The document discusses the establishment of the Global Partnership for Oceans by the World Bank to address threats to ocean health and human well-being. A Blue Ribbon Panel of ocean experts was convened to provide strategic guidance to the partnership. The panel identifies five guiding principles: sustainable livelihoods, social equity and food security; a healthy ocean; effective governance; long-term viability; and capacity building and innovation. The panel recognizes regional variation requires flexible, not "one-size-fits-all" solutions. The ocean faces rapid deterioration from pollution, overfishing, climate change threatening its ability to support hundreds of millions of people.
This chapter calls for collective action to address climate change and promote sustainable development. Former Prime Minister of Norway and chair of the UN Conference on Environment and Development Gro Harlem Brundtland argues that the responsibility to solve the climate crisis rests with both political leaders and citizens as consumers and voters. She references the 1987 report "Our Common Future" which advocated for sustainable development. While progress has been slow, coordinated global efforts and continued public pressure can drive more ambitious climate policies and actions.
The document discusses sustainable consumption and the challenges of meeting needs while protecting natural resources for current and future generations. It talks about the need to change production, consumption, and distribution patterns to address poverty and environmental degradation. Consumers have a responsibility to push for more sustainable consumption practices that achieve economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social justice. The second part provides examples of how various common waste items take a long time to degrade in the environment and promotes sustainable consumption practices like reducing waste, reusing items, and properly disposing of hazardous materials.
2018 Open Space Conference - I’ve Seen Fire & Rain: Implications of the 2017 ...OpenSpaceCouncil
*Please note that animations in this presentations are not visible when viewed through Slideshare.
- Dave Koehler, Moderator, Executive Director, Sonoma Land Trust
- Jennifer Gray Thompson, Executive Director, Rebuild North Bay Foundation
- Karen Gaffney, Conservation Planning Manager, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space
- Caitlin Cornwall, Research Program Manager, Sonoma Ecology Center
These panelists spoke at the 2018 Open Space Conference - Conservation in a Time of Change - on May 10, 2018 at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. More info on the website: http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/conference/
Mitigation and adaptation strategies for coping with the potential adverse effects of global climate change. If the predictions are right, we will be living with the effects of global climate change for the rest of our lives. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction.
Pathways for Coastal Adaptation in Metro Vancouver, Alexandra Heather RUTLEDGEGlobal Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document discusses the establishment of the Global Partnership for Oceans by the World Bank to address threats to ocean health and human well-being. A Blue Ribbon Panel of ocean experts was convened to provide strategic guidance to the partnership. The panel identifies five guiding principles: sustainable livelihoods, social equity and food security; a healthy ocean; effective governance; long-term viability; and capacity building and innovation. The panel recognizes regional variation requires flexible, not "one-size-fits-all" solutions. The ocean faces rapid deterioration from pollution, overfishing, climate change threatening its ability to support hundreds of millions of people.
This chapter calls for collective action to address climate change and promote sustainable development. Former Prime Minister of Norway and chair of the UN Conference on Environment and Development Gro Harlem Brundtland argues that the responsibility to solve the climate crisis rests with both political leaders and citizens as consumers and voters. She references the 1987 report "Our Common Future" which advocated for sustainable development. While progress has been slow, coordinated global efforts and continued public pressure can drive more ambitious climate policies and actions.
The document discusses sustainable consumption and the challenges of meeting needs while protecting natural resources for current and future generations. It talks about the need to change production, consumption, and distribution patterns to address poverty and environmental degradation. Consumers have a responsibility to push for more sustainable consumption practices that achieve economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social justice. The second part provides examples of how various common waste items take a long time to degrade in the environment and promotes sustainable consumption practices like reducing waste, reusing items, and properly disposing of hazardous materials.
2018 Open Space Conference - I’ve Seen Fire & Rain: Implications of the 2017 ...OpenSpaceCouncil
*Please note that animations in this presentations are not visible when viewed through Slideshare.
- Dave Koehler, Moderator, Executive Director, Sonoma Land Trust
- Jennifer Gray Thompson, Executive Director, Rebuild North Bay Foundation
- Karen Gaffney, Conservation Planning Manager, Sonoma County Ag + Open Space
- Caitlin Cornwall, Research Program Manager, Sonoma Ecology Center
These panelists spoke at the 2018 Open Space Conference - Conservation in a Time of Change - on May 10, 2018 at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. More info on the website: http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/conference/
Mitigation and adaptation strategies for coping with the potential adverse effects of global climate change. If the predictions are right, we will be living with the effects of global climate change for the rest of our lives. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction.
Pathways for Coastal Adaptation in Metro Vancouver, Alexandra Heather RUTLEDGEGlobal Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
1. Sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It was first discussed in the 1970s and defined in the 1987 Brundtland Commission report.
2. Issues like climate change, natural disasters, and deforestation are at the core of sustainable development. Ignoring it could lead to risks such as rising seas, droughts, and species extinction.
3. Watershed management is the sustainable use and conservation of land and water resources through practices like soil erosion prevention, afforestation, and grassland development to maximize production while minimizing environmental impacts.
This document provides an introduction to the topic of sustainability. It discusses key concepts like resources, population growth, sustainable development, and interdependence. Resources are defined as anything taken from the environment to make goods and products for human needs and wants. However, using resources leads to waste. Sustainable development means meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It involves considering consumption, waste, and responsible use of Earth's finite resources. The document stresses thinking globally about how our actions impact others and acting locally through sustainable practices in our own communities.
The document discusses the Living Breakwaters project in Staten Island, New York. The project aims to build a system of breakwaters offshore of Tottenville to achieve three goals: reducing risk from coastal erosion and waves, enhancing local ecology, and increasing social resilience. It provides background on the project partners and outlines next steps such as permitting and community outreach.
This document summarizes the key themes of World Environment Day 2015, which focuses on sustainable consumption and lifestyles. It notes that with a rising global population expected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050, current consumption patterns would require three planets' worth of resources. Increased consumption is degrading the environment and exacerbating issues like land degradation. The document calls for individual actions like reducing food waste and using renewable energy to work towards a more sustainable future with 7 billion green dreams.
Greenways provide essential green infrastructure for communities by protecting natural areas like streams, forests, and wetlands. They help manage growth, provide flood protection, improve water quality and air quality, and support native species. Greenways can shape growth patterns, connect people to outdoor spaces and each other, and boost economic development through tourism and increased property values. Investing in greenway systems leaves a legacy and benefits communities for generations to come.
This document summarizes a project to increase the resiliency of Hunts Point in the Bronx. It outlines that Hurricane Sandy exposed vulnerabilities in the area from threats like sea level rise and storm surge. Hunts Point is an important economic hub with over $5 billion in annual revenues and 12,000 jobs vulnerable to flooding. The document discusses the formation of an Advisory Working Group to provide recommendations. The Working Group prioritized flood risk reduction and resilient energy projects. The city selected a consultant to conduct feasibility studies and develop a pilot resilient energy project through conceptual design and environmental review. Stakeholder engagement is a key part of the process.
The document discusses World Environment Day (WED), which is celebrated annually on June 5th. The 2014 theme focuses on Small Island Developing States and climate change, with the host country being Barbados. WED aims to encourage environmental protection through events worldwide like cleanups, art exhibits, and social media campaigns. It also highlights issues faced by Small Island Developing States such as rising sea levels from climate change.
World Environment Day is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. World Environment Day activities take place all year round and climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere.
