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Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts
… as radio, television and Internet. Lighting for personal safety improves personal security. Energy can also improve … 2007). The increased demand for biofuels also affects food security as land and water resources are diverted from food crops to crops for fuel production. Indirect effects of …
Energy law and sustainable development
… such as clean water, sanitation, energy, health care, food security and the protection of biodiversity...." … the world's population – is a "better life" meaning jobs, food, health services, housing (rural or urban), education, … mitigation and high labour standards in health, safety, and worker training. After reviewing the unique roles …
Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches
… Invasive Species tools 21 5. Socio-Economic tools 22 5.1 Food Security tools 22 5.2 Gender tools 23 5.3 Climate … are the product of diverting existing biomass production (food crops such as corn and soy, wastes, and cellulosic … land and food resources, and the introduction of better safety nets for the poor. FAo Bioenergy and Food Security …
Energy subsidies: Lessons learned in assessing their impact and designing policy reforms
… Subsidies have Improved household comfort standards and safety, and have enhanced incomes. Removing oil subsidies … for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), Doug Koplow from Earth Track, Inc., Kristi … still considers energy to be a basic social good, like food and housing, the pricing of which should not be left …