‘Attaining Sustainable Services from Ecosystems through Trade-off Scenarios (ESPA ASSETS project)’, Presentation by Dr Kate Schreckenberg, University of Southampton. Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013. #MDRWeek.
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘Attaining Sustainable Services from Ecosystems through Trade-off Scenarios (ESPA ASSETS project)’, Presentation by Dr Kate Schreckenberg, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
The document summarizes a research project that aims to quantify linkages between ecosystem services, food security, and nutrition for rural poor communities near forests in Colombia and Malawi. The project will examine drivers and impacts through household surveys, ecosystem modeling, and an analysis of past interactions and future risks. Key areas of focus are water, forests, and human impacts. The end goal is to inform policies that can better manage trade-offs between ecosystem services and food security.
Climate change and variability and extreme events adaptation: what are the ch...ILRI
A presentation prepared by John Ingram for the workshop on Dealing with Drivers of Rapid Change in Africa: Integration of Lessons from Long-term Research on INRM, ILRI, Nairobi, June 12-13, 2008.
The ASSETS project aims to quantify the linkages between ecosystem services and food security for rural poor communities located at the forest-agricultural interface. The project is a collaboration between researchers in the UK, US, Spain, Colombia and Malawi. It will use participatory research and modeling to understand how changes in land use and climate impact ecosystem services and food security in case studies in Malawi and Colombia. The results will inform policies to better manage trade-offs between ecosystem services and food security to improve nutrition.
1066_Avoiding ecological constraints in wind energy_revised draft_finalgenevieve hayes
This document discusses strategies for avoiding negative environmental impacts from wind farm development, particularly impacts to avian fauna. It recommends taking a strategic, landscape-scale approach to planning through tools like sensitivity mapping to identify suitable and unsuitable sites. It also stresses the importance of environmental impact assessments and collaboration between stakeholders to share data and increase biodiversity protections. Mitigation measures like turbine placement and shutdown protocols can help reduce impacts, but are not substitutes for early avoidance through siting. Post-construction monitoring is also key to evaluating effectiveness and informing future projects.
Extension services strategies in adaptation to climate change in oyo state, n...Alexander Decker
The document discusses extension service strategies for adapting to climate change in Oyo State, Nigeria. It finds that farmers experienced impacts of climate change like drought, changes in rainfall patterns, and decreased water availability. To cope, farmers adopted strategies recommended by extension agents, including changing crops grown, conservation agriculture, and early warning systems. The roles of extension agents were seen as important for building farmers' capacity to adapt, through demonstrations and sharing innovations. However, low funding, changing policies, and lack of access to information constrained adoption of adaptation strategies. The study concludes that more public education on adaptation is needed to support extension agents' work in mitigating climate impacts.
This document discusses the importance of ecosystem service valuation tools for municipal and regional decision makers. It provides an overview of the multi-step process involved in valuing ecosystem services related to policy changes. The document also outlines some of the challenges with ecosystem service valuation, including difficulties isolating services at a local level and integrating multiple disciplines. It reviews several existing web-based tools and databases available for conducting valuations and benefit transfers. Overall, the document advocates for continued development and standardization of ecosystem service valuation methods and tools to better inform environmental decision making.
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘Assessing Health, Livelihoods, Ecosystem Services And Poverty Alleviation In Populous Deltas (ESPA Deltas project)’, Presentation by Dr. Craig Hutton, ESPA Deltas Research Coordinator, GeoData Institute, Geography & Environment AU, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
The document summarizes a research project that aims to quantify linkages between ecosystem services, food security, and nutrition for rural poor communities near forests in Colombia and Malawi. The project will examine drivers and impacts through household surveys, ecosystem modeling, and an analysis of past interactions and future risks. Key areas of focus are water, forests, and human impacts. The end goal is to inform policies that can better manage trade-offs between ecosystem services and food security.
Climate change and variability and extreme events adaptation: what are the ch...ILRI
A presentation prepared by John Ingram for the workshop on Dealing with Drivers of Rapid Change in Africa: Integration of Lessons from Long-term Research on INRM, ILRI, Nairobi, June 12-13, 2008.
The ASSETS project aims to quantify the linkages between ecosystem services and food security for rural poor communities located at the forest-agricultural interface. The project is a collaboration between researchers in the UK, US, Spain, Colombia and Malawi. It will use participatory research and modeling to understand how changes in land use and climate impact ecosystem services and food security in case studies in Malawi and Colombia. The results will inform policies to better manage trade-offs between ecosystem services and food security to improve nutrition.
1066_Avoiding ecological constraints in wind energy_revised draft_finalgenevieve hayes
This document discusses strategies for avoiding negative environmental impacts from wind farm development, particularly impacts to avian fauna. It recommends taking a strategic, landscape-scale approach to planning through tools like sensitivity mapping to identify suitable and unsuitable sites. It also stresses the importance of environmental impact assessments and collaboration between stakeholders to share data and increase biodiversity protections. Mitigation measures like turbine placement and shutdown protocols can help reduce impacts, but are not substitutes for early avoidance through siting. Post-construction monitoring is also key to evaluating effectiveness and informing future projects.
