SEAH lesson 2.pptx
•Download as PPTX, PDF•
0 likes•31 views
Bees are at risk due to four major planetary boundaries being exceeded: biodiversity loss, climate change, land conversion, and excess nitrogen and phosphorus in the environment. This relates directly to bees as many other species rely on bees for pollination and food, so declining bee populations could negatively impact other animals. Additionally, pesticides used in agriculture kill bees, and changing land use patterns have reduced available nesting and foraging habitats for bees. While companies market unproven bee-helping products, the major threats to bees stem from environmental changes caused by human activities.
Report
Share
Report
Share
Recommended
Completed Literature Review
1) The document discusses how human activities like agriculture, pollution, and urbanization impact soil arthropod communities.
2) Agriculture can lower diversity through monocropping and high-input methods, while moderate grazing and crop rotation can increase diversity. Invasive species and some management practices also negatively impact communities.
3) Pollution from chemicals, heavy metals, and increasing CO2 levels reduces abundance and shifts community compositions. Recovery times vary between species.
4) Effects of urbanization on soil arthropod communities are mixed - one study found no difference while another found native species loss over time.
SEAH lesson 3.pptx
The document discusses several ways to help protect bee populations through sustainable practices. It recommends supporting UN sustainability goals 12 and 15 by protecting bees. Specific actions include buying local and seasonal produce to provide native flowers, promoting bee habitats by leaving dead plants and trees, eating a balanced diet to preserve flower and plant diversity, and allowing natural selection to maintain bee genetic diversity rather than selective breeding that threatens their health.
Agroecology - the need for stakeholder collaboration
Presented by Pablo Tittonell at the seminar How to Feed Nine Billion within the Planet’s Boundaries - Agroecology for Food Security & Nutrition organised by the SIANI Expert group on Agriculture Transformation. Read more here: http://www.siani.se/expert-groups/agriculture-transformation-low-income-countries-under-environmental-change
Wimmer undergrad
Global warming is a major problem caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide and methane trapping heat in the atmosphere. Temperatures have risen 1 degree F over the past century and are projected to increase 3-9 degrees by 2100, causing severe consequences like droughts, floods and disease. Some scientists believe biotechnology can help slow global warming by genetically engineering plants to sequester more carbon, produce higher crop yields, and reduce methane emissions from rice paddies. However, others are concerned that benefits may not be seen for decades and that genetically modified organisms could spread and contaminate other crops or ecosystems. While no single solution exists, biotechnology shows potential when combined with efforts in energy and transportation.
Organic farming with special reference to vermiculture
This presentation delves into the principles and practices of organic farming, with a particular focus on the innovative technique of vermiculture. Organic farming represents a sustainable approach to agriculture that emphasizes the use of natural inputs and biological processes to enhance soil fertility, conserve resources, and minimize environmental impact. Within this context, vermiculture, or the use of earthworms to process organic waste and create nutrient-rich vermicompost, emerges as a powerful tool for organic farmers.
Throughout the presentation, key aspects of organic farming are explored, including soil health management, crop rotation, companion planting, and natural pest control methods. The role of vermiculture in organic farming systems is examined in depth, highlighting its benefits in improving soil structure, increasing microbial activity, and supplying essential nutrients to plants. Practical guidance is provided on setting up and managing a vermiculture system, from selecting suitable earthworm species to optimizing environmental conditions for composting.
Case studies and examples illustrate the real-world applications of organic farming and vermiculture, showcasing successful initiatives and their positive impact on agricultural sustainability, biodiversity, and food security. By promoting a holistic and ecologically sound approach to agriculture, this presentation aims to inspire farmers, researchers, and policymakers to embrace organic farming practices, with vermiculture as a valuable component in achieving long-term agricultural resilience and environmental stewardship.
Encouraging on farm Biodiversity
This document discusses ways to promote on-farm biodiversity. It finds that agricultural intensification has led to widespread declines in farmland species. Organic farming supports 30% more species than conventional farms, especially for plants. The most effective ways to promote biodiversity include using hedgerows, non-crop habitat, and supporting pollinators through limiting insecticides and planting diverse flowers. However, the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functions are complex. While greater predator diversity can suppress pests, the economic benefits of pollinator diversity are unclear.
