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Factors influencing-green-supply-chain-in-the-mining-sector-in-ghana
The concept of green supply chain management (GSCM) is attaining high level
significance given that it can help to minimize negative impact of mining activities on the
environment and to ensure environmental sustainability. This research was carried out
primarily to examine the factors influencing green supply chain management in the mining
industry of Ghana. Data was collected using focus group discussion with the experts from the
mining companies. Analysis of the data showed that the goods purchased by mining companies
have negative effects on the environment. It was also concluded that procurement practices
could be used to reduce the negative impacts of the companies’ operation on the environment
since the procurement departments of the companies have specific policies geared towards
environmentally preferable purchases. The study further established that green procurement
influence supplier selection through environmental regulations by Environmental Protection
Agency of Ghana, suppliers’ environmental emission among others. The study revealed that
the most notable factors influencing green supply chain in the mining companies in Ghana
include lack of knowledge and expertise involving green supply chain, lack of awareness of the
potential economic benefits of green supply chain, lack of political commitment, lack of the
learning capacity to evaluate green supply chain; high cost of environmental programs,
ineffective sanction regime for environmental offenders among others. The study recommends
that mining companies and its allies should organise joint seminars and workshops to sensitize
the staff and suppliers on the benefits of green purchasing and the need to embrace it. The
mining industry and EPA should also link up to train their supply/logistics/procurement
practitioners on the issues of green procurement /supply chain.
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GCARD2: Briefing paper Climate Change
We need to establish common interlinked platforms at global, regional and national levels for coherent dialogue and policy action, supported by research, related to climate change, agriculture, forestry, crisis response and food security. This session explores the nexus between climate change, agriculture and new needs in partnership. It draws on two CGIAR programs: “Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security” and “Forests, Trees and Agroforestry”
Visit GCARD2 site web for more information: http://gcardblog.wordpress.com/2012/
Nous avons besoins de mettre en place des plates formes d’interactions communes aux niveaux mondial, régional et national pour un dialogue et politique d’actions cohérents supportés par la recherche sur le changement climatique, l’agriculture, la foresterie, les crises et la sécurité alimentaire. Cette section examine les rapports entre le changement climatique, l’agriculture et les nouveaux besoins en partenariat. Il attire l’attention sur deux programmes du CGIAR : "Changement climatique, Agriculture et Sécurité alimentaire" et "Forêts, Arbres et Agroforesterie"
Visitez le site web du GCARD2 pour plus d'informations: http://gcardblog.wordpress.com/2012/
CESP-WhitePaper_1
The Center for Energy Science and Policy (CESP) was established at George Mason University to address critical energy challenges through an interdisciplinary approach combining energy science and policy. CESP's vision is to lead innovations for energy security, sustainability and resilience through exploring energy's connections to other issues and translating scientific innovations into policy recommendations. CESP's mission is to develop integrated science and policy solutions for Virginia and beyond through research, education and engagement across disciplines. It is organizing its activities around themes of energy supply, demand and connected systems.
Multidisciplinary nature of enviroment
The document discusses the multidisciplinary nature of environmental science. It states that environmental science draws from many fields like the physical and life sciences, economics, engineering, and law to study both the natural and built environments. It notes that the environment is defined as the complex interactions between living organisms, including humans, and their non-living surroundings like air, water, and land. Finally, it emphasizes that environmental studies requires an interdisciplinary approach due to the many factors that influence the environment.
Multidisciplinary nature of enviroment
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Pesticides and Plastics: Understanding pervasive contamination of soils and t...Countryside and Community Research Institute
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- 1. 16964ec1-7d9c-4696-aa75-be1c5d355fea-151001015341-lva1-app6892 Memphis Primary Materials Volume 1, Number 4 April 2016 RESEARCH ON ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS The Harvard EnvironmentalEconomicsProgram (HEEP) conducts research on the impact of environmental issues on local economies and on a global scale. The program brings together “faculty and graduate students engaged in research, teaching, and outreach in environmental andnatural resource economics and related public policy.” Harvard Faculty Fellows collaborate with a broad range of expertsinindustry,universities, government,andprivate think tanks to provide up-to-date researchontopicsin environmental economics. Research topics include global climate change, costs andbenefitsof environmental protection, political implications of environmental policy, corporate social responsibility,natural resource economics, environmental employment, and energypolicy.Manyof these issues are directly related to the businesses in and around the Memphis metropolitan area. THE HARD COSTS OF POLLUTION The Bangor Maine Daily News reports that a Universityof Maine Researcherhasdetermined that the annual cost in Maine of childhood diseasescaused by pollutants is $380.9 million. Maine has already adopted policies to combat the effects of pollution, such as screening children for lead, which have lowered disease rates and lowered costs. “It is clear that reducingchildhoodexposure to environmental pollutants would provide a sizeable economic benefit to the state,” the report concludes. Conditions reported to be caused by pollution include leadpoisoning, cancer, asthma, autism, ADD, and mental retardation. Lead poisoning alone accounts for $268 millionin annual costs. ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS CONFERENCE Memphis Primary Materials is a cosponsor of the upcoming Memphis Environmental EconomicsConference,whichwillbe heldinthe Civic Auditorium on September 23-24. The conference willinclude sessionsfromexperts in business, labor, research, and local and state governments. The conference will focus on the anticipated rapidgrowthof “green jobs” during the coming decade, and the impact that these jobs are likely to have on worldwide environmental economics. For additional information about environmental economics, see the attached white paperentitled Environmental Economics and Business. For more information about the conference sessions,alongwithanonlineregistrationform, go to: www.memphisprimarymaterials.com/MEEC