The World Environment Day celebration began in 1972 and has grown to become one of the main vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action.
Through World Environment Day, the United Nations Environment Programme is able to personalize environmental issues and enable everyone to realize not only their responsibility, but also their power to become agents for change in support of sustainable and equitable development.
World Environment Day is also a day for people from all walks of life to come together to ensure a cleaner, greener and brighter outlook for themselves and future generations.
Everyone counts in this initiative and World Environment Day relies on you to make it happen! We call for action — organize a neighborhood clean-up, stop using plastic bags and get your community to do the same, stop food waste, walk to work, start a recycling drive . . . the possibilities are endless.
Limits to acceptable change and ecological footprintAMALDASKH
This document discusses two tools for sustainable tourism: Limits to Acceptable Change (LAC) and Ecological Footprint. LAC is a process that requires managers to define desired resource conditions and take actions to maintain them, allowing some level of change but minimizing impacts. Key factors to consider with LAC include assessing impacts, agreeing on tolerable changes, monitoring impacts, and taking action if standards are exceeded. Ecological Footprint measures the amount of productive land and sea area required to support a population's resource consumption and waste, helping identify unsustainable trends. The document provides examples of how these tools were applied to measure the footprint of the Kingfisher Bay Resort in Australia.
Pearl Jam Voluntarily Offsets Latin American Tour Dates with 54000 USD Invest...Michael P Totten
Pearl Jam will offset the carbon emissions from their 2015 Latin American tour by investing $54,000 in two carbon mitigation projects in South America. They have been voluntarily offsetting their tour emissions since 2003, totaling over $500,000 invested to date. The funds will support Conservation International's Alto Mayo forest protection project in Peru and Carbonfund.org's Valparaiso Amazon Rainforest project in Brazil, which are certified to provide carbon offsets while benefiting local communities.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th. In 2015, Italy will host World Environment Day with the theme "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care." The United Nations established World Environment Day in 1972 to raise awareness of environmental issues and stimulate political action. Events like tree planting, cleanups, and educational competitions are held worldwide to commemorate the day and encourage environmental protection. With over 7 billion people living on one planet and consuming resources, the theme emphasizes sustainable consumption to ensure future generations have adequate resources and shelter.
World environment day 5th June 2015 Presentation by Allah Dad Khan Agricultur...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness about environmental protection. It began in 1972 after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Each year, it highlights a particular environmental theme and encourages worldwide action and awareness around important environmental issues. The 2015 theme is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care," focusing on sustainable lifestyles and consumption. The document discusses the history and objectives of World Environment Day, including increasing environmental protection efforts and engaging communities worldwide in positive environmental actions.
Extreme weather is becoming more common in our region. Flood events can impact human health and safety, and result in substantial costs to property and infrastructure. Geared toward municipal decision makers and concerned citizens, this forum provides on-the-ground examples of flood resilience strategies that can help Hudson Valley communities minimize risks while conserving financial resources.
Presentation by Gregg Swanzey, Director of the Office of Economic Development and Strategic Partnerships, City of Kingston and Libby Murphy, Climate Outreach Specialist,
Hudson River Estuary Program, NYSDEC for a flood management forum hosted by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY on May 4, 2013.
This document provides an overview and summary of the 2010 edition of the Ecological Footprint Atlas published by Global Footprint Network. It introduces the concept of the Ecological Footprint and how it is used to calculate humanity's demand on the biosphere. The atlas contains updated National Footprint Accounts that measure the ecological footprint and biocapacity of individual nations. It summarizes the global and regional results and trends revealed by these accounts.
Climate Change and the 5 rules of the environmentjschmied
Basic introduction to climate change and basic foundational knowledge of environmental issues. Used to inspire others to take action on environmental issues. Also can be used discuss basics of all environmental topics and as a guide to planning and delivering environmental learning. Can be used with middle school, high school students college and teacher prep programs. I use these rules to guide my environmental learning program and highlight each with environmental grounding assignments, and other environmental projects in year long settings where students develop environmental understanding and responsibility over time.
The document provides an overview of the ecological footprint concept. It defines ecological footprint as a method that measures human demand on nature against the Earth's biological capacity to regenerate resources and absorb waste. Key points include:
- Humanity's ecological footprint has exceeded the Earth's biocapacity since the 1970s, meaning more than 1 Earth is needed each year to replenish what is used.
- The ecological footprint is calculated by adding up the productive land and sea area required to produce the resources an individual, group, or activity consumes and absorb their waste, expressed in global hectares.
- Many countries and individuals have an ecological deficit, using more than what local ecosystems can regenerate.
This document discusses global warming and the efforts of an Eco club to study its causes and effects. The Eco club's goals were to understand global warming, identify its causes like overpopulation and deforestation, examine its effects such as rising temperatures and sea levels, suggest measures to control it, and create public awareness. As part of their work, the club members visited Bangalore to collect data, conducted surveys and interviews, and found links between activities like increasing vehicle usage and rising temperatures. They also identified solutions like increasing tree plantation drives and educating people through lectures, rallies and other public outreach efforts to promote awareness about addressing global warming.
The document summarizes a watershed development program that aims to address depleting natural resources and poverty through various initiatives:
1. Watershed management using continuous contour trenching (CCT) technology and plantation across several sites.
2. Training local communities on the use of CCT technology and conducting field training for students.
3. Creating water literacy through educational lectures on water and soil conservation.
4. Demonstrating the use of contour markers and selling them to government departments and private organizations.
The document summarizes discussions from the World Water Week conference in Stockholm, Sweden from August 21-24, 2011. Topics included integrated flood management, population increases challenging flood management in Jakarta, early warning systems, and strategies for managing floods in the Ciliwun river. Disaster relief in Sri Lanka and partnerships between organizations and local communities were also discussed. Presentations covered water access issues, the impacts of phosphorus and nitrogen over-enrichment, and the state of global land and water resources according to the UN's FAO organization.
The document discusses sea level rise and its causes and impacts. It provides facts about projected sea level rise of 1 meter by 2100, and that 10% of the world's population lives in low-lying coastal areas. It introduces a case study on Tuvalu to illustrate the social, environmental, and economic impacts of coastal flooding. Students are tasked to write a paragraph on the causes of sea level rise from information provided, and to note two facts about Tuvalu and one question after viewing a related video.
Sea Level Rise and Disappearing Islands: Myth or Reality?Greg Briner
Sea level rise and disappearing islands: myth or reality? This document discusses sea level rise and its impacts. It examines how fast sea levels are rising through various measurements from tide gauges and satellite altimetry. Islands like Tuvalu are most at risk from even small rises in sea level as they are very low-lying and could become uninhabitable. The document reviews projections for further sea level rise and its threats to islands and coastal areas over the coming decades and centuries.
1. Sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It was first discussed in the 1970s and defined in the 1987 Brundtland Commission report.
2. Issues like climate change, natural disasters, and deforestation are at the core of sustainable development. Ignoring it could lead to risks such as rising seas, droughts, and species extinction.
3. Watershed management is the sustainable use and conservation of land and water resources through practices like soil erosion prevention, afforestation, and grassland development to maximize production while minimizing environmental impacts.
This document provides an introduction to the topic of sustainability. It discusses key concepts like resources, population growth, sustainable development, and interdependence. Resources are defined as anything taken from the environment to make goods and products for human needs and wants. However, using resources leads to waste. Sustainable development means meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It involves considering consumption, waste, and responsible use of Earth's finite resources. The document stresses thinking globally about how our actions impact others and acting locally through sustainable practices in our own communities.
