The Caspian Environment Programme (CEP) was established in 1998 by the five Caspian littoral countries to protect the Caspian Sea environment. Its overarching goal is sustainable use of Caspian resources. It has achieved regional cooperation structures, national action plans, and a Strategic Action Programme. International partners like the EU, GEF, and World Bank have provided over $20 million in funding. The CEP's vision is full implementation of its framework convention and action plan through continued cooperation and resource mobilization.
Strengthening M& E Systems in Africa Dakar presentationHawa Seydou DIOP
The document discusses the establishment of a monitoring and reporting system for the water sector in Africa by the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW). The goals are to establish a harmonized national, basin, and regional monitoring system to enable AMCOW to annually report on the state of water resources management and use in Africa. The system will cover seven thematic areas and help track progress on African commitments and UN Sustainable Development Goals related to water. Challenges include data variance between countries and global processes, and the system aims to address this while building national monitoring capacity.
The document discusses using strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as a tool for managing the transboundary Chenab River Basin between India and Pakistan. It summarizes factors for successful SEA of the Mekong and Mara rivers, including agreements between countries and stakeholder participation. While the Chenab shares some success factors like monitoring stations, cooperation between India and Pakistan is limited compared to other basins. The study concludes SEA could provide recommendations but was only partially effective for other basins due to lack of implementation.
This document summarizes the legal and institutional frameworks related to water resources in Namibia. It outlines the transboundary agreements Namibia is party to, including the SADC Protocol on Shared Watercourses and the ORASECOM Agreement. Domestically, it discusses the key water laws such as the Water Act of 1956 and Water Resources Management Act of 2004. It also lists the various government departments and organizations involved in water resources management in Namibia, including the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and NamWater. Finally, it provides brief details on regulations related to water abstraction, pollution control, and groundwater ownership.
Regional solution for integrated land and water management -Workshop 1 - CP m...Global Water Partnership
The document summarizes an initiative by GWP West Africa to strengthen regional dialogue on groundwater management. It aims to improve cooperation with strategic partners on climate change adaptation and food security. Key points include conducting a regional dialogue to better integrate groundwater issues into national and regional policies, with a focus on transboundary aquifers. The initiative will assess groundwater management, build capacity, and facilitate more sustainable development policies regarding groundwater resources. A regional consultation workshop is planned to validate findings and define priority actions.
Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on ABS and the ITPGRFA: An AU PerspectiveBioversity International
Mahlet Teshome, African Union's presentation delivered at the Mutual Implementation of the Plant Treaty and Nagoya Protocol Workshop, November 16th, 2015, Addis Ababa
DELTAmerica Project: Development and Implementation of Mechanisms to Dessemin...Iwl Pcu
Objectives:
Share experiences and lessons learned from GEF- International Waters (GEF-IW) projects in LAC.
Enhance sharing of critical w.r. management knowledge, experiences, and best practices among water management organisations and river basin authorities, via the Internet as well as through other media.
Strengthen collaboration amongst riparian countries leading to improved water resources management policies.
Strengthen Inter-American Water Resources Network.
Strengthened civil society participation in water resources management projects.
The Caspian Environment Programme (CEP) was established in 1998 by the five Caspian littoral countries to protect the Caspian Sea environment. Its overarching goal is sustainable use of Caspian resources. It has achieved regional cooperation structures, national action plans, and a Strategic Action Programme. International partners like the EU, GEF, and World Bank have provided over $20 million in funding. The CEP's vision is full implementation of its framework convention and action plan through continued cooperation and resource mobilization.
Strengthening M& E Systems in Africa Dakar presentationHawa Seydou DIOP
The document discusses the establishment of a monitoring and reporting system for the water sector in Africa by the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW). The goals are to establish a harmonized national, basin, and regional monitoring system to enable AMCOW to annually report on the state of water resources management and use in Africa. The system will cover seven thematic areas and help track progress on African commitments and UN Sustainable Development Goals related to water. Challenges include data variance between countries and global processes, and the system aims to address this while building national monitoring capacity.
The document discusses using strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as a tool for managing the transboundary Chenab River Basin between India and Pakistan. It summarizes factors for successful SEA of the Mekong and Mara rivers, including agreements between countries and stakeholder participation. While the Chenab shares some success factors like monitoring stations, cooperation between India and Pakistan is limited compared to other basins. The study concludes SEA could provide recommendations but was only partially effective for other basins due to lack of implementation.
This document summarizes the legal and institutional frameworks related to water resources in Namibia. It outlines the transboundary agreements Namibia is party to, including the SADC Protocol on Shared Watercourses and the ORASECOM Agreement. Domestically, it discusses the key water laws such as the Water Act of 1956 and Water Resources Management Act of 2004. It also lists the various government departments and organizations involved in water resources management in Namibia, including the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and NamWater. Finally, it provides brief details on regulations related to water abstraction, pollution control, and groundwater ownership.