Environmental health
This document discusses environmental health and several environmental issues that can affect human health. It addresses how population growth and consumption of resources can deteriorate the environment and subsequently impact human health. It then examines several key issues in more depth: population growth rates, homelessness, thinning of the ozone layer, reduction of rainforests, biodiversity, deforestation, and greenhouse effect/global warming. Each issue is defined and its effects on the environment and human health are described.
1st lunch meeting - 18 August 2021 - Frédéric Baudron
1st lunch meeting - 18 August 2021 - Frédéric BaudronCIMMYT Africa agronomy-socioeconomics lunch meetings
Increased agricultural production through both intensification and extensification is a major driver of the current biodiversity crisis. As a response, two contrasting approaches have been advocated: ‘land sparing’, which minimizes demand for farmland by increasing yield, and ‘land sharing’, which boosts densities of wild populations on farmland but decreases agricultural yields. While these approaches have been useful in drawing attention to the impact of meeting the growing global demand for agricultural products on biodiversity, they have been driven mainly by conservation ecologists, and have often overlooked important issues related to farming. As agronomists with practical experience in developing, testing and scaling alternative forms of agriculture in some of the most biodiversity-rich areas of Latin America, Eastern and Southern Africa and South Asia, we are pointing in this paper at what we see as being two major limitations of the land sparing/sharing framework: (1) the reliance on yield-density relationships that focus on trade-offs and overlook synergies between agriculture and biodiversity, and (2) the overemphasis on crop yield, neglecting other metrics of agricultural performance which may be more important to local farmers, and more strongly associated with positive biodiversity outcomes. It is our hope that this paper will stimulate other agricultural scientists to contribute to the land sparing/sharing framework, in order to develop together with conservation ecologists viable solutions for both improved agricultural production and biodiversity conservation.Recommended
Completed Literature Review
1) The document discusses how human activities like agriculture, pollution, and urbanization impact soil arthropod communities.
2) Agriculture can lower diversity through monocropping and high-input methods, while moderate grazing and crop rotation can increase diversity. Invasive species and some management practices also negatively impact communities.
3) Pollution from chemicals, heavy metals, and increasing CO2 levels reduces abundance and shifts community compositions. Recovery times vary between species.
4) Effects of urbanization on soil arthropod communities are mixed - one study found no difference while another found native species loss over time.
SEAH lesson 3.pptx
The document discusses several ways to help protect bee populations through sustainable practices. It recommends supporting UN sustainability goals 12 and 15 by protecting bees. Specific actions include buying local and seasonal produce to provide native flowers, promoting bee habitats by leaving dead plants and trees, eating a balanced diet to preserve flower and plant diversity, and allowing natural selection to maintain bee genetic diversity rather than selective breeding that threatens their health.
Agroecology - the need for stakeholder collaboration
Presented by Pablo Tittonell at the seminar How to Feed Nine Billion within the Planet’s Boundaries - Agroecology for Food Security & Nutrition organised by the SIANI Expert group on Agriculture Transformation. Read more here: http://www.siani.se/expert-groups/agriculture-transformation-low-income-countries-under-environmental-change
Wimmer undergrad
Global warming is a major problem caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide and methane trapping heat in the atmosphere. Temperatures have risen 1 degree F over the past century and are projected to increase 3-9 degrees by 2100, causing severe consequences like droughts, floods and disease. Some scientists believe biotechnology can help slow global warming by genetically engineering plants to sequester more carbon, produce higher crop yields, and reduce methane emissions from rice paddies. However, others are concerned that benefits may not be seen for decades and that genetically modified organisms could spread and contaminate other crops or ecosystems. While no single solution exists, biotechnology shows potential when combined with efforts in energy and transportation.
Organic farming with special reference to vermiculture
This presentation delves into the principles and practices of organic farming, with a particular focus on the innovative technique of vermiculture. Organic farming represents a sustainable approach to agriculture that emphasizes the use of natural inputs and biological processes to enhance soil fertility, conserve resources, and minimize environmental impact. Within this context, vermiculture, or the use of earthworms to process organic waste and create nutrient-rich vermicompost, emerges as a powerful tool for organic farmers.
Throughout the presentation, key aspects of organic farming are explored, including soil health management, crop rotation, companion planting, and natural pest control methods. The role of vermiculture in organic farming systems is examined in depth, highlighting its benefits in improving soil structure, increasing microbial activity, and supplying essential nutrients to plants. Practical guidance is provided on setting up and managing a vermiculture system, from selecting suitable earthworm species to optimizing environmental conditions for composting.
