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Progress in environmental conditions is defined as improved enabling conditions for environmental management and governance and more equitable and sustainable access to ecosystem services across four domains: atmosphere, land, water and biodiversity.
Environmental conditions
Progress in environmental conditions is defined as improved enabling conditions for environmental management and governance and more equitable and sustainable access to ecosystem services across four domains: atmosphere, land, water and biodiversity.
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The energy trilemma for developing countries
The recent breakdown of the electricity supply in northern India is a stark reminder of the importance of energy for economic and social progress. For a time, more than 600 million electricity consumers were left without power, joining the 300 million in India who are permanently without access to electricity. There will be enquiries into the causes of this power sector failure, but already the pundits are assigning government policy part of the blame.
New blog: Progress to be proud of - putting planet and people first
Progress to be proud of - putting planet and people first
The big theatre of global events such as the recent Rio+20 summit can leave us feeling down-hearted. But when you look behind the grey suits and dull negotiations, you find a vibrant and more positive picture on the ground, in many different parts of the world.
Event Synopsis: Where next for sustainable development after Rio+20?
Andrew Scott
Valuing the contribution of the environment to Gross National Happiness in Bhutan

Valuing the contribution of the environment to Gross National Happiness in Bhutan
Unlike many developing countries in which the environment has remained a low priority for public investment and policy formation, the Government of Bhutan has placed environmental conservation at the core of its development strategy. All major development initiatives are evaluated in relation to their environmental impact. Bhutan therefore provides important lessons for the international community on how to mainstream environment into national development planning, and how to balance the demands of globalisation with the importance of maintaining natural heritage and the environment.
Global Report

Coffee farmers
Costa Rica, Llano Bonito, San Jose State. A team of workers harvest coffee in Llano Bonito. Photo credit: Panos/Eduardo Martino. Costa Rica
Tortuguero National Park
Guide Don Chico on his boat in the Tortuguero National Park. He used to be a farmer in this area until the park authority bought his land in order to protect its wildlife. Photo credit: Panos/Dieter Telemans. Costa Rica