Regional solution for integrated land and water management -Workshop 1 - CP m...Global Water Partnership
The document summarizes an initiative by GWP West Africa to strengthen regional dialogue on groundwater management. It aims to improve cooperation with strategic partners on climate change adaptation and food security. Key points include conducting a regional dialogue to better integrate groundwater issues into national and regional policies, with a focus on transboundary aquifers. The initiative will assess groundwater management, build capacity, and facilitate more sustainable development policies regarding groundwater resources. A regional consultation workshop is planned to validate findings and define priority actions.
Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on ABS and the ITPGRFA: An AU PerspectiveBioversity International
Mahlet Teshome, African Union's presentation delivered at the Mutual Implementation of the Plant Treaty and Nagoya Protocol Workshop, November 16th, 2015, Addis Ababa
DELTAmerica Project: Development and Implementation of Mechanisms to Dessemin...Iwl Pcu
Objectives:
Share experiences and lessons learned from GEF- International Waters (GEF-IW) projects in LAC.
Enhance sharing of critical w.r. management knowledge, experiences, and best practices among water management organisations and river basin authorities, via the Internet as well as through other media.
Strengthen collaboration amongst riparian countries leading to improved water resources management policies.
Strengthen Inter-American Water Resources Network.
Strengthened civil society participation in water resources management projects.
The document discusses South Africa's proposed ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. It outlines the health and environmental dangers of mercury, and notes that human activities have increased mercury levels globally. It argues that ratifying the convention would allow South Africa to access financial and technical assistance to reduce mercury emissions and releases. However, significantly reducing emissions would require billions of rands, and the country cannot afford it alone. The document recommends parliamentary approval of South Africa's ratification.
Transatlantic policy options for supporting adaptation in the marine arctic ...Dr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes policy options for addressing rapid changes in the Arctic marine environment due to climate change. It describes the current fragmented governance framework, which includes various international agreements, Arctic institutions like the Arctic Council, and sector-specific regulations. However, it notes there are still regulatory gaps between and within different sectors regarding fisheries, offshore drilling, shipping, and tourism. New arrangements and strengthened international cooperation are needed to adequately manage increased human activity and protect Arctic ecosystems in a holistic, integrated manner.
WMO UPDATE Secretary general Prof. Petteri TaalasGabriel Labrador
This document provides an update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It discusses WMO reforms, contributions to sustainable development goals, and strategic plans. Key points include implementing a results-based management approach, voluntary staff reductions to reallocate resources, and reforming administrative activities to increase efficiency and transparency. Partnerships with other organizations are also being enhanced to have greater global impact. The document proposes additional financial needs to further WMO's goals in areas like early warning systems and greenhouse gas monitoring. It advocates for reforming WMO structures to be more effective, efficient, and integrated in addressing 21st century challenges.
This presentation was given as part of the EPA-funded Catchment Science and Management Course focusing on Integrated Catchment Management, held in June 2015. This course was delivered by RPS Consultants. If you have any queries or comments, or wish to use the material in this presentation, please contact catchments@epa.ie
It is increasingly being recognised internationally that integrated catchment management (ICM) is a useful organising framework for tackling the ongoing challenge of balancing sustainable use and development of our natural resource, against achieving environmental goals. The basic principles of ICM (Williams, 2012) are to:
• Take a holistic and integrated approach to the management of land, biodiversity, water and community resources at the water catchment scale;
• Involve communities in planning and managing their landscapes; and
• Find a balance between resource use and resource conservation
ICM is now well established in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In Europe the ICM approach has been proposed as being required to achieve effective water and catchment management, and is the approach being promoted by DEFRA for the UK, where it is called the “Catchment Based Approach” (CaBA). The principles and methodologies behind ICM sit well within the context of the Water Framework Directive with its aims and objectives for good water quality, sustainable development and public participation in water resource management. In Ireland it is proposed that the ICM approach will underlie the work and philosophy in developing and implementing future River Basin Management Plans.
The document provides an overview of the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program and its progress over 10 years. Some key accomplishments include improving over 150 laws and regulations across various sectors like waste, pollution and natural resources. Over 120,000 people have been trained in environmental policy and enforcement. Infrastructure for monitoring air and water quality has also expanded, with several countries now having national reference laboratories meeting international standards. Overall, the program has seen tangible results in strengthening environmental governance across Central America and the Dominican Republic.