Case studies and examples illustrate the real-world applications of organic farming and vermiculture, showcasing successful initiatives and their positive impact on agricultural sustainability, biodiversity, and food security. By promoting a holistic and ecologically sound approach to agriculture, this presentation aims to inspire farmers, researchers, and policymakers to embrace organic farming practices, with vermiculture as a valuable component in achieving long-term agricultural resilience and environmental stewardship.
Encouraging on farm Biodiversity
This document discusses ways to promote on-farm biodiversity. It finds that agricultural intensification has led to widespread declines in farmland species. Organic farming supports 30% more species than conventional farms, especially for plants. The most effective ways to promote biodiversity include using hedgerows, non-crop habitat, and supporting pollinators through limiting insecticides and planting diverse flowers. However, the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functions are complex. While greater predator diversity can suppress pests, the economic benefits of pollinator diversity are unclear.
Environmental health
This document discusses environmental health and several environmental issues that can affect human health. It addresses how population growth and consumption of resources can deteriorate the environment and subsequently impact human health. It then examines several key issues in more depth: population growth rates, homelessness, thinning of the ozone layer, reduction of rainforests, biodiversity, deforestation, and greenhouse effect/global warming. Each issue is defined and its effects on the environment and human health are described.
1st lunch meeting - 18 August 2021 - Frédéric Baudron
1st lunch meeting - 18 August 2021 - Frédéric BaudronCIMMYT Africa agronomy-socioeconomics lunch meetings
Increased agricultural production through both intensification and extensification is a major driver of the current biodiversity crisis. As a response, two contrasting approaches have been advocated: ‘land sparing’, which minimizes demand for farmland by increasing yield, and ‘land sharing’, which boosts densities of wild populations on farmland but decreases agricultural yields. While these approaches have been useful in drawing attention to the impact of meeting the growing global demand for agricultural products on biodiversity, they have been driven mainly by conservation ecologists, and have often overlooked important issues related to farming. As agronomists with practical experience in developing, testing and scaling alternative forms of agriculture in some of the most biodiversity-rich areas of Latin America, Eastern and Southern Africa and South Asia, we are pointing in this paper at what we see as being two major limitations of the land sparing/sharing framework: (1) the reliance on yield-density relationships that focus on trade-offs and overlook synergies between agriculture and biodiversity, and (2) the overemphasis on crop yield, neglecting other metrics of agricultural performance which may be more important to local farmers, and more strongly associated with positive biodiversity outcomes. It is our hope that this paper will stimulate other agricultural scientists to contribute to the land sparing/sharing framework, in order to develop together with conservation ecologists viable solutions for both improved agricultural production and biodiversity conservation.Biodiversity Presentation
Here are the answers to the questions:
1. Biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
2. Four reasons why biodiversity is important are: many jobs are linked to a nation's biodiversity, tourists bring money to see biodiversity, many products and medicines come from biodiversity, and biodiversity gives us clean air and protects from floods and global warming.
3. A biodiversity hotspot is an area with a very high number of endemic plant and animal species.
4. Hotspots are important because when you lose them, you lose a large number of endemic species found nowhere else.
5. Four things you can do are reduce use
organic_no_till_developments
1) Organic no-till agriculture is presented as a potential solution that bridges conventional and organic farming by eliminating the need for tillage and chemicals.
2) The Rodale Institute has been researching organic no-till techniques, finding that cover crops can provide weed control and nutrients to replace chemicals and reduce the need for tillage.
3) Their techniques include using a roller-crimper and planter in one pass to plant cash crops into rolled-down cover crops without tilling, reducing costs, energy usage, and maintaining soil health compared to conventional and organic systems.
Jeremy kerr species at risk protection
Jeremy Kerr discusses how climate change and land use change threaten ecosystem integrity and species at risk. Agricultural land conversions have vastly reduced habitat, limiting recovery potential for many species. While urban areas directly impact fewer species, they are concentrated in biodiversity hotspots. Targeting restoration of least profitable agricultural lands could significantly benefit species at minimal cost. Climate change causes species ranges to shift, and some are not keeping pace in fast-changing regions, diminishing ecosystem integrity. Engaging the public in conservation can help monitor species impacts from climate change and increase support for protections.
