitzerlandRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberKnowledge PartnerSector(s) of expertiseAgriculture and forestryCoastal zonesForestryInfrastructure and Urban planning
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources IUCN's mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.
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With more than half the Earth’s population now living in urban areas, some changes in the indoor and outdoor climates of cities are bound to occur. Climate scientists’ greatest concern is traditionally the urban heat island (UHI) effect – city areas where temperatures can be several degrees higher because there is lots of concrete and little blue or green infrastructure like lakes, rivers and parks. But another effect – air flow – can also cause serious health problems.
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Ramboll Environ developed an innovative, sustainable and economically beneficial approach to addressing the impact of metal contamination on river sediments in the River Nent in Cumbria.
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This report highlights two underutilized but fully implementable technologies that efficiently integrate heat and electricity systems, provide flexibility and enhance energy security. It examines what restricts co‑generation and efficient district heating and cooling systems that can help de-carbonize the energy system.
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This guide is about taking account of, and managing, ecosystems to help people adapt to climate change in coastal areas: coastal Ecosystem based Adaptation (EBA). Vital to human wellbeing, adaptation to climate change is increasingly important in international policy discussions such as the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which have acknowledged the potential importance of EBA in meeting this challenge.
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Knowledge partnerCountry of registrationGermanyRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberSector(s) of expertiseWaterHuman healthInfrastructure and Urban planning
The Deutsche Jordan River Consult GmbH is a consulting firm founded in 2015 and associated with JRC Jordan River Consultancy Services Ltd. in Amman, with experience in the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of internatonal cooperation projects.
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Knowledge partnerCountry of registrationNetherlandsRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberSector(s) of expertiseAgricultureAgriculture and forestryEarly warning and Environmental assessmentInfrastructure and Urban planningWaste management
FutureWater is a private sector organization established in 2002 with the mission to work throughout the world to combine scientific research with practical solutions for water management.