Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008 by Emma Gileva of the
Black Sea NGO Network.
7. Biodiversity and Tourism Projects in Myanmar: current and future guidelinesEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The document discusses environmental problems in the Philippines as a tragedy. It notes that the Philippines is prone to both natural disasters like typhoons as well as human-caused environmental degradation from issues like loss of agricultural lands, deforestation, pollution, and overfishing. Climate change is also exacerbating these problems and could lead to famine and displacement from coastal areas by 2020. Waste management is a major problem in the Philippines despite laws aimed at addressing it, with many open and uncontrolled dumpsites still existing. Public participation and awareness of proper waste disposal remains limited.
- The document discusses groundwater pollution and lessons learned from Jakarta. It presents at the World Water Week conference in Stockholm.
- It notes that on July 29, 2010 the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the human right to water and sanitation. However, implementing policies to fulfill this right remains a challenge.
- Jakarta faces rising problems with a growing population putting pressure on water resources, as urban population growth is over 5% annually while water access is only around 14% and groundwater is becoming polluted.
2. Reviewing Biodiversity Assessments in EIAs in MyanmarEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
Denr mandate and role on climate change 11 march 2013Marho Realty
The document outlines the vision, mandate, mission, roles and programs of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines. It discusses DENR's role in climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as its goals of improving conservation of natural resources, environmental quality, and resilience to climate change. Major programs mentioned include the National Greening Program, total logging ban, coastal zone management, clean water initiatives, geohazard mapping, and climate change research.
Black Sea Environment (Kideys/Myroshnychenko)blackseaforum
The document summarizes the priorities for protecting the Black Sea environment and natural resources. It discusses the Black Sea ecosystem and regional environmental problems like eutrophication, overfishing, loss of biodiversity, and pollution. It outlines the regional governance through the Convention for the Protection of the Black Sea and the Black Sea Commission. It provides an overview of the current state of the Black Sea environment, noting improvements like decreased nutrient loads and increasing biodiversity and ecosystem efficiency. It identifies ongoing priorities like addressing climate change impacts, ballast water management, and oil spill response.
Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia: ...Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint Presentation by Chua Thia-Eng, Regional Programme Director Partnerships in Environmental Management during International Waters Workshop - A CEO Dialogue Jointly Organized by GEF and WFEO/FIDIC last June 7-8, 2001 in Washington, DC, USA
This document outlines Nepal's policy on water induced disaster management from 2006. It discusses the background of floods, landslides and their impacts in Nepal. The objectives of the policy are to mitigate losses from water disasters, sustain natural resources, reclaim affected land, and coordinate agencies working in river management. The policy defines key terms and outlines approaches for emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and natural resource conservation to manage water induced disasters in Nepal.
7. Biodiversity and Tourism Projects in Myanmar: current and future guidelinesEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The document discusses environmental problems in the Philippines as a tragedy. It notes that the Philippines is prone to both natural disasters like typhoons as well as human-caused environmental degradation from issues like loss of agricultural lands, deforestation, pollution, and overfishing. Climate change is also exacerbating these problems and could lead to famine and displacement from coastal areas by 2020. Waste management is a major problem in the Philippines despite laws aimed at addressing it, with many open and uncontrolled dumpsites still existing. Public participation and awareness of proper waste disposal remains limited.
- The document discusses groundwater pollution and lessons learned from Jakarta. It presents at the World Water Week conference in Stockholm.
- It notes that on July 29, 2010 the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the human right to water and sanitation. However, implementing policies to fulfill this right remains a challenge.
- Jakarta faces rising problems with a growing population putting pressure on water resources, as urban population growth is over 5% annually while water access is only around 14% and groundwater is becoming polluted.
2. Reviewing Biodiversity Assessments in EIAs in MyanmarEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
Denr mandate and role on climate change 11 march 2013Marho Realty
The document outlines the vision, mandate, mission, roles and programs of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines. It discusses DENR's role in climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as its goals of improving conservation of natural resources, environmental quality, and resilience to climate change. Major programs mentioned include the National Greening Program, total logging ban, coastal zone management, clean water initiatives, geohazard mapping, and climate change research.
Black Sea Environment (Kideys/Myroshnychenko)blackseaforum
The document summarizes the priorities for protecting the Black Sea environment and natural resources. It discusses the Black Sea ecosystem and regional environmental problems like eutrophication, overfishing, loss of biodiversity, and pollution. It outlines the regional governance through the Convention for the Protection of the Black Sea and the Black Sea Commission. It provides an overview of the current state of the Black Sea environment, noting improvements like decreased nutrient loads and increasing biodiversity and ecosystem efficiency. It identifies ongoing priorities like addressing climate change impacts, ballast water management, and oil spill response.
Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia: ...Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint Presentation by Chua Thia-Eng, Regional Programme Director Partnerships in Environmental Management during International Waters Workshop - A CEO Dialogue Jointly Organized by GEF and WFEO/FIDIC last June 7-8, 2001 in Washington, DC, USA
This document outlines Nepal's policy on water induced disaster management from 2006. It discusses the background of floods, landslides and their impacts in Nepal. The objectives of the policy are to mitigate losses from water disasters, sustain natural resources, reclaim affected land, and coordinate agencies working in river management. The policy defines key terms and outlines approaches for emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and natural resource conservation to manage water induced disasters in Nepal.
