Asia
Asia ( (listen)) is Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It shares the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe and the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa. Asia covers an area of 44,579,000 square kilometres (17,212,000 sq mi), about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area. The continent, which has long been home to the majority of the human population, was the site of many of the first civilizations. Asia is notable for not only its overall large size …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 November 2024 English
This study aims to highlight the key supply chain barriers in localizing electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing in India. It summarizes consultations with 12 companies working on battery cell …
Malaysia Rep. of Korea Singapore United States Other Asia Japan China Indonesia China Malaysia Thailand United … Korea. A study by Porsche Consulting estimates that Asia holds a 92% market share in battery manufacturing … 20 0 3 6 9 12 15 China Asia-Pacific (ex China) Europe North America China Asia-Pacific (ex China) Europe …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 12 November 2024 English
The COVID-19 virus was responsible for the deaths of over thirty-five thousand Canadians in its first two years alone. Described as the biggest public health crisis of the century, it …
who 2021e). The virus spread rapidly throughout Asia, primarily through countries that border China … (who 2020e, 1). The virus had spread through- out Asia to Australia, France, and the US (4). At this time … who regions, including Western Pacific, Southeast Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Eastern Mediterranean …
UMP: University of Manitoba Press · 7 November 2024 English
“This book is absolutely amazing and one of the most original collections that I have read in many years. Intended for everyone who inhabits Turtle Island—Indigenous and settler alike—Manomin encourages …
Columbus sailed to were not, in fact, part of eastern Asia but rather an entirely separate and “new” continent …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English
This brief debunks the popular myth that Canada should get credit toward its nationally determined contribution for its export of clean energy, specifically liquefied natural gas (LNG), under the Paris …
Canada can get credit for reducing emissions in Asia with LNG. Canadian Energy Centre. https://www. … anada-can-get-credit-for- reducing-emissions-in-asia-with-lng/IISD.org 7 Credit Check: Should Canada …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
from more than 50 developing countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The … area. On the other side of the world, in Southeast Asia, we’ve spent the past 6 years focusing on another …
UCP: University of Calgary Press · 20 October 2024 English
Essential for understanding and mobilizing public health efforts.
desirable” areas such as central and eastern Europe and Asia.14 Yet, the federal colonial campaign to attract …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 16 October 2024 English
Providing a comprehensive understanding of how different countries are navigating the complexities of maintaining a robust mining sector, supplying the world with critical minerals, and reducing emissions from coal mining …
processing. Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/indonesias-fdi-jumps-2022-led-by- mineral-processing-2023-01-24/ …
Fraser Institute · 16 October 2024 English
The annual index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which people in 165 jurisdictions around the globe are allowed to make their own economic choices. …
improvement. Many nations in Latin America and Southeast Asia also score poorly for rule of law and property rights …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 October 2024 English
Vancouver, British Columbia, now reports “no religion” as its leading religious identity, putting it in the vanguard of a trend happening across North America. What does this mean for the …
the large immigration of new residents from across Asia, many of whom arrive with a Christian identity … immigrant communities to North America from Africa, Asia and Sourth America.89 This Vancouver research makes … Christians will live in ‘Africa, Latin America, and Asia … scholars are unanimous in acknowledging the accuracy … impact of immigration on Vancouver, especially from Asia, appears to be changing the composition of Christian initiatives …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 October 2024 English
Sanctuary in Pieces documents the evolving nature of sanctuary in settler societies. Drawing on archival research and interviews in Montreal/Mooniyaang/Tiohtià:ke, Madokoro explores the history of protection and hospitality over two …
exclusion criteria and refused to assist refugees in Asia in any significant way unless there were political …