Soil Atlas 2015 - status overview of Soil in the world
This document provides an overview of key facts and lessons about soil, land, and their importance globally that are explored further in the Soil Atlas 2015 publication. It notes that soils have many social, ecological, cultural, spiritual and economic functions worldwide but millions of hectares are lost each year due to inappropriate farming, urbanization, and deforestation. Access to land is inequitably distributed and rising land prices threaten local communities. Protecting soil will be crucial to sustainably feeding a growing population and mitigating climate change. Fertile topsoil takes thousands of years to form but is easily degraded, so soils require global cooperation and local action to conserve for future generations.
Soilatlas2015 alemania
This document is the introduction to the Soil Atlas 2015, which is a publication jointly produced by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies. The introduction emphasizes that soil is vital for food production and other ecosystem services but is often overlooked and neglected. It notes that around 24 billion tons of fertile soil is lost every year due to misuse, including the expansion of cities and roads. Maintaining healthy soil is essential to achieving goals around reducing biodiversity loss, limiting global warming, and ensuring food security.
Nature recovery and community prosperity through rewilding taken to scale ...
A presentation by Jeremy Leggett to
Scotland’s Rural College
Entrepreneur-in-Residence Inaugural Lecture, 14 September 2022.
Novel onfarm methods of carcass disposal from dairies
An attempt to explore the novel methods of onfarm disposal of carcasses from daireies in more environment friendly way
Future agriculture in a changing climate
Presentation made in the AXA Chair Launch Workshop on Biosphere and Climate Impacts, in Imperial College London.
Ecologisch ontwerpen voor onze toekomst
This document discusses sustainable agricultural production and agroecology. It begins by outlining the intensification discourse around needing to double food production by 2050 to feed a growing population. However, it argues this narrative is false and advocates for local solutions to the global food security problem. The document then discusses various agroecological practices and systems that can support sustainable intensification, including crop-livestock integration, agroforestry, and landscape-level approaches to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service provision. It emphasizes co-creating knowledge with farmers and a transition towards more sustainable food systems.
Wales.sept.2010
Professor Paul Connett's presentation on the health impacts of incineration September 2010, Merthyr Tydfil, in an office one floor beneath the Incinerator manufacturer Covanta offices. They stated they had no one available to attend.
The presentation by Dr. Paul Connett follows the pathway of dioxins from industrial pollution to an infant's brain.
6.3 Ecological Footprint
This document provides information about calculating ecological footprints and reducing their impact. It discusses how ecological footprints represent the amount of productive land and sea area needed to support human consumption and waste. Factors like food, housing, transportation, goods, and services all contribute to individual and national footprints. The average global footprint is 2.2 hectares per person but Americans use 9.6 hectares on average. Reducing consumption, choosing local sustainable options, and moving to a steady-state economy are recommended to lower human impact on the planet. An assignment involves calculating individual footprints and making plans to reduce them.
Effect of Climatic Change on Harmful insect pests and Beneficial insects
This document discusses the effects of climate change on insect pests. It notes that increasing temperatures can lead to insects expanding their geographical ranges, having additional generations per year, and higher survival rates. This allows pests to invade new areas and potentially outbreak. The document also discusses how fluctuating temperatures specifically can impact insect development times, overwintering patterns, and survival. Higher temperatures often result in faster development and reduced overwintering mortality.
Biodiversity and Food Production: The Future of the British Landscape
Watch our biodiversity webinar on replay if you are involved in AgriFood including industry, academia, farmers/growers, government and funders.
Climate change5 (ppt英國
The document discusses the need for humans to change how we use Earth's resources due to the rapid rate of deforestation, especially of tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests are disappearing at a rate of 22 hectares per minute primarily due to farming, grazing, logging, and growing cash crops. As the rainforests decrease it leads to environmental changes. The document suggests ways to help protect tropical rainforests such as using recycled paper, conserving soil and water, and reducing wood purchases.
Biodiversity in agriculture for people and planet
By Fabrice DeClerck, Science Director, EAT Forum & Senior Scientist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Boosting synergies and managing trade-offs in food systems
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 21, 2021
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
This document discusses various bioenergy crop plants that can be used as sources of renewable energy. It defines bioenergy and describes traditional, first, second, and third generation bioenergy crops. It also discusses potential bioenergy crop sources like algae, sugarcane, maize, wheat, edible and non-edible vegetable oils. The objectives are to identify bioenergy crop plants and evaluate their potential for bioremediation, nutrient/metal uptake, emissions, and impacts on biodiversity.