The document provides information about the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines. It discusses the DENR's history, official mandate to promote sustainable development and management of the environment and natural resources. It outlines the DENR's goals of protecting forests and rehabilitating degraded lands, promoting efficient resource use, and implementing community-based programs. The DENR's functions include forest management, land management, protected areas management, and ecosystems research. It provides agency services related to environmental policies, rehabilitation of ecosystems, sustainable resource use, enforcement of environmental laws and development of green technologies.
ICAFIS - Presentation fisheries co management in viet nam Lap Dinh
ICAFIS Sharing experience on Fisheries co-management in Viet Nam for more information please access to http://icafis.vn/ or contact with Mr Lap, Dinh Xuan - lap.dinhxuan@icafis.vn
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a systematic approach that allows local communities closest to natural resources to manage those resources and benefit from their management and use. It aims to achieve conservation and community development objectives through sustainably managing natural resources. Some methods to build community participation include house visits, group meetings, health camps, and participatory rural appraisal exercises. Successful CBNRM requires communities be homogeneous, benefits outweigh costs, boundaries are clearly defined, decision-making is decentralized, and long-term engagement exists.
Briefing Paper on ‘Biodiversity, Human Rights andBusiness in Myanmar’Ethical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
1. Training Session on Biodiversity and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Ethical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The Condition o the Philippine Environment and Natural Resources. Environment...Rexther Solis
The document discusses the natural resources and environmental issues facing the Philippines. It notes that the country's forests, fisheries, mangroves, and minerals have been depleted over time due to lack of sustainable practices. Pollution is also a major problem, degrading air and water quality. Poverty, population growth, urbanization and natural disasters are exacerbating environmental degradation. The Philippine Strategy for Sustainable Development was created to reconcile environmental and economic goals through integrating conservation into decision-making, proper resource pricing, education, and controlling pollution and population growth.
The document provides a management plan for Wright Park in Middlebury, VT. It includes details on the park's location within Addison County and the town of Middlebury. The plan summarizes the park's history of land use and current recreational uses. It also analyzes the park's environmental features, including topography, water resources, soils, natural communities, and avian wildlife. The document outlines community goals for the park through public engagement and reviews recommendations to balance conservation and recreation based on an assessment of constraints and opportunities.
Overview of the Resource Management Act 1991Raewyn Peart
This is a presentation by Environmental Defence Society Lawyer Nicola de Wit given at an EDS community workshop held in Gisborne on 13 April 2013. It provides a description of the purpose and principles of the RMA, responsibilities of different management agencies, policies and plans and resource consenting.
This document provides an overview of existing plans in the region to address desertification and drought, including:
1. National Action Plans from countries in the Northern Mediterranean and Central/Eastern Europe, as well as the UK Drought Plan.
2. A review of documents from Central and South Eastern European countries on desertification and drought.
The plans and documents summarized cover factors contributing to desertification/drought in each country, proposed strategies and measures to address issues, and frameworks for monitoring and management. The level of detail in the plans varies between countries.
community based natural resource managementShravan Rajur
This document provides an overview of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM). It begins with definitions of natural resources and natural resource management. It then discusses different approaches to natural resource management, including private, common, state, and non-property regimes. The document also covers human dimensions in NRM, stakeholder participation, and the objectives and tools of CBNRM. It provides examples of successful CBNRM programs in India and discusses their approaches and impacts, such as increasing incomes and restoring ecosystems. The document concludes by outlining some challenges to CBNRM.
The Calgary Wetland Conservation Plan was developed over one year with input from various individuals and groups. It aims to guide future urban development in a way that ensures the conservation of Calgary's significant wetland areas. The plan establishes policies and procedures for wetland protection as the city continues to grow. It seeks to ensure "no net loss" of wetlands by promoting their conservation and mitigation. Key goals include maintaining water quality and quantity, reducing flooding risk, and providing habitat while allowing for orderly development.
The document summarizes the key findings of the Philippines Environment Monitor 2004 report on the state of the Philippine environment. It finds that over 40% of Filipinos live on less than $2 per day and rely heavily on natural resources for their livelihood. Coastal and forest communities are most affected by environmental degradation. The report divides the environment into brown (solid waste, pollution), green (land use, biodiversity) and blue (coastal, marine) categories. It finds issues like deforestation, land degradation, pollution, overfishing and reef degradation threaten these environments and the livelihoods of Filipinos who depend on them, demonstrating the need for improved environmental management and conservation efforts.
Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - IllinoisFinola87v
This chapter introduces natural landscaping and discusses its key aspects. Natural landscaping uses primarily native plant species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soils. It provides an alternative to conventional turf grass lawns that is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. Natural landscaping can help restore landscapes to how they appeared before widespread European settlement, while still meeting human needs. Local governments and officials can promote the use of natural landscaping.
