The document discusses engaging the private sector for green growth and climate change through sustainable forest management and natural capital enhancement. It describes the UNEP Finance Initiative, which partners with over 200 financial institutions globally. The document notes that agricultural subsidies greatly exceed funding for sustainable rural development. It argues that policy incentives need revision to properly incentivize REDD+, supply chain sustainability, and zero deforestation commitments. The private sector can be engaged by addressing policy bottlenecks, developing business cases for deforestation-free commodity production, and increasing long-term finance availability for smallholders.
The Nordic Development Fund is owned by five Nordic countries and focuses exclusively on climate change and development projects in low and lower-middle income countries. It has total assets of 880 million and provides grant-based co-financing for 88 active climate finance projects totaling €244 million. Under its new 2016 strategy, the Fund will focus on catalyzing private sector investment, supporting climate innovation, and piloting high-risk climate interventions through grant and blended financing.
This document summarizes the Global Programme PSACC, which aims to strengthen the capacities of private sector SMEs in developing countries to adapt to climate change impacts. The program identifies and tests concepts and instruments to build climate resilience in SMEs over 2014-2017 in Central America, Morocco, Bangladesh, and Rwanda. The general approach includes raising awareness, capacity building, financing mechanisms, and knowledge sharing. A four-step methodology is presented for conducting climate risk and opportunity assessments in companies, identifying adaptation measures, and developing adaptation strategies. Initial results from assessing climate impacts and adaptation options in the fishing industry of Morocco are also summarized.
The document discusses partnering with the private sector to promote sustainable forest management and natural capital. It outlines UNDP's private sector strategy and focuses on the Africa Facility for Inclusive Markets (AFIM) which uses a value chain approach to support inclusive business models in food value chains. AFIM provides catalytic grants to projects targeting smallholder farmers and aims to benefit over 11,000 people annually. It also discusses mainstreaming sustainability and resilience in food value chains and commodity supply chains through multi-stakeholder platforms and national commodity platforms.
Development partners engage the private sector on green growth and climate change in several ways:
(1) Providing financial support such as loans, guarantees, and blended finance to promote private sector development and mobilize private investment for green projects. (2) Partnering through technical support on feasibility studies, policy advice, and capacity building to harness private sector skills and exchange knowledge. (3) Bilateral donors provide grants while development banks provide loans, guarantees, and direct financing to companies. However, challenges include lack of evidence on development outcomes, managing multiple drivers for engagement, and defining successful approaches.
The document outlines plans for the ENVIRONET 2017-18 biennium work program and key upcoming milestones. It notes that the current program has four themes under two pillars but is underfunded by about 26% or 600k euros. Upcoming tasks include further developing policy recommendations and guidance on topics like climate finance statistics, mainstreaming environment into development, and private sector engagement. Members' priorities for ENVIRONET include mainstreaming environment considerations, supporting partner countries on climate challenges, and mobilizing private finance.
The EU uses blending facilities to leverage private sector investment for low carbon and climate resilient infrastructure projects. Between 2007-2014, the EU allocated €2.7 billion in grants through various blending facilities, mobilizing €23 billion from European financial institutions to support 272 projects with total budgets of €50 billion. Blending facilities provide grants, guarantees, and other financial instruments to develop climate change mitigation and adaptation projects worldwide. Over €1.25 billion in EU grants have been committed to green projects through climate change windows in regional blending facilities.
The document discusses engaging the private sector for green growth and climate change through sustainable forest management and natural capital enhancement. It describes the UNEP Finance Initiative, which partners with over 200 financial institutions globally. The document notes that agricultural subsidies greatly exceed funding for sustainable rural development. It argues that policy incentives need revision to properly incentivize REDD+, supply chain sustainability, and zero deforestation commitments. The private sector can be engaged by addressing policy bottlenecks, developing business cases for deforestation-free commodity production, and increasing long-term finance availability for smallholders.
The Nordic Development Fund is owned by five Nordic countries and focuses exclusively on climate change and development projects in low and lower-middle income countries. It has total assets of 880 million and provides grant-based co-financing for 88 active climate finance projects totaling €244 million. Under its new 2016 strategy, the Fund will focus on catalyzing private sector investment, supporting climate innovation, and piloting high-risk climate interventions through grant and blended financing.
This document summarizes the Global Programme PSACC, which aims to strengthen the capacities of private sector SMEs in developing countries to adapt to climate change impacts. The program identifies and tests concepts and instruments to build climate resilience in SMEs over 2014-2017 in Central America, Morocco, Bangladesh, and Rwanda. The general approach includes raising awareness, capacity building, financing mechanisms, and knowledge sharing. A four-step methodology is presented for conducting climate risk and opportunity assessments in companies, identifying adaptation measures, and developing adaptation strategies. Initial results from assessing climate impacts and adaptation options in the fishing industry of Morocco are also summarized.
