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Sustainable tourism

The real cost

Tourism benefits many developing countries – but not necessarily the poor and the environment

Eco-friendly farms

Organic potential in Europe’s poorest country

In Moldova, organic farming has many advantages. It is labour intensive, environmentally friendly and yields high-value products.

Energy

Low-cost climate protection

Asian Development Bank suggests introducing carbon taxes in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and says climate protection need not thwart growth.

Global governance

Climate refugees

Climate change is causing displacement, and the international community lacks rules on the issue

International Finance Institutions

Most relevant review

The World Bank is reviewing its social and environmental Safeguards – and civil society organisations fear dilution

Global warming

Disaster statistics

Munich Re's disaster statistics show that climate change is making storms, floods and draughts ever more likely.

Sustainability

Conferences of consequence

Global environment summits like Rio+20 trigger new initiatives in China

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