This document summarizes a village vulnerability assessment and climate change adaptation planning process conducted in the villages of Mlingotini and Kitonga in Bagamoyo District, Tanzania. It describes the methodology used, which involved forming climate change committees in each village consisting of 6 men and 6 women. Through focus group discussions, the committees identified key climate trends observed, vulnerabilities faced, and potential adaptation options. The assessment aimed to raise awareness of climate change impacts and identify local solutions to build resilience. Key climate threats identified were changes in rainfall patterns, increased storms, sea level rise, and higher temperatures. The report documents the results of this assessment to help guide climate adaptation planning in these vulnerable coastal communities.
Good Governance for sustainable soil management: How to do it? Soils FAO-GSP
Webinar on soil governance and launch of SoiLEX
13 January 2021 | 15:00 to 16:30 CET online (Zoom platform).
Dr Harald Ginzky, Lawyer of Umweltbundesamt, Germany
The document discusses conservation efforts in Biddeford, Maine aimed at protecting the city's biodiversity and "quality of place" as key to its future economic success. It notes that Biddeford contains habitat for 70% of the state's species of greatest conservation need. The Beginning with Habitat program provides maps to inform conservation planning and identifies large habitat blocks, rare species habitats, and important water resources and riparian areas to prioritize for protection through zoning, acquisitions, and partnerships. The goal is a well-connected network of conserved lands to benefit both wildlife and residents.
The document summarizes the state of the environment in the Philippines and investment prospects in the forestry sector. It discusses key issues like deforestation, air and water pollution in major cities. The government's actions to address these include a total log ban, reforestation programs, strengthened enforcement of regulations, and adoption programs for esteros. It also outlines reforms to encourage private sector participation in forestry, including identifying clear investment zones and a stable policy environment. Overall, the document provides an overview of environmental challenges and the government's efforts to protect the environment and natural resources in the Philippines.
This document provides contact information for the company Altacit, including addresses and phone numbers for their offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore, as well as their email and website. It also includes several sections about employee involvement, defining it, discussing methods and benefits of involvement, and concluding that effectively engaging employees is important for organizational success.
The document provides information about the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines. It discusses the DENR's history, official mandate to promote sustainable development and management of the environment and natural resources. It outlines the DENR's goals of protecting forests and rehabilitating degraded lands, promoting efficient resource use, and implementing community-based programs. The DENR's functions include forest management, land management, protected areas management, and ecosystems research. It provides agency services related to environmental policies, rehabilitation of ecosystems, sustainable resource use, enforcement of environmental laws and development of green technologies.
ICAFIS - Presentation fisheries co management in viet nam Lap Dinh
ICAFIS Sharing experience on Fisheries co-management in Viet Nam for more information please access to http://icafis.vn/ or contact with Mr Lap, Dinh Xuan - lap.dinhxuan@icafis.vn
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a systematic approach that allows local communities closest to natural resources to manage those resources and benefit from their management and use. It aims to achieve conservation and community development objectives through sustainably managing natural resources. Some methods to build community participation include house visits, group meetings, health camps, and participatory rural appraisal exercises. Successful CBNRM requires communities be homogeneous, benefits outweigh costs, boundaries are clearly defined, decision-making is decentralized, and long-term engagement exists.
Briefing Paper on ‘Biodiversity, Human Rights andBusiness in Myanmar’Ethical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
1. Training Session on Biodiversity and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)Ethical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The Condition o the Philippine Environment and Natural Resources. Environment...Rexther Solis
The document discusses the natural resources and environmental issues facing the Philippines. It notes that the country's forests, fisheries, mangroves, and minerals have been depleted over time due to lack of sustainable practices. Pollution is also a major problem, degrading air and water quality. Poverty, population growth, urbanization and natural disasters are exacerbating environmental degradation. The Philippine Strategy for Sustainable Development was created to reconcile environmental and economic goals through integrating conservation into decision-making, proper resource pricing, education, and controlling pollution and population growth.
The document provides a management plan for Wright Park in Middlebury, VT. It includes details on the park's location within Addison County and the town of Middlebury. The plan summarizes the park's history of land use and current recreational uses. It also analyzes the park's environmental features, including topography, water resources, soils, natural communities, and avian wildlife. The document outlines community goals for the park through public engagement and reviews recommendations to balance conservation and recreation based on an assessment of constraints and opportunities.
Overview of the Resource Management Act 1991Raewyn Peart
This is a presentation by Environmental Defence Society Lawyer Nicola de Wit given at an EDS community workshop held in Gisborne on 13 April 2013. It provides a description of the purpose and principles of the RMA, responsibilities of different management agencies, policies and plans and resource consenting.
This document provides an overview of existing plans in the region to address desertification and drought, including:
1. National Action Plans from countries in the Northern Mediterranean and Central/Eastern Europe, as well as the UK Drought Plan.