09_MeetTheIsolates_2022.pdf
This document provides an overview of a microbial genomics course project involving bacterial isolates from a long-term soil warming experiment. The project aims to sequence genomes of isolates collected from control and warmed soil plots over the course of the experiment to investigate evidence of microbial adaptation to warming at the genomic level. Isolates representing different time points in the experiment may allow insights into evolutionary responses to warming over time. The document outlines the workflow for building a culture collection from the soil samples and selecting isolates for genome sequencing based on phylogenetic and physiological analyses.
Food for all:Alternatives to organic agriculture_Dr George Thomas(The Kerala ...
This presentation by Dr George Thomas, Professor of Agronomy, KAU made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the alternatives available to organic farming
Microbe to microbiome
This document reviews the paradigm shift from using single microbial strains to microbiome-based approaches for sustainable agriculture. It discusses how industrialized agriculture has relied heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which damage natural resources like soil. Maintaining healthy soil microbiomes offers benefits like nutrient cycling and plant protection. Recent studies using sequencing and culturing methods have revealed diverse microbial communities in soil and plant rhizospheres. Effective microbiomes are complex interactions beyond specific microbe-plant pairs. The review discusses using microbiome approaches to enhance crop productivity while restoring soil health.
sustainability-13-12953.pdf
This document summarizes a study that investigated the growth of black soldier fly larvae reared on 12 organic side-streams and 2 control diets. The study found that survival rates over 80% were observed for 10 of the organic side-streams and control diets. Maximum larval weight ranged from 38.3 mg to 176.4 mg depending on the substrate, and was highly correlated with crude protein content. Feed conversion ratio and waste reduction for the side-streams were similar to values reported in other studies. Some side-streams like apple pulp supported high survival but limited growth, possibly due to protein deficiency.
How to deliver Powerpoint Presentations.pptx
"How to make and deliver dynamic presentations by making it more interactive to captivate your audience attention"
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
More Related Content
Similar to SEAH lesson 2.pptx
Biodiversity Presentation
Here are the answers to the questions:
1. Biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
2. Four reasons why biodiversity is important are: many jobs are linked to a nation's biodiversity, tourists bring money to see biodiversity, many products and medicines come from biodiversity, and biodiversity gives us clean air and protects from floods and global warming.
3. A biodiversity hotspot is an area with a very high number of endemic plant and animal species.
4. Hotspots are important because when you lose them, you lose a large number of endemic species found nowhere else.
5. Four things you can do are reduce use
organic_no_till_developments
1) Organic no-till agriculture is presented as a potential solution that bridges conventional and organic farming by eliminating the need for tillage and chemicals.
2) The Rodale Institute has been researching organic no-till techniques, finding that cover crops can provide weed control and nutrients to replace chemicals and reduce the need for tillage.
3) Their techniques include using a roller-crimper and planter in one pass to plant cash crops into rolled-down cover crops without tilling, reducing costs, energy usage, and maintaining soil health compared to conventional and organic systems.
Jeremy kerr species at risk protection
Jeremy Kerr discusses how climate change and land use change threaten ecosystem integrity and species at risk. Agricultural land conversions have vastly reduced habitat, limiting recovery potential for many species. While urban areas directly impact fewer species, they are concentrated in biodiversity hotspots. Targeting restoration of least profitable agricultural lands could significantly benefit species at minimal cost. Climate change causes species ranges to shift, and some are not keeping pace in fast-changing regions, diminishing ecosystem integrity. Engaging the public in conservation can help monitor species impacts from climate change and increase support for protections.
Soil Atlas 2015 - status overview of Soil in the world
This document provides an overview of key facts and lessons about soil, land, and their importance globally that are explored further in the Soil Atlas 2015 publication. It notes that soils have many social, ecological, cultural, spiritual and economic functions worldwide but millions of hectares are lost each year due to inappropriate farming, urbanization, and deforestation. Access to land is inequitably distributed and rising land prices threaten local communities. Protecting soil will be crucial to sustainably feeding a growing population and mitigating climate change. Fertile topsoil takes thousands of years to form but is easily degraded, so soils require global cooperation and local action to conserve for future generations.