Extension services strategies in adaptation to climate change in oyo state, n...Alexander Decker
The document discusses extension service strategies for adapting to climate change in Oyo State, Nigeria. It finds that farmers experienced impacts of climate change like drought, changes in rainfall patterns, and decreased water availability. To cope, farmers adopted strategies recommended by extension agents, including changing crops grown, conservation agriculture, and early warning systems. The roles of extension agents were seen as important for building farmers' capacity to adapt, through demonstrations and sharing innovations. However, low funding, changing policies, and lack of access to information constrained adoption of adaptation strategies. The study concludes that more public education on adaptation is needed to support extension agents' work in mitigating climate impacts.
This document discusses the importance of ecosystem service valuation tools for municipal and regional decision makers. It provides an overview of the multi-step process involved in valuing ecosystem services related to policy changes. The document also outlines some of the challenges with ecosystem service valuation, including difficulties isolating services at a local level and integrating multiple disciplines. It reviews several existing web-based tools and databases available for conducting valuations and benefit transfers. Overall, the document advocates for continued development and standardization of ecosystem service valuation methods and tools to better inform environmental decision making.
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘Assessing Health, Livelihoods, Ecosystem Services And Poverty Alleviation In Populous Deltas (ESPA Deltas project)’, Presentation by Dr. Craig Hutton, ESPA Deltas Research Coordinator, GeoData Institute, Geography & Environment AU, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
Water quality: addressing global problems at source’, Presentation by Dr Jim Wright, Geography and Environment, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘Human Capital and Water: Assessing the direct relationship and the impact of urban dimensions’, Presentation by Sylvia Szabo, Social Statistics & Demography, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB): Water and Wetlands’, Presentation by Dr Daniela Russi, Policy analyst, Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP).
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘Research-policy Linkages: Lessons from DFID’, Presentation by Dr Yvan Biot Senior Scientist, Department for International Development (DFID).
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek.
Ethical Fashion Futures – An Oxymoron?’, by Emma Waight & Ellie Tighe, Geography, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
This document summarizes a presentation given about the Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project led by the RSPB. The project involves importing 7.5 million cubic meters of inert construction waste from the Crossrail project to create new coastal habitats including mudflats, saltmarshes, and saline lagoons on Wallasea Island. It aims to compensate for habitat losses, reduce flood risks, provide public access to nature, and demonstrate coastal adaptation to climate change. Work began in 2009 and involves phased construction of sea defenses and habitats over multiple years.
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
WaterAid’, Presentation by Alice Dibblin, University of Southampton and volunteer coordinator for the University of Southampton WaterAid group.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Lessons learned on the achievement of the Joint Program of Climate Change Adaption in the Colombian Massif (Andean Belt Constellation Biosphere Reserve - Cauca Basin) with indigenous and peasant communities to affront the effects of climate change. Presented by Luis Alfonso Ortega at the "Perth II: Global Change and the World's Mountains" conference in Perth, Scotland in September 2010.
WWF Study: Vulnerability analysis of the amazon biome ClimateCourse
This document provides an analysis of climate vulnerability in the Amazon biome and its protected areas. It begins with an overview of climate change impacts on the region, including increasing temperatures, more frequent droughts and floods, and increased forest fires. It then presents a conceptual framework for assessing climate risks and resilience. The methodology assesses exposure to climate hazards, climate risks to ecosystem services, and factors that build ecosystem resilience. Key findings include increased temperature across the biome, spatially variable drought and flood impacts, and concentration of fires in deforestation fronts. The analysis aims to support climate adaptation and resilience building in Amazon protected areas.
In the Amazon Basin, Brazil and in the Congo Basin, Cameroon swiddens systems is an acceptable use of the land when conditions are stable, but the systems become degraded with shorter fallow periods and forest encroachment due to pressures such as high population
The document summarizes the ASSETS research project which aims to quantify the linkages between ecosystem services and food security/nutritional health for rural poor communities near forests and agricultural areas. The project will use case studies in Malawi and Colombia to understand these relationships and how key drivers like deforestation impact them. It will develop models to analyze food supply/demand and evaluate household poverty/food security. The goal is to inform policies to better manage ecosystem services and reduce food insecurity.
Early warning systems for food water-energy nexus in GMS regionPrabhakar SVRK
For a full paper on this subject, please refer to the links below:
http://enviroscope.iges.or.jp/modules/envirolib/view.php?docid=3390
http://gis.gms-eoc.org/GMS2020_WS-MATERIALS/2.1.4%20Prabhakar_Climate_Risks_to_Agriculture.pdf
Building an evidence base for climate change adaptation in agriculture: Phili...FAO
This document discusses building an evidence base for climate change adaptation in agriculture in the Philippines. It outlines several frameworks and projects for linking disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in the agriculture and fisheries sector, including understanding risk, enabling supportive environments, and reducing disaster risks to increase resilience. Specific initiatives mentioned are enhancing monitoring systems, mainstreaming development goals, and establishing model areas to implement resilience-building practices.
