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Eight major mining companies in the South Gobi Region signed on 4 February a Voluntary Code of Practice (VCP) on water management, prepared over 18 months by IFC. Arjun Bhalla, Senior Operations Officer, Infrastructure & Natural Resource Department, IFC, explains to B. Tugsbilegt of MMJ why this is a significant step in meeting the challenge of efficient use of water and how it is meant to improve and optimise water management in the region.

Economists found a way to measure the real value over time of natural capital, such as groundwater and forests. It could show governments how to weigh costs and benefits when investing in natural assets. Read the full article on Newsweek here.

With the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including a dedicated goal to provide universal access to modern energy services, hydropower has an important role to play in the post-2015 development agenda. Here, Tracy Lane, hydropower development director at IHA, explores the implications of the SDGs for the hydropower sector and international community.

The report is the result of two years of joint research between Chatham House and the Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC), including six expert workshops in China and conversations with international organizations.

The Roundtable for Product Social Metrics, started three years ago, is now moving forward as a multi-stakeholder organisation. With this step, the Roundtable is opening its doors to new participants, inviting interested companies, industry associations, NGOs and researchers to join the collaboration. The main goals are to refine the concept of product social impact assessment and further its adoption in industry.