During Aquaculture Europe 2011 at Rhodes, Greece, the Coexist project was presented at the EU-7 framework programme-session. Please find the slideshow by Emma Bello Gomez and myself attached
The DAFNE project uses a decision-analytic framework to explore sustainable management of the water-energy-food nexus in transboundary contexts. It focuses on the Zambezi River Basin across 8 countries in Africa. The objectives are to develop understanding of the nexus, generate alternative planning solutions, and foster equitable resource use without environmental harm. Key issues in the basin include trade-offs between energy production and irrigation, population growth pressures, and transboundary governance challenges. The project involves stakeholders to collect data, develop scenarios, integrate models, and identify robust management alternatives through an online negotiation simulation lab.
Social, Economic and Institutional Developments in cross-border water systemsDAFNE project
This document provides an overview of Work Package 4 of the DAFNE project, which aims to model social, economic, and institutional developments related to water resources in transboundary contexts. Work Package 4 includes tasks to develop models of economic development, environmental policy, water governance, and social/demographic factors. Models will be developed for key sectors like agriculture and integrated into a framework to explore the water-energy-food nexus under different scenarios. Deliverables will include economic models, analyses of policy and governance, and causal social models for basins like the Zambezi. The work aims to inform sustainable management of shared river basins in developing countries.
Joachim harms ecomining pilot action presentation jpio2015 conferencejpioceans
JPI Oceans pilot action
Ecological aspects of deep-sea mining
Joachim Harms, Head of the Division Marine Research, Geosciences, Ship and Marine
Technology Project Management Jülich, Germany
Poster presented at the dissemination workshop held by the Water and Land Resource Center (WLRC) of the Addis Ababa University under the title "Key Innovations for Sustainable Water and Land Resources Management" on 11th and 12th of March 2019 in Bahir Dar.
A multi-perspective tool to visualize relationships in the Food-Water-Energy-...DAFNE project
Multi-perspective visualization tools in the water-energy-food nexus in transboundary river basin contexts help stakeholders in:
1: managing complexity by high-level screening of
relevant solution alternatives
2: understanding the problem space in detail from
one’s own perspective
3: understanding the problem space from other sector’s
perspectives and developing a “shared” understanding
Jasper dalhuisen infrastructures pilot action presentation jpio2015 conferencejpioceans
JPI Oceans pilot action
Multi-use of infrastructures for monitoring in the North Sea
Jasper Dalhuisen, Senior Policy Adviser, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Netherlands
60 years of Kariba Dam: implications for downstream water qualityDAFNE project
Presentation held at the 12th Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics (IBP) PhD congress on 26 April 2019. The IBP PhD congress is a unique platform for doctoral students of our institute to present and share their research work, to build network, and to interact among each other outside the normal day-to-day environment.
The DAFNE project uses a decision-analytic framework to explore sustainable management of the water-energy-food nexus in transboundary contexts. It focuses on the Zambezi River Basin across 8 countries in Africa. The objectives are to develop understanding of the nexus, generate alternative planning solutions, and foster equitable resource use without environmental harm. Key issues in the basin include trade-offs between energy production and irrigation, population growth pressures, and transboundary governance challenges. The project involves stakeholders to collect data, develop scenarios, integrate models, and identify robust management alternatives through an online negotiation simulation lab.
Social, Economic and Institutional Developments in cross-border water systemsDAFNE project
This document provides an overview of Work Package 4 of the DAFNE project, which aims to model social, economic, and institutional developments related to water resources in transboundary contexts. Work Package 4 includes tasks to develop models of economic development, environmental policy, water governance, and social/demographic factors. Models will be developed for key sectors like agriculture and integrated into a framework to explore the water-energy-food nexus under different scenarios. Deliverables will include economic models, analyses of policy and governance, and causal social models for basins like the Zambezi. The work aims to inform sustainable management of shared river basins in developing countries.
Joachim harms ecomining pilot action presentation jpio2015 conferencejpioceans
JPI Oceans pilot action
Ecological aspects of deep-sea mining
Joachim Harms, Head of the Division Marine Research, Geosciences, Ship and Marine
Technology Project Management Jülich, Germany
Poster presented at the dissemination workshop held by the Water and Land Resource Center (WLRC) of the Addis Ababa University under the title "Key Innovations for Sustainable Water and Land Resources Management" on 11th and 12th of March 2019 in Bahir Dar.