The document discusses the EPA's systems approach called Triple Value (3V) which provides an integrative framework for systems thinking. The 3V approach addresses sustainability and resilience issues in communities by understanding the interactions between economic, social, and environmental systems. EPA has applied the 3V approach successfully to pilot projects in different regions to identify unintended consequences of decisions and achieve sustainable solutions. The document provides an overview of the 3V framework and examples of its application to issues like nutrient pollution management.
Co managing ecosystem services of forest reserves in ghana-the case of the bo...Alexander Decker
1. The document discusses co-managing the ecosystem services of the Bobiri Forest Reserve (BFR) in Ghana through stakeholder collaboration.
2. The forest communities have traditional rights to collect some non-timber forest products for personal use, but need permits for commercial use. However, overexploitation has led to declines in ecosystem services.
3. Effective co-management requires stakeholders to negotiate management responsibilities to sustainably manage forest resources and ensure long-term provision of ecosystem services through knowledge sharing and coordination between fragmented stakeholders.
How are key life support systems in the land-food-water-energy nexus impacted...ipcc-media
The document summarizes a presentation on how key life support systems related to land, food, water, and energy are impacted by climate change and response options. It notes that impacts and risks will increase in all categories under climate change. It discusses regional differences, with Africa facing heavy risks from sea level rise under 1.5 and 2 degree warming scenarios. The presentation examines adaptation and mitigation options in these sectors and their synergies and trade-offs with sustainable development goals. Specific adaptation options discussed include risk sharing programs, agricultural adaptations, human migration, climate services, water adaptations, and ecosystem-based approaches.
1) Climate change is causing ecosystems to degrade and become less able to provide vital services to human lives and well-being. Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) uses biodiversity and ecosystem services to help people adapt to climate change impacts.
2) EbA involves sustainably managing, conserving, and restoring ecosystems to make them more climate resilient and continue providing essential services. This allows ecosystems to enhance human resilience to climatic and non-climatic threats.
3) There is now broad acceptance of EbA as defined by the Convention on Biological Diversity and promoted through international frameworks like the UNFCCC. Five years of a global EbA program provide lessons on criteria for effective Eb
A presentation about Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Southern Africa. Presented during the SADC Climate Change Course for Trans-frontier Conservation Areas in 2014.
The document discusses several topics related to using geospatial data and modeling for agricultural research and development in Africa. It describes index-based livestock insurance (IBLI) being piloted in Northern Kenya to protect pastoralists from drought losses. It discusses how normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) data is used to develop a predictive livestock mortality index for IBLI. It also discusses downscaling global climate models to generate high-resolution climate projections and weather data to assess local impacts of climate change on agriculture. Finally, it outlines how ILRI is targeting its work, taking a systems approach, and aiming to have a forward-looking perspective.
This document proposes a paper on the relationships between ecosystem services, water security, and integrated water resources management (IWRM). It notes that over 2 billion people currently live in areas with absolute water scarcity, and this is projected to rise to 4.6 billion by 2080. The paper will address the state of ecosystem services and their importance for human well-being and development. It will also discuss the degradation of ecosystem services from climate change and human activities, and how this impacts water security. Finally, it will explore the nexus between ecosystem services, water security, and IWRM, and the challenges and opportunities around management.
This document discusses strategies for managing climate risk and increasing climate resilience. It outlines three objectives: 1) increasing resilience of rural livelihoods through local risk management, 2) enhancing food system risk management to improve food security, and 3) improving climate information and services. Some key strategies proposed are developing insurance programs, promoting diversification of agriculture, conducting research on climate impacts, and strengthening climate services to support decision making in food systems and rural communities. The overarching goals are to build resilience to climate change, reduce vulnerability, and improve food security.
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
Water quality: addressing global problems at source’, Presentation by Dr Jim Wright, Geography and Environment, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘Human Capital and Water: Assessing the direct relationship and the impact of urban dimensions’, Presentation by Sylvia Szabo, Social Statistics & Demography, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB): Water and Wetlands’, Presentation by Dr Daniela Russi, Policy analyst, Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP).
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
‘Research-policy Linkages: Lessons from DFID’, Presentation by Dr Yvan Biot Senior Scientist, Department for International Development (DFID).
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek.
Ethical Fashion Futures – An Oxymoron?’, by Emma Waight & Ellie Tighe, Geography, University of Southampton.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
This document summarizes a presentation given about the Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project led by the RSPB. The project involves importing 7.5 million cubic meters of inert construction waste from the Crossrail project to create new coastal habitats including mudflats, saltmarshes, and saline lagoons on Wallasea Island. It aims to compensate for habitat losses, reduce flood risks, provide public access to nature, and demonstrate coastal adaptation to climate change. Work began in 2009 and involves phased construction of sea defenses and habitats over multiple years.