REDD Offset Working Group - Overview of RecommendationsJohn Davis
The document provides recommendations for linking the REDD+ efforts of Acre and Chiapas states with California's cap and trade program. It recommends including deforestation and degradation credits initially. Reference levels should be based on 1995-2010 emissions data and adjusted over time. Crediting and accounting should be done at the jurisdictional level following California requirements. Robust measurement, monitoring and verification is key, as are environmental and social safeguards. A non-binding agreement like a Memorandum of Understanding is recommended to link jurisdictions while respecting domestic laws. Enforceability can be ensured through California's offset provisions and innovative public-private partnerships.
This document summarizes the background, development, and analysis of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) and Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for the Black Sea. It describes how the TDA and SAP were created with funding from GEF and other donors to address issues in the Black Sea region under the Bucharest Convention. However, it notes that both the TDA and SAP had weaknesses including limited stakeholder involvement, lack of prioritization and integration into development plans, and delays in implementation. It calls for strengthening the information basis, increasing accountability, and better tying strategies to socioeconomic realities to enhance progress on Black Sea issues.
This document summarizes a study on strengthening integrated water resources management (IWRM) planning in African river and lake basin organizations (L/RBOs). The study identified several gaps in current IWRM planning processes, including a lack of cooperation between countries, weak stakeholder participation, and limited data and capacity. To address these gaps, the study recommends priority actions such as fostering regional cooperation, improving data collection and information sharing, and building capacity through training. Based on the findings, the study proposes a 5-year program for the African Network of Basin Organizations to provide support to L/RBOs in developing and implementing IWRM plans. The program focuses on strengthening governance, increasing knowledge management and capacity building
This document discusses the challenges with implementing biodiversity offsets in Canada. It argues that offsets have stalled because objectives and thresholds for environmental impacts have not been clearly defined. The government needs to establish consistent policies across departments, provide the necessary infrastructure for an offsets market, and reduce uncertainties around liability. Specifically, the government should set clear plans and targets for habitat conservation to integrate land use decisions across scales and allow for the effective use of offsets.
The document provides information on an invasive species field guide produced by the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources. The field guide contains descriptions, photos, and key details on invasive plant and animal species in The Bahamas, following the categories in the country's National Invasive Species Strategy. It describes the characteristics and impacts of each invasive species, along with their native and introduced ranges, pathways of introduction, and similarities to other species. The field guide aims to help identify priority invasives and inform management efforts to protect Bahamian ecosystems.
This document summarizes the reproductive organs and estrous cycles of farm animals. It defines key terms like estrus, zygote, and gestation period. It describes the male and female reproductive tracts and their functions, including sperm production and fertilization. The document discusses estrous cycles in cows, sows, and mares, noting signs of estrus and the roles of hormones like progesterone and estrogen in regulating cycles and pregnancy. Artificial insemination techniques are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of home food preservation principles including freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety. It summarizes key steps for safely canning foods including using tested recipes, proper processing temperatures and times, and ensuring sealed lids. The document emphasizes using the right processing method based on a food's acid level and describes how consistency, altitude, and container size can impact safe canning.
The Caribbean includes 25 countries and dependent territories, located on Caribbean Sea
- Includes islands, plus coastal Belize and the Guianas
- Share similarities with east coastal regions of Central America
1. The study aimed to examine public knowledge and attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria in order to identify factors that contribute to their stigmatization.
2. The study found that the public has misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted and blame people for becoming infected, believing they must have done something wrong. This leads to stigma in the forms of social exclusion and denial of dignity and respect.
3. The author recommends improving knowledge of HIV/AIDS through education programs to promote compassion and support for people living with the disease. Reducing stigma will help ensure they receive proper treatment and acceptance in the community.
The document discusses South Africa's proposed ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. It outlines the health and environmental dangers of mercury, and notes that human activities have increased mercury levels globally. It argues that ratifying the convention would allow South Africa to access financial and technical assistance to reduce mercury emissions and releases. However, significantly reducing emissions would require billions of rands, and the country cannot afford it alone. The document recommends parliamentary approval of South Africa's ratification.
Transatlantic policy options for supporting adaptation in the marine arctic ...Dr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes policy options for addressing rapid changes in the Arctic marine environment due to climate change. It describes the current fragmented governance framework, which includes various international agreements, Arctic institutions like the Arctic Council, and sector-specific regulations. However, it notes there are still regulatory gaps between and within different sectors regarding fisheries, offshore drilling, shipping, and tourism. New arrangements and strengthened international cooperation are needed to adequately manage increased human activity and protect Arctic ecosystems in a holistic, integrated manner.