The document discusses partnering with the private sector to promote sustainable forest management and natural capital. It outlines UNDP's private sector strategy and focuses on the Africa Facility for Inclusive Markets (AFIM) which uses a value chain approach to support inclusive business models in food value chains. AFIM provides catalytic grants to projects targeting smallholder farmers and aims to benefit over 11,000 people annually. It also discusses mainstreaming sustainability and resilience in food value chains and commodity supply chains through multi-stakeholder platforms and national commodity platforms.
Development partners engage the private sector on green growth and climate change in several ways:
(1) Providing financial support such as loans, guarantees, and blended finance to promote private sector development and mobilize private investment for green projects. (2) Partnering through technical support on feasibility studies, policy advice, and capacity building to harness private sector skills and exchange knowledge. (3) Bilateral donors provide grants while development banks provide loans, guarantees, and direct financing to companies. However, challenges include lack of evidence on development outcomes, managing multiple drivers for engagement, and defining successful approaches.
The document outlines plans for the ENVIRONET 2017-18 biennium work program and key upcoming milestones. It notes that the current program has four themes under two pillars but is underfunded by about 26% or 600k euros. Upcoming tasks include further developing policy recommendations and guidance on topics like climate finance statistics, mainstreaming environment into development, and private sector engagement. Members' priorities for ENVIRONET include mainstreaming environment considerations, supporting partner countries on climate challenges, and mobilizing private finance.
The EU uses blending facilities to leverage private sector investment for low carbon and climate resilient infrastructure projects. Between 2007-2014, the EU allocated €2.7 billion in grants through various blending facilities, mobilizing €23 billion from European financial institutions to support 272 projects with total budgets of €50 billion. Blending facilities provide grants, guarantees, and other financial instruments to develop climate change mitigation and adaptation projects worldwide. Over €1.25 billion in EU grants have been committed to green projects through climate change windows in regional blending facilities.
Proparco has provided €450M towards green finance through local finance institutions (LFIs) since 2009 across 5 countries. This includes €120M in Latin America and the Caribbean, €170M in the Mediterranean and Middle East, and €160M in Asia through 14 clients. Over €330M went towards renewable energy projects including hydro, wind, biomass and solar. €50M also went towards energy efficiency projects in Turkey and China. Green finance is defined as renewable energy or energy efficiency projects financed via long term credit facilities ranging from $15-60M with terms up to 10 years. Conditions include currency mismatch risks and need for technical assistance on energy efficiency projects. Challenges include resource adequacy, reput
Risk financing and risk transfer mechanisms can help address the increasing costs of climate-related disasters. However, there are significant challenges to their implementation in developing countries, including a lack of suitable mechanisms, high costs, and insufficient evidence and demand. Effective integration of adaptation, risk management, and risk financing approaches is needed but has not always been achieved in practice.
This document discusses business-aid partnerships for sustainable development. It identifies several areas where business contributes to sustainability, such as technology, financial innovation, and cross-sector partnerships. It also outlines different types of business-aid partnerships, including public-private partnerships, voluntary agreements, community contracts, and community enterprises. Finally, it discusses the roles that aid can play in these partnerships, including convening partners, building capacities, providing financial support, enabling supportive policies, and increasing transparency.
This presentation gives a bilateral development partner perspective of mainstreaming biodiversity and environment in the Mekong region. It gives a brief introduction to development and environment trends in the Mekong region, mainstreaming challenges, Finland's development policy tools to mainstream environment and biodiversity, and lessons learnt.
Can carbon bring development? 'Avoided deforestation' carbon markets and impl...Euforic Services
The document discusses Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), an international mechanism to incentivize reducing deforestation rates in developing countries. REDD has the potential to provide large financial benefits but also risks. It may reward countries with historically poor forest management. Ensuring benefits reach small producers and rural poor communities presents governance challenges. While REDD could fund shifts to more sustainable forestry and agriculture, strict rules may disadvantage small producers. Careful program design is needed to balance environmental, economic and social objectives.