Soilatlas2015 alemania
This document is the introduction to the Soil Atlas 2015, which is a publication jointly produced by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies. The introduction emphasizes that soil is vital for food production and other ecosystem services but is often overlooked and neglected. It notes that around 24 billion tons of fertile soil is lost every year due to misuse, including the expansion of cities and roads. Maintaining healthy soil is essential to achieving goals around reducing biodiversity loss, limiting global warming, and ensuring food security.
Nature recovery and community prosperity through rewilding taken to scale ...
A presentation by Jeremy Leggett to
Scotland’s Rural College
Entrepreneur-in-Residence Inaugural Lecture, 14 September 2022.
Novel onfarm methods of carcass disposal from dairies
An attempt to explore the novel methods of onfarm disposal of carcasses from daireies in more environment friendly way
Future agriculture in a changing climate
Presentation made in the AXA Chair Launch Workshop on Biosphere and Climate Impacts, in Imperial College London.
Ecologisch ontwerpen voor onze toekomst
This document discusses sustainable agricultural production and agroecology. It begins by outlining the intensification discourse around needing to double food production by 2050 to feed a growing population. However, it argues this narrative is false and advocates for local solutions to the global food security problem. The document then discusses various agroecological practices and systems that can support sustainable intensification, including crop-livestock integration, agroforestry, and landscape-level approaches to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service provision. It emphasizes co-creating knowledge with farmers and a transition towards more sustainable food systems.
Wales.sept.2010
Professor Paul Connett's presentation on the health impacts of incineration September 2010, Merthyr Tydfil, in an office one floor beneath the Incinerator manufacturer Covanta offices. They stated they had no one available to attend.
The presentation by Dr. Paul Connett follows the pathway of dioxins from industrial pollution to an infant's brain.
6.3 Ecological Footprint
This document provides information about calculating ecological footprints and reducing their impact. It discusses how ecological footprints represent the amount of productive land and sea area needed to support human consumption and waste. Factors like food, housing, transportation, goods, and services all contribute to individual and national footprints. The average global footprint is 2.2 hectares per person but Americans use 9.6 hectares on average. Reducing consumption, choosing local sustainable options, and moving to a steady-state economy are recommended to lower human impact on the planet. An assignment involves calculating individual footprints and making plans to reduce them.
Effect of Climatic Change on Harmful insect pests and Beneficial insects
This document discusses the effects of climate change on insect pests. It notes that increasing temperatures can lead to insects expanding their geographical ranges, having additional generations per year, and higher survival rates. This allows pests to invade new areas and potentially outbreak. The document also discusses how fluctuating temperatures specifically can impact insect development times, overwintering patterns, and survival. Higher temperatures often result in faster development and reduced overwintering mortality.
Biodiversity and Food Production: The Future of the British Landscape
Watch our biodiversity webinar on replay if you are involved in AgriFood including industry, academia, farmers/growers, government and funders.
Climate change5 (ppt英國
The document discusses the need for humans to change how we use Earth's resources due to the rapid rate of deforestation, especially of tropical rainforests. Tropical rainforests are disappearing at a rate of 22 hectares per minute primarily due to farming, grazing, logging, and growing cash crops. As the rainforests decrease it leads to environmental changes. The document suggests ways to help protect tropical rainforests such as using recycled paper, conserving soil and water, and reducing wood purchases.
Biodiversity in agriculture for people and planet
By Fabrice DeClerck, Science Director, EAT Forum & Senior Scientist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Boosting synergies and managing trade-offs in food systems
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 21, 2021
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
This document discusses various bioenergy crop plants that can be used as sources of renewable energy. It defines bioenergy and describes traditional, first, second, and third generation bioenergy crops. It also discusses potential bioenergy crop sources like algae, sugarcane, maize, wheat, edible and non-edible vegetable oils. The objectives are to identify bioenergy crop plants and evaluate their potential for bioremediation, nutrient/metal uptake, emissions, and impacts on biodiversity.