A multi-perspective tool to visualize relationships in the Food-Water-Energy-...DAFNE project
Multi-perspective visualization tools in the water-energy-food nexus in transboundary river basin contexts help stakeholders in:
1: managing complexity by high-level screening of
relevant solution alternatives
2: understanding the problem space in detail from
one’s own perspective
3: understanding the problem space from other sector’s
perspectives and developing a “shared” understanding
Jasper dalhuisen infrastructures pilot action presentation jpio2015 conferencejpioceans
JPI Oceans pilot action
Multi-use of infrastructures for monitoring in the North Sea
Jasper Dalhuisen, Senior Policy Adviser, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Netherlands
60 years of Kariba Dam: implications for downstream water qualityDAFNE project
Presentation held at the 12th Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics (IBP) PhD congress on 26 April 2019. The IBP PhD congress is a unique platform for doctoral students of our institute to present and share their research work, to build network, and to interact among each other outside the normal day-to-day environment.
Sustainable Management of the Nexus in Transboundary Systems DAFNE project
The presentation took place at the Resource Nexus Policy & Cluster Workshop on 27th November 2018 in Brussels that was organized by DAFNE, SIM4NEXUS and MAGIC at EASME premises. Read more about the workshop here: https://dafne.ethz.ch/2018/12/11/resource-nexus-policy-cluster-workshop-27th-november-brussels/
How water storage for energy and food production affects the Zambezi River’s ...DAFNE project
Presentation held at the General Assembly 2019 of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) is held at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV) in Vienna, Austria, from 7–12 April 2019
A decision-analytic framework & multi-perspective visualization for participa...DAFNE project
The DAFNE project develops decision-analytic frameworks and visualization tools to analyze the complex water-energy-food nexus in transboundary contexts in fast-growing countries. The project focuses on the Omo-Turkana basin in Ethiopia and the Zambezi basin in Zambia. The frameworks include models to analyze impacts of policies under different future scenarios, identify trade-offs between sectors, and facilitate stakeholder negotiations. Multi-perspective visualization tools allow analyzing results and exploring different perspectives. The tools aim to support sustainable policymaking through comparative analysis and understanding different stakeholder needs.
Introduction to Day 2 of VNN peatland workshop focused on "Developing a roadmap for peatland GHG accounting and carbon markets in the UK" (19th January 2012, Leeds)
A Decision-Analytic Framework to explore the waterenergy-food NExus in comple...DAFNE project
DAFNE is a four-year project funded by the EU to develop a decision-analytic framework (DAF) to assess the social, economic, and environmental impacts of expanding energy and food production in the interconnected Zambezi and Omo river basins in Africa. The project aims to: 1) develop a better understanding of the water-energy-food nexus; 2) generate and explore alternative management solutions; and 3) contribute to equitable and sustainable resource use. Stakeholders play a key role by providing input on issues, solutions, and validating model results. The project expects to facilitate cooperation, improve vulnerability assessments, and apply integrated water resources management. Thirteen European and African partners are involved in DAF
This document summarizes an experiment conducted in France to develop ecosystem accounts for marine environments based on maintenance costs. The objectives were to:
1) Align the accounts with ecosystem management and sustainability principles.
2) Produce condition accounts for marine ecosystems divided into categories related to management goals.
3) Define good ecological status targets based on an EU directive.
4) Assess unpaid ecological costs from the gap between actual and required maintenance/restoration costs.
The analysis involved building accounts to identify data gaps, harmonize monitoring, integrate policies, and relate ecosystem health to economic factors. Further work is needed to improve spatial data and monitoring over time. The results included extent accounts, condition indicators for some ecosystems, and
The document discusses the EU-led "Nexus Dialogues" Programme, which aims to promote an integrated approach to managing water, energy, and food resources across five regions from 2016-2018. The €6.17 million program will establish policy dialogues to develop nexus recommendations and action plans. It will also support studies, small pilot projects, and an evaluation to guide further investment in larger projects from 2017 onward. The program aims to strengthen the nexus approach within national policies and the Sustainable Development Goals related to water, energy, and agriculture.