Presentation on Irish Successes – Experiences - Tips for applicants given by Eddie Shaw, Carr Communications at Session 2 at EPA H2020 SC5 Info Day 7.10.16
Introduction to the Targeted Topics Forum & NAP Global NetworkNAP Global Network
This document outlines the objectives and structure of the Targeted Topics Forum on Coordinating Climate-Resilient Development. The forum aims to: 1) develop strategies for high-level political support for mainstreaming climate adaptation; 2) gain practical knowledge on integrating adaptation into sectoral planning; and 3) identify roles of different actors to coordinate adaptation actions. It consists of three components: a steering committee of 11 countries, a secretariat, and global participation of donors and practitioners. The goal is to enhance bilateral support for national adaptation plans through improved coordination, leadership, learning, and exchange.
Communicating Adaptation information: African Countries' INDCs, by Kennedy MbevaOECD Environment
This document summarizes a presentation on communicating adaptation information in African countries' intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs). It finds that African INDCs prioritize adaptation and provide detailed adaptation strategies, costs, and financing needs. However, many African countries' adaptation actions are conditional on receiving financial support. The presentation also notes linkages between adaptation and sustainable development in African INDCs, but few mention alignment with sustainable development goals.
National Contributions in Adaptation - Peru, by Eduardo DurandOECD Environment
Peru formulated its national contributions for adaptation (NDC) through a multi-step process that included selecting thematic areas based on vulnerability criteria, developing proposals based on sectoral and national policies, reviewing proposals with competent sectors, holding public consultations, and approval by a multisectoral commission. The NDC includes detailed information for each thematic area (agriculture, water resources, forestry, industry, public health) to achieve intermediate goals. Peru proposes communicating progress on its NDC through its upcoming Biennial Update Report and by defining a structure for adaptation communications, proposing a vulnerability indicator, and developing a monitoring and reporting system to measure resilience according to its National Strategy on Climate Change.
PROPARCO is a development finance institution that provides financing to private sector projects in developing countries. It has a portfolio of EUR 3.8 billion with 180 staff members across 13 regional offices. PROPARCO focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation through financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport projects. It works with a large network of partners including other development banks, private investors, and commercial banks to mobilize private sector funding. PROPARCO provides loans, equity investments, and guarantees in various currencies to support projects across sectors such as infrastructure, financial institutions, and corporates.
Proparco has provided €450M towards green finance through local finance institutions (LFIs) since 2009 across 5 countries. This includes €120M in Latin America and the Caribbean, €170M in the Mediterranean and Middle East, and €160M in Asia through 14 clients. Over €330M went towards renewable energy projects including hydro, wind, biomass and solar. €50M also went towards energy efficiency projects in Turkey and China. Green finance is defined as renewable energy or energy efficiency projects financed via long term credit facilities ranging from $15-60M with terms up to 10 years. Conditions include currency mismatch risks and need for technical assistance on energy efficiency projects. Challenges include resource adequacy, reput
Risk financing and risk transfer mechanisms can help address the increasing costs of climate-related disasters. However, there are significant challenges to their implementation in developing countries, including a lack of suitable mechanisms, high costs, and insufficient evidence and demand. Effective integration of adaptation, risk management, and risk financing approaches is needed but has not always been achieved in practice.
This document discusses business-aid partnerships for sustainable development. It identifies several areas where business contributes to sustainability, such as technology, financial innovation, and cross-sector partnerships. It also outlines different types of business-aid partnerships, including public-private partnerships, voluntary agreements, community contracts, and community enterprises. Finally, it discusses the roles that aid can play in these partnerships, including convening partners, building capacities, providing financial support, enabling supportive policies, and increasing transparency.
This presentation gives a bilateral development partner perspective of mainstreaming biodiversity and environment in the Mekong region. It gives a brief introduction to development and environment trends in the Mekong region, mainstreaming challenges, Finland's development policy tools to mainstream environment and biodiversity, and lessons learnt.
Can carbon bring development? 'Avoided deforestation' carbon markets and impl...Euforic Services
The document discusses Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), an international mechanism to incentivize reducing deforestation rates in developing countries. REDD has the potential to provide large financial benefits but also risks. It may reward countries with historically poor forest management. Ensuring benefits reach small producers and rural poor communities presents governance challenges. While REDD could fund shifts to more sustainable forestry and agriculture, strict rules may disadvantage small producers. Careful program design is needed to balance environmental, economic and social objectives.
Presentation on Irish Successes – Experiences - Tips for applicants given by Eddie Shaw, Carr Communications at Session 2 at EPA H2020 SC5 Info Day 7.10.16
Introduction to the Targeted Topics Forum & NAP Global NetworkNAP Global Network
This document outlines the objectives and structure of the Targeted Topics Forum on Coordinating Climate-Resilient Development. The forum aims to: 1) develop strategies for high-level political support for mainstreaming climate adaptation; 2) gain practical knowledge on integrating adaptation into sectoral planning; and 3) identify roles of different actors to coordinate adaptation actions. It consists of three components: a steering committee of 11 countries, a secretariat, and global participation of donors and practitioners. The goal is to enhance bilateral support for national adaptation plans through improved coordination, leadership, learning, and exchange.