WMO UPDATE Secretary general Prof. Petteri TaalasGabriel Labrador
This document provides an update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It discusses WMO reforms, contributions to sustainable development goals, and strategic plans. Key points include implementing a results-based management approach, voluntary staff reductions to reallocate resources, and reforming administrative activities to increase efficiency and transparency. Partnerships with other organizations are also being enhanced to have greater global impact. The document proposes additional financial needs to further WMO's goals in areas like early warning systems and greenhouse gas monitoring. It advocates for reforming WMO structures to be more effective, efficient, and integrated in addressing 21st century challenges.
This presentation was given as part of the EPA-funded Catchment Science and Management Course focusing on Integrated Catchment Management, held in June 2015. This course was delivered by RPS Consultants. If you have any queries or comments, or wish to use the material in this presentation, please contact catchments@epa.ie
It is increasingly being recognised internationally that integrated catchment management (ICM) is a useful organising framework for tackling the ongoing challenge of balancing sustainable use and development of our natural resource, against achieving environmental goals. The basic principles of ICM (Williams, 2012) are to:
• Take a holistic and integrated approach to the management of land, biodiversity, water and community resources at the water catchment scale;
• Involve communities in planning and managing their landscapes; and
• Find a balance between resource use and resource conservation
ICM is now well established in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. In Europe the ICM approach has been proposed as being required to achieve effective water and catchment management, and is the approach being promoted by DEFRA for the UK, where it is called the “Catchment Based Approach” (CaBA). The principles and methodologies behind ICM sit well within the context of the Water Framework Directive with its aims and objectives for good water quality, sustainable development and public participation in water resource management. In Ireland it is proposed that the ICM approach will underlie the work and philosophy in developing and implementing future River Basin Management Plans.
The document provides an overview of the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program and its progress over 10 years. Some key accomplishments include improving over 150 laws and regulations across various sectors like waste, pollution and natural resources. Over 120,000 people have been trained in environmental policy and enforcement. Infrastructure for monitoring air and water quality has also expanded, with several countries now having national reference laboratories meeting international standards. Overall, the program has seen tangible results in strengthening environmental governance across Central America and the Dominican Republic.
REDD Offset Working Group - Overview of RecommendationsJohn Davis
The document provides recommendations for linking the REDD+ efforts of Acre and Chiapas states with California's cap and trade program. It recommends including deforestation and degradation credits initially. Reference levels should be based on 1995-2010 emissions data and adjusted over time. Crediting and accounting should be done at the jurisdictional level following California requirements. Robust measurement, monitoring and verification is key, as are environmental and social safeguards. A non-binding agreement like a Memorandum of Understanding is recommended to link jurisdictions while respecting domestic laws. Enforceability can be ensured through California's offset provisions and innovative public-private partnerships.
This document summarizes the background, development, and analysis of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) and Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for the Black Sea. It describes how the TDA and SAP were created with funding from GEF and other donors to address issues in the Black Sea region under the Bucharest Convention. However, it notes that both the TDA and SAP had weaknesses including limited stakeholder involvement, lack of prioritization and integration into development plans, and delays in implementation. It calls for strengthening the information basis, increasing accountability, and better tying strategies to socioeconomic realities to enhance progress on Black Sea issues.
This document summarizes a study on strengthening integrated water resources management (IWRM) planning in African river and lake basin organizations (L/RBOs). The study identified several gaps in current IWRM planning processes, including a lack of cooperation between countries, weak stakeholder participation, and limited data and capacity. To address these gaps, the study recommends priority actions such as fostering regional cooperation, improving data collection and information sharing, and building capacity through training. Based on the findings, the study proposes a 5-year program for the African Network of Basin Organizations to provide support to L/RBOs in developing and implementing IWRM plans. The program focuses on strengthening governance, increasing knowledge management and capacity building
This document discusses the challenges with implementing biodiversity offsets in Canada. It argues that offsets have stalled because objectives and thresholds for environmental impacts have not been clearly defined. The government needs to establish consistent policies across departments, provide the necessary infrastructure for an offsets market, and reduce uncertainties around liability. Specifically, the government should set clear plans and targets for habitat conservation to integrate land use decisions across scales and allow for the effective use of offsets.
The document provides information on an invasive species field guide produced by the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources. The field guide contains descriptions, photos, and key details on invasive plant and animal species in The Bahamas, following the categories in the country's National Invasive Species Strategy. It describes the characteristics and impacts of each invasive species, along with their native and introduced ranges, pathways of introduction, and similarities to other species. The field guide aims to help identify priority invasives and inform management efforts to protect Bahamian ecosystems.