Based on the findings of the SUBMARINER Compendium, the SUBMARINER Roadmap presents the key issues that require joint efforts in the Baltic Sea Region in order to enhance blue-green growth in the region while sustaining and improving its natural capital and, in particular, the Baltic Sea itself. The SUBMARINER Roadmap is the most important strategic reference document for the broad range of initiatives that the SUBMARINER Network engages in.
DAFNE case study on the Zambezi river basinDAFNE project
1) The document describes the DAFNE project, which aims to develop a decision-analytic framework to explore the water-energy-food nexus in the Zambezi River Basin.
2) The framework will analyze and quantify trade-offs between sectors like hydropower production, irrigation, and conservation under different scenarios.
3) It will use integrated modeling of natural and socioeconomic factors, as well as stakeholder engagement, to identify and evaluate alternative development pathways for the basin.
Presentation of the DAFNE Negotiation Simulation Lab Tools at the Nexus Workshop in Athens organized by DAFNE, SIM4NEXUS and UNU-FLORES, March 16, 2018
This document summarizes experiences from EU-funded regional projects in integrated maritime policy (IMP) and marine spatial planning (MSP) in the Mediterranean. It discusses initiatives and frameworks for MSP in the region, including at the EU, national, and regional levels. Examples of relevant projects are provided, such as an MSP project underway in the Aegean Sea led by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research. Lessons learned from these projects include the importance of using an ecosystem approach, establishing supportive legal frameworks, and facilitating international cooperation for integrated coastal and marine planning.
The document summarizes the evolution of water governance in France from the 1960s to present. It discusses major laws passed, including the creation of basin committees and agencies in 1964, establishing water as a common resource in 1992, and restoring good water status in 2006. It also outlines trends towards stronger local authorities, fewer but more powerful water supply and sanitation services operators by 2020, and the implementation of integrated water resource management at national and basin levels through basin committees. The document concludes that the French model has aligned with OECD water governance principles and reflects a pragmatic approach of incremental adjustments rather than a static policy cycle.
DAFNE project presentation: Supporting decision making for sustainable resour...DAFNE project
Supporting decision making for sustainable resource management in the Zambezi & Omo Basins
Presentation by Caroline van Bers, Geeske Scholz, Christian Knieper and Caroline Lumosi Osnabrück University
Specific Objectives:
Create a transboundary management regime and coordinating body;
Assist countries in the formulation, review and endorsement process of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP);
Improve financial/legal/operational mechanisms for pollution reduction and sustainable resource use;
Formulation of National Action Plans by Inter-ministerial Committees;
Improve conservation of biodiversity in the Dnipro River Basin;
Enhance communication among stakeholders and encourage public awareness and involvement in addressing the problems of the Dnipro Basin; and
Build capacity for SAP implementation.
This document discusses the role of mineral resources and geoscience in supporting a circular economy. It provides background on the British Geological Survey and its work in mineral research globally. Key points made include:
- A circular economy aims to move away from a linear take-make-waste model to keep resources in use for longer.
- Global metal production has increased dramatically but future demand is expected to rise further, requiring both primary and secondary supply.
- Recycling depends on adequate material stocks, understanding flows, technology and infrastructure to recover materials from end uses.
- Geoscience can contribute data, resource assessments, analysis methods and help apply circular principles to mining to support the transition.
The framework comprises 13 steps that provide the basis for making decisions in relation to the purpose (and objectives), and the available resources, for an inventory.
11. All steps in the Framework are applicable to the planning and implementation of any wetland inventory, and all steps should therefore be followed during the design and planning process. The framework does not provide prescriptive guidance on particular inventory methods; rather it provides guidance to the Contracting Parties and others who are planning to undertake wetland inventory by drawing attention to different methods and wetland classifications already in use and of proven utility under different circumstances.
This document discusses policy options for reducing CO2 emissions from international shipping. It analyzes the costs of achieving a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions for different countries. Small countries would be disproportionately impacted due to their higher CO2 reduction costs relative to trade value. The document recommends international coordination between organizations like IMO and WTO to address this inequity, with solutions such as rebating costs to small developing countries or providing them special trade tariff reductions.