The document discusses the Living Breakwaters project in Staten Island, New York. The project aims to build a system of breakwaters offshore of Tottenville to achieve three goals: reducing risk from coastal erosion and waves, enhancing local ecology, and increasing social resilience. It provides background on the project partners and outlines next steps such as permitting and community outreach.
This document summarizes the key themes of World Environment Day 2015, which focuses on sustainable consumption and lifestyles. It notes that with a rising global population expected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050, current consumption patterns would require three planets' worth of resources. Increased consumption is degrading the environment and exacerbating issues like land degradation. The document calls for individual actions like reducing food waste and using renewable energy to work towards a more sustainable future with 7 billion green dreams.
Greenways provide essential green infrastructure for communities by protecting natural areas like streams, forests, and wetlands. They help manage growth, provide flood protection, improve water quality and air quality, and support native species. Greenways can shape growth patterns, connect people to outdoor spaces and each other, and boost economic development through tourism and increased property values. Investing in greenway systems leaves a legacy and benefits communities for generations to come.
This document summarizes a project to increase the resiliency of Hunts Point in the Bronx. It outlines that Hurricane Sandy exposed vulnerabilities in the area from threats like sea level rise and storm surge. Hunts Point is an important economic hub with over $5 billion in annual revenues and 12,000 jobs vulnerable to flooding. The document discusses the formation of an Advisory Working Group to provide recommendations. The Working Group prioritized flood risk reduction and resilient energy projects. The city selected a consultant to conduct feasibility studies and develop a pilot resilient energy project through conceptual design and environmental review. Stakeholder engagement is a key part of the process.
The document discusses World Environment Day (WED), which is celebrated annually on June 5th. The 2014 theme focuses on Small Island Developing States and climate change, with the host country being Barbados. WED aims to encourage environmental protection through events worldwide like cleanups, art exhibits, and social media campaigns. It also highlights issues faced by Small Island Developing States such as rising sea levels from climate change.
World Environment Day is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. World Environment Day activities take place all year round and climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere.
The World Environment Day celebration began in 1972 and has grown to become one of the main vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action.
Through World Environment Day, the United Nations Environment Programme is able to personalize environmental issues and enable everyone to realize not only their responsibility, but also their power to become agents for change in support of sustainable and equitable development.
World Environment Day is also a day for people from all walks of life to come together to ensure a cleaner, greener and brighter outlook for themselves and future generations.
Everyone counts in this initiative and World Environment Day relies on you to make it happen! We call for action — organize a neighborhood clean-up, stop using plastic bags and get your community to do the same, stop food waste, walk to work, start a recycling drive . . . the possibilities are endless.
Limits to acceptable change and ecological footprintAMALDASKH
This document discusses two tools for sustainable tourism: Limits to Acceptable Change (LAC) and Ecological Footprint. LAC is a process that requires managers to define desired resource conditions and take actions to maintain them, allowing some level of change but minimizing impacts. Key factors to consider with LAC include assessing impacts, agreeing on tolerable changes, monitoring impacts, and taking action if standards are exceeded. Ecological Footprint measures the amount of productive land and sea area required to support a population's resource consumption and waste, helping identify unsustainable trends. The document provides examples of how these tools were applied to measure the footprint of the Kingfisher Bay Resort in Australia.
Pearl Jam Voluntarily Offsets Latin American Tour Dates with 54000 USD Invest...Michael P Totten
Pearl Jam will offset the carbon emissions from their 2015 Latin American tour by investing $54,000 in two carbon mitigation projects in South America. They have been voluntarily offsetting their tour emissions since 2003, totaling over $500,000 invested to date. The funds will support Conservation International's Alto Mayo forest protection project in Peru and Carbonfund.org's Valparaiso Amazon Rainforest project in Brazil, which are certified to provide carbon offsets while benefiting local communities.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th. In 2015, Italy will host World Environment Day with the theme "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care." The United Nations established World Environment Day in 1972 to raise awareness of environmental issues and stimulate political action. Events like tree planting, cleanups, and educational competitions are held worldwide to commemorate the day and encourage environmental protection. With over 7 billion people living on one planet and consuming resources, the theme emphasizes sustainable consumption to ensure future generations have adequate resources and shelter.
World environment day 5th June 2015 Presentation by Allah Dad Khan Agricultur...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness about environmental protection. It began in 1972 after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Each year, it highlights a particular environmental theme and encourages worldwide action and awareness around important environmental issues. The 2015 theme is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care," focusing on sustainable lifestyles and consumption. The document discusses the history and objectives of World Environment Day, including increasing environmental protection efforts and engaging communities worldwide in positive environmental actions.
Extreme weather is becoming more common in our region. Flood events can impact human health and safety, and result in substantial costs to property and infrastructure. Geared toward municipal decision makers and concerned citizens, this forum provides on-the-ground examples of flood resilience strategies that can help Hudson Valley communities minimize risks while conserving financial resources.
Presentation by Gregg Swanzey, Director of the Office of Economic Development and Strategic Partnerships, City of Kingston and Libby Murphy, Climate Outreach Specialist,
Hudson River Estuary Program, NYSDEC for a flood management forum hosted by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY on May 4, 2013.
This document provides an overview and summary of the 2010 edition of the Ecological Footprint Atlas published by Global Footprint Network. It introduces the concept of the Ecological Footprint and how it is used to calculate humanity's demand on the biosphere. The atlas contains updated National Footprint Accounts that measure the ecological footprint and biocapacity of individual nations. It summarizes the global and regional results and trends revealed by these accounts.
Climate Change and the 5 rules of the environmentjschmied
Basic introduction to climate change and basic foundational knowledge of environmental issues. Used to inspire others to take action on environmental issues. Also can be used discuss basics of all environmental topics and as a guide to planning and delivering environmental learning. Can be used with middle school, high school students college and teacher prep programs. I use these rules to guide my environmental learning program and highlight each with environmental grounding assignments, and other environmental projects in year long settings where students develop environmental understanding and responsibility over time.
The document provides an overview of the ecological footprint concept. It defines ecological footprint as a method that measures human demand on nature against the Earth's biological capacity to regenerate resources and absorb waste. Key points include:
- Humanity's ecological footprint has exceeded the Earth's biocapacity since the 1970s, meaning more than 1 Earth is needed each year to replenish what is used.
- The ecological footprint is calculated by adding up the productive land and sea area required to produce the resources an individual, group, or activity consumes and absorb their waste, expressed in global hectares.
- Many countries and individuals have an ecological deficit, using more than what local ecosystems can regenerate.
This document discusses global warming and the efforts of an Eco club to study its causes and effects. The Eco club's goals were to understand global warming, identify its causes like overpopulation and deforestation, examine its effects such as rising temperatures and sea levels, suggest measures to control it, and create public awareness. As part of their work, the club members visited Bangalore to collect data, conducted surveys and interviews, and found links between activities like increasing vehicle usage and rising temperatures. They also identified solutions like increasing tree plantation drives and educating people through lectures, rallies and other public outreach efforts to promote awareness about addressing global warming.