This document summarizes the reproductive organs and estrous cycles of farm animals. It defines key terms like estrus, zygote, and gestation period. It describes the male and female reproductive tracts and their functions, including sperm production and fertilization. The document discusses estrous cycles in cows, sows, and mares, noting signs of estrus and the roles of hormones like progesterone and estrogen in regulating cycles and pregnancy. Artificial insemination techniques are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of home food preservation principles including freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety. It summarizes key steps for safely canning foods including using tested recipes, proper processing temperatures and times, and ensuring sealed lids. The document emphasizes using the right processing method based on a food's acid level and describes how consistency, altitude, and container size can impact safe canning.
The Caribbean includes 25 countries and dependent territories, located on Caribbean Sea
- Includes islands, plus coastal Belize and the Guianas
- Share similarities with east coastal regions of Central America
1. The study aimed to examine public knowledge and attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria in order to identify factors that contribute to their stigmatization.
2. The study found that the public has misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted and blame people for becoming infected, believing they must have done something wrong. This leads to stigma in the forms of social exclusion and denial of dignity and respect.
3. The author recommends improving knowledge of HIV/AIDS through education programs to promote compassion and support for people living with the disease. Reducing stigma will help ensure they receive proper treatment and acceptance in the community.
CADT Training presently provides training and consultancy services to various organizations and clients in Africa and Asia. We believe the CADT Training brand has unique features which differentiates it from other providers.
CADTTRAINING courses have been carefully researched and selected taking into consideration the experience of the typical manager operating in Africa and Asia.
CADTTRAINING is very sensitive to the image it projects in the minds of course delegates as well as its clients.
In this particular regard the quality of training and consultancy services provided becomes something of concern. We view quality from a number of perspectives which includes the level of presentation of the courses, the facilitation and training methods applied the quality of the hand-outs used, the qualifications and experience of the facilitators / consultants, the learning environment, participants’ welfare as well as customer care. We aim to achieve very high international standards in the services we provided.
Implementing Science Investigations for the CSEC SBADebbie-Ann Hall
This document outlines a workshop for science teachers to be held on October 17-18, 2013. The workshop will be presented by Dr. Marcia Rainford and will focus on three key areas: planning and implementing science investigations for the CSEC exams, monitoring student progress as part of the school-based assessment process, and understanding suitable science investigations in physics, chemistry and biology. Teachers will also examine their responsibilities for student-based assessments and how to individualize instruction to meet student needs. The workshop will provide guidance on developing long-term plans for building students' investigative skills and selecting suitable investigation projects.
Bananas are one of Uganda's most important food crops, providing food security and income to over 7 million people. This manual outlines best practices for establishing and managing banana plantations. It recommends preparing fields through slashing and plowing, planting in holes spaced 3m x 3m, and using clean, disease-free planting material from reliable sources. Proper management includes weed control, fertilizer application, sucker removal, and addressing pests and diseases. Following these practices can help reverse declining yields and ensure the sustainability of banana production in Uganda.
Presentación de Gina Guillén, del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Costa Rica, en el seminario virtual "Necesitamos un nuevo tratado para proteger la vida en alta mar".
RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe is a Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information and Training Centre that works to protect the marine environment in countries of the Wider Caribbean Region. It assists these countries to prevent and respond to pollution through developing contingency plans, providing training and workshops, and offering technical support and information. The Centre is hosted by the government of Curacao and works to help countries implement international conventions on issues like oil spills, marine pollution, and ship pollution through its various activities.
HEADLEY Maren Strategies of Caribbean Organizations on the Sargassum IssueRégion Guadeloupe
International conférence on sargassum
Fridayn October 25th, 2019
Day 2 - Crossing perspectives and sharing experiences
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Vendredi 25 Octobre 2019 Journée 2
Regards croisés et partage d’expériences
Dr Maren Headly Strategies of Caribbean Organizations on the Sargassum IssueRégion Guadeloupe
International conférence on sargassum
Fridayn October 25th, 2019
Day 2 - Crossing perspectives and sharing experiences
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Vendredi 25 Octobre 2019 Journée 2
Regards croisés et partage d’expériences
Benguela SAP Achievements, Best Practices and ChallengesIwl Pcu
The document discusses the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) region, which comprises Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. It summarizes the establishment of the Benguela Current Commission (BCC) to promote cooperation on managing fisheries and other marine resources in the region. Progress made through implementing the BCC's Strategic Action Programme is also summarized, including reforms to national policies, securing sustainable funding, and efforts to build capacity for long-term management of the large marine ecosystem. Challenges in fully implementing the Strategic Action Programme are also acknowledged.