The document discusses the MedPartnership project which aims to assist countries in implementing regional and national actions to reduce pollution from land-based sources and conserve biological diversity in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a 5-year, $12.9 million project funded by the Global Environment Facility and involves 13 countries. The project has 4 components: integrated coastal zone management; pollution reduction; conservation of marine diversity; and project coordination. It includes over 100 demonstration projects and aims to develop integrated management plans while reducing industry pollution and creating more marine protected areas. The project is on track to achieve results in coastal planning, pollution control, protected areas management, and other areas.
Sustainable Management of the Nexus in Transboundary Systems DAFNE project
The presentation took place at the Resource Nexus Policy & Cluster Workshop on 27th November 2018 in Brussels that was organized by DAFNE, SIM4NEXUS and MAGIC at EASME premises. Read more about the workshop here: https://dafne.ethz.ch/2018/12/11/resource-nexus-policy-cluster-workshop-27th-november-brussels/
How water storage for energy and food production affects the Zambezi River’s ...DAFNE project
Presentation held at the General Assembly 2019 of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) is held at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV) in Vienna, Austria, from 7–12 April 2019
A decision-analytic framework & multi-perspective visualization for participa...DAFNE project
The DAFNE project develops decision-analytic frameworks and visualization tools to analyze the complex water-energy-food nexus in transboundary contexts in fast-growing countries. The project focuses on the Omo-Turkana basin in Ethiopia and the Zambezi basin in Zambia. The frameworks include models to analyze impacts of policies under different future scenarios, identify trade-offs between sectors, and facilitate stakeholder negotiations. Multi-perspective visualization tools allow analyzing results and exploring different perspectives. The tools aim to support sustainable policymaking through comparative analysis and understanding different stakeholder needs.
Introduction to Day 2 of VNN peatland workshop focused on "Developing a roadmap for peatland GHG accounting and carbon markets in the UK" (19th January 2012, Leeds)
A Decision-Analytic Framework to explore the waterenergy-food NExus in comple...DAFNE project
DAFNE is a four-year project funded by the EU to develop a decision-analytic framework (DAF) to assess the social, economic, and environmental impacts of expanding energy and food production in the interconnected Zambezi and Omo river basins in Africa. The project aims to: 1) develop a better understanding of the water-energy-food nexus; 2) generate and explore alternative management solutions; and 3) contribute to equitable and sustainable resource use. Stakeholders play a key role by providing input on issues, solutions, and validating model results. The project expects to facilitate cooperation, improve vulnerability assessments, and apply integrated water resources management. Thirteen European and African partners are involved in DAF
This document summarizes an experiment conducted in France to develop ecosystem accounts for marine environments based on maintenance costs. The objectives were to:
1) Align the accounts with ecosystem management and sustainability principles.
2) Produce condition accounts for marine ecosystems divided into categories related to management goals.
3) Define good ecological status targets based on an EU directive.
4) Assess unpaid ecological costs from the gap between actual and required maintenance/restoration costs.
The analysis involved building accounts to identify data gaps, harmonize monitoring, integrate policies, and relate ecosystem health to economic factors. Further work is needed to improve spatial data and monitoring over time. The results included extent accounts, condition indicators for some ecosystems, and
The document discusses the EU-led "Nexus Dialogues" Programme, which aims to promote an integrated approach to managing water, energy, and food resources across five regions from 2016-2018. The €6.17 million program will establish policy dialogues to develop nexus recommendations and action plans. It will also support studies, small pilot projects, and an evaluation to guide further investment in larger projects from 2017 onward. The program aims to strengthen the nexus approach within national policies and the Sustainable Development Goals related to water, energy, and agriculture.
Based on the findings of the SUBMARINER Compendium, the SUBMARINER Roadmap presents the key issues that require joint efforts in the Baltic Sea Region in order to enhance blue-green growth in the region while sustaining and improving its natural capital and, in particular, the Baltic Sea itself. The SUBMARINER Roadmap is the most important strategic reference document for the broad range of initiatives that the SUBMARINER Network engages in.
DAFNE case study on the Zambezi river basinDAFNE project
1) The document describes the DAFNE project, which aims to develop a decision-analytic framework to explore the water-energy-food nexus in the Zambezi River Basin.
