Acronyms
An acronym is a word or name formed from the initial components of a longer name or phrase, usually using individual initial letters, as in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) or EU (European Union), but sometimes using syllables, as in Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg), or a mixture of the two, as in radar (RAdio Detection And Ranging). Similarly, acronyms are sometimes pronounced as words, as in NASA or UNESCO, sometimes as the individual letters, as in FBI or ATM, or a mixture of the two, as in JPEG or IUPAC. The broader sense of acronym inclusive of terms pronounced …
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MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 October 2024 English
The Great Right North charts the growth of far-right groups in Canada, illuminating how official and unofficial government attention generates the context in which they flourish. Breaking new ground by …
technologies. Beyond the multiplication of banners and acronyms, is there a tangible re- surgence of the far right …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 30 September 2024 English
G20 governments provided at least USD 168 billion in public financial support for renewable power in 2023, less than one third of G20 fossil fuel subsidies that year. Advanced G20 …
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Canadian Council of Professional Engineers · 27 September 2024 English
During the visit, the team examines the quality of the students, the academic support and staff, the curriculum, and the educational facilities. [...] Visiting team members will use the course …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 19 September 2024 English
Damages awards in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) have been growing constantly, making it one of the most significant policy concerns within international investment agreements. This report proposes multiple policy options …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 18 September 2024 English
Senegal faces difficult decisions as it navigates a transition to becoming an exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) with a pipeline of new projects, largely targeting Europe. The need to …
Gamble: Unpacking the risks Abbreviations and Acronyms FID Final Investment Decision GTA Greater Tortue …
School of Public Policy, University of Calgary · 17 September 2024 English
8 MITIGATING ENTERIC METHANE EMISSIONS: OPTIONS AND STRATEGIES. [...] 8 CARBON OFFSETS AND 3-NOP SUPPLEMENTATION FOR METHANE REDUCTION. [...] .9 MITIGATING DIRECT FERTILIZER-BASED EMISSIONS: OPTIONS AND STRATEGIES. [...] 10 CARBON …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 September 2024 English
This report explores the effects of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes, especially the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Vietnam, using insights from stakeholders and research. It covers …
Mechanisms and Impacts on Vietnam Abbreviations and Acronyms ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations …
CIGI: Centre for International Governance Innovation · 5 September 2024 English
Given the forth by military applications of AI has prompted breadth of the current and potential effects of governments and international organizations to military AI applications, some governments and formulate …
org Table of Contents vi About the Authors vi Acronyms and Abbreviations 1 Executive Summary 1 Introduction … Recommendations 23 Works Cited 29 Annex About the Authors Acronyms and Tim Sweijs is the director of research at …
CIGI: Centre for International Governance Innovation · 5 September 2024 English
Finally, having established that the doctrines of In February 2023, the Netherlands hosted the command and state responsibility are crucial to inaugural global summit on the Responsible Use maintaining accountability …
cigionline.org Table of Contents vi About the Author vi Acronyms and Abbreviations 1 Executive Summary 1 Introduction … 12 Conclusion 13 Works Cited About the Author Acronyms and Leah West is a CIGI senior fellow, an Abbreviations …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 3 September 2024 English
Covering a broad swathe of time, from colonization to the present day, Forced Migration in/to Canada examines human displacement in a variety of contexts: Indigenous dislocation and settler colonialism, Black …
have included a comprehensive list of common acronyms and a glossary of key terms to pro- vide common …