The document discusses the need for enhanced cooperation and synergies among multilateral environmental conventions related to biodiversity, combating desertification, and sustainable land and water management in the Near East and North Africa region. It notes that unsustainable practices have degraded 24% of global land and calls for more sustainable and efficient food production, protection of biodiversity and ecosystems, and integrated management of resources. Achieving the goals of conventions like the CBD and UNCCD will require increased understanding of environmental values, traditional knowledge, control of invasive species, and using science to inform policymaking and regional cooperation on issues like climate change adaptation.
The UNEP/MAP-GEF MedPartnership project aims to continue efforts to reduce pollution in the Mediterranean Sea and protect biodiversity through implementing strategic action programs. It involves 12 countries working with UNEP/MAP and the World Bank over multiple components including regional projects, investment funds, and demonstration projects. The project seeks to advance policy and legal reforms, fill knowledge gaps, and help implement integrated coastal zone management plans. Initial results include workshops training over 200 practitioners and reductions in water use and pollution loads at demonstration sites.
It takes a global village - Montserrat Sustainable Development GoalsAlwyn Ponteen, MSc
What are our priorities in the Wider Caribbean Region to achieve SDGs 2030? I shared my thoughts at the Workshop “Implementing & Monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals in the Caribbean: The Role of the Ocean” in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on January 17-19, using Montserrat's fisheries and ocean resources management as a case study on how the challenges of SDG 14 implementation and monitoring and other interlinkage SDGs are addressed in Montserrat. Would be great to hear your thoughts and suggestions?
Presentation by Dr. Christopher Cox, Programme Director of the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (CEHI) at the 5th Annual High Level Session of the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C).
Mediterranean Sea: The GEF Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean LME (L...Iwl Pcu
Alex Lascaratos
GEF/PDF-B Project Manager
Presentation during the focused learning discussion SAP Implementation at the 4th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Introduction of IWEco Project, April 2019 pdf (1)iweco-project
An introduction to the GEF-funded Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean Small island Developing States (IWEco) Project, presented at the Project's Third Regional Project Steering Committee Meeting, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2 April 2019
CEP Corbin - Promoting Information Management & Sharing within the Wider Cari...Iwl Pcu
Convention for the Protection & Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region – Cartagena Convention
Exchange of Experiences on LME-related Data & Information Issues
WIOLAB Achievements, Best Practices and ChallengesIwl Pcu
The Nairobi Convention is a regional agreement between 10 coastal East African countries aimed at protecting the Western Indian Ocean from land-based pollution. A UNDP/GEF-funded project addressed this issue through various activities between 2005-2010. These included creating a plan to reduce coastal stress, strengthening laws around pollution, and building capacity in the region. The project conducted demonstrations of wastewater management and other technologies, and helped develop national action plans. However, challenges remained around limited capacity and overambitious goals. Continued support is needed to fully implement the Strategic Action Program and Protocol developed under the Nairobi Convention.
This document presents South Africa's National Coastal Management Programme (NCMP) for 2013-2017 as required by the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act of 2008. It establishes a framework for coastal management, identifies key priorities for South Africa's coast through a situational analysis and stakeholder consultation. The priorities include effective planning for coastal vulnerability, ensuring public access, integrated estuary management, pollution management, coastal monitoring systems, compliance/enforcement, coastal information/research, awareness/education, and partnerships for integrated coastal management. Goals and objectives are set for each priority to guide coastal management efforts over the next five years.
1) The Caribbean Challenge Initiative is a collaborative effort between Caribbean governments and private sector leaders to protect 20% of the marine environment in participating countries by 2020 through public-private partnerships.
2) At a 2013 summit, nine governments signed a declaration and 15 companies signed a compact committing to conservation goals. Over $75 million in funding was pledged.
3) A Caribbean Biodiversity Fund is being established with over $40 million initially to provide long-term funding through national trust funds for marine conservation projects.
Opportunities for ecosystem-based adaptation in coastal and marine ecosystemsFAO
The document discusses a webinar on opportunities for ecosystem-based adaptation in coastal and marine ecosystems. Specifically:
- The webinar focused on approaches, tools, and methods to promote implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries for managing coastal and marine fisheries under climate change.
- Presentations covered climate change implications for fisheries, fostering adaptation through Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries in the Eastern Caribbean, and identifying issues for sustainable small pelagic fisheries management in West Africa using the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries.
- The webinar provided an opportunity to discuss lessons learned and good practices for scaling up ecosystem-based adaptation in coastal fisheries management.
Integrated Natural Resource Management and the GEF- Reconciling Global Enviro...Iwl Pcu
A Principal Objective: Every integrated program of interventions will be aimed at achieving a principal objective, whose nature will depend upon the “entry point” and whose goal, in line with the MDGs and the WSSD Plan of Implementation, will be the fostering of environmentally sustainable development. In doing so, global benefits will be accrued in a cluster of focal areas, or even in all of them. A tentative/preliminary Operational Program indication will correspond to the Principal Objective.