2. A review of documents from Central and South Eastern European countries on desertification and drought.
The plans and documents summarized cover factors contributing to desertification/drought in each country, proposed strategies and measures to address issues, and frameworks for monitoring and management. The level of detail in the plans varies between countries.
community based natural resource managementShravan Rajur
This document provides an overview of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM). It begins with definitions of natural resources and natural resource management. It then discusses different approaches to natural resource management, including private, common, state, and non-property regimes. The document also covers human dimensions in NRM, stakeholder participation, and the objectives and tools of CBNRM. It provides examples of successful CBNRM programs in India and discusses their approaches and impacts, such as increasing incomes and restoring ecosystems. The document concludes by outlining some challenges to CBNRM.
The Calgary Wetland Conservation Plan was developed over one year with input from various individuals and groups. It aims to guide future urban development in a way that ensures the conservation of Calgary's significant wetland areas. The plan establishes policies and procedures for wetland protection as the city continues to grow. It seeks to ensure "no net loss" of wetlands by promoting their conservation and mitigation. Key goals include maintaining water quality and quantity, reducing flooding risk, and providing habitat while allowing for orderly development.
The document summarizes the key findings of the Philippines Environment Monitor 2004 report on the state of the Philippine environment. It finds that over 40% of Filipinos live on less than $2 per day and rely heavily on natural resources for their livelihood. Coastal and forest communities are most affected by environmental degradation. The report divides the environment into brown (solid waste, pollution), green (land use, biodiversity) and blue (coastal, marine) categories. It finds issues like deforestation, land degradation, pollution, overfishing and reef degradation threaten these environments and the livelihoods of Filipinos who depend on them, demonstrating the need for improved environmental management and conservation efforts.
Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - IllinoisFinola87v
This chapter introduces natural landscaping and discusses its key aspects. Natural landscaping uses primarily native plant species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soils. It provides an alternative to conventional turf grass lawns that is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. Natural landscaping can help restore landscapes to how they appeared before widespread European settlement, while still meeting human needs. Local governments and officials can promote the use of natural landscaping.
This document summarizes a village vulnerability assessment and climate change adaptation planning process conducted in the villages of Mlingotini and Kitonga in Bagamoyo District, Tanzania. It describes the methodology used, which involved forming climate change committees in each village consisting of 6 men and 6 women. Through focus group discussions, the committees identified key climate trends observed, vulnerabilities faced, and potential adaptation options. The assessment aimed to raise awareness of climate change impacts and identify local solutions to build resilience. Key climate threats identified were changes in rainfall patterns, increased storms, sea level rise, and higher temperatures. The report documents the results of this assessment to help guide climate adaptation planning in these vulnerable coastal communities.
Good Governance for sustainable soil management: How to do it? Soils FAO-GSP
Webinar on soil governance and launch of SoiLEX
13 January 2021 | 15:00 to 16:30 CET online (Zoom platform).
Dr Harald Ginzky, Lawyer of Umweltbundesamt, Germany
The document discusses conservation efforts in Biddeford, Maine aimed at protecting the city's biodiversity and "quality of place" as key to its future economic success. It notes that Biddeford contains habitat for 70% of the state's species of greatest conservation need. The Beginning with Habitat program provides maps to inform conservation planning and identifies large habitat blocks, rare species habitats, and important water resources and riparian areas to prioritize for protection through zoning, acquisitions, and partnerships. The goal is a well-connected network of conserved lands to benefit both wildlife and residents.
The document summarizes the state of the environment in the Philippines and investment prospects in the forestry sector. It discusses key issues like deforestation, air and water pollution in major cities. The government's actions to address these include a total log ban, reforestation programs, strengthened enforcement of regulations, and adoption programs for esteros. It also outlines reforms to encourage private sector participation in forestry, including identifying clear investment zones and a stable policy environment. Overall, the document provides an overview of environmental challenges and the government's efforts to protect the environment and natural resources in the Philippines.
This document provides contact information for the company Altacit, including addresses and phone numbers for their offices in Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore, as well as their email and website. It also includes several sections about employee involvement, defining it, discussing methods and benefits of involvement, and concluding that effectively engaging employees is important for organizational success.
This presentation was given by my "Open educational ideas and innovations" colleague Raimund Hudak
It covers the following topics:
- Cooperative Higher Education: Theory and Practice Integrated
- Open education -A systems‘ challenge!
- 2 cases of collaboration with students and the world of work
Quality as one of my 2015-2016 lectures at the University of Bergamo.Roberto Peretta
The document discusses quality evaluation of tourism websites. It begins by introducing ISO standards for quality and different evaluation models, from simple to more robust. It then presents the ISO definition of quality as "the totality of characteristics of an entity that bear on its ability to satisfy stated and implied needs". The document goes on to discuss a meta-model for website evaluation based on the 7 classical loci (who, what, why, where, when, how, by what means) and how this can be applied to build an evaluation model for destination management organization websites specifically.
Analytics as one of my 2015-2016 lectures at the University of BergamoRoberto Peretta
Analytics as one of my 2015-2016 lectures at the University of Bergamo. It's stimulus material, posted to improve communication with current students. It's not interesting for the academia.