2) The framework will analyze and quantify trade-offs between sectors like hydropower production, irrigation, and conservation under different scenarios.
3) It will use integrated modeling of natural and socioeconomic factors, as well as stakeholder engagement, to identify and evaluate alternative development pathways for the basin.
Presentation of the DAFNE Negotiation Simulation Lab Tools at the Nexus Workshop in Athens organized by DAFNE, SIM4NEXUS and UNU-FLORES, March 16, 2018
This document summarizes experiences from EU-funded regional projects in integrated maritime policy (IMP) and marine spatial planning (MSP) in the Mediterranean. It discusses initiatives and frameworks for MSP in the region, including at the EU, national, and regional levels. Examples of relevant projects are provided, such as an MSP project underway in the Aegean Sea led by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research. Lessons learned from these projects include the importance of using an ecosystem approach, establishing supportive legal frameworks, and facilitating international cooperation for integrated coastal and marine planning.
The document summarizes the evolution of water governance in France from the 1960s to present. It discusses major laws passed, including the creation of basin committees and agencies in 1964, establishing water as a common resource in 1992, and restoring good water status in 2006. It also outlines trends towards stronger local authorities, fewer but more powerful water supply and sanitation services operators by 2020, and the implementation of integrated water resource management at national and basin levels through basin committees. The document concludes that the French model has aligned with OECD water governance principles and reflects a pragmatic approach of incremental adjustments rather than a static policy cycle.
DAFNE project presentation: Supporting decision making for sustainable resour...DAFNE project
Supporting decision making for sustainable resource management in the Zambezi & Omo Basins
Presentation by Caroline van Bers, Geeske Scholz, Christian Knieper and Caroline Lumosi Osnabrück University
Specific Objectives:
Create a transboundary management regime and coordinating body;
Assist countries in the formulation, review and endorsement process of a Strategic Action Programme (SAP);
Improve financial/legal/operational mechanisms for pollution reduction and sustainable resource use;
Formulation of National Action Plans by Inter-ministerial Committees;
Improve conservation of biodiversity in the Dnipro River Basin;
Enhance communication among stakeholders and encourage public awareness and involvement in addressing the problems of the Dnipro Basin; and
Build capacity for SAP implementation.
This document discusses the role of mineral resources and geoscience in supporting a circular economy. It provides background on the British Geological Survey and its work in mineral research globally. Key points made include:
- A circular economy aims to move away from a linear take-make-waste model to keep resources in use for longer.
- Global metal production has increased dramatically but future demand is expected to rise further, requiring both primary and secondary supply.
- Recycling depends on adequate material stocks, understanding flows, technology and infrastructure to recover materials from end uses.
- Geoscience can contribute data, resource assessments, analysis methods and help apply circular principles to mining to support the transition.
The framework comprises 13 steps that provide the basis for making decisions in relation to the purpose (and objectives), and the available resources, for an inventory.
11. All steps in the Framework are applicable to the planning and implementation of any wetland inventory, and all steps should therefore be followed during the design and planning process. The framework does not provide prescriptive guidance on particular inventory methods; rather it provides guidance to the Contracting Parties and others who are planning to undertake wetland inventory by drawing attention to different methods and wetland classifications already in use and of proven utility under different circumstances.
This document discusses policy options for reducing CO2 emissions from international shipping. It analyzes the costs of achieving a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions for different countries. Small countries would be disproportionately impacted due to their higher CO2 reduction costs relative to trade value. The document recommends international coordination between organizations like IMO and WTO to address this inequity, with solutions such as rebating costs to small developing countries or providing them special trade tariff reductions.
The document discusses the MedPartnership project which aims to assist countries in implementing regional and national actions to reduce pollution from land-based sources and conserve biological diversity in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a 5-year, $12.9 million project funded by the Global Environment Facility and involves 13 countries. The project has 4 components: integrated coastal zone management; pollution reduction; conservation of marine diversity; and project coordination. It includes over 100 demonstration projects and aims to develop integrated management plans while reducing industry pollution and creating more marine protected areas. The project is on track to achieve results in coastal planning, pollution control, protected areas management, and other areas.
