Presentation by Christian Ledwell (NAP Global Network) and Cecilia Jones (NAP-Ag) at NAP Expo 2018 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, as part of the session "Communications Strategies for NAPs."
This presentation discusses the critical importance of the “Communication for Development” (ComDev) approach in ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard in the decision-making process that will be needed in Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change, but especially illustrates how ComDev can engage those whose livelihoods are most vulnerable and most dependent on natural resource bases. Illustrative examples will be drawn especially from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, including the “Voices for CC” initiative in Jamaica as well as best practices in ComDev from RARE Radio in St. Lucia, Toco Radio in Trinidad, among others.
Integrated Communications Strategies for Climate Information and ServicesGreg Benchwick
Leveraging best practices, innovative methodologies and existing assets to build sustainability and effectively share climate information and early warnings.
Consultation on the UN-REDD Programme Guidelines on Free, Prior and Informed ...Csdi Initiative
As a UN body, the UN-REDD Programme is obliged to promote respect for, and seek the full application of, the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), including the right to give or withhold free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), particularly at the country level (UNDRIP, Art 42).
To support UN-REDD Programme countries to implement the UNDRIP, the Programme conducted three regional consultations (Vietnam, June 2010; Panama, October 2010; Tanzania, January 2011) with representatives of Indigenous Peoples’ and civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to develop specific FPIC guidelines for countries participating in the Programme. This initiative responded to the demand from participating countries for concrete guidance on how to seek FPIC and provide effective grievance within the context of the UN-REDD Programme.
With this ppt, the UN-REDD Programme presents the framework for the consolidated draft guidelines resulting from the three regional consultations.
Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) implies a multi-stakeholders action, innovation and a process of social learning for adaptive livelihoods. Within this framework, communication plays a key role to facilitate knowledge sharing, participation and to enhance rural institutions capacities to assist small farmers to face climate change challenges.
CBA requires communication methods and tools to deal in an integrated manner with climate change issues, in order to:
• involve communities through participation and dialogue;
• discover with farmers appropriate technologies, livelihood options and sound economic practices;
• share knowledge through improved advisory services, such as Farmer and Climate Field Schools, demonstrations, field days etc.
Communication for Development (ComDev) is an approach promoted by FAO and other development agencies. It is central to CBA as it combines participatory communication methods and processes with a variety of media and tools, ranging from rural radio to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
The FAO’s Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI) is documenting and sharing good practices on the use of communication for CBA and it is piloting out strategies and services in selected pilot areas, namely: Congo, Jamaica, Bangladesh and Bolivia. These initiatives and other ongoing efforts and experiences will be shared and assessed in a working session at the conference come up with a common framework on communication for CBA.
This presentation discusses the critical importance of the “Communication for Development” (ComDev) approach in ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard in the decision-making process that will be needed in Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change, but especially illustrates how ComDev can engage those whose livelihoods are most vulnerable and most dependent on natural resource bases. Illustrative examples will be drawn especially from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, including the “Voices for CC” initiative in Jamaica as well as best practices in ComDev from RARE Radio in St. Lucia, Toco Radio in Trinidad, among others.
Integrated Communications Strategies for Climate Information and ServicesGreg Benchwick
Leveraging best practices, innovative methodologies and existing assets to build sustainability and effectively share climate information and early warnings.
Consultation on the UN-REDD Programme Guidelines on Free, Prior and Informed ...Csdi Initiative
As a UN body, the UN-REDD Programme is obliged to promote respect for, and seek the full application of, the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), including the right to give or withhold free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), particularly at the country level (UNDRIP, Art 42).
To support UN-REDD Programme countries to implement the UNDRIP, the Programme conducted three regional consultations (Vietnam, June 2010; Panama, October 2010; Tanzania, January 2011) with representatives of Indigenous Peoples’ and civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to develop specific FPIC guidelines for countries participating in the Programme. This initiative responded to the demand from participating countries for concrete guidance on how to seek FPIC and provide effective grievance within the context of the UN-REDD Programme.
With this ppt, the UN-REDD Programme presents the framework for the consolidated draft guidelines resulting from the three regional consultations.
Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) implies a multi-stakeholders action, innovation and a process of social learning for adaptive livelihoods. Within this framework, communication plays a key role to facilitate knowledge sharing, participation and to enhance rural institutions capacities to assist small farmers to face climate change challenges.
CBA requires communication methods and tools to deal in an integrated manner with climate change issues, in order to:
• involve communities through participation and dialogue;
• discover with farmers appropriate technologies, livelihood options and sound economic practices;
• share knowledge through improved advisory services, such as Farmer and Climate Field Schools, demonstrations, field days etc.
Communication for Development (ComDev) is an approach promoted by FAO and other development agencies. It is central to CBA as it combines participatory communication methods and processes with a variety of media and tools, ranging from rural radio to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
The FAO’s Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI) is documenting and sharing good practices on the use of communication for CBA and it is piloting out strategies and services in selected pilot areas, namely: Congo, Jamaica, Bangladesh and Bolivia. These initiatives and other ongoing efforts and experiences will be shared and assessed in a working session at the conference come up with a common framework on communication for CBA.
Presentation by Denis Chabrol, Managing Editor, Demerara Waves Media Inc.
Session: Meeting the Content Needs of Mobile-Based Agriculture Services
on 5 Nov 2013
ICT4Ag, Kigali, Rwanda
Distribution of Climate Information on the 3-2-1 PlatformGreg Benchwick
The Human Network Internationa's David McAfee shared this presentation in the recent UNDP Last Mile Conference in Zambia.