Swarupa Ranjan Panigrahi is an Assistant Professor at Oxford College of Business Management in Bangalore seeking a fulfilling career as a professor. He has over 8 years of experience teaching subjects such as Managerial Finance, Economics, and Financial Derivatives. He has held positions at several institutions in Bangalore and Bhubaneshwar. He has an MBA in Finance and MA in Economics and is skilled in areas such as curriculum design, student assessment, and case study development.
Services as one of my 2015-2016 lectures at the University of Bergamo.Roberto Peretta
Services as one of my 2015-2016 lectures at the University of Bergamo. It's stimulus material, posted to improve communication with current students. It's not interesting for the academia.
This teaching unit focuses on the dark side of technology. The objectives are to reflect on technological consumption and its environmental, social, and political consequences. Students will learn about coltan, a mineral used in electronic devices that is extracted in problematic conditions. As a final task, students will create a poster highlighting issues with coltan extraction and proposing solutions to alleviate problems. The unit aims to develop critical thinking skills and cultural awareness around these topics.
Public Involvement and Participation Program CompletedSherri L. Jeffers
The Borough of Donora Public Involvement and Participation Program document outlines their plan to educate the public and encourage participation in stormwater management. The goals are to create stormwater awareness through community programs like litter cleanups and recycling, and to develop an MS4 mascot called the paddlefish to promote these efforts. The plan targets the town's 4,800 residents and includes adopting a tree box program, stenciling catch basins, and placing informational displays with the mascot at local parks and buildings. The ultimate goal is to improve stormwater quality in the Monongahela River and reduce pollution discharges from Donora's storm sewer system.
The document outlines best practices for community engagement, including planning, engagement, and evaluation stages. It discusses establishing clear purposes for engagement, taking a coordinated approach, ensuring timing is appropriate, using fit-for-purpose methodology, justifying target audiences, involving communities in planning, being transparent and inclusive, effective communication, providing feedback, allowing challenges, evaluating success, learning lessons, and recognizing best practices.
Grameen Bank Project was born in the village of Jobra, Bangladesh, in 1976. In 1983 it was transformed into a formal bank under a special law passed for its creation. It is owned by the poor borrowers of the bank who are mostly women. It works exclusively for them. Borrowers of Grameen Bank at present own 94 per cent of the total equity of the bank. Remaining 6 percent is owned by the government.
Public Participation in transboundary issues in the Republic of Moldova (Ilya...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses public participation in transboundary water management in Moldova. It notes that while Moldova has signed international agreements supporting public participation, national legislation does not specifically address transboundary waters. Non-governmental organizations play an active role in environmental monitoring and management of the Dniester River. However, public participation in transboundary water management is still limited, and better procedures and legal frameworks are needed to strengthen stakeholders' involvement in the process. Key challenges include improving access to information, increasing public awareness, and adopting a river basin approach to management.
Public Participation in transboundary issues in the Republic of Moldova (Ilya...Iwl Pcu
Three big international conferences were organized during last years to attract attention of politicians, scientists, water users to the Dniester River environmental problems.
Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Baikal Basin Transboundary Eco...Iwl Pcu
The project aims to spearhead integrated natural resource management of the Baikal Lake Basin and Hovsgol Lake, ensuring ecosystem resilience and reduced water quality threats from sustainable economic development. Financed by the Global Environmental Facility and co-financed by the governments of Russia and Mongolia, the project is executed by the United Nations Development Programme and supported by partner ministries in Russia and Mongolia. It addresses threats from intensive development, increasing water demand, climate change, pollution, and aims to overcome policy gaps, institutional weaknesses, and low awareness of transboundary issues in the Baikal Basin.
RCE Greater Pwani - Introduction and OverviewESD UNU-IAS
This presentation was part of the 7th African RCE Meeting, 2-4 August 2017 in Lusaka, Zambia “RCE Initiatives: Milestones for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”.
This document discusses the GEF partnership on cleaning up the Black Sea and Danube Basin. The partnership has leveraged over $180 million in co-funding for projects that aim to reduce nutrient pollution entering the Black Sea. Example projects in various countries integrate agricultural pollution control, provide loans for pollution reductions, raise environmental priorities for local governments, and increase policy and legal reforms. The partnership also supports awareness raising activities and knowledge sharing across the region. The partnership is demonstrating catalytic impacts and has already achieved successes, with potential for significant nutrient reductions.
Research of sectors for regional and local development in reserved areas.
Research of alternatives for the development of the reserved Prespa area, in a way that is feasible and realistic:
- the preservation and development of its natural and cultural values and heritage and
- the improvement of the local society’s living standards
This document summarizes a presentation given by Richard Muller of GWP Central and Eastern Europe on sustainable sanitation in the region. It notes that 30% of the region's population of 152 million lives in small settlements lacking proper sanitation, polluting water sources. A 2011 survey found most use septic tanks or activated sludge systems, but some are adopting natural wastewater treatment. GWP CEE is developing a guidebook and workshops on natural options and a proposed 3-year project would increase awareness, demonstrate pilot plants, and address institutional barriers to wider adoption of sustainable sanitation solutions.