The document presents the results of the AQUALIBRIUM project funded by the EU to study debates around the role of private operators in water services management across different European countries. It contains 14 national reports on water markets and private sector participation in countries like Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, and Germany. The publication aims to provide an overview of different perspectives in the debates and analyze factors influencing views on private sector involvement in water services in Europe.
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.
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, on behalf of the UK Committee for National and International Hydrology, convened a special session on International Catchment Management Science and Application at the World Water Congress XV in May 2015.
Item 6b. Strategic planning for delivering water sector reform and SDGsOECD Environment
This document discusses strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as it relates to strategic documents in the water sector. It provides background on the EU Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership countries and explains that SEAs are required under the Espoo Convention Protocol to evaluate environmental consequences of plans and programs. The document then gives examples of SEAs conducted for the National Water Strategy of Belarus and the River Basin Management Plan for the Alazani-Iori River Basin in Georgia.
The Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) on Water aims to coordinate national research, development and innovation programs across Europe to address water-related challenges. Its objectives include achieving sustainable water systems, involving water end-users, and harmonizing national water agendas. The JPI on Water coordinates activities like joint calls, aligning research agendas, and international cooperation. Through joint calls it has funded over €47 million of projects addressing issues like emerging contaminants, wastewater treatment, and sustainable water management in agriculture.
MEDiterranean DEvelopment of Support schemes for solar Initiatives and Renewable Energies
Sviluppato nell’ambito del Programma di Cooperazione Territoriale Europea CBC Enpi - Bacino del Mediterraneo, il progetto mira a diffondere l’efficienza energetica e, in particolar modo, l’energia solare in tutta l’area del Mediterraneo, attraverso lo studio di piani di finanziamento innovativi e di strumenti d’incentivazione del mercato.
Ten Years of EIB Activity in the Water Sector in the Eastern Partnership Coun...OECD Environment
The document summarizes the European Investment Bank's (EIB) water sector activity over the past 10 years. The EIB has provided over EUR 33 billion in loans for water projects, with 75% located in the EU. In the Eastern Partnership countries, the EIB has financed four projects in Moldova totaling EUR 130 million, including the Moldova Urban Development Programme, Chisinau Water, and North Moldova Water projects. However, the North Moldova Water project loans were cancelled in 2018 due to the promoter's failure to meet conditions around tariffs, debt, and establishing a regional operator.
Session 3 - Implementing SEA practice in Azerbaijan by Aysel BabayevaOECD Environment
Implementing SEA in practice: SEA of the National Strategy on the Use of Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources in Azerbaijan for the years 2015 – 2020, presentation by Aysel Babayeva, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Azerbaijan
This document discusses Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and its relevance to Maritime Spatial Planning. It provides definitions of ICZM and outlines its principles, which are included in the EU Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning. The document presents the Systems Approach Framework (SAF) as a tool to guide the full ICZM process cycle in a systematic way. It describes the products and tools developed under SAF, including guidelines, case studies, and tools to support assessment, planning, and evaluation. Finally, it notes that a future challenge is to adapt SAF to the needs of Maritime Spatial Planning.
Cross-border management of natural resourcesProAkademia
This document discusses several European Union-supported projects focused on sustainable management of natural resources across borders. It describes projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, developing renewable energy, protecting water resources and managing waste. Specific projects highlighted include developing common models for reducing energy use in municipal buildings in Poland and Russia, installing solar energy and biomass equipment in Poland and Ukraine, extending sewage treatment systems along the Bug River between Poland and Belarus, and fostering partnerships for cross-border water protection among Poland, Lithuania and Russia. The document emphasizes how such cross-border cooperation projects can promote sustainable development, reduce environmental threats, and improve quality of life in border regions.
Technical Committee Chair's report by Dr Mohamed Ait-Kadi - CP meeting Day 1Global Water Partnership
The chair of the Technical Committee provided a report on the committee's activities in 2010-2011. Key points included:
1) Three new members were recruited and a "knowledge chain" concept was developed to better engage partners.
2) Priority thematic areas of equity/IWRM, climate change and water/food security, transboundary cooperation, and urban water management were identified.
3) Several publications and workshops were held addressing these themes, bringing together practitioners and policymakers from regions around the world.