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013 at the University of Southampton. #MDRWeek. World Water Day and International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
WaterAid’, Presentation by Alice Dibblin, University of Southampton and volunteer coordinator for the University of Southampton WaterAid group.
See the latest videos, interviews, pictures, tweets and views from the floor at: www.southampton.ac.uk/multidisciplinary
‘WaterAid’, Presentation by Alice Dibblin, University of Southampton and volu...
Similar to ‘Attaining Sustainable Services from Ecosystems through Trade-off Scenarios (ESPA ASSETS project)’, Presentation by Dr Kate Schreckenberg, University of Southampton. Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013. #MDRWeek.
Lessons learned on the achievement of the Joint Program of Climate Change Adaption in the Colombian Massif (Andean Belt Constellation Biosphere Reserve - Cauca Basin) with indigenous and peasant communities to affront the effects of climate change. Presented by Luis Alfonso Ortega at the "Perth II: Global Change and the World's Mountains" conference in Perth, Scotland in September 2010.
WWF Study: Vulnerability analysis of the amazon biome ClimateCourse
This document provides an analysis of climate vulnerability in the Amazon biome and its protected areas. It begins with an overview of climate change impacts on the region, including increasing temperatures, more frequent droughts and floods, and increased forest fires. It then presents a conceptual framework for assessing climate risks and resilience. The methodology assesses exposure to climate hazards, climate risks to ecosystem services, and factors that build ecosystem resilience. Key findings include increased temperature across the biome, spatially variable drought and flood impacts, and concentration of fires in deforestation fronts. The analysis aims to support climate adaptation and resilience building in Amazon protected areas.
In the Amazon Basin, Brazil and in the Congo Basin, Cameroon swiddens systems is an acceptable use of the land when conditions are stable, but the systems become degraded with shorter fallow periods and forest encroachment due to pressures such as high population
The document summarizes the ASSETS research project which aims to quantify the linkages between ecosystem services and food security/nutritional health for rural poor communities near forests and agricultural areas. The project will use case studies in Malawi and Colombia to understand these relationships and how key drivers like deforestation impact them. It will develop models to analyze food supply/demand and evaluate household poverty/food security. The goal is to inform policies to better manage ecosystem services and reduce food insecurity.
Early warning systems for food water-energy nexus in GMS regionPrabhakar SVRK
For a full paper on this subject, please refer to the links below:
http://enviroscope.iges.or.jp/modules/envirolib/view.php?docid=3390
http://gis.gms-eoc.org/GMS2020_WS-MATERIALS/2.1.4%20Prabhakar_Climate_Risks_to_Agriculture.pdf
Building an evidence base for climate change adaptation in agriculture: Phili...FAO
This document discusses building an evidence base for climate change adaptation in agriculture in the Philippines. It outlines several frameworks and projects for linking disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in the agriculture and fisheries sector, including understanding risk, enabling supportive environments, and reducing disaster risks to increase resilience. Specific initiatives mentioned are enhancing monitoring systems, mainstreaming development goals, and establishing model areas to implement resilience-building practices.
The document discusses the EPA's systems approach called Triple Value (3V) which provides an integrative framework for systems thinking. The 3V approach addresses sustainability and resilience issues in communities by understanding the interactions between economic, social, and environmental systems. EPA has applied the 3V approach successfully to pilot projects in different regions to identify unintended consequences of decisions and achieve sustainable solutions. The document provides an overview of the 3V framework and examples of its application to issues like nutrient pollution management.
Co managing ecosystem services of forest reserves in ghana-the case of the bo...Alexander Decker
1. The document discusses co-managing the ecosystem services of the Bobiri Forest Reserve (BFR) in Ghana through stakeholder collaboration.
2. The forest communities have traditional rights to collect some non-timber forest products for personal use, but need permits for commercial use. However, overexploitation has led to declines in ecosystem services.
3. Effective co-management requires stakeholders to negotiate management responsibilities to sustainably manage forest resources and ensure long-term provision of ecosystem services through knowledge sharing and coordination between fragmented stakeholders.
How are key life support systems in the land-food-water-energy nexus impacted...ipcc-media
The document summarizes a presentation on how key life support systems related to land, food, water, and energy are impacted by climate change and response options. It notes that impacts and risks will increase in all categories under climate change. It discusses regional differences, with Africa facing heavy risks from sea level rise under 1.5 and 2 degree warming scenarios. The presentation examines adaptation and mitigation options in these sectors and their synergies and trade-offs with sustainable development goals. Specific adaptation options discussed include risk sharing programs, agricultural adaptations, human migration, climate services, water adaptations, and ecosystem-based approaches.
