Briefs and Notes

Policy Briefs

SEARCA's Policy Briefs emphasize the key policy lessons and recommendations from SEARCA's programs and activities (e.g., research studies supported by SEARCA) presented in a brief and concise, easy-to-read format for busy policymakers. Each brief begins with an assessment of a current issue, then weaves existing policies into it, and concludes with policy recommendations.

96 records found.

2009

Restructuring Economy to Reduce Pollution in Southeast Asia and China

Zhang Shiqiu

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 2

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2009

Fishing for Livelihood across Generations, across Asia

Roehlano Briones

Policy Briefs Vol. 2009 No. 1

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2008

From Regulation to Promotion: A Policy Challenge for Philippine Biofuel Regulators

Rafael L. Coscolluela

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 9

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2008

Can We Decouple GDP Growth from Environmental Deterioration?

Percy Sajise

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 8

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2008

Flood- and Typhoon-Proofing Communities: Learning from the Vietnam Experience

Lorna M. Calumpang

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 7

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2008

Tropical Forests and Climate Change Mitigation

Rodel D. Lasco

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 6

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2008

Bridging the Science Gap in Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) Policies

Ramon A. Razal

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 5

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2008

Playing the Same Tune: Harmonizing Biotechnology Regulations Across Southeast Asia

Carlo G. Custodio, Jr.

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 4

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2008

Creating Funding Opportunities for Upland Development through CB-EPWS

Tonie O. Balangue

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 3

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2008

Philippine Environment and Climate Change: An Assessment of Policies and their Impacts

Rodel D. Lasco, Roberta Gerpacio, Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, and Rafaela Jane P. Delfino

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 2

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2008

Coping with Resource Uncertainty: A New Challenge for Community Forestry Amidst Changing Socioeconomic Contexts

Ma. Victoria O. Espaldon and Paulo N. Pasicolan

Policy Briefs Vol. 2008 No. 1

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2007

Mitigating the Worst Impact of Natural Disasters

Lorena R. Sibayan

Policy Briefs Vol. 2007 No. 6

2007

Economic and Social Impacts of an Avian Flu Outbreak

Ryan Jay I. Galang

Policy Briefs Vol. 2007 No. 5

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2007

Biopiracy: The Legal Perspective

Michael A. Gollin

Policy Briefs Vol. 2007 No. 4

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2007

Reclaiming Vanishing Resources: Agrobiodiversity

Lorna C. Malicsi,

Policy Briefs Vol. 2007 No. 3

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2007

Eating for a Lifetime: Filling the Policy Gaps in Philippine Fisheries

Roehlano Briones

Policy Briefs Vol. 2007 No. 2

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2007

Microfinance: Shortcutting the Long and Winding Road to Financial Security

Lorna C. Malicsi

Policy Briefs Vol. 2007 No. 1

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2006

Grafting Knowledge Management in the Small Grants Program for Tropical Forest Program

Lorna C. Malicsi

Policy Briefs Vol. 2006 No. 7

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2006

Farming and Fishing Their Way to Survival

Leah P. Arboleda

Policy Briefs Vol. 2006 No. 6

2006

Morals, Ethics, and Policies: Intellectual Property Rights and Agri-Biotech

A.H. Zakri

Policy Briefs Vol. 2006 No. 5

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