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The Energy and Resources Institute

the third pole 28.05.2012 · Leave a Comment

Based in New Delhi, The Energy and Resources Institute focuses on sustainable development and runs a water research programme. Read more »

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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

the third pole 25.05.2012 · Leave a Comment
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ICIMOD is a regional intergovernmental learning and knowledge sharing centre serving the eight countries of the Hindu Kush Himalayas. Read more »

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International Water Management Institute

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http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/ Read more »

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Mountain Research Initiative

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The Mountain Research Initiative is a multidisciplinary scientific organization that addresses global change issues in mountain regions around the world. It is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. Read more »

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Centre for Science and Environment

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Centre for Science and Environment is a Dehli based research and advoacy institute that has done a lot of work on rainwater harvesting in both rural and urban contexts. There are a number of urban success stories, such as in Chennai and Bangalore, that are worth emulating elsewhere in the region. Read more »

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The Humanitarian Futures programme

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The Humanitarian Futures programme is a policy research programme based at King’s College London. Its aim is to develop strategies, approaches and tools to ensure that humanitarian organisations are prepared to meet the uncertainties and complexities of the future. Read more »

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Australia National University

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The Australia National University and its College of Asia and the Pacific aims to lead Australia’s intellectual engagement with Asia and the Pacific through research, teaching and contribution to public debate. Read more »

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