Communicating Adaptation information: African Countries' INDCs, by Kennedy MbevaOECD Environment
This document summarizes a presentation on communicating adaptation information in African countries' intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs). It finds that African INDCs prioritize adaptation and provide detailed adaptation strategies, costs, and financing needs. However, many African countries' adaptation actions are conditional on receiving financial support. The presentation also notes linkages between adaptation and sustainable development in African INDCs, but few mention alignment with sustainable development goals.
National Contributions in Adaptation - Peru, by Eduardo DurandOECD Environment
Peru formulated its national contributions for adaptation (NDC) through a multi-step process that included selecting thematic areas based on vulnerability criteria, developing proposals based on sectoral and national policies, reviewing proposals with competent sectors, holding public consultations, and approval by a multisectoral commission. The NDC includes detailed information for each thematic area (agriculture, water resources, forestry, industry, public health) to achieve intermediate goals. Peru proposes communicating progress on its NDC through its upcoming Biennial Update Report and by defining a structure for adaptation communications, proposing a vulnerability indicator, and developing a monitoring and reporting system to measure resilience according to its National Strategy on Climate Change.
PROPARCO is a development finance institution that provides financing to private sector projects in developing countries. It has a portfolio of EUR 3.8 billion with 180 staff members across 13 regional offices. PROPARCO focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation through financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport projects. It works with a large network of partners including other development banks, private investors, and commercial banks to mobilize private sector funding. PROPARCO provides loans, equity investments, and guarantees in various currencies to support projects across sectors such as infrastructure, financial institutions, and corporates.
This document provides an introduction to the Moringa fund, a €84M sustainable agroforestry fund. The fund was developed by a partnership of public and private institutions to upscale successful agroforestry pilot projects. The fund aims to develop sound agroforestry projects that provide commercial returns to investors while having a positive environmental and social impact. It highlights a first investment in Nicaragua working with a coffee producer to transition to more sustainable and higher-quality coffee production through an outgrower scheme improving the livelihoods of local farmers over 5 years. The project could be further expanded to have landscape-level impacts on carbon sequestration, reforestation, and the livelihoods of farmers in the
Emerging markets - how can proparco contribute to sustainable growthVéronique Lefebvre
Emmanuelle MATZ, Head of Proparco’s Energy and Infrastructure division
Paris Infrastructure International Forum (PIIF) - 9 March 2017
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Jordan has excellent solar and wind resources and is making renewable energy a priority. The country aims to source 10% of its energy from renewable sources like solar and wind by 2020. Jordan has established policies and incentives to attract renewable energy investments, including setting ceiling prices for different technologies, net metering, and tax exemptions. Projects are being developed through various approaches such as direct proposals, competitive bidding, and EPC contracts. The first round of direct proposals resulted in several solar PV projects that are now under construction. Jordan is on the right path to significantly increase renewable energy in its energy mix.
This presentation outlines the investment policy review process that the government of Viet Nam is undertaking in partnership with the the OECD and ASEAN as part of an active programme of investment policy reforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/investment-policy/viet-nam-investment-policy.htm
El documento discute tres temas principales: 1) El aumento de la ayuda oficial al desarrollo para el clima en América Latina y el Caribe desde 2004, alcanzando $2.9 mil millones por año en 2010-2012. 2) La creación de la Alianza para las Finanzas del Clima y el Desarrollo para promover un acceso más efectivo a los fondos para el clima. 3) Los desafíos continuos en mejorar la coordinación entre donantes, alinear los fondos con las prioridades nacionales, y aumentar la capacidad
Northern Sparsely Populated Areas - OECD Report OECD Governance
The northern sparsely populated areas (NSPA) of Finland, Norway and Sweden are becoming increasingly important to the geopolitical and
economic interests of these countries and the European Union (EU). The NSPA regions are located on the periphery of Europe and are part of Europe’s gateway to the Arctic and eastern Russia.
A changing climate, access to hydrocarbon and mineral resources, and shifts in relations with Russia are changing the political and economic
landscape. The sustainable development of these regions is crucial to managing such strategic risks and opportunities.