The document discusses the Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project and Integrated Water Resources Management projects. It aims to support the sustainable development and management of international waters in Pacific island countries. The projects work on issues such as overfishing, pollution, and inadequate water management. They implement solutions like integrated coastal zone management, fisheries management, and demonstrations of best practices in watershed management, wastewater treatment, and sustainable groundwater use. The projects have made progress but still need to focus more on national implementation, awareness raising, and long-term capacity building.
Approaches to Green Infrastructure Implementation in EU Member Statesleonardo_mazza
This presentation provides insights into a selected range of initiatives implementing the Green Infrastructure approach and concept in the area of spatial and land use planning.
Celtic Seas Partnership- Caroline Salthouserebeccalynam
The Celtic Seas Partnership is a 4-year, €4 million EC LIFE+ funded project led by WWF-UK and involving several other partners. The project aims to demonstrate best practices for implementing the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and achieving Good Environmental Status in the Celtic Seas marine region by 2020 through multi-stakeholder collaboration. The project will support development of voluntary measures, solutions for transboundary challenges, and integrated coastal zone management. Stakeholders are encouraged to get involved through workshops and provide their views, knowledge and experiences to help shape the project's outcomes.
The document summarizes the key components and requirements for developing a River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) according to the European Union's Water Framework Directive. It outlines 17 sections that must be included in an RBMP, such as characterizing the river basin, identifying pressures and impacts, setting environmental objectives, implementing measures, and monitoring programs. The document provides guidance on the mapping, data, and analysis required for each section to comprehensively manage water resources at the river basin scale.
Discussion Paper_The ELC and its relevance to EU landscape policy_AJ ffrench_...Aidan J ffrench
The document discusses the European Landscape Convention (ELC) and its relevance to EU landscape policy. It provides background on the ELC, which aims to promote landscape protection, management, and planning across Europe. While 30 European countries have ratified the ELC, implementation has been variable due to a lack of political will and financial/administrative constraints. The document argues that reforming the EU's Common Agricultural Policy presents an opportunity to better support landscape goals in line with the ELC, including through rural development programs, agri-environment measures, and recognizing landscapes as a social value.
The Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning by Marie Colombier, DG MARE, European Commission at Baltic SCOPE Southwest Baltic case stakeholders meeting on 27 January 2016 in Malmo, SWEDEN
1. 19/10/2011 COEXIST EU- FORUM AE2011, Rhodes (Greece) Dr Øivind Bergh 1 & Emma Bello Gomez 2 1 IMR, Norway 2 AquaTT, Ireland
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4. 2. Project Objectives and Expected Outcomes 19/10/2011 COEXIST is a broad, multidisciplinary project which will evaluate competing activities and interactions in European coastal areas with the ultimate goal to provide a roadmap to better integration, sustainability and synergies across the diverse activities taking place in the European coastal zone. Characterization of relevant European coastal marine ecosystems, their current utilisation and spatial management Evaluation of spatial management tools for combining coastal fisheries, aquaculture and other uses, both now and in the future TOOLS FOR SUPPORTING THE DECISION-MAKERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
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9. 4. Results achieved in COEXIST (IV) 19/10/2011 WP2. Legal, institutional and policy frameworks Example of results of the Stakeholder Consultation Presentation at ICES Conference 2011: O’Hagan, A.M., O’Donnell, V. (2011).- The COEXIST Project—governance of fisheries and aquaculture for integrating management and science . Book of Abstracts ICES Annual Science Conference. Pp 171-172
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11. 4. Results achieved in COEXIST (VI) WP3. Integration of models and processes Wild fish Lower host density Farmed fish High host density Introduced pathogens Vector: Transport of farmed organisms Vector: Migration of wild organisms Proliferation of pathogen Enhancement of virulence? Persistance Natural reservoir 19/10/2011
12. 4. Results achieved in COEXIST (VII) WP3. Integration of models and processes Network models working at different scales in time and space 19/10/2011
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16. 19/10/2011 Thank you for your attention Email: [email_address] Website: www.coexistproject.eu Tel: +353 1 644 9008
17. DISCLAIMER 19/10/2011 The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Community’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement no 245178. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the European Union cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.