The hab its of conservation-minded Germans contrasted with the wasteful, throwaway culture she knew.

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Progammes include the Global Sea Level Observing System ( GLOSS), regional tsunami warning systems and the Harmful Algal Bloom Programme ( IOC-HAB).

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In Kenya, for example, where we have a partnership with I-HAB, and funding from the World Bank, some universities now have courses on the use of mobiles.

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The project is a joint venture between Hab, a development company set up by Grand Designs TV presenter Kevin McCloud, and GreenSquare, a registered charity that invests in social housing.

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