The report sets out 179 policy recommendations at a cross-border, national and regional scale to enhance prosperity and wellbeing across the NSPA. For more inforamtion see www.oecd.org/gov/regional-policy/oecd-territorial-reviews-the-northern-sparsely-populated-areas-9789264268234-en.htm
The document discusses the Moringa tree (Moringa oleifera), highlighting its numerous uses and nutritional benefits. It notes that all parts of the Moringa tree - from its leaves to roots - can be used for nutrition, medicine, water purification, and more. Studies have found Moringa leaf powder to have several times the nutrition of common foods. The document advocates spreading knowledge about Moringa's potential to address issues like malnutrition and calls for more field research on its human health, agricultural, and industrial applications.
Northern Sparsely Populated Areas - Launch of OECD report, Brussels, 13 March...OECD Governance
Presentation at the launch of the report on Northern Sparsely Populated Areas at the Committee of the Regions, Brussels. For more information see: http://www.oecd.org/gov/regional-policy/oecd-territorial-reviews-the-northern-sparsely-populated-areas-9789264268234-en.htm
This document discusses the opportunity for Oman to create value and jobs from waste through sustainable development and clean technology approaches. It notes that clean technology can provide economic growth, environmental sustainability, and equitable job opportunities. The document summarizes a study on barriers to waste management in Oman and priority areas for further research to identify solutions. These include developing markets for recycled materials and raising awareness of the employment potential of resource recovery. The presentation recommends stimulating research and private sector investment to industrialize clean technology and overcome challenges to realizing the financial and employment benefits of recycling waste in Oman.
The document discusses the role of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) in mobilizing financing for green economy projects through mechanisms like the National Green Fund. It describes the types of funding and financing instruments provided by the Green Fund, including grants, loans, and equity, to support initiatives that promote renewable energy, low carbon development, and environmental management. The Green Fund aims to facilitate South Africa's transition to a greener economy through strategic investments across key sectors.
Item 5a, presentation by David Simek (OECD) on greening public finance management, including green public investment programmes and fiscal support for clean energy transition during the GREEN Action Task Force Annual Meeting 2023.
The document discusses cleaner production promotion. It defines cleaner production as the continuous application of preventative environmental strategies to processes, products, and services to increase efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the environment. It emphasizes the importance of stakeholder involvement, including industry, governments, local authorities, educational institutions, employees, suppliers, customers, financial organizations, and NGOs in cleaner production strategies. It also outlines some of the international organizations, networks, and national cleaner production centers that promote cleaner production principles and implementation.
Item 3, presentation by GIZ IKI Project ProGRess - Promoting Green Deal Readiness in the Eastern Partnership Countries during the GREEN Action Task Force Annual Meeting 2023.
Vietnam is highly vulnerable to climate change and has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its green growth strategy and national action plan. Key challenges include mobilizing the significant financial resources and technology needed to implement green growth projects. Solutions proposed include improving legal frameworks and establishing a climate finance task force to advise on reforms to better utilize and mobilize international climate funds. Engaging the private sector through public-private partnerships and demonstrating pilot projects are also seen as important to attract private investment for green growth.
The document discusses eco-innovation and its benefits. It defines eco-innovation as the creation of new, or improved products, processes, marketing methods, organizational structures and arrangements that lead to environmental improvements compared to alternatives. It discusses how eco-innovation is implicitly addressed in several South African policies and strategies. The benefits of eco-innovation include environmental benefits, competitiveness gains, and enabling economic development and green growth. The document also describes an eco-innovation pilot project conducted in South Africa with several companies.
Through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Innovate UK will invest up to £9.3 million in innovation projects. The aim of this competition is to support demonstration-stage projects that have the potential to improve lives of people living in lower income countries and emerging economies. It will support projects that address one or more of the global societal challenges recognised as the UN Sustainable Development Goals through development of innovative, market-creating products and services. These projects should ultimately lead to the deployment of those products or services within those countries.
This is a two-phase competition. Phase 1 projects must explore the feasibility of running a demonstration project in phase 2 and applicants can use a human-centred design or technical feasibility approaches during this phase. A successful sub-set of phase 1 projects will be invited to apply for phase 2.
Funding has been allocated from the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), a £1.5 billion fund to support cutting-edge research which addresses the problems faced by developing countries. GCRF will address global challenges through disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and innovation, and will strengthen capability for research and innovation within both the UK and developing countries, also providing an agile response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need. GCRF forms part of the UK's Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment and will be awarded in a manner that fits with ODA guidelines.