The document summarizes a watershed development program that aims to address depleting natural resources and poverty through various initiatives:
1. Watershed management using continuous contour trenching (CCT) technology and plantation across several sites.
2. Training local communities on the use of CCT technology and conducting field training for students.
3. Creating water literacy through educational lectures on water and soil conservation.
4. Demonstrating the use of contour markers and selling them to government departments and private organizations.
The document summarizes discussions from the World Water Week conference in Stockholm, Sweden from August 21-24, 2011. Topics included integrated flood management, population increases challenging flood management in Jakarta, early warning systems, and strategies for managing floods in the Ciliwun river. Disaster relief in Sri Lanka and partnerships between organizations and local communities were also discussed. Presentations covered water access issues, the impacts of phosphorus and nitrogen over-enrichment, and the state of global land and water resources according to the UN's FAO organization.
The document discusses sea level rise and its causes and impacts. It provides facts about projected sea level rise of 1 meter by 2100, and that 10% of the world's population lives in low-lying coastal areas. It introduces a case study on Tuvalu to illustrate the social, environmental, and economic impacts of coastal flooding. Students are tasked to write a paragraph on the causes of sea level rise from information provided, and to note two facts about Tuvalu and one question after viewing a related video.
Sea Level Rise and Disappearing Islands: Myth or Reality?Greg Briner
Sea level rise and disappearing islands: myth or reality? This document discusses sea level rise and its impacts. It examines how fast sea levels are rising through various measurements from tide gauges and satellite altimetry. Islands like Tuvalu are most at risk from even small rises in sea level as they are very low-lying and could become uninhabitable. The document reviews projections for further sea level rise and its threats to islands and coastal areas over the coming decades and centuries.
Potential Global Warming and Sea Level Rise; Impact of Climate Change on Ene...Jack Onyisi Abebe
This presentation discusses the Potential Global Warming and Sea Level Rise; Impact of Climate Change on Energy Use, Water and Water Quality and Availability
Global warming is causing sea levels to rise faster than ever before due to melting ice sheets and glaciers. Over the last 100 years, sea levels have risen approximately 12-22 cm and are predicted to continue rising throughout the 21st century. Contributors to sea level rise include thermal expansion of oceans as they warm, and melting of glaciers and ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica. Management strategies to deal with rising seas include reducing greenhouse gas emissions to slow warming, coastal defenses, and proposals to transfer large amounts of water from oceans to land storage.
Sea levels are rising due to global warming caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels. The document discusses how sea level rise is accelerating, with levels projected to rise 40cm by 2100. This will increase flooding risks and damage coastal habitats and infrastructure. Countries like Bangladesh and the Philippines are especially vulnerable, as rising seas exacerbate existing flood and typhoon issues. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to slow climate change is presented as the best approach to mitigating further sea level rise impacts.
Presentation given during the kick-off of the TU Delft Climate Institute on March 1st 2012. Sea level rise is one of the reserach topics of the new institute. Dr Bert Vermeersen explained why.
This document summarizes the key causes and effects of sea level rise. The three main causes are thermal expansion of oceans, melting of glaciers and ice caps, and melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets. Some of the major effects are coastal flooding, increased storm surge damage, coastal erosion, habitat destruction, and challenges for coastal adaptation. Observations show that sea level rose by about 3 mm/yr over the last century, and the rate has increased to about 4-6 mm/yr recently. Predictions estimate 0.05-1m of additional sea level rise by 2100 depending on future greenhouse gas emissions and ice sheet dynamics.
Global warming poses serious threats to human health and the environment. Individual actions like reducing energy usage and advocating for sustainable policies can help address the problem. Nurses are well-positioned to educate about impacts of climate change and encourage solutions through their work in communities, organizations, and with policymakers. Collective efforts are needed at all levels to mitigate global warming and its effects.
Climate change preparedness and engagement in southwest florida 10 21-19David Silverberg
This document summarizes a presentation on climate change preparedness and community engagement given to the Collier County Democratic Club. It discusses concerns about sea level rise, increased storminess, and heavy precipitation in coastal Southwest Florida. Projections show rising sea levels could lead to inundation, coastal erosion, and more frequent nuisance flooding. Warmer ocean temperatures are also leading to more intense hurricanes that are larger and move more slowly. The presentation outlines efforts in Collier County to understand vulnerability and plan for adaptation through projects with NOAA and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Regional collaboration between counties is also discussed as important for climate resilience planning.
Improving water resilience from diagnosis to delivery - WWWeek2019The Resilience Shift
These slides are from the session hosted at World Water Week 2019 where the City Water Resilience approach was featured and the methodology was presented.
Speakers include Dr Fred Boltz, Water Ambassador, the Resilience Shift, and Water Lead, Global Center for Adaptation, Louise Ellis, Arup and the Resilience Shift, Maria-Angelica Sotomayor, World Bank, Trevor Bishop, Water Resources South East, Hardeep Anand, Miami Dade County Water and Sewer Dept., Mark Fletcher, Arup, Katrin Bruebach, 100 Resilient Cities, and Panchali Saikia, SIWI.
This document summarizes the Metro Boston Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. It discusses the project scope, predicted climate impacts for Massachusetts including increased temperatures and sea level rise. A vulnerability assessment was conducted for key sectors like human health, coastal zones, natural resources, infrastructure, and the local economy. Adaptation approaches discussed include protecting and restoring natural defenses, protecting floodplains and wetlands, adopting building guidelines, zoning changes, and potential managed retreat strategies. Examples of actions Massachusetts communities are taking to adapt were also provided.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on nature in the Northeast region, including habitat modification and loss, changes in species distributions, increases in forest insects and diseases, and changes in the timing of ecological events. It notes that heat waves, coastal and river flooding from climate change will increasingly challenge environmental, social, and economic systems in the region. Infrastructure and agriculture will be compromised by climate hazards like sea level rise and extreme precipitation. While states and municipalities have begun incorporating climate risks, implementation of adaptation measures remains at early stages. The document advocates for mitigation through reducing emissions and adaptation through anticipating and planning for impacts. Mass Audubon's strategies include education, advocacy, and conservation-based adaptation.
New Orleans , Garret Graves, Chairman, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority; National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure, John F. Kennedy Center, Boston, Nov. 12, 2013: "The Triple Threat of Rising Sea Levels, Extreme Storms and Aging Infrastructure: Coastal Community Responses and The Federal Role" See http://www.nichiusa.org or http://www.nichi.us
The USDA Climate Hubs were formed to provide region-specific information to help communities and agricultural managers make climate-smart decisions. The hubs develop tools and resources like the Adaptation Workbook, AgBiz Logic, and Grass-Cast to help address challenges from increasing temperatures, changing precipitation, and more frequent drought. The Southwest Climate Hub also monitors current conditions like the exceptional drought affecting the four corners region and works with partners on solutions.
The document summarizes a climate stakeholders meeting focused on climate adaptation for the town of Littlemarsh. It discusses how climate change will impact the region through increased temperatures, flooding, and other extreme weather events. It then outlines steps the town can take to increase resilience, including upgrading infrastructure, revising wetlands/floodplain bylaws, implementing green infrastructure standards, and considering zoning changes and voluntary property buyouts. Meeting attendees were encouraged to prioritize short and long-term adaptation actions for the town to undertake.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island—Municipal Assessment and Adaptation Strategies. Showcase a model for Rhode Island municipalities for assessing climate change and strategies for long-term planning presented by Teresa Crean, URI Coastal Resources Center/Rhode Island Sea Grant
This document summarizes a presentation on climate change adaptation planning and Massachusetts policy updates. It discusses the impacts of climate change on natural resources, human health, infrastructure, and the economy in the Northeast US. Adaptation means increasing community resiliency by reducing vulnerability. The presentation covers landscape-level planning, improving infrastructure resiliency, sustainable building practices, and Massachusetts legislation on comprehensive adaptation planning and funding support for these efforts.
