 
This issue marks the twentieth anniversary of the end of communism and of UNDP’s first Human Development Report.
The focus of this issue is the socio-economic dimensions of the global economic crisis in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
State reform in Europe and the CIS amid a global crisis
This issue explores the links between food prices and global economic trends on the one hand, and poverty reduction and sustainable rural development on the other.
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Energy and the Environment
 Editorial NoteProblems of environmental sustainability are at the heart of the broader development agenda.
Hawks, Doves–and Wild SheepCyprus’s buffer zone has become an unexpected sanctuary for the largest wild mammal of the island, and possibly many other rare species.
The Successes and Failures of Russia's Gas PoliciesRussia’s gas policies since 2005 have brought tangible benefits-not least of all for the for country’s gas giant, Gazprom.
Energy Politics, Security, and DevelopmentRussia and Europe have a common interest in ensuring the continuing smooth flow of gas, as well as on finding common solutions to problems of global warming
Land Degradation in Central AsiaPolicy frameworks in Central Asian countries must increasingly integrate sustainable land management practices that are needed to underpin economic growth in rural areas.
Reforestation in Uzbekistan: Lessons from NuratauAn innovative project in Uzbekistan is helping rural households reverse forest loss by granting them formal rights to forestry resources.
Tajikistan’s Lake Sarez: Natural Wonder, or Time Bomb?Should a strong earthquake or rock slide hit, the resulting flood could generate a wave large enough to displace some 6 million people.
Investing in Civil Society: Diversification of Environmental NGOs in Central and Eastern EuropeA new survey indicates that environmental NGOs in Central Europe have diversified into three categories, each making important contributions to environmental governance.
Environmental NGOs and EU Accession ConditionalityTwo cases illustrate the varying degrees of success that environmental NGOs have had in influencing the Romanian government.
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