Baltic PR Awards 2012
Category: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Organization: Repute
Client: Cido GRUPA
Country: Latvia
Project name: Place a stone in a river
This document discusses sustainable sanitation in Central and Eastern Europe. It provides an overview of the Sustainable Sanitation Task Force (TF), which aims to increase knowledge of sanitation planning and technologies. It notes that 30% of the population lives in settlements with less than 2,000 people, but only 9% are connected to wastewater treatment plants. This causes pollution of surface and groundwater.
The TF has produced literature on sustainable sanitation and conducted studies on current practices. It proposes a project to increase awareness, overcome barriers, and demonstrate sustainable solutions through workshops, guidebook translations, and pilot projects showcasing natural wastewater treatment technologies. The project aims to improve sanitation planning and policies to better protect
Moldovan Experience with Nutrient Pollution Control in Agro-Processing Iwl Pcu
Dr. Alexandru Jolondcovschi, APCP Manager
Presented at the Black Sea – Danube Regional Conference on Nutrient Pollution Control in Chisinau, Moldova – October 2006
The document summarizes the Kolarctic ENPI CBC program for 2007-2013. It discusses the program's goals of promoting cross-border cooperation in northern Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia. It provides details on funding amounts and eligible project topics. It also provides examples of funded projects focused on economic development, common challenges, and people-to-people cooperation. Finally, it briefly discusses what may replace the ENPI programs after 2013.
The document discusses the Kolarctic ENPI CBC program, which provides funding for cross-border cooperation projects between northern areas of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Russia. It provides details on the funding amounts and sources, application process, types of projects already funded, and upcoming application rounds. Examples are given of funded projects focused on areas like road maintenance, ICT education, tourism, salmon management, and environmental monitoring.
Presentation: Romania Agricultural Pollution Control Project [4th Global Nitr...Iwl Pcu
Presentation given by Stefan Nicolau on behalf of the Romania Agricultural Pollution Control project at the 4th Nitrogen Conference, part of the Global Nitrogen Initiative.
Mihir Kanti Majumder - Dhaka Dialogue, August 21, 2013SaciWATERs
This document summarizes an ecosystem initiative between Bangladesh and India from 2010-2014. The 3 main goals were to:
1) Promote understanding of water regimes through joint scientific research
2) Influence transboundary water management policies through knowledge sharing
3) Improve integrated management of transboundary water resources through research, dialogue, and advocacy
Key activities included stakeholder consultations, joint research on topics like climate change and biodiversity, knowledge products, and capacity building. The initiative aimed to establish a knowledge hub, identify policy options, and influence on-the-ground changes through collaborative dialogue and science-based approaches. Lessons highlighted the importance of an iterative, process-oriented collaboration between diverse stakeholders.
The National Environment Policy (NEP) aims to establish an umbrella framework for environmental protection and conservation in Vanuatu. The NEP will facilitate implementation of the Fisheries Policy by making environmental priorities and fisheries a national agenda. Key aspects of the Fisheries Policy that relate to the environment, such as enforcement of regulations to protect coastal habitats, will be addressed. The NEP will also foster cooperation across sectors such as agriculture and forestry to establish sustainable land management practices that prevent pollution impacting fisheries. By improving coordination between agencies such as the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, the NEP can support more efficient environmental projects and resource management.
The Göncöl Foundation is a Hungarian conservation organization founded in 1989 and based in Vác, Hungary. It aims to preserve nature, social values, and advance more sustainable societies. The foundation operates through various workgroups, conducting environmental education programs, publishing magazines, and managing an art gallery. It partners with universities, museums, and other organizations to advance its mission of conservation and sustainability.