Find out more about the GCRF Demonstrate Impact Programme: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/programmes/gcrf-demonstrate-impact-programme
GCRF Demonstrate Impact Competition Briefing - Edinburgh: Good Health and Wel...KTN
Through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Innovate UK will invest up to £9.3 million in innovation projects. The aim of this competition is to support demonstration-stage projects that have the potential to improve lives of people living in lower income countries and emerging economies. It will support projects that address one or more of the global societal challenges recognised as the UN Sustainable Development Goals through development of innovative, market-creating products and services. These projects should ultimately lead to the deployment of those products or services within those countries.
This is a two-phase competition. Phase 1 projects must explore the feasibility of running a demonstration project in phase 2 and applicants can use a human-centred design or technical feasibility approaches during this phase. A successful sub-set of phase 1 projects will be invited to apply for phase 2.
Funding has been allocated from the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), a £1.5 billion fund to support cutting-edge research which addresses the problems faced by developing countries. GCRF will address global challenges through disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and innovation, and will strengthen capability for research and innovation within both the UK and developing countries, also providing an agile response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need. GCRF forms part of the UK's Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment and will be awarded in a manner that fits with ODA guidelines.
Find out more about the GCRF Demonstrate Impact Programme: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/programmes/gcrf-demonstrate-impact-programme
The Green Fund has invested over R1 billion since 2012 to support green projects, capacity building initiatives, and research. It has approved 31 investment projects, though 4 were later withdrawn and 1 discontinued. It also awarded R36 million in research grants to universities and institutes to build the evidence base for South Africa's transition to a green economy. Going forward, the Green Fund aims to further institutionalize green economy research, increase policy engagement, and identify ways to support viable innovations emerging from the funded research.
1.6 LIFE: the EU programme for the Environment & Climate action (A.Burrill)Stevie Swenne
Presentation of Anne Burrill (EU Commission - DG ENV) on 'LIFE: the EU programme for the Environment & Climate action' during the conference 'Environmental challenges & Climate change opportunities' organised by Flanders Environment Agency (VMM)
Countries across the OECD have developed ambitious plans for STI policy to contribute to socio-technical transitions as the world recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans contain a broad variety of policy goals and instruments designed to support STI in a changing global environment, to tackle new and growing challenges in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to apply new tools and approaches to STI policy making, especially digital tools, that emerged in the context of the pandemic.
The document discusses strategies for mainstreaming environmental considerations into Kenya's development planning process. It recommends focusing the environmental debate on achieving food, energy and water security and adapting to climate change to highlight the strategic importance of the environment. Using tools like strategic environmental assessments and economic instruments, it suggests analyzing scenarios and collaboration between sectors to integrate environmental priorities. Drawing from other countries' experiences, it emphasizes the need for high-level political support, institutional mandates, engagement across sectors, and coordination between stakeholders to effectively mainstream the environment into planning, policymaking, and budgets.
Ghana Nat CC committee retreat - development & CC overview2 picsDr Seán Doolan, MBA
This document discusses strategies for developing an effective national climate change response in Ghana. It notes the need for a comprehensive approach that facilitates coordination across stakeholders from different levels and sectors of government as well as civil society. Developing climate strategies will require identifying champions, framing issues to attract political support, and mainstreaming climate considerations into development planning and budgeting processes. The document also emphasizes the importance of establishing clear governance structures and engaging multiple stakeholders, as well as developing capacity and accessing adequate financing through national and international mechanisms.
Green growth can be seen as a way to pursue economic growth and development, while preventing environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable natural resource use.
For the short term, green growth can transform the opportunity of the crisis to ensure a more sustainable economic recovery.
For the long term, it will promote new, greener sources of growth.
The OECD is working on policy recommendations to help governments achieve greener growth. The presentation gives an overview of the findings to date and the next steps. It mentions innovation, taxes, jobs and development issues, as well as how to measure progress towards greener growth.
The document summarizes the third report of the CBD Panel of Experts on Resource Mobilization, which presents a strategic approach to resource mobilization in support of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. The approach includes three components: 1) Reduce or redirect resources causing harm to biodiversity, 2) Generate additional resources from all sources to achieve biodiversity objectives, and 3) Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of resource use. Key recommendations involve mainstreaming biodiversity across government budgets, development finance, business models, and incentives; increasing biodiversity-related public and private finance; and improving governance, partnerships, and monitoring of resource mobilization efforts.
Deforestation and forest degradation have long history in Ethiopia. Projections also indicate that unless action is taken to change the traditional development.
