Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial ServicesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Meeting on Priorities for the Next Administration
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Financial ServicesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Indus Basin of Pakistan
Author: Winston H. YuPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821398741
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
This study, Indus basin of Pakistan: the impacts of climate risks on water and agriculture was undertaken at a pivotal time in the region. The weak summer monsoon in 2009 created drought conditions throughout the country. This followed an already tenuous situation for many rural households faced with high fuel and fertilizer costs and the impacts of rising global food prices. Then catastrophic monsoon flooding in 2010 affected over 20 million people, devastating their housing, infrastructure, and crops. Damages from this single flood event were estimated at US dollar 10 billion, half of which were losses in the agriculture sector. Notwithstanding the debate as to whether these observed extremes are evidence of climate change, an investigation is needed regarding the extent to which the country is resilient to these shocks. It is thus timely, if not critical, to focus on climate risks for water, agriculture, and food security in the Indus basin of Pakistan.
Transforming REDD+
Author: Angelsen, A.Publisher: CIFOR
ISBN: 6023870791
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Constructive critique. This book provides a critical, evidence-based analysis of REDD+ implementation so far, without losing sight of the urgent need to reduce forest-based emissions to prevent catastrophic climate change. REDD+ as envisioned
Budget of the United States Government
Author: United States. Office of Management and BudgetPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
A Ctivities of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform..., January 2, 2009, 110-2 House Report 110-930, *
Author: State of Food and Agriculture
Author: Food and Agriculture OrganizationPublisher: Food & Agriculture Organization
ISBN: 9789251093740
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Unless action is taken now to make agriculture more sustainable, productive and resilient, climate change impacts will seriously compromise food production in countries and regions that are already highly food-insecure. The Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015, represents a new beginning in the global effort to stabilize the climate before it is too late. It recognizes the importance of food security in the international response to climate change, as reflected by many countries prominent focus on the agriculture sector in their planned contributions to adaptation and mitigation. To help put those plans into action, this report identifies strategies, financing opportunities, and data and information needs. It also describes transformative policies and institutions that can overcome barriers to implementation. The State of Food and Agriculture is produced annually. Each edition contains an overview of the current global agricultural situation, as well as more in-depth coverage of a topical theme."
The Wealth Effect
Author: Jeffrey M. ChwierothPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107153743
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 597
Book Description
Shows how the politics of banking crises has been transformed by the growing 'great expectations' among middle class voters that governments should protect their wealth.
Congressional Oversight Panel December Oversight Report
Author: United States. Congressional Oversight PanelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Foreclosure
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Sourcebook of United States Executive Agencies
Author: Jennifer L Selin, David E. LewisPublisher:
ISBN: 9780160948107
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Debate Over Selected Presidential Assistants and Advisors
Author: Barbara L. SchwemlePublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437924689
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Are some of Pres. Obama¿s appointments (particularly some of those to the White House Office), made outside of the advice and consent process of the Senate, circumvent the Constitution? Are the activities of such appointees subject to oversight by, and accountable to, Congress? This report provides info. and views on the role of some of these appointees and discusses selected appointments in the Obama Admin. It discusses some of the constitutional concerns that have been raised about presidential advisors. These include, for ex., the kinds of positions that qualify as the type that must be filled in accordance with the Appointments Clause, with a focus on examining a few existing positions established by statute, exec. order, and regulation.