1) Climate change is causing ecosystems to degrade and become less able to provide vital services to human lives and well-being. Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) uses biodiversity and ecosystem services to help people adapt to climate change impacts.
2) EbA involves sustainably managing, conserving, and restoring ecosystems to make them more climate resilient and continue providing essential services. This allows ecosystems to enhance human resilience to climatic and non-climatic threats.
3) There is now broad acceptance of EbA as defined by the Convention on Biological Diversity and promoted through international frameworks like the UNFCCC. Five years of a global EbA program provide lessons on criteria for effective Eb
A presentation about Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Southern Africa. Presented during the SADC Climate Change Course for Trans-frontier Conservation Areas in 2014.
The document discusses several topics related to using geospatial data and modeling for agricultural research and development in Africa. It describes index-based livestock insurance (IBLI) being piloted in Northern Kenya to protect pastoralists from drought losses. It discusses how normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) data is used to develop a predictive livestock mortality index for IBLI. It also discusses downscaling global climate models to generate high-resolution climate projections and weather data to assess local impacts of climate change on agriculture. Finally, it outlines how ILRI is targeting its work, taking a systems approach, and aiming to have a forward-looking perspective.
This document proposes a paper on the relationships between ecosystem services, water security, and integrated water resources management (IWRM). It notes that over 2 billion people currently live in areas with absolute water scarcity, and this is projected to rise to 4.6 billion by 2080. The paper will address the state of ecosystem services and their importance for human well-being and development. It will also discuss the degradation of ecosystem services from climate change and human activities, and how this impacts water security. Finally, it will explore the nexus between ecosystem services, water security, and IWRM, and the challenges and opportunities around management.
This document discusses strategies for managing climate risk and increasing climate resilience. It outlines three objectives: 1) increasing resilience of rural livelihoods through local risk management, 2) enhancing food system risk management to improve food security, and 3) improving climate information and services. Some key strategies proposed are developing insurance programs, promoting diversification of agriculture, conducting research on climate impacts, and strengthening climate services to support decision making in food systems and rural communities. The overarching goals are to build resilience to climate change, reduce vulnerability, and improve food security.
This report gives an overview of the current status and potential future of the principal ecosystems of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and, by association, the well-being of millions of people who are dependent on the region’s ecosystem services.
The Use of Agrobiodiversity by Indigenous and Traditional Agricultural Commun...Seeds
This document discusses strategies that indigenous and traditional agricultural communities use to adapt to climate change through agrobiodiversity. It analyzes over 200 case studies grouped into a conceptual framework. Key strategies discussed include ecosystem-based approaches like forest and landscape restoration, improving agricultural system resilience through agroforestry, diversified home gardens and crop/soil/water management, and maintaining inter- and intra-species diversity. A whole system approach is advocated that enhances resilience at ecosystem, farm, and genetic levels and through interactions between them.
Introduction to the ecosystem approach as a framework for management of ecosy...Iwl Pcu
7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Barbados Presentation on ecosystem approach as a framework for management of ecosystem use by Rhodes University
Introduction to the ecosystem approach as a framework for management of ecosy...Iwl Pcu
7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Barbados Presentation on ecosystem approach as a framework for management of ecosystem use by Rhodes University
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How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
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Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
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
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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.
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How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
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.
‘Attaining Sustainable Services from Ecosystems through Trade-off Scenarios (ESPA ASSETS project)’, Presentation by Dr Kate Schreckenberg, University of Southampton. Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013. #MDRWeek.
1. World Water Day: Water Cooperation
Multidisciplinary Research Week 2013
‘Attaining Sustainable Services from Ecosystems
through Trade-off Scenarios (ESPA ASSETS project)’,
by Dr Kate Schreckenberg, University of Southampton
3. To quantify the linkages between ecosystem services that affect
– and are affected by – food security and nutritional health for
the rural poor at the forest-agricultural interface
Photo by Erwin Palacios (CI Colombia)
4.
5. United Kingdom:
University of Southampton (PI Poppy)
University of Dundee (Dawson)
United States of America:
Conservation International (Co-PI Honzak)
Spain:
Basque Centre for Climate Change (Co-PI Villa)
Colombia:
International Centre for Tropical Agriculture – CIAT
(Co-PI Jarvis)
Research centres, universities and NGOs
Malawi:
Chancellor College (Co-PI Chiotha)
LEAD Southern and Eastern Africa plus Ministry of
Forestry, Forest Research Institute of Malawi
WorldFish Centre - Malawi
Rhodes University South Africa
6. Lower Caquetá, Colombia
Third site, Latin America
High forest cover
Low deforestation
Zomba Plateau, Malawi
High forest cover
High deforestation
Low forest cover
Low deforestation
Natural land use transition Forest replenishment period
7. The framework integrates the modelling tools and the DP-SIR approach to evaluate
drivers, pressures and impact on ES over multiple spatial and temporal scales.