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Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
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GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
Hugh Walton – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Background - The FFA region
GEF OFMP – 2001 – 2004 & 2005 – 2011
Evaluation in the context of transformational change
OFMP 2 – 2015 – 2019 – Setting the stage for institutional change
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TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
This document provides information about governance analysis as part of the TDA/SAP process. It defines governance as the process of decision-making and implementation. Governance analysis examines the key aspects of political, economic, and civil society processes. It focuses on the dynamics of these relationships. There is no agreed approach, and the type of analysis will depend on the cultural, political, and social structures of the countries involved. The governance analysis should consider the decision-making, institutional, policy, and civil society arrangements that influence economic and political decisions affecting the issues being analyzed. The document provides advice to go beyond formal structures and understand informal dynamics and relationships.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
This document provides information about governance analysis as part of the TDA/SAP process. It defines governance as the process of decision-making and implementation. Governance analysis examines the key aspects of political, economic, and civil society processes. It focuses on the dynamics of these relationships. There is no agreed approach, and the type of analysis will depend on the cultural, political, and social structures of the countries involved. The governance analysis should consider decision-making processes, institutional structures, policy frameworks, economic arrangements, and civil society arrangements. Advice is given to use existing assessments, go beyond formal structures, attend coordination meetings, and interview long-time staff to understand informal dynamics.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 9Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on drafting a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). It discusses integrating various parts of the TDA, such as thematic reports, studies, and stakeholder analyses. It recommends that a TDA should be concise and easy to understand, with an executive summary, main text, supporting data/figures, maps, a content list, and acknowledgements. Technical reports can be annexed. The TDA size typically ranges from 80-150 pages. Preliminary recommendations for the Strategic Action Program can be included. The TDA should be reviewed by stakeholders and adopted by the steering committee, though government acceptance is also often required.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is used to determine impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A process for determining impacts involves identifying them for each problem, and qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 7Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on developing thematic reports for a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). Thematic reports are the main source of supporting information for the TDA and are drafted by national experts. The document outlines a two-step process for developing the reports: 1) key areas and national experts are identified based on prioritized transboundary problems, and 2) reports are drafted and reviewed by the TDA development team. Examples of thematic reports from previous TDAs are provided. Advice is given to allow sufficient time for reports, ensure appropriate expertise, and develop clear terms of reference.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 6Iwl Pcu
This document provides an overview of causal chain analysis (CCA) as part of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) process. It defines CCA as examining the linear cause and effect relationships between the causes of a problem and its impacts. The key components of a causal chain are described as the immediate, underlying, and root causes. A stepwise process for developing causal chains is outlined, including identifying the chain components and further developing the chains with data. Examples of completed causal chains for different regions are also presented.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5
Black Sea NGO network- NGO support to the process of public involvement and participation
1. Black Sea NGO Network
NGO Support to the Process
of Public Involvement and
Participation
UNDP/GEF Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project
Final Seminar - 14 – 15 February 2008, Istanbul, Turkey
2. www.bseanetwork.org
15 years of UNDP/GEF in the Black Sea
Region
• The Bucharest Convention 1992
• Framework of 30 articles, 5 resolutions, 4
protocols
• Established the format of the first ever regional
collaboration aiming to protect the Black Sea
environment.
• Process – legal framework, regional bodies,
environmental policy goals, planning,
stakeholder involvement – including NGOs.
www.bseanetwork.org
3. www.bseanetwork.org
15 years of UNDP/GEF in the Black Sea
Region (2)
• Regional bodies
• Environmental policy goals (Odessa
Declaration)
• Strategic planning for their achievement
(BS SAP)
• Involvement of stakeholders, including
regional NGOs.
4. www.bseanetwork.org
NGO development process
• The Black Sea NGO Network (BSNN) came into
existence in 1998 as a result of the development of the
NGO community in the countries signatories of the
Bucharest convention.
• 62 registered members in the six littoral states and
many associates. BSNN maintains contacts with many
other Black Sea and environmental NGOs, over 150,
and provides information and representation to the
regional third sector. In 2001, in recognition of its role as
an institution of civil society in the region, the BSNN was
granted the status of permanent observer at the Black
Sea Commission (BSC)
• BSNN has been implementing activities on regional,
national and local level on a broad range of issues.
5. www.bseanetwork.org
Support to stakeholder involvement
and participation
• UNDP/GEF – support to NGO development and
maturation, specialization in the third sector,
capacity building
• National grants BSERP SGP 1 and 2 (17 small
projects SGP 1, 1 regional; 5 per country SGP 2)
• EU funding – TACIS, Phare etc.
• Other donors – Novib, OSI East-East
Programme
6. www.bseanetwork.org
Bulgarian NGOs
• Major areas of work recently – water management,
nutrient reduction, biodiversity protection, wetland
management, policy issues on the Black Sea coast.
• 2 national and 1 regional project in BSERP SGP 1
• 3 projects of BSERP 2nd
SGP focus on agriculture and its
impact on waters. 2 teach farmers about storage and
use of manure and fertilizers, 1 promotes organic
production.
• Waste water treatment in the coastal resorts,
improvement of the ecological state at the seafront
locally
• Awareness raising, various communication techniques,
education, Black Sea Day focus
7. www.bseanetwork.org
Georgia - NGO involvement
• Priority areas – coastal issues, biodiversity (sturgeon), waste,
pesticide reduction, eco-camps, Black Sea Day, communications,
policy issues, environmental education. Black Sea Eco Academy
• CENN- regional NGO for the Caucasus
• BSERP SGP 1 – involvement only in BSNN regional project
• 7 projects funded under BSERP 2nd
SGP – 1 demonstration project
on elimination of risks from obsolete pesticides, 5 projects on public
awareness raising with establishment of youth network, professional
journalists’ network, local coastal communities involvement and
publications; one environmental education project with focus on
nutrients and toxic substances.
• Training BS NGOs and media – 18 representatives, project cycle
management and fundraising techniques and opportunities
• BSAD 2006 and 2007 – traditional BS week with conferences, eco
classes, info bus campaign, film show, rock concert, media
involvement .
