ECO Consult Sepp & Busacker Partnerschaft was founded in the year of the UN Rio Summit in 1992. ECO, offers integrated advisory services for developing countries and countries in transition.
Wood products
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Knowledge partnerKnowledge partnerCountry of registrationGermanyRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberKnowledge PartnerSector(s) of expertiseAgricultureAgriculture and forestryRenewable energyForestryInfrastructure and Urban planning
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Knowledge partnerKnowledge partnerCountry of registrationJapanRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberKnowledge PartnerSector(s) of expertiseRenewable energyEnergy efficiencyForestryTransportWaste management
The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) is an entity that supports the UNEP’s International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), based in Japan.
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In most Africa countries, cooking is a dirty and time-consuming job that involves feeding some pieces of fuel such as wood, charcoal, or coal for a fire. Globally, some 500 million households with more than 70% in Africa depend on burning solid fuel to meet their cooking, heating, lighting, and other household energy needs. The wanton exploitation of wood fuel is having so many negative impacts on many households in Cameroon. Some of the impacts include the depletion of the forest leading to environmental degradation, health impacts, etc.
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Shifting towards a well-regulated, sustainable supply of wood-based fuels usually requires a marked change in perception, behavior and commitment by various stakeholders. The paper outlines stakeholders’ potential roles, functions and responsibilities in reform and gives recommendations for the promotion and sustenance of a vibrant biomass energy sector.
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This dryer is a mud brick construction built close to the ground using low-cost materials for all its parts. Practical Action Nepal has promoted this type of dryer in remote parts of the country. The solar dryer was a popular introduction because of its effectiveness, economic viability, simplicity and hygienic practice.
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Knowledge partnerCountry of registrationFranceRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberSector(s) of expertiseAgricultureRenewable energyEnergy efficiencyForestry
ONF International (ONFI) is an environmental expertise cabinet specialising in the sustainable management of ecosystems (notably forest based) and thefight against global warming. ONFI provides both public and private players with integral and pragmatic solutions that help valorise the role of fo