Long-Term
Medium-Term
Short-Term
Drivers / Pressures State Impacts
Food Security and Health Ecosystem Services Crises and Tipping Points
Themes 1 and 2 Themes 1 and 2 Theme 2
ES modelling
Environmental Impacts
FeedMe
ARIES Food Security
Ecosystem service flows to
beneficiaries
Socioeconomic Health Impact
surveys and PRA
Economic
Economic Impacts
modelling
Policies relating to e.g.
economics, sector-specific, Setting of targets BowTie: risk management /
environmental / priorities mitigation
Theme 3 Theme 3
Response
Local
Regional
National
8. Theme 1
Drivers, pressures and linkages between food security,
nutritional health and ecosystem services
• Direct and
indirect
contributions of
ecosystem
services
• Key drivers and
pressures
Photo by Malcolm Hudson (U. of Southampton)
9.
10. Household surveys and food diaries.
Three or more waves of measurements per site.
Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing.
Poverty Food Security
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
11. Theme 2
Crises and tipping points: Past, present and future
interactions between food insecurity and ES at the forest-
agricultural interface.
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• Coping strategies
• Future scenarios
Photo by Simon Willcock (U. of Southampton)
12. • 3 key interactions: Water, Forest & People
WATER
PEOPLE FOREST
13. A rapid spatial assessment tool for ecosystem services and
their values; not a single model but an artificial intelligence
assisted system that customizes models to user goals.
Demonstrates a mapping process for ecosystem service
provision, use, sink and flow while most ES assessments only
look at provision.
Probabilistic, Bayesian models inform decision-makers about
the likelihood of possible scenarios; users can explore effects
of policy changes and external events on estimates of
uncertainty.
14.
15. Theme 3
The science-policy interface: How can we manage ES to reduce
food insecurity and increase nutritional health?
•Minimising risk of
future
environmental
change
•Influencing policy
to better manage ES
conflicts, trade-offs
and synergies to
sustain food security
and health?
Photo by Simon Willcock (U. of Southampton)
16. Hazard – Not enough Firewood
Ecosystem – Natural Forest
Threat – Over collection
Control – Rules preventing
over-harvesting
Good/Service – Firewood
Consequence – Increased
Food Security
Consequence
–
Decreased
Control – Aid/Charcoal provision
Food Security
17. Map different factors affecting ES
Better Identify the factors with highest negative impact on ES (and which
resource are more relevant for food security and nutritional health)
management
Identify critical changes and tipping points that can accelerate the
degradation of key ecosystems (that can be addressed through
timely policy interventions)
Report on climate change impacts on ES provision, food security
and nutritional health
Food
Report on current and future impact of land use change on
security and
sustainable provision of ES and food security
nutritional
health Provide input for policies that can counterbalance the most urgent
needs of the population exerting pressure on ES
18. This presentation was produced by ASSETS (NE-J002267-1), funded with support from the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation Programme (ESPA).
The ESPA programme is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), as part of the UK’s Living with Environmental Change Programme (LWEC). The views expressed here are
those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the funders, the ESPA Programme, the ESPA Directorate, or LWEC. 18
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Editor's Notes
Water – today is World water dayForests – yesterday was International Day of ForestsTwo sources of numerous ecosystem services, some of which involve trade-offs e.g planting trees can reduce water flow but improve water quality
In this project, our main focus is on how different ES contribute to food and nutrition security but we also recognise that the pursuit of food security can have an impact on ES…..another trade-off between forest-based and agriculture-based ES.
Ecosystems – like a forest – provide multiple services that contribute to food and nutrition security directly (through harvested food products) or indirectly (through income-generating activities, but also through water and firewood for cooking food). Some of these ES may be competing (e.g. biomass and water quality/quantity); but there are also a range of possible beneficiaries who may be competing for the same service (e.g. water for irrigation may reduce availability of water for fishponds; careless timber harvesting may destroy regrowth of mushrooms or damage other non-timber forest products, as well as degrading habitat for pollinators. Trade-offs are constantly being made at different levels of decision-making.