A presentation delivered to Friends of the Earth by The FREdome Visionary Trust about Operation OASIS - a project to reclaim arid lands for agroforestry - enabling the large-scale natural conversion of carbon emissions into diminishing carbon resources, such as food and fuel.
Integrated Water Resource Planning - Water, Forests, People and PolicyGeoEngineers, Inc.
This slideshow presents a series of graphics, photographs and statements reflective of integrated water resource management with specific reference to forest management in a changing climate. We are already experiencing the migration of animals and humans with climate shifts. The severity and frequency of wildfires, droughts, floods and ocean acidification are also increasing. Impacts to our economy, infrastructure and atmosphere have lead us to difficult choices regarding land use and future policy development to better manage our natural resources.
Wayne Wright, CFP, PWS
Sr. Principal, Fisheries & Wetland Scientist, Market Intelligence Leader at GeoEngineers
This document summarizes a presentation given to the Delray Beach City Commission about creating a resilient community in response to sea level rise and storm surge. The presentation discusses defining resilience as the ability to bounce back and improve after stresses. It provides data on historic and projected sea level rise for the area. Potential impacts of sea level rise are outlined, including coastal flooding, erosion, saltwater intrusion, and effects on infrastructure and the economy. Partners for creating resilience are identified at the regional, state, and federal levels. The presentation recommends starting a conversation in the community about resilience and forming a coastal hazards adaptation committee to gather information and evaluate policies. It suggests using scenario planning and public engagement to develop a long-term adaptation plan.
This document discusses the economic perspective of marine biodiversity from the perspective of Nuno Gaspar de Oliveira, a researcher at CIGEST. It provides information on CIGEST's work in developing sustainability projects and training. It then discusses the economic value of marine biodiversity and ecosystem services through examples involving wetlands, fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection. Risks to biodiversity from economic activities like fishing and oil/gas exploration are also examined.
The document discusses the Emerald Necklace Coalition, a partnership of agencies and organizations working to create a network of parks and trails along the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Rivers. It outlines the coalition's goals of improving public health, environmental health, recreation, education, habitat, and climate resilience. It also provides examples of existing and planned green infrastructure projects along the rivers aimed at achieving multiple benefits.
Seismics and the City – Creating a Greater Christchurch – Envisioning. Engaging. Energising was held on 27th March 2015, Christchurch.
Earthquake Recovery Programme for the Natural Environment
This interactive workshop discussed the development and implementation of the earthquake recovery programme for the natural environment (NERP).
Climate change is affecting West African countries like Senegal and Sierra Leone. Water resources are being impacted through changes in precipitation patterns, including more frequent/severe floods and droughts. This poses challenges for sectors like agriculture, health, and the economy. The paper analyzes climate trends and their effects in these two countries, and proposes adaptation strategies to increase resilience, such as improving water resources governance and adapting infrastructure to hazards like floods and sea level rise.
Dr. Jennifer L. Jurado, Southeast Florida Climate Change Compact, Broward County Staff Steering Committee Member, Broward County Director Natural Resources Planning and Management Division; National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure, John F. Kennedy Center, Boston, Nov. 12, 2013: "The Triple Threat of Rising Sea Levels, Extreme Storms and Aging Infrastructure: Coastal Community Responses and The Federal Role" See http://www.nichiusa.org or http://www.nichi.us
Gef p acific iwrm gw integration dialogue presgroundwatercop
This document summarizes the GEF Pacific IWRM Project from 2009-2014 that aimed to improve water resources and wastewater management in Pacific Island countries. It provided context that access to safe drinking water and sanitation is much lower in Pacific SIDS compared to other regions. The project had 4 components: demonstration projects, developing IWRM indicators, policy and institutional reform, and capacity building. It highlights key messages around community involvement and outlines elements needed for integration, capacity building, and sustainable development. The next steps discussed are a new GEF Ridge to Reef Program and Project to continue pioneering integrated approaches across the region.
Working with the Mississippi River for Sustainable Storm ProtectionGeoEngineers, Inc.
"Working with the Mississippi River for Sustainable Storm Protection" presented at the 2014 ASCE International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure in Long Beach, CA, by Russ Joffrion, PE of CPRA, Principal Engineer David Eley, PE of GeoEngineers and Principal Geotechnical Engineer Blake E. Cotton, PE of GeoEngineers .
Abstract: The Louisiana coast is losing land at an alarming rate. This land loss has resulted in greater damage to infrastructure near the coast, as land and marsh that historically buffered this infrastructure disappears. Infrastructure in Louisiana is critical to the United States for shipping along the Mississippi River, and for oil and gas production and import/export. Land loss in Louisiana is the result of years of well-intentioned, but unsustainable, practices. Louisiana is in the initial stages of a 50-year plan (Louisiana’s Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast, 2012) to build resilient infrastructure that will work with the natural delta and coastal processes to provide long-term, sustainable coastal protection for the State. Given the projected annualized cost of doing nothing, Louisiana can’t afford not to implement the Plan.
This document discusses opportunities, integration, and barriers related to Oregon State University's open campus initiative. It identifies potential partnerships, funding sources, and staffing needs as opportunities. Integration examples show how research, extension, education, and communications could work together on climate change engagement. Barriers include challenges with time, incentives for partnerships, and demonstrating clear advantages.
Acidification Stress - Commercially Important BivalvesOregon Sea Grant
This document summarizes a research project that aims to develop realistic metrics to measure acidification stress on commercially important bivalves in variable coastal habitats. The project will use a degree day model to account for different components of carbonate chemistry variability and its impact on Pacific oyster larvae in Oregon coastal waters. Experiments will be conducted with NOAA to vary conditions and measure stress and growth responses. The goals are to help oyster growers understand crop success under acidification and engage stakeholders through an outreach plan including a web interface to translate the science.
Dr. Francis Chan's 2012-2014 Oregon Sea Grant-supported project, "Understanding, Forecasting and Communicating the Linkages Between Hypoxia and Ocean Acidification in Oregon's Coastal Ocean"
Geomagneting Imprinting and Homing in Salmon and SteelheadOregon Sea Grant
Salmon use geomagnetic orientation to migrate from the ocean to their home rivers to spawn. This homing ability is important for salmon management and conservation in Oregon. Researchers are studying how salmon imprint and orient themselves at different life stages, from embryos to juveniles to adults. Their goal is to better understand salmon navigation and how hatchery practices may influence homing and straying behavior. Outreach efforts help educate the public on this research.
This document describes a project to identify the characteristics of successful adaptation to coastal climate change. A team of researchers from Stanford University, University of Washington, and Oregon State University will conduct a literature review, workshops with scientists and practitioners, and stakeholder engagement. The project aims to develop clear categories of desirable and undesirable adaptation outcomes, principles for assessing adaptation options, and metrics to measure adaptation success over different timescales. The researchers expect the project to provide guidance to support coastal climate adaptation planning and implementation.