This document defines number names and provides examples of the number names for numbers 1 through 20. It lists the number, a picture representing that quantity, and the corresponding word for each number. It also notes that numbers between 21 and 99 are written with a hyphen between the tens and ones places. The document concludes with a rhyming song that associates each number from 1 to 10 with something of that quantity.
This document outlines a plan of action for promoting healthy weights and preventing childhood obesity in the Caribbean from 2014 to 2019. It aims to halt and reverse the rise in childhood obesity in the region by 2025 through multi-sectoral cooperation. The plan proposes measures to create healthier environments for children, provide incentives for healthy choices, empower communities, educate families, and support children affected by obesity. It also includes strengthening systems and capacity to effectively monitor and achieve results. The plan was developed with input from regional experts and partners, and provides a comprehensive public health response to address the underlying social and economic factors fueling the childhood obesity epidemic in the Caribbean.
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has identified aquaculture as a sector with potential to stimulate economic growth, jobs, and food security in member countries. However, aquaculture remains underdeveloped aside from some commercial production. CRFM has developed a five-year action plan for aquaculture development supported by a study confirming its potential economic and social contributions. The growth of aquaculture has been limited by high costs, lack of research and development, policies and legislation, and impacts of weather events. CRFM aims to promote sustainable aquaculture growth through increased investment, improved technology, support services, and policies to increase production and earnings in the region.
The document discusses the new digital media ecosystem. It notes that boundaries between content, technology, and business are fading as platforms and algorithms distribute information. Some key aspects of the new ecosystem include:
- Mobile access is increasingly dominant, with many media sites now receiving more traffic from phones than computers.
- Social media has become a major source of traffic and way people share information.
- Information is consumed more as a continuous flow across various platforms rather than discrete products or articles.
- Digital platforms like Facebook and Google are playing a larger role in how information is distributed, challenging traditional media business models.
- Some new "customer media" sites have adapted well by putting users first, using data analytics, and focusing on
Here are some key points about legal, ethical and moral responsibilities related to digital media outcomes:
Legal responsibilities: Creators of DMOs have a legal duty to comply with relevant laws, such as copyright law. This means attributing sources, obtaining permissions to use copyrighted content, and not infringing on others' intellectual property rights. For example, citing sources and attributing photos when using them in a school project.
Ethical responsibilities: Creators have an ethical duty to consider how their work might impact others. This could involve avoiding plagiarism, protecting privacy, ensuring accessibility, and representing different groups in a respectful manner. For example, obtaining consent before sharing photos of people online and considering diverse perspectives when designing websites.
The document discusses various concepts related to website design and search engine optimization (SEO). It covers the key areas of web design like graphic design, user interface design, and user experience design. Some principles of effective web design discussed are purpose, communication, typography, colors, images, navigation, page layout, and reading pattern. The document also explains the basic components of a website like page layout, navigation, hyperlinks, and content. It differentiates between internet browsers and search engines, and covers SEO concepts like keywords, tags, and page ranking.
Appropriate tools and methods to produce digital graphicsDebbie-Ann Hall
This document provides an overview of common graphic editing and illustration tools and techniques in Adobe Illustrator, including how to use the selection tools to select parts of an image, transform objects using free transform tools like rotate and scale, apply fills and strokes to shapes, use the pen tool to create and modify paths, and work with symbols, patterns, and text. Key topics covered include how to select objects, transform selections, apply shears, work with layers and panels, combine objects with the pathfinder, and align or distribute selections.
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1. EL PROGRAMAAMBIENTAL
DEL CARIBE
Christopher Corbin
Programme Officer
Secretariat for the Cartagena Convention
Convention for the Protection and Development of
the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean
Region – Cartagena Convention
Legal and Administrative Challenges of
Implementing a Regional MEA
Training Workshop on Environmental Legislative
Drafting
Georgetown, Guyana
2-5 August 2011
2. OUTLINE
What is the Caribbean Environment Programme?
