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.
Traditional building materials and design
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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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When mixed with lime, pozzolanas (pozzolanic ash) set and harden like a cement, making them an alternative to Portland cement.
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On a global basis cities are growing and changing so fast that many authorities are struggling to cope. More people can mean more economic activity and wealth, but it can also mean added strain on energy, water, health, transport and housing facilities. All this, in turn, puts pressure on the environment, and more widely on climate change.
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This interactive tool enables you to compare the dynamic energy efficiency policies for new buildings (residential and commercial). This tool reviews 25 best practice building energy efficiency codes using 15 criteria developed with some of the world's leading experts in the field.
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Knowledge partnerCountry of registrationAustraliaRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberSector(s) of expertiseEnergy efficiencyInfrastructure and Urban planning
One of Australia's original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community.
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Building on the findings of the GeSI SMARTer2030 report, #SystemTransformation looks at how ICT will be instrumental in the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The report analyzes the current SDGs implementation gaps, identifies the key features that make ICT a fundamental tool to achieve the Goals, and provides a deep-dive into those Goals where the ICT contribution can be most immediate and important.
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Knowledge partnerCountry of registrationSouth KoreaRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberSector(s) of expertiseEnergy efficiency
Korea Productivity Center Quality Assurance (KPCQA) is a national top comprehensive certification authority affiliated under The Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy, established by Article 32 of Industrial Development Act in 1994.
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Country of registrationUnited StatesRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberSector(s) of expertiseAgricultureForestryRenewable energy
Integra designs, implements, and evaluates international development activities, with a focus on creating opportunities for the poor, expanding access to public infrastructure, promoting social and ecological resilience and strengthening donor programs.
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The report seeks to provide a framework for approaching this challenge by establishing baselines of knowledge on climate impacts and plausible theories about how to build longer-term adaptive capacity and resilience. The specific objectives are to provide a critical synthesis of the evidence and future scenarios of climate change in the region by analyzing both the impacts of agriculture on climate change and the impacts climate change is projected to have on agriculture.