Brief overview of two 2012-14 research projects:
The West Coast Sea Grant-supported project to assess direct marketing approaches for West Coast fishing communities, and Dr. Selina Heppell's "Taking Stock of Oregon's nearshore Fisheries: Development of Simple Assessment Tools for Better Management
Dr. Lorenzo Ciannelli's 2012-2014 Oregon Sea Grant-supported research project, "Predicting Habitat Quality of Juvenile English Sole and Dungeness Crab in Coastal and Estuarine Nursery Grounds"
This document describes a project to study realized and potential larval connectivity along the Oregon Coast. The project will use particle tracking models combined with plankton sampling data to identify the source regions and destination sites of crab and barnacle larvae. The goals are to provide guidance for marine protected area monitoring and identify gaps that could limit the effectiveness of Oregon's MPA network. Outreach efforts will include meetings with managers and a public exhibit at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Oregon Sea Grant watersheds and water resources activitiesOregon Sea Grant
The document discusses watershed and water resource programs offered by Kleibacker, Giannico & Chan including master watershed stewardship certification programs, stormwater management training and tools, fisheries and wildlife projects, and emerging issues related to climate change and water availability. It also outlines a potential regional initiative between Oregon, Washington, and California Sea Grant programs to develop education and engagement strategies around reducing pharmaceutical contaminants in waterways through research, targeted outreach, and leveraging existing partnerships.
This document summarizes a study modeling the effects of climate change on disease in Pacific salmon. The study will link several models: 1) a degree-day model of the parasite Ceratomyxa shasta's life cycle, 2) the USGS Basin Characterization Model of the Klamath River, 3) a hydraulic model of the invertebrate host's habitat, and 4) an epidemiological model. The linked models will predict how climate change may alter disease severity and distribution. Outcomes include identifying habitats for protection and a model to predict changes in C. shasta and other diseases. The study aims to inform management of healthy fisheries under climate change.
Oregon Sea Grant's budget for FY2012 totaled $6,255,469. The majority (48%) of funding went towards research and program development. Personnel costs accounted for $3,542,390 and are expected to increase by around $100,000-114,100 each year due to faculty salary increases. With a $300,000 balance rolling into July 2012 and anticipated future salary increases covered by grants and contracts, Oregon Sea Grant expects to have $160,000 available for discretionary use going forward.
This document provides an overview of Oregon Sea Grant. It discusses that Sea Grant is a partnership between NOAA and universities that funds research and outreach to address coastal issues. Oregon Sea Grant is based at Oregon State University and focuses on improving human health, promoting economic vitality, and enhancing sustainable coastal ecosystems. It supports research, education, and fellowships in marine science and policy.
This document discusses modern challenges with attention and communication in an information-rich world. It provides an overview of science communication challenges and strategies for engaging stakeholders and influencing behavior, including using social media and surveys to understand audiences and tailor messaging. Non-persuasive and trust-building approaches are recommended over direct persuasion.
This document discusses how social media can be used as a new tool for engaging stakeholders in extension work. It recommends that extension professionals meet people on their own social media grounds to effectively engage the public. It provides tips on determining goals and audiences, sharing existing content across different social media platforms, encouraging sharing, using analytics to measure engagement, and welcoming social media as part of the evolving extension model.
The committee was formed to revisit Sea Grant's allocation policy and criteria for distributing funding among programs as, when adjusted for inflation, the appropriated funding has been steadily declining and may reach zero by 2035. Surveys of Sea Grant programs found a range of views on allocation models but broad support for minimum funding levels and maintaining the current model while addressing inherent inequities. Concerns were also raised that the uncertain budget prospects and NOAA's lack of interest in Sea Grant may not be the right time to make major changes to the allocation approach.
The document discusses NOAA Research and its goals of increasing awareness of NOAA Research among key audiences, communicating about NOAA Research to the news media and constituents, and communicating about NOAA Research online 24/7. It provides contact information for Rochelle Plutchak and Linda Joy and encourages sharing milestones so NOAA Research can communicate them through traditional and web tools.
This document discusses a study examining the use of social media, specifically Twitter and Facebook, by the CDC and WHO during the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic. The study analyzed over 200 social media posts and official website messages from April to July 2009. It found that the WHO's social media posts more closely reflected the situation updates on its official website, while the CDC's posts varied in focus across platforms. Both organizations avoided direct engagement with users on social media. The study concludes that social media can effectively disseminate timely pandemic information while avoiding misinformation, but direct interaction with users may not be advisable in emergency situations.
Sami Grimes and Heather Treizenberg of the National Sea Grant Office discuss national reporting guidelines and response to network feedback. Sea Grant Week 2010
- Sea temperatures in Korea have increased 1.5°C over the past 100 years and sea levels around Jeju have risen 22cm over the past 40 years, more than the global average increase.
- Surveys have discovered large soft coral colonies covering around 50 hectares in areas around Wando and Goheung, including around Geumdang Island and Chounghwa Island.
- Samples of soft coral were collected for new material discovery and studies of the environment and ecosystems of the soft coral colonies.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
1. The Sea Grant Challenge
Coastal Communities
& Climate Change
Mayor Jeremy Harris
New Orleans
October 19th, 2010
Sea Grant Week 2010
2. The Sea Grant Challenge
Four decades of exceptional work largely
unrecognized and under-appreciated.
Sea Grant’s full potential has never been
realized.
3. The Sea Grant Challenge
How does Sea Grant realize its true
potential and play a more significant
role in meeting the severe challenges
facing our nation?
4. The Sea Grant Challenge
Sea Grant is in a unique position to
play a critical role in our nation’s
confrontation with climate change.
This is where the puck is going to be!
6. Coastal Population Growth
• US Population Projected to Reach 400 million by 2043
• 53% of Population Now Lives in Coastal Counties
• 27 Million to Move into Coast in the Next 15 YearsSource: Peopleandplanet.net
7. Along With That Growth - Environmental Decay
Water Pollution
Each year 450 cubic kilometers of wastewater
are discharged into rivers, streams and lakes.Source: Peopleandplanet.net
8. Along With That Growth - Environmental Decay
Increased Pressure on Resources
Source: Peopleandplanet.net
9. Along With That Growth - Environmental Decay
Habitat Destruction
Source: Peopleandplanet.net
66. Question-
What has Sea Grant done to meet
the climate change challenge and
what more can it do?
67. Sea Grant & Climate Change
A Record of Accomplishment
Alaska Sea Grant- Coastal Erosion/Bering Sea
New Jersey SG- International Workshop Sea Level Rise
Maine SG- Edited “Maine’s Climate Future”
Washington SG- Climate Change Adaptation Workshop
Oregon/Maine SG- Research & Engagement Coastal CC
California SG- Global Warming “trophic equivalency”/forecasting
Florida SG- Coastal Primer for Florida Legislature
Delaware SG- Predicting Coastal Inundation Mid Atlantic Region
Georgia SG- Software/Visualize & Analyze Shoreline Change
Mississippi/Alabama SG-Climate/Resiliency Panel
New York SG-East Coast Winter Storms Forecasting Website
Maryland SG- Visualizing Sea Level Rise
Rhode Island SG- Sea Level Rise Policy
Puerto Rico SG- Governor’s Climate Commission
Hawaii SG- Center of Excellence in Climate Adaptation & Policy
71. Sea Grant Extension
Ideally positioned to take a
leadership role in this multi-
jurisdictional extension effort,
extending NOAA-wide
information and expertise
72. Sea Grant Climate Extension
The work Sea Grant is doing now
just scratches the surface of
national need. To effectively deal
with the climate challenge Sea
Grant Extension will need a
substantial increase in resources
and funding.
74. Utilize NOAA Sea Grant and other NOAA expertise to
facilitate coastal urban planning that integrates land
use, transportation, energy, natural resource, economic,
and climate change mitigation and adaptation
components.