Second Meeting of the Regional Assembly - AzerbaijanOECD Environment
This document summarizes progress and plans under the EU4Environment initiative in Azerbaijan. It discusses three main results: 1) Greener decision making, 2) Circular economy and new growth opportunities, and 3) Environmental level playing field. Under each result, it outlines key activities completed in 2019-2020 and planned for 2020-2021, which include developing green economy training programs, strengthening environmental impact assessment procedures, promoting recycling and cleaner production among SMEs, and improving regulations and compliance. It also mentions recent green policy developments in Azerbaijan and highlights achievements of the initiative to date.
The document summarizes key figures from the 2020 round of data collection for the Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD) framework. It finds that TOSSD reporting saw considerable expansion, with 99 respondents including 10 new countries and organizations. TOSSD totals for 2020 amounted to $273 billion in pillar I and $82 billion in pillar II, for a total of $355 billion. This represents an increase of $29 billion from 2019. Additional details were disclosed, including over 75,000 previously unreported activities worth $68 billion. First-time reporting by countries like Brazil provided new transparency into South-South cooperation.
1) TOSSD data for 2020 showed total official support for sustainable development of $355 billion, including $273 billion in gross disbursements and $51 billion in private finance mobilized. This represented considerable expansion from the previous year and first-time data from several new respondents.
2) Key developments included TOSSD being adopted as a data source for SDG indicator 17.3.1 on sustainable development finance, representing major recognition. Data submitted to the UN included over 75,000 previously unreported activities totaling $68 billion in additional support.
3) Some challenges remain around improving data coverage and addressing confidentiality constraints related to private finance mobilization reporting. Further guidance is also being developed on
OECD presentation on financing for sustainable development in the COVID-19 era and beyond. Filling the SDG financing gap and aligning resources in support of sustainable and inclusive development.
The two-day seminar in Pretoria, South Africa discussed experiences and opportunities for triangular cooperation among South Africa, Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members, and partner countries in Southern Africa to achieve the UN 2030 Agenda and SDGs. Key areas discussed included: 1) Increasing African partner participation and ensuring open partnerships; 2) Identifying priority areas for trilateral cooperation like science, innovation, climate change; and 3) Learning from different approaches and developing guidelines like those proposed by Canada to support effective triangular cooperation. Representatives from government agencies, civil society, private sector, and philanthropy attended to explore expanding existing partnerships and launching new trilateral initiatives in the region.
This document contains summaries from multiple expert discussions that took place at the Private Finance for Sustainable Development Conference from January 28-30, 2020. The discussions covered topics such as the role of international pension funds and domestic pension funds in financing sustainable development, the use of blended finance and impact measurement, aligning private finance with ocean conservation, and innovations to address foreign currency risks.
This document summarizes the agenda for an international meeting on triangular cooperation. The meeting will discuss implementing recommendations from the BAPA +40 conference and strengthening ecosystems for triangular partnerships. Session 1 will focus on building effective ecosystems for triangular cooperation. Session 2 will discuss creating synergies with new partners like civil society and the private sector. The final day will include sessions on evaluation tools and guidelines, and effective implementation of triangular projects through breakout groups. The goal is to facilitate multi-stakeholder triangular partnerships to achieve development results.
The document discusses development cooperation from Arab countries and institutions between 2011-2015. It finds that:
1) Arab countries and institutions provided an average of $6.3 billion annually in development assistance over this period, representing 47% of reported flows from non-DAC providers.
2) They concentrate their development activities in the Middle East and North Africa region, providing 81% of their assistance there, primarily to Egypt.
3) Arab providers mainly use grants (58% of assistance), complementing the focus of DAC members on social infrastructure and services.
ECIS countries provide on average USD 6.2 billion annually in development assistance. Turkey is the largest provider, contributing USD 4 billion on average annually. Most ECIS funding is allocated to fragile contexts and social infrastructure projects in lower middle income countries. While grants are the most common form of assistance, ECIS countries are increasingly engaging in innovative partnerships for development.
Reporting issues. Providers of development co-operation beyond the DAC (countries, multilateral organisations and philanthropic foundations).
WP-STAT formal meeting 1-2 July 2019.
The document outlines the agenda for the International Conference on Civil Society Space, held on June 6, 2019 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris. The one-day conference consisted of four sessions focusing on challenges to civil society space, monitoring civil society engagement, and strengthening partnerships between governments, multilateral organizations, and civil society to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Speakers included representatives from the UN, OECD, governments, and civil society organizations. The goal of the conference was to discuss ongoing efforts and identify further actions to create an enabling environment for civil society participation in development.
The International Conference on Civil Society Space discussed strategies to defend and expand shrinking civil society space. Civil society faces increasing pressure globally from states and non-state actors. Restrictions undermine development goals. Participants discussed how to promote enabling environments through multi-stakeholder partnerships and inclusive dialogue. Recommendations included strengthening CSO effectiveness, shifting support to the local level, and improving spaces for civil society participation in policymaking.