09_MeetTheIsolates_2022.pdf
This document provides an overview of a microbial genomics course project involving bacterial isolates from a long-term soil warming experiment. The project aims to sequence genomes of isolates collected from control and warmed soil plots over the course of the experiment to investigate evidence of microbial adaptation to warming at the genomic level. Isolates representing different time points in the experiment may allow insights into evolutionary responses to warming over time. The document outlines the workflow for building a culture collection from the soil samples and selecting isolates for genome sequencing based on phylogenetic and physiological analyses.
Food for all:Alternatives to organic agriculture_Dr George Thomas(The Kerala ...
This presentation by Dr George Thomas, Professor of Agronomy, KAU made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the alternatives available to organic farming
Microbe to microbiome
This document reviews the paradigm shift from using single microbial strains to microbiome-based approaches for sustainable agriculture. It discusses how industrialized agriculture has relied heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which damage natural resources like soil. Maintaining healthy soil microbiomes offers benefits like nutrient cycling and plant protection. Recent studies using sequencing and culturing methods have revealed diverse microbial communities in soil and plant rhizospheres. Effective microbiomes are complex interactions beyond specific microbe-plant pairs. The review discusses using microbiome approaches to enhance crop productivity while restoring soil health.
sustainability-13-12953.pdf
This document summarizes a study that investigated the growth of black soldier fly larvae reared on 12 organic side-streams and 2 control diets. The study found that survival rates over 80% were observed for 10 of the organic side-streams and control diets. Maximum larval weight ranged from 38.3 mg to 176.4 mg depending on the substrate, and was highly correlated with crude protein content. Feed conversion ratio and waste reduction for the side-streams were similar to values reported in other studies. Some side-streams like apple pulp supported high survival but limited growth, possibly due to protein deficiency.
Similar to SEAH lesson 2.pptx (20)
Soil Atlas 2015 - status overview of Soil in the world
Soil Atlas 2015 - status overview of Soil in the world
Nature recovery and community prosperity through rewilding taken to scale ...
Nature recovery and community prosperity through rewilding taken to scale ...
Novel onfarm methods of carcass disposal from dairies
Novel onfarm methods of carcass disposal from dairies
Effect of Climatic Change on Harmful insect pests and Beneficial insects
Effect of Climatic Change on Harmful insect pests and Beneficial insects
Biodiversity and Food Production: The Future of the British Landscape
Biodiversity and Food Production: The Future of the British Landscape
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Food for all:Alternatives to organic agriculture_Dr George Thomas(The Kerala ...
Food for all:Alternatives to organic agriculture_Dr George Thomas(The Kerala ...
Recently uploaded
How to deliver Powerpoint Presentations.pptx
"How to make and deliver dynamic presentations by making it more interactive to captivate your audience attention"
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
Tags: Information Security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Find out more about ISO training and certification services
Training: ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System - EN | PECB
ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System - EN | PECB
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Training Courses - EN | PECB
Webinars: https://pecb.com/webinars
Article: https://pecb.com/article
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more information about PECB:
Website: https://pecb.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pecb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PECBInternational/
Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/PECBCERTIFICATION
The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/qhtvq32h4ybf9t49ku85x0n3xl4jhr15Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective UpskillingExcellence Foundation for South Sudan
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
PCOS corelations and management through Ayurveda.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Wound healing PPT
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/tacvl9ekroe9hqupdnjruiypvm9rdaneRecently uploaded (20)
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Your Skill Boost Masterclass: Strategies for Effective Upskilling
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
spot a liar (Haiqa 146).pptx Technical writhing and presentation skills
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
Film vocab for eal 3 students: Australia the movie
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 - ...
SEAH lesson 2.pptx
- 1. The wonderful world of bees Lesson 2 Bees at risk
- 2. What is happening around the globe? The 9 Planetary boundaries 4 of them are worrying scientists • Biodiversity loss • Climate change • Land conversion • Too much nitrogen and phosphorous (Raworth, 2017)
- 3. How does this relate to bees? • Lots of other animal species rely on bees for helping to make food for them. If we lost the bees, many other animals may die out too. (Iwasaki and Hogendoorn, 2021)
- 4. How does this relate to bees? Companies are making money selling products designed to help bees, but these have not been proven. (Colla, 2022)
- 5. How does this relate to bees? • The pesticides we use to kill bugs on our crops also kills the bees. (Benjamin and McCallum, 2019)
- 6. How does this relate to bees? Changing the way we use our land means there are less places for bees to nest and forage. (Campbell et al, 2021)