The document discusses best practices for sustainable agriculture and rural development (SARD). It outlines a conceptual framework that considers various factors like trade-offs between assets, driving forces like climate variability, and complexity across technical, sectoral and regional levels. It proposes a methodology for defining a system, identifying components, forces, linkages and characterizing processes. The methodology aims to integrate information systems and assess impacts to add effectiveness to existing work in supporting member countries.
The document discusses the challenges of integrated sustainable water resource management and proposes a methodological framework using living labs. It outlines the complex issues around development processes, innovation, policy landscapes and climate change uncertainties. It then proposes a living labs approach to address these challenges through effective research-policy dialogue, impact assessment frameworks, and future development scenarios. The framework aims to integrate social dynamics with scenarios to identify scaling-up mechanisms and policy recommendations.
This document discusses the benefits of microhole drilling technology using coiled tubing rigs for developing unconventional natural gas resources like the Niobrara chalk formation. Key benefits highlighted include more efficient rig mobilization, a smaller environmental footprint, rapid drilling rates of 200-500 feet per hour, good hole quality and cementing capabilities, benefits of continuous tubing like minimized fluid loss and formation damage, improved safety from smaller crews and no drill pipe connections, and estimated cost savings of 25-35% per well compared to conventional drilling. The technology enhances safety, saves money, and enables development of resources that may otherwise be uneconomic to produce.
The document discusses best practices for sustainable agriculture and rural development (SARD). It outlines a conceptual framework that considers various factors like trade-offs between assets, driving forces like climate variability, and complexity across technical, sectoral and regional levels. It proposes a methodology for defining a system, identifying components, forces, linkages and characterizing processes. The methodology aims to integrate information systems and assess impacts to add effectiveness to existing work in supporting member countries.
The document discusses the challenges of integrated sustainable water resource management and proposes a methodological framework using living labs. It outlines the complex issues around development processes, innovation, policy landscapes and climate change uncertainties. It then proposes a living labs approach to address these challenges through effective research-policy dialogue, impact assessment frameworks, and future development scenarios. The framework aims to integrate social dynamics with scenarios to identify scaling-up mechanisms and policy recommendations.
This document discusses the benefits of microhole drilling technology using coiled tubing rigs for developing unconventional natural gas resources like the Niobrara chalk formation. Key benefits highlighted include more efficient rig mobilization, a smaller environmental footprint, rapid drilling rates of 200-500 feet per hour, good hole quality and cementing capabilities, benefits of continuous tubing like minimized fluid loss and formation damage, improved safety from smaller crews and no drill pipe connections, and estimated cost savings of 25-35% per well compared to conventional drilling. The technology enhances safety, saves money, and enables development of resources that may otherwise be uneconomic to produce.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá las importaciones marítimas de petróleo ruso a la UE y pondrá fin a las entregas a través de oleoductos dentro de seis meses. Esta medida forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE destinadas a aumentar la presión económica sobre Moscú y privar al Kremlin de fondos para financiar su guerra.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá las importaciones marítimas de petróleo ruso a la UE y pondrá fin a las entregas a través de oleoductos dentro de seis meses. Esta medida forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE destinadas a aumentar la presión económica sobre Moscú y privar al Kremlin de fondos para financiar su guerra.