Cartagena Convention & Protocols
Major Obligations of the Convention
Legal & Administrative Barriers to Ratification
Legal & Administrative Barriers to Implementation
Conclusion & Opportunities
3. Regional Seas
The Caribbean Environment Programme is one of
18 Regional Seas Programmes
comprising over 140 Countries
5. CARIBBEAN ENVIRONMENT
PROGRAMME
MISSION
“To promote regional co-operation for the
protection and development of the Wider
Caribbean Region”
OBJECTIVE
“To achieve sustainable development of marine
and coastal resources in the Wider Caribbean
Region through effective, integrated management
that allows for economic growth and sustainable
livelihoods”
6. The legal and administrative basis
for the Caribbean Environment
Programme is the:
Cartagena Convention for the
Protection and Development of the
Wider Caribbean
7. Only Legally Binding Regional
MEA for the Protection and
Development of the Marine
Environment of the Wider
Caribbean Region
CARTAGENA CONVENTION
8. Oil Spills Protocol
Adopted in 1983
Enteretd into focrce in
1986
Specially Protected
Areas and Wildlife
Protocol (SPAW)
Adopted in 1990
Entered into force 2000
Protocol concerning
Land-Based Sources
of Pollution (LBS)
Adopted in 1099
Enteretd into force in
2010
Cartagena Convention
Adopted in 1983
Entered into force 1986
10. Unplanned Coastal Development
Land Based Sources of Pollution
Marine-based Activities
Overfishing
Habitat Destruction
Climate Change
Invasive Species
Major Environmental Threats
12. The Cartagena Convention as a Regional
MEA addresses several different coastal
& marine environmental threats affecting
the countries of the Wider Caribbean
Region.
The three Protocols to the Convention
identify additional obligations for the
protection and development of the
Caribbean Sea thus reducing negative
impacts to the coastal and marine
environment.
14. • Protect marine & coastal environment
from oil spill incidents
• Establish & maintain means to respond
to oil spill incidents & to reduce the risks
associated with such incidents
What are the Objectives of the
Oil Spills Protocol?
15. • Protect, preserve & sustainably manage
fragile areas & threatened or endangered
species of flora & fauna
• Regulate &/or prohibit activities having
adverse effects on protected areas &
wildlife (biodiversity)
What are the Objectives of the
SPAW Protocol?
16. • Reduce pollution through establishment
of effluent & emission limitations and/or
best management practices
• Exchange information on land-based
pollution through cooperation in
monitoring & research
What are the Objectives of the
LBS Protocol?
18. Challenges to Ratification/1
• Limited financial, technical & human
resources to assess implications of the MEA;
• Lack of political priority for environmental
protection & sustainable development;
• Lack of interest or perceived relevance of the
MEA to national priorities;
19. Challenges to Ratification/2
• Lack of involvement by country in the
negotiation process;
• Lack of understanding of implications,
benefits & costs of implementing the MEA;
• Lack of dedicated national focal points
responsible for treaty acceptance;
20. Challenges for MEA Implementation/1
• Lack of expertise & inadequate financial/human
resources to ensure compliance with obligations;
• Lack of interest or perceived relevance of MEA
obligations to national priorities;
• Lack of media & public awareness/interest;
• Lack of integration of MEA obligations into national
work programmes, projects & activities;
21. Challenges for MEA Implementation/2
• Project rather than Programme Focus by MEA
enabling activities;
• Competing MEAs, projects and/or priorities;
• Lack of enabling Legislation that provides for
standards, enforcement, reporting etc.
• Lack of effective administrative structure for
monitoring MEA compliance;
22. Unique Challenges for Regional MEA
• Reduced financial support compared with
Global MEAs – often lesser visibility & profile;
• Obligations cover a wide range of thematic
areas - implementation requires coordination
& collaboration among several agencies & may
require amendments to existing policy,
legislation, regulations, &/or
institutional/administrative mechanisms;
23. Unique Opportunities for Regional MEA
• Facilitates joint implementation of a larger
number of related Global MEAs;
• Responds more directly to unique national,
sub-regional & regional priorities, socio-
economic circumstances & political realities;
• Fosters regional cooperation in the protection
of a shared resource – the Caribbean Sea;
24. Checklist for MEA Implementation/1
Retain drafting skills & technical expertise;
Seek assistance of Convention Secretariat for
technical assistance;
Ensure that implementing legislation
provides for institutional, policy-making &
administrative tools & mechanisms;
Ensure that implementing legislation
provides for adequate enforcement measures
including incentives to promote compliance;
25. Checklist for MEA Implementation/2
Resolve conflict between MEA principles and
domestic legislation;
Ensure that the national legislation
implements all of the mandatory MEA
obligations;
Conditions may change and provisions may
become inadequate. Include provisions in the
national legislation for MEA amendments;
26. What direct support can be provided?
Policy & Legislative Reforms
Training & Capacity Building
Public Education & Awareness
Technology/Equipment
Solutions for “Hot Spot” problems through
pilot interventions;
27. EL PROGRAMAAMBIENTAL
DEL CARIBETHANK YOU
UNEP-CAR/RCU
14-20 Port Royal Street
Kingston, Jamaica
(876) 922-9267 - phone
(876) 922-9292 - fax
rcu@cep.unep.org
Website: www.cep.unep.org