According to preliminary OECD data, $157.2 billion was mobilized from the private sector by development finance interventions from 2012-2017. Guarantees mobilized the most at $63.5 billion (40% of the total), followed by syndicated loans at $26.9 billion (17%) and direct investment in companies and SPVs at $25.5 billion (16%). In 2017 alone, $38.2 billion was mobilized, with Latin America as the main beneficiary region. The energy and financial sectors received 60% of amounts mobilized in 2017.
This document provides information on engaging civil society organizations in triangular cooperation. It discusses how triangular cooperation brings together partners from different countries to leverage their comparative advantages. It notes that while governments remain primary actors, civil society organizations are increasingly important partners that can contribute local expertise and networks. The document analyzes data on over 700 triangular cooperation projects involving civil society organizations. It finds that Africa has the strongest civil society engagement, and that projects focus on social infrastructure, governance, and long-term partnerships of 2-4 years.
The document discusses private sector engagement in triangular co-operation projects. Some key points:
- Over half of projects involving the private sector are multi-regional, mainly across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. They often include different types of stakeholders like academia and non-profits.
- Projects focus on infrastructure like energy and water, as well as governance. Energy projects concentrate on expanding energy access in Africa.
- Most projects have budgets under $1 million and last 2-4 years, indicating triangular cooperation with the private sector is not overly costly or time-intensive.
Summary GPI side-event in Global South-South Development Expo 2018: Triangular Cooperation in the Era of the 2030 Agenda - contributions to the BAPA+40 Conference.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
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4.1 bernadat afd
1. DAC ENVIRONET – DCED Workshop on Engaging
the Private Sector for Green Growth and Climate
Change
SUNREF (Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Energy Finance)
Enabling SMEs to promote climate change mitigation and adaptation
Tuesday1st March, 14:15 – 15:45
2. 2
Objectives of SUNREF
• Mobilize private sector on
ecological transition opportunities
and ensure a strong leverage,
dissemination and scalability
• Encourage local financial institutions
to finance the ecological transition
• Support environmental local public
policies
• Extend access to financing for the
private sector and strengthen its
competitiveness
• Disseminate technical know-how
and good practices through the
technical assistance
3. 3
Barriers and market needs : filling the gap
Understand and articulate with the public policy framework
Market analysis/market potential to focus on the needs,
identify investment potentials (to increase competitiveness, for
‘survival’ of small companies, market share, image) and
barriers that impede « green » investments (capacity, policy)
Mobilize public stakeholders and banks, ensure coordination
Target the investments through eligibility criteria to catalyze
the best opportunities and limit negative impacts (being
additional)
Set up supporting tools to overcome the barriers and facilitate
origination and appraisal of high quality green projects and
ensure measurable results(technical assistance and
adequate financing tools) > impacts are monitored
4. SUNREF program design
Until the project is « bankable »
Capacity building of all professions
Marketing (ex in Jordan http://sunrefjordan.com/en/what-sunref-jordan), sharing lessons learnt
Sharing lessons learnt and work on the public policy
EU/ Green Fund/ DFID, SECO
5. Map of SUNREF programs
https://www.sunref.org/projet/
6. SUNREF Key consolidated figures
Update 2015 (on-going)
- 39 projects under
implementation
- EUR 2,5bn of loans
allocated
7. 7
SUNREF Effects and outcomes
To reduce the negative impacts on local and global
environment and on the population health by
diversifying the energy mix and reducing CO2 emission
Have a demonstration effect on how the private sector
can serve the public policy and contribute to the
improvement of these policies towards the private sector
To improve the competitiveness of the private sector and
strengthen its skills
Through a pilot experience, support the structuring of a
sustainable banking offer around the green economy
To create new job opportunities in the green economy
8. 8
SUNREF Ensure a leverage effect
Design the program to serve key public policies
Target key private sector needs (the demand) with adapted
tools (financial and technical innovation is key) and ensure
a promotion of the initiative
Advise and contribute to bring feed-back to the public
policy to ensure improvement (reduction of grants to fossil
fuels, support to private sector both financially and
technically, etc.)
Have a structural effect on local stakeholders to ensure their
mobilization on the long run : partner financial institutions
have a strong role to play (green strategy, capacity
building) as well as socio-economic organizations
9. Videos of SUNREF implementation
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWs6
yE3bJ-3hMlLzHRY3tsuN5Huh4MqvP
http://sunrefjordan.com/en/what-sunref-
jordan