Environment

This study provides an analysis of the carbon footprint reduction opportunities of water and wastewater treatment plants and networks, with a focus on the European region. The reduction of a carbon footprint is an emerging global Mega Trend, due to the inherent footprint of the infrastructure and additionally because of the increasing energy consum...

Smart buildings are an integral part of the future of building technologies. Over the course of this decade, several factors are expected to promote the development of smart buildings. The market will be fuelled by the need for energy efficiency and decreasing operational costs. Revenues are highest in North America and Europe. However, certain tec...

Emerging Countries Decision Support Database on Water management services focuses on the water industries of various developing countries across regions. Measurements in this DSD service provide very useful information on water resources, water consumption, water supply, waste water management and water prices.

Introduction of economic reforms such as liberalization, privatization and globalization in the 1990's has enabled India to emerge as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Environmental concerns have come to the forefront causing the Government to focus on issues such as waste management and wastewater treatment. As a result, the deman...

Egypt is a democratic semi presidential republic with the National Democratic Party in power. Both investment and exports were adversely affected by the global economic crisis leading to lower economic growth. However, through policy reform, it is achieving robust economic growth rates. Favorable demographic factors, a well defined legal system and...

Indonesia is a politically stable, democratic country whose policy focus hinges on maintaining economic resilience. The environmental industry in Indonesia is at a developing stage and is provided ample impetus through policy and investment. Surging air pollution levels combined with inadequate access to clean water have warranted development of th...

This research service provides a 360 economic perspective on Vietnam. It encompasses multiple macroeconomic factors such as the political regime, government agenda, socio-economic trends and provides an insight into transparency of legal systems and technological developments in Vietnam. The research service provides extensive details on developme...