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1	The Effects of Mass Immigration The papers in this volume provide the Canadian public with analytically sound and well-documented empirical information about the significant positive and negative effects mass immigration has on their well-being and that of their offspring. (Paper is over 10mb and is an extensive source as well as policy document).	197
2	Russia Facing Demographic Challenges UNDP Human Development Report	225
3	Prosperity without Growth? - The transition to a sustainable economy Prosperity Without Growth? says that the current global recession should be the occasion to forge a new economic system equipped to avoid the shocks and negative impacts associated with our reliance on growth. Ahead of the G20 Summit in London, the report calls on leaders to adopt a 12-step plan to make the transition to a fair, sustainable, low-carbon economy. Sustainable Development Commission (UK) - 30/03/2009	193
4	Projecting Population, Projecting Climate Change Population in IPCC Scenarios The paper describes the development of the IPCC’s scenarios, explores the population projections that were used, and explains the assumptions behind those projections. The paper concludes that the assumptions made about falling fertility and slowed population growth may be over-emphasized, and that by not taking into account important demographic variables beyond population size, the scenarios have underestimated potential demographic impacts on greenhouse gas emissions growth.	191
5	What is a skills shortage? The vocational education and training (VET) system has an important role to play in assisting with the smooth matching of the skills wanted by employers with the skills offered by workers. This report looks in detail at the meaning of supply of and demand for skills in the Australian labour market, focusing in particular on the way in which skill shortages are identified and addressed. Sue Richardson National Institute of Labour Studies, Flinders University	141
6	Criteria for Determining Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) Relevance This document is intended to provide guidance to help Commonwealth organisations decide whether an activity has relevance to Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) and should therefore be included in your Annual Report under Section 516A (6)(a) and(b).	147
7	Resource scarcity—water Much of the recent writing on security and climate change indicates that chronic fresh water shortages can often have adverse impacts on national, regional and international security, and can lead to violent conflict. Sources of fresh and clean water, which are not strictly confined to the political boundaries of a state, are becoming increasingly scarce as the global consumption of water increases due to climate change, population growth, economic development and pollution.	151
8	E-waste report warns of hazardous mountains of old cellphones, computers Unless developing countries act quickly, a United Nations report warns, they will be inundated with overwhelming hazardous e-waste mountains of old cellphones, computers and gadgets that endanger the environment.	101
9	State of Australia Cities 2010 On 5 March 2010, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government launched the State of Australian Cities 2010 report. The report draws together existing data and information across a range of economic, social and environmental parameters to provide a national snapshot of the 17 Australian cities with populations over 100,000 at the 2006 Census. It also highlights emerging trends and issues to promote discussion and debate on managing growth and change in our urban centres.	99

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Media Release - 28th June, 2010

Gillard on population: An outbreak of commonsense?

Sustainable Population Australia, the nation’s only environment group campaigning on reducing human population, is greatly encouraged by the comments of incoming Prime Minister Gillard about reducing immigration.

National President of SPA, Sandra Kanck, says that after more than two decades of hammering away at this issue and the spectacular population growth, which took place under the auspices of former PM Rudd, it appears Australia now might be on the brink of an outbreak of commonsense. Full Release

Discover biodiversity - every day

Biodiversity is the backbone of all life on earth, and its conservation lies at the very core of IUCN’s work. ‘Species of the Day’ has been launched as part of IUCN’s involvement in the International Year of Biodiversity.

With mounting scientific evidence of a serious extinction crisis, it’s time to take action. “The latest analysis of the IUCN Red List shows the 2010 target to reduce biodiversity loss will not be met,” says Jane Smart, Director of IUCN’s Biodiversity Conservation Group. “It’s time for governments to get serious about saving species and make sure it’s high on their agendas for next year, as we’re rapidly running out of time.”

Each day of 2010 will see a different species featured on the IUCN website, with information on the threats it faces. The 365 species selected represent the entire range of taxonomic groups and cover all regions. We have started by featuring some better known species, including the Polar Bear and will move on to cover plants, fungi, invertebrates and more. Both charismatic and obscure species will be featured, providing an insight into the astonishing level of biodiversity that exists.

If you would like to access the archived list of species go to www.iucnredlist.org/species-of-the-day/archives

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