Highly multi-disciplinary to deal with a complex topic
Today is water day but yesterday was International Day of forests – which is supposed to include trees in and outside forests. Our study sites are located along the forest transition curve, including Lower Caqueta in the Colombian Amazon, where people are highly dependent on the forest. At the other extreme is the very deforested Zomba Plateau in Malawi where the lack of access to communal forest resources has led many people to start planting trees on their private land. This immediately differentiates those with enough land for tree-planting form those who have no land or not enough to devote any to trees – the latter bear the greatest cost as communal resources are depleted. We are currently locating a third site in Latin America which will represent a scenario of approximately 50% deforestation.Rural Poverty (national poverty line): 50% in Colombia, 2010; 54% in Malawi, 2004.Child malnutrition (height for age): 13 % in Colombia and 48% in Malawi, 2010.Income share for top 10%: 44% in Colombia, 2010 and 33% in Malawi, 2004.TRENDS IN TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL IN COLOMBIA:In recent years, rainy seasons have been occurring earlier for central Colombia than 25 years ago. For the period of 1961-1990, annual precipitation has varied significantly, between -4 and +6 percent. For the period of 1995–2005 a relative precipitation increase of 5 percent from December to February is noted.Positive tendency for intense rainfall events and consecutive dry days.Between 1990 and 2000, an 82 percent reduction in glaciers has been observed, showing a linear withdrawal of the ice of 10-15 m, yearly. Under current climate trends, glaciers located in Colombia will disappear completely within the next 100 years.Increasing trends of daily mean and minimum temperature are noted for the past 30–40 years. Temperature has increased on the order of 1°C in the last 20 years.TRENDS IN TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL IN MALAWI:As year-to-year variability in rainfall is very high in Malawi, long-term trends are difficult to identify. In 2006, wet-season (December-February) rainfall over Malawi was markedly low, possibly causing a decreasing trend in December-February rainfall; however, evidence does not reveal consistent decreases.Mean annual temperature has increased by 0.9°C between 1960 and 2006, an average rate of 0.21°C per decade.The average number of ‘hot’ days per year in Malawi has increased by 30.5 between 1960 and 2003.The average number of ‘hot’ nights per year increased by 41 nights (an additional 11.1% of nights) between 1960 and 2003.The frequency of cold days and nights has decreased significantly since 1960 in all seasons except September-November
To do this we will be using participatory research methods, working in about 6-8 villages at each of our study sites.
This is preliminary data organised chiefly around residents’ perceptions and analysis of socioeconomic, environmental, and policy issues. They remain to be validated properly.The slide goes as follows:FIRST SECTION (ES – LIVELIHOODS – F. SECURITY):Pictures refer to Farming System diagram, Well-being and Livelihoods discussion, and Ranking of benefits from Ecosystem Services.The information obtained in Minama indicated that the (very) poor are the most dependent on various ES (the better-off have access to cash and hence can buy unavailable resources). Local informants estimated that around 70% of households were poor or very poor.Key features: poorer farmers have only rain-fed farmland (the better-off have access to irrigated farmland so rains are determinant to the poorest farmers); they collect mushrooms, wild-spinaches and relishes from the local forest and wetland as part of their regular diet (but these are less available during dry season); they cook with firewood but also sell it during the dry season (very little profit though, because of the volume traded and time/labour investments); drinking water comes predominantly from subterranean sources (boreholes) but some areas away from the village “centre” rely directly on the river for drinking water.SECOND SECTION (DRIVERS and PRESSURES):Pictures refer to Trend analysis on land use and Cause-Effect diagram on ES (although it was mixed with food security).The key points are that residents recognised both environmental and socioeconomic drivers. Poverty, population pressures, and environmental issues were associated with over-exploitation of land and, thus, loss of soil fertility; a constant reduction in land availability (e.g., it was reported that no communal land was available); limited access to farm inputs; lack of resources to rear significant livestock (few patches of forest to access fodder, they’d need cash), which was in turn related to limited access to manure. For the local poor, in addition, it is difficult to accumulate assets since they are continuously selling and trading them to access cash (and hence food). Finally, because of migration and conflicts due to economic problems and food scarcity, it was reported there was a problem of instability in local families (e.g., divorces). Family issues are worsened by constant temporal or permanent migration of household members.To see historical climatic trends in Malawi (according to the World Bank, temperature has increased around 1C since 1960s as well as the number of “hot” days whilst rainfall shows no clear trend / pattern), this may explain some of residents’ perceptions:http://sdwebx.worldbank.org/climateportalb/home.cfm?page=country_profile&CCode=MWI&ThisTab=ClimateBaselineTHIRD SECTION (IMPACTS): Pictures refer to Seasonal calendar and cause-effect diagram on food security: Poverty and hunger-stricken families tend to sell their assets or fall into debt, particularly when they face health emergencies or severe periods of hunger; children suffer malnutrition and there were reports of recurrent illnesses (stomach problems alongside seasonal malaria). The fact that some women resort to prostitution as a coping strategy was related to the spread of illnesses and HIV. Thefts and conflicts (in the community and within families) were reported to result from this scenario (particularly during the dry season), which is also associated with an over-exploitation of local natural resources. It must be noted that forest, wetlands, and rivers are affected as well during the dry season so their capacity to cover most of families’ food needs is very limited.FOURTH SECTION (RESPONSES): This section reports a set of current responses identified during fieldwork. We hope they might be better (or more effectively implemented) once an integrated