Proposal - NOAA Sea Grant
Sustainable Coastal Community
Climate Change Initiative
75. Proposal
NOAA Climate Service should
contract with Sea Grant to provide
coastal climate extension services
and carry out that initiative
76. The Sea Grant Goal
Every Coastal Local Government to
Develop a Comprehensive Sustainability
Plan to include Climate Change….
Mitigation Plans
Adaptation Plans
Resiliency Plans
77. What would this Sea Grant
Sustainable Coastal Community
Climate Change Initiative involve?
78. Sea Grant Coastal Community Sustainability Initiative
Public Education & Capacity Building
Sustainability must be grassroots based.
We have failed as educators.
Only 40% of US citizens “believe” in global warming.
79. The U.S. – Leader or Obstacle ?
U.S. Senator on TV telling the public that
global warming is a hoax.
Barrier to Action – Ignorance
80. The disinformation campaign waged by special interests
about global warming is the major stumbling block to
sustainable energy policies and program funding.
Barrier to Action- Disinformation
81. Sea Grant Coastal Community Sustainability Initiative
Leadership Education and Training
82. Sea Grant Coastal Community Sustainability Initiative
Creating the Plans
Mitigating & Adapting to Climate Change
What should the planning encompass?
83. Land use planningLand use planning
TransportationTransportation
Energy policyEnergy policy
Econ. DevelopmentEcon. Development
Natural resourceNatural resource
managementmanagement
Social factorsSocial factors
• UnderstandingUnderstanding
interrelationshipsinterrelationships
• Enterprise-wideEnterprise-wide
approachapproach
• End stovepipeEnd stovepipe
management structuremanagement structure
• Lifecycle costing-Lifecycle costing-
Internalizing “external” costsInternalizing “external” costs
Key Concepts
A Systems Approach
Waste handlingWaste handling
The Sustainable, Resilient, Coastal City
Systems – Scientists understand them, politicians do not.
84. Climate Change - Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Land Use - Mitigation
Build Cities for People Not Cars
85. Climate Change - Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Land Use - Mitigation
Utilize “Smart Growth” Design
93. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Land Use - Mitigation
Preserve Habitat & Open Space
Protect Watersheds, Habitats & View Planes
Reduce GHGs
94. Cities – the Sustainable Prescription
Land Use - Mitigation
Sustainable Building Design
New Green Codes
95. Adapting to Climate Change
Land Use – 1st
Step To Adaptation
Evaluate Potential Impacts
96. Adapting to Climate Change
Land Use – Adaptation Decisions
Retreat from Potential Inundation Zones or
Attempt to Harden Coastal Urban Areas
97. Adapting to Climate Change
Land Use – Adaptation
Developing New Comprehensive Plans &
Zoning Maps
98. Adapting to Climate Change
Land Use – Adaptation
Relocate Population Centers
Develop New Public Facilities Plans
Phase & Redesign New Urban Infrastructure
Re-plan & Redesign City in a Sustainable Way
99. Adapting to Climate Change
Land Use – Adaptation
Developing New Building Codes for Higher
Temperatures & Storm Intensity, Coastal Setbacks
100. Adapting to Climate Change
Land Use – Adaptation Legal Issues
Property Rights - TDR
101. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Transportation – Mitigation
Incentives to Shift to Public Transit
Higher Gas Taxes
Transit Subsidies – Employer Benefit Plans
Improved Service
102. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Transportation - Mitigation
Multi-modal Alternatives
Bike Racks on Buses and Sidewalks
Modify Roadway Specifications
Bikeways
Shower & Locker Facilities
103. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Transportation – Mitigation
“Smart” Transportation Systems
Computerized Traffic Signals & “Smart” Buses
105. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Transportation – Adaption
Expand Transit to Replace Coastal Arterials
106. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Transportation – Mitigation
Public Transit with Renewable Energy
Hybrid Electric Buses
E Vehicles
Fuel Cell Buses
BRT Systems
107. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Transportation – Adaption
Raise or Relocate Bridges
108. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Transportation – Adaption
Retrofit or Relocate Harbors
109. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Energy Efficiency
Retrofit Public Facilities
110. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Energy Efficiency
Retrofit Utilities – LEDs & CFLs
111. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Distributed Energy Systems
SNG-Fuel Cogeneration
112. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Distributed Energy Systems
STP Methane Cogeneration
113. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Distributed Energy Systems
Landfill Methane Cogeneration
114. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Distributed Energy Systems
Ocean Cooling/ District Heating
115. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Distributed Energy Systems
OTEC Spinoff Technology
116. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Employ New Technologies
OTEC Spinoff Applications
Condensate irrigation, air conditioning, cold water aquaculture
117. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Renewable Energy
Diversified Primary Energy Production
Photovoltaic
118. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Renewable Energy
Diversified Primary Energy Production
Geothermal
119. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Renewable Energy
Diversified Primary Energy Production
Biomass
120. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Renewable Energy
Diversified Primary Energy Production
Wind
121. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Renewable Energy
Diversified Primary Energy Production
Ocean
Wind, Biomass, Wave, OTEC, Tidal, Current
122. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Renewable Energy
Lighting – Wind & Solar
123. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Mitigation
Renewable Energy
Bio-Diesel Recycled Cooking Oil
124. Climate Change – Building Sustainability & Resiliency
Energy – Adaptation
Sea Level Rise
Relocate Energy Systems in Inundation Zones
Convert to Sustainable Technology
174. NOAA Sea Grant
Goals & Strategies - Comments
Sustainable Coastal Development
*Expanded focus on climate change and
sustainable coastal community planning
Hazard Resilient Coastal Communities
*Incorporate “Climate Change”
in focus title to reflect NOAA Strategic Plan
And its coastal cities that face the greatest challenge.*
Cities are facing a population explosion.
Half the world’s population is now urban – adding 60 million a year.
Like adding a new Canberra every 2.1 days. *
With that population explosion has come urban environmental decay….. With water pollution…..*
With that population explosion has come urban environmental decay….. With water pollution…..*
With that population explosion has come urban environmental decay….. With water pollution…..*
Many cities are choked with air pollution from industry and coal fired power plants..*….and
Emissions from fossil fuel powered automobiles.*
But the greatest existential threat cities face………*
Sea level rise has the potential to displace tens and perhaps hundreds of millions of people……*..
Inundate infrastructure…………..*
create drought………..*
And in many cases severe water stress.*
And worsen coastal flooding. *
And intensity of coastal storms………and *
Create economic catastrophe for local governments and their economies. *
Let me take a moment to make a virtual fly-thru of my city of Honolulu to look at just a few of the potential impacts of sea level rise. The City of Honolulu is the entire island of Oahu, some 680 sq. miles and a population of about a million.
If you watch closely, I’ll show you how our coast will change with 1 meter of sea level rise.
Until you look carefully at the areas that will be inundated. *
The populations *………..
