South America

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    The objective of this book is to raise awareness in the hydrologic community of the important changes that have occurred in the climate and hydrology of the La Plata basin during recent decades. In a context of global climate change and of great regional changes, the assumption that series of climatological and hydrological observations are stationary must be regarded with suspicion. This book therefore presents an overview of the few available techniques for assessing future climate and hydrology.

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    Switzerland
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    Agriculture
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency
    Transport

    The Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE) is a Swiss Foundation and Specialised Partner of United Nations Environment. BASE develops innovative ideas and tailored market-driven solutions to drive investment in sustainable energy and to meet the challenge of climate change.

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    South America has vast energy resources, but countries in the region are unable to guarantee adequate energy security levels for their consumers. This paper argues that the potential economic benefits from the process of South America’s regional energy integration are high, though national regulations impose strong barriers to such a process. The study deems regional energy cooperation is particularly essential for removing the insecurity of energy supplies facing the region. Findings are:

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    Electricity security is central to empowering and sustaining economic development in any country or region. This cross-regional report focuses on electricity supply and the extent to which it is traded within Southern Africa and South America, and the resulting state of electricity supply security in these two regions.

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    This paper discusses concerns about forest-based mitigation projects and their benefit to the small producer and the host country. It assesses the two different kinds of carbon market mechanisms: the clean development mechanism (CDM) developed under the Kyoto Protocol; and the ‘voluntary’ mechanisms, developed separately and not bound by the CDM regulations. As carbon forestry has fewer needs for physical infrastructure to access markets, there are fewer of the traditional barriers that arise when involving small producers in investment opportunities.

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    The Lesser grain borer (LGB) was originally described from South America but now has spread around the world especially to warm and tropical areas like Australia and India where it causes considerable damage to stored grain.

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    United Kingdom
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    Renewable energy
    Waste management
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    Specialising in solar, wind, and energy storage technologies, the PEC has worked in Africa, South America and Asia.

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    Chile
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    Renewable energy
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    Centro Mario Molina, Chile (CMMCh)'s mission is to build the capabilities to face air pollution problems and climate change in South America. CMMCh has the vision to be a Center for Development and Research for promoting cutting-edge research in association with prestigious entities.

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    Canada
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    Agriculture and forestry
    Coastal zones
    Early warning and Environmental assessment
    Forestry
    Human health
    Water
    Carbon fixation and abatement

    DE is a design and environmental consultancy and technology company based in Vancouver and Montreal.  The mission of DE is to solve problems using design and environmental science.  We have worked throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Afr