understanding of the socioeconomic and environmental dynamics (ie, our study) is presented to the authorities in charge. A. Residents reported accessing subsidised fertilisers and seeds from governmental programmes (e.g., seeds are obtained from the Agriculture Development and Marketing Corporation –ADMARC; Agora, a private company, distributes subsidised fertilisers in the area). The (very) poor have no capacity to stock produce for next agricultural campaign since they mostly eat them so these forms of support are key. The impact, however, is limited due to both soecioeconomic and environmental constraints. The Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) is administered through coupons that allow eligible households to purchase fertilisers, hybrid seeds, and pesticides at reduced prices (beneficiary selection and management of the programme is supposed to be done at the community level, but we have not explored this yet). For a brief depiction of the process: http://www.moafsmw.org/ocean/docs/Research/masspn5-ImpactOfFISP.pdfMALAWI STRATEGY SUPPORT PROGRAM (2011) - The impacts of agricultural input subsidies in Malawi. Policy Note 5. B. The community timeline mentioned an EU project which introduced fruit trees in 2005 (only bananas are mature enough to yield so far). From direct observation, there was a lot of integration of trees on to farms –very typical trend when off-farm tree resources become scarce and the resource essentially becomes ‘privatised’ – brings lots of advantages to some people but you lose the ecosystem services of the whole forest. The poorest, with small land areas, are at a disadvantage when it comes to planting trees.During the trend analysis on land use, it was reported that maize became the main staple about 20-30 years ago and the variety of foods consumed from then onwards have decreased. The national policies established by the government in the 1970s may have influenced this process but this is yet to be confirmed (this may refer particularly with the creation of ADMARC in 1972, which was the main buyer of maize at set prices and main distributor of fertilisers / seeds). For a brief history of Malawi’s agriculture policies: http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADS611.pdfChirwa, E. et al. (2008). Agricultural Growth and Poverty Reduction in Malawi: Past Performance and Recent Trends. ReSAKSS Working Paper No.8In terms of irrigation, it was found that there was a partially built dam upstream. Funding and form of management is yet to be confirmed by local teamsC. The forest natural reserve around local villages does not impede neighbouring villages to access some forest resources. Firewood and wild-foods are regularly collected from those reserves (Only dry wood is allowed to be collected for domestic use). It is clear, however, that this arrangement does not satisfy local needs. As observed, encroachment is an issue in Zomba.Overall, the policy-interface is a critical element in Malawi, where FOOD POLITICS is a contentious part of government operations and political leaders’ strategies. For a quick note on this:http://www.malawivoice.com/2012/11/25/jb-defends-her-mobile-admarc-again-im-traveling-to-meet-people-who-voted-for-me-i-will-distribute-50000-bags-by-nextweek-83474/
Our work so far suggests that the provisional ES relied upon by the local peoples can be grouped into two bundles:Water-related services – i.e. erosion control, water quality and quantity regulationForest-related services – i.e. timber, poles, thatch & other non-timber forest products.Many models currently exist that mechanistically estimate these processes.However, we are not aware of a model in which all three aspects are fully coupled and so we hope to do this. We aim to train and test the models at village level, and hope that, through knowledge of key processes and national level data, we will be able to scale-up to a level of interest for policy makers.
Once we have successful modelled the provisional ES, we will integrate these models into ARIES.ARIES is a modelling system that can amalgamate numerous models and data sources in an intelligent way. Using Bayesian statistics, ARIES is able to explore the likely impacts of possible scenarios, and so hopefully will provide useful outputs for policy makers.ARIES does not only model ES provision but also the flow of the services to the beneficiaries, as a result we are able to identify areas of critical flow.
Consider this image,It is likely that the road is an area of critical flow – bringing natural resources from afar.The local resources can be mapped using participatory GIS. In this process, the villagers themselves can identify the locations of the ecosystem services they use (e.g. rivers and forests). They can also identify the beneficiaries and their locations (i.e. villages).And they may be able to indicate the flows of the resources to the beneficiaries. If flows occupy a small geographical space then this area can be regarded as critical.For example, if all these villages primarily relied on the central forest for timber, then the area surrounding it is vital and access to this area of great concern to the local villagersCritical areas of ES flow should be given the highest importance in future planning.
We propose to use a bow-tie framework to assess the risk various scenarios and policy decisions may have on food security.Numerous policy makers and business leaders are familiar with evaluating risk in this manner and the framework applies well to ESConsidering firewood provision, in the present situation the ES functions well.However, there may be conceivable threats of shocks to the system which result in a tipping point and a negative consequence.Through this framework we can assess the effectiveness of two types of controls to prevent this:Preventative policies, such as laws restricting firewood collectionLast stand policies to prevent loss of food security when the hazard does occur.
The project is working in collaboration with key governmental institutions, such as the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry for Local Government and Rural Development in Malawi.The project has set up National Steering Committees in Colombia and Malawi with high-profile scientific researchers.We aim to provide key bits of information that are of use to policy makers.For example, mapping ES – we will ensure the maps we produce are of a scale relevant to policy makers and have indications of uncertaintyWe aim to provide indications on potential future changes as a result of population increase, policy changes and/or climate change. Ultimately we want trade-off decisions that are transparent and fair/equitable.