8. www.bseanetwork.org
Romanian NGO activities
• NGOs focus on environmental education, coastal zone management,
advocacy campaigns, beach clean-ups and protection of the Black Sea
dolphin, Black Sea Day celebrations, policy and civil society issues, Natura
2000 sites
• 4 projects under BSERP SGP 1 – online education, environmental
education, awareness raising on coastal water pollution issues and
promotion of organic production
• 5 project under way from BSERP SGP2 – stakeholder involvement and
Natura 2000 in rural areas; 2 stakeholder involvement projects; a pilot
project for eutrophication control in the Nuntasi lake basin with capacity
building for farmers, teachers, local community and action plan to reduce
eutrophication; 1 film for the consequences of eutrophication for the Black
Sea basin.
• BSAD is celebrated on the BS coast, in Constanta and other coastal
communities with public outreach events and colorful displays. Many young
activists and students are involved traditionally.
• NGO training in Braila – for 37 representatives of NGOs, media,
administrations focusing on cooperation in the BS region, TBDA, new
financial instruments for regional initiative.
9. www.bseanetwork.org
Russian NGOs
• Typical areas – environmental education, awareness raising, stakeholder
involvement, capacity building, conservation, management of protected
areas, etc.
• Big environmental problems (large scale construction and big projects - oil
ports, terminals, intensive agriculture, big coastal development dominating
the environment) and lower political interest in BS problems.
• 3 projects have been financed by BSERP SGP 1 – SORGO, Environmental Centre of
Sochi, Sailing Academy Taganrog involving wetland restoration, environmental
education, awareness raising and involving the public in watch-dog activities.
• Projects funded by BSERP 2nd
SGP – six with various focus and target
groups: 1 public awareness project establishes BS information service, very
active and useful after the Taman disaster; 1 local stakeholder
involvement/awareness raising project in the villages for improvement of
water bodies and riversides; two environmental education and training
project ;wetlands protection project; Documentary film production ‘Utrish
Threatened by Ecological Disaster’.
• BSAD traditionally turned into a national coastal celebration with
involvement of authorities. Sochi Olympics is a focus of public concern.
10. www.bseanetwork.org
Turkey – NGO involvement
• Environmental platforms for the coastal area of the Black Sea and the Marmara
Sea, also individual NGOs.Activity areas – awareness raising for environmental
protection including BS issues, conservation, environmental education, organic
farming, biodiversity protection
• BSERP 1st
SGP supported 2 projects – TEWPS and BS Environmentalists –
environmental awareness for students and adults, advocacy, NGO networking.
• BSERP 2nd
SGP supported projects from Istanbul, Trabzon, Zonguldag, Samsun
and Kocaeli, primarily public awareness and environmental education. 2 projects
encourage the use of manure and organic production; 1 focuses on good
agricultural practice; 1 aims at reducing the use of detergents and reduction of
nutrients in ubran waste waters, 1 environmental education project with youth
and amateur theatricals
• BSAD activities - attracting the attention of the public focusing on BSC
activities, political highlighting of BS issues, media involvement, awareness
raising along the coast.
• 25 participants and 5 trainers - capacity building training focusing on BSC, river
pollution and the BS - Bartin river,‘The Sea that nearly Died’, EfE ministerial
conference, presentation of the BSERP BS education study pack, BS
biodiversity problems in regional perspective, assessment of BSAD 2006 and
assessement of the dialogue between the media and the BS NGOs.
11. www.bseanetwork.org
NGO activities in Ukraine
• Major activities - youth education, conservation, biodiversity protection,
research in coastal areas, ecotourism, awareness raising, protected
areas management. Many activities are related to estuaries, small
rivers, wetlands, and the Danube Delta.
• 3 projects supported by BSERP SGP 1 – ww treatment, wetlands
restoration, public outreach – INECO , RNBSPO, Odessa SEU
• Ukrainian BSERP 2nd SGP projects, total of 8, cover a variety of topics
and regions. They include 1stakeholder involvement project for a public
basin council, 1 project for creation of public forum of BS NGOs
strengthening NGO cooperation; 1 educational project for children and
youth , 1 information dissemination project of Our Nature magazine, 4
projects for protected areas – the Tiligul Estuary, Kinburnsky Spit,
Tarkhanhut Peninsula and marine protected area Philophora Fileds.
• BSAD – public outreach, educational and media events, 600 study
packs, events in Sevastopol, Nikolaev, Tatarbunar, Odessa, 5000 info
papers published – YEC Vernadsky, RNBSPO,Secamp2000,Zeleny
Svit, Vydrodzhenia – Tatarbunar, Ecoclub-Vilcovo, YEC Dobra Volyua-
Izmail.
12. www.bseanetwork.org
BS NGOs - prospects
• In summary, it can be seen that BS NGOs are successfully
supporting stakeholder involvement, working at all levels, from local
to national to regional. They address a broad range of issues from
pollution reduction and coastal protection to agriculture and
conservation. Most have been involved in communication activities
and awareness raising, especially on BS Day, though education,
publications, some public opinion surveys and media relations.
Some NGOs have also been involved in scientific research and
reporting. Capacity building is seen as a standing task in the third
sector.
• Challenges of the future – development of societies, regional
projects, development and impact on the BS environment, stability
in the BS region including impacts of climate change, funding
opportunities, relations with authorities and businesses etc.