Of coastal towns like this Ewa Beach community*……
Will be displaced.*
And some of the more remote rural neighborhoods…..*
Will have their one road access cutoff and become completely isolated. *
Will have their one road access cutoff and become completely isolated. *
Lets go back and look closely at how urban Honolulu will fair with 1 meter of sea level rise. As you can see, most of the island’s population is squeezed between the mountains and the ocean. In fact this entire coastal plain is an old coral reef that was formed during an earlier global warming.*
Lets zero in to this urban core……. *
AND SEE THE EFFECTS OF SEA LEVEL RISE.*
AS YOU CAN SEE, THE IMPACT HERE IS QUITE DRAMATIC. *
Lets look at satellite imagery of that area…… *
And the effects of 1 meter of rise. *
Along with……*
The City’s main, downtown, 70 million gallon/day, sewage treatment plant is inundated. *
critical pump stations and the island’s main computerized wastewater operations center. *
The Reef Runway….*
a critical portion of the international airport is flooded…… *
as well as the adjoining……*
Hickam Air Force base. *
As an island, almost everything comes in on ship…..*
With 1 meter of rise Honolulu’s cargo operations are also inundated. *
In fact, large portions of the downtown itself……*
will be lost with sea level rise…displacing residents, business centers, commerce, and waterfront shopping complexes. *
Energy systems will be affected as well…….*
Including the central downtown electrical substation. *
Critical transportation links will be cut…*
such as key east-west arterials . *
Let’s continue the virtual fly-thru of the urban core. The coastal inundation from sea level rise will also impact the city’s light industry, its retail centers and its civic facilities. *
As you can see…….*
the change in shoreline will be quite extreme. *
Probably the largest impact will come in the heart of our tourist center. *
This is the Waikiki Peninsula, the core of the State’s tourism industry and the destination of 5 to 6 million visitors each year. *
And as you can see, the projected sea level rise completely inundates the entire area. *
And as you can see, the projected sea level rise completely inundates the entire area. *
The bulk of the State’s hotel rooms will be lost. … *
Let me high-light some of the impacts…..*
The bulk of the State’s hotel rooms will be lost. … *
And the 30,000 local residents who live in Waikiki would be displaced. *
And of course, enormous amounts of infrastructure…..sewers, storm water systems, utilities, pump stations….would all be destroyed. *
Now all of this is going to have a devastating financial impact on local governments. As coastal areas are inundated the city’s most valuable real estate will become worthless and property tax revenues will plummet. At the same time cities will be facing enormous cost increases as they attempt to rebuild and relocate coastal infrastructure, schools, and other public facilities. This will probably mean dramatic cuts in city services….and many cities will probably go bankrupt.
The fundamental problem is that cities aren’t designed or managed to be sustainable or resilient!
So what is this new paradigm we need in order to navigate to a sustainable future???
Last year I asked Gordon Grau to compile a synopsis of the climate work that Sea Grant was already doing. It was both surprising and impressive. Here are just a few of initiatives….
So what is this new paradigm we need in order to navigate to a sustainable future???
So what is this new paradigm we need in order to navigate to a sustainable future???
So what is this new paradigm we need in order to navigate to a sustainable future???
So what is this new paradigm we need in order to navigate to a sustainable future???
So what is this new paradigm we need in order to navigate to a sustainable future???
Our challenge is to redesign cities to be more sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change.
In fact, we would be wise to model cities after natural ecosystems, where all components are interconnected into a stable system . In our urban ecosystems we need to integrate land use, transportation, energy systems, urban infrastructure, resource recovery and the economy with comprehensive planning and management.
In fact, we would be wise to model cities after natural ecosystems, where all components are interconnected into a stable system . In our urban ecosystems we need to integrate land use, transportation, energy systems, urban infrastructure, resource recovery and the economy with comprehensive planning and management.
Our challenge is to redesign cities to be more sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change.
So what is this new paradigm we need in order to navigate to a sustainable future???
Perhaps most importantly, to bring about these changes in local governance we need leadership………informed and committed local government leadership.
That sustainability plan must include mitigating and adapting to climate change and building resiliency.
First of all we need to realize that cities are actually complex interactive systems and they need to be managed as complex systems. We need to understand all the inter-relationships between all the functions in the city and take an enterprise-wide approach to planning and management.
We need new green building codes mandating energy efficient design……
Any climate change adaptation plan needs to begin by evaluating the potential impacts of climate change on land use.
Adapting to climate change gives us the opportunity to re-plan and re-design our cities in a sustainable way.
We are going to have to re-do our building codes to take into consideration more severe storms, higher temperatures, more rain, etc.
Adaptation brings with it a rats nest of legal problems. (Hotel vested rights issue, apartment owner example)
In many cases, to adapt to sea level rise, we may have to relocate coastal arterials.
And we need to get away from the inefficient and polluting large coal fired plant and instead focus on distributed energy systems. (Honolulu City Hall – waste syn-gas co-gen plant, cut energy needed from grid by 80%)
We need to diversify our primary energy production into a portfolio of renewable technologies.
In many communities, climate change is going to severely disrupt local water systems thru drought and saltwater intrusion into freshwater aquifers.
A major program is the GIS support for City emergency response operations. Even before 9/11, we have been providing GIS capabilities to the City’s EOC. Now we are integrating GIS data with other products that would be used in the event of hurricanes or other emergency situations.
We should note that Police, Fire, and EMS all are all using GIS for a variety of public safety and health programs. Supporting these programs has been a priority of the City’s GIS.
One of the ways we inspect our sewer lines is by the use of special TV cameras.
3 crews are out every day to inspect laterals upto the main line
Big trunk lines inspected by large “dune buggy” camera
These inspections have helped cut sewer spills by 86 %
The Traffic Control Center can monitor roads and freeways with 90 live cameras.
Within 6 months the number will grow to 140 – throughout the urban core.
Residents can watch these same cameras on TV or the Internet.
Some cab drivers in town are doing this from their cars so they can pick the fastest route
The Traffic Control Center can monitor roads and freeways with 90 live cameras.
Within 6 months the number will grow to 140 – throughout the urban core.
Residents can watch these same cameras on TV or the Internet.
Some cab drivers in town are doing this from their cars so they can pick the fastest route
Global Positioning Satellites are used to travel the locations of all ambulances
The computer than recommends the closet unit to an emergency and calculates the travel time
This is also tied into the GIS system and a map of the location is displayed and quickest route to the emergency
Also displays information like access codes for gated communities and condominiums
Scripted pre-arrival medical advice shows on a split screen to assist the dispatcher give critical medical to the caller
In fact, we would be wise to model cities after natural ecosystems, where all components are interconnected into a stable system . In our urban ecosystems we need to integrate land use, transportation, energy systems, urban infrastructure, resource recovery and the economy with comprehensive planning and management.
In fact, we would be wise to model cities after natural ecosystems, where all components are interconnected into a stable system . In our urban ecosystems we need to integrate land use, transportation, energy systems, urban infrastructure, resource recovery and the economy with comprehensive planning and management.
In fact, we would be wise to model cities after natural ecosystems, where all components are interconnected into a stable system . In our urban ecosystems we need to integrate land use, transportation, energy systems, urban infrastructure, resource recovery and the economy with comprehensive planning and management.
In fact, we would be wise to model cities after natural ecosystems, where all components are interconnected into a stable system . In our urban ecosystems we need to integrate land use, transportation, energy systems, urban infrastructure, resource recovery and the economy with comprehensive planning and management.
In fact, we would be wise to model cities after natural ecosystems, where all components are interconnected into a stable system . In our urban ecosystems we need to integrate land use, transportation, energy systems, urban infrastructure, resource recovery and the economy with comprehensive planning and management.
In fact, we would be wise to model cities after natural ecosystems, where all components are interconnected into a stable system . In our urban ecosystems we need to integrate land use, transportation, energy systems, urban infrastructure, resource recovery and the economy with comprehensive planning and management.