Climate information and early warning systems can save lives, improve livelihoods and build resiliency across Africa. In order to seize this opportunity, timely, accurate and actionable weather and climate information must be delivered from data collection and creation sources across the “Last Mile” to uninformed and vulnerable end-users.
In this innovation-driven multi-country workshop, experts on cutting-edge technology, communications, public-private partnerships, meteorology and sustainable development will come together to explore new pathways to move from the collection of data to its application, with the end goal of creating actionable recommendations that UNDP-supported climate-information programmes can leverage to impact lives and build sustainability. For this to happen, national weather information services should not only have access to modern weather observation technologies and forecast information, but they must also be able to communicate and apply the content derived from these systems to those in need.
Climate Information and Early Warning Systems Communications ToolkitGreg Benchwick
This toolkit provides National HydroMeteorological Services (NHMS), policy makers, and media and communications for development practitioners with the tools, resources and templates necessary to design and implement an integrated communications strategy.
These communications strategies include the effective issuance and packaging of early warnings as well as the creation of supportive communications products and outreach efforts that will support the long-term sustainability of investments in the climate information and services sector. While this communications toolkit is tailored to the specialized needs and political contexts of sub-Saharan Africa, it can easily be applied to other developing nations.
Communications is a cross-cutter and should be injected and leveraged at every stage of project implementation. Thoughtful and purposeful communication and advocacy can build in-house collaboration, foster knowledge sharing between nations, support technology transfer and build political support.
More importantly, through the issuance of early warnings and improved climate and weather information – and the development of appropriate public service announcements on what to do when bad weather hits – integrating communications into the everyday activities of NHMS can save lives, support sustainability and build livelihoods.
In this toolkit, we will define goals for the issuance of early warnings, and creation of improved climate information products and supportive communications strategies. These supportive strategies serve to engage actors, build political support, engage the private sector and present a true value proposition to end users. The toolkit explores best practices, defines roles and expands on the tools that are necessary to create an integrated communications strategy. The toolkit continues with a step-by-step outline to create response protocols and issue early warnings, address challenges and opportunities, define messages and stakeholders, package early warning systems, and engage with individual media and other relevant actors. There is a communications strategy template and TORs template that can be used by projects and practitioners to generate integrated communications strategies.
This is a presentation on ICT for development, presented to DFID, India for fund raising. This is a part of the United Nations Information Technology Services (UNITeS) programme. This programme was a finalist in the Stockholm Challenge Award 2001
Cop-PPLD and NGOs: Get Together to Focus on Livestock Development Issuescopppldsecretariat
Presentation from the Livestock Inter-Agency Donor Group (IADG) Meeting 2010. 4-5 May 2010 Italy, Rome IFAD Headquarters.
The event involved approximately 45 representatives from the international partner agencies to discuss critical needs for livestock development and research issues for the coming decade.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
In this session the new WOCAT Network was launched. The new set-up and latest advancements, innovations and challenges were presented and WOCAT national network members talked about their involvement and perspectives in a panel. The Consortium Partners of WOCAT International were introduced and the launch was rounded up with an informal get-together.
Presentation by Denis Chabrol, Managing Editor, Demerara Waves Media Inc.
Session: Meeting the Content Needs of Mobile-Based Agriculture Services
on 5 Nov 2013
ICT4Ag, Kigali, Rwanda
Distribution of Climate Information on the 3-2-1 PlatformGreg Benchwick
The Human Network Internationa's David McAfee shared this presentation in the recent UNDP Last Mile Conference in Zambia.
Climate information and early warning systems can save lives, improve livelihoods and build resiliency across Africa. In order to seize this opportunity, timely, accurate and actionable weather and climate information must be delivered from data collection and creation sources across the “Last Mile” to uninformed and vulnerable end-users.
In this innovation-driven multi-country workshop, experts on cutting-edge technology, communications, public-private partnerships, meteorology and sustainable development will come together to explore new pathways to move from the collection of data to its application, with the end goal of creating actionable recommendations that UNDP-supported climate-information programmes can leverage to impact lives and build sustainability. For this to happen, national weather information services should not only have access to modern weather observation technologies and forecast information, but they must also be able to communicate and apply the content derived from these systems to those in need.
Climate Information and Early Warning Systems Communications ToolkitGreg Benchwick
This toolkit provides National HydroMeteorological Services (NHMS), policy makers, and media and communications for development practitioners with the tools, resources and templates necessary to design and implement an integrated communications strategy.
These communications strategies include the effective issuance and packaging of early warnings as well as the creation of supportive communications products and outreach efforts that will support the long-term sustainability of investments in the climate information and services sector. While this communications toolkit is tailored to the specialized needs and political contexts of sub-Saharan Africa, it can easily be applied to other developing nations.
Communications is a cross-cutter and should be injected and leveraged at every stage of project implementation. Thoughtful and purposeful communication and advocacy can build in-house collaboration, foster knowledge sharing between nations, support technology transfer and build political support.
More importantly, through the issuance of early warnings and improved climate and weather information – and the development of appropriate public service announcements on what to do when bad weather hits – integrating communications into the everyday activities of NHMS can save lives, support sustainability and build livelihoods.
In this toolkit, we will define goals for the issuance of early warnings, and creation of improved climate information products and supportive communications strategies. These supportive strategies serve to engage actors, build political support, engage the private sector and present a true value proposition to end users. The toolkit explores best practices, defines roles and expands on the tools that are necessary to create an integrated communications strategy. The toolkit continues with a step-by-step outline to create response protocols and issue early warnings, address challenges and opportunities, define messages and stakeholders, package early warning systems, and engage with individual media and other relevant actors. There is a communications strategy template and TORs template that can be used by projects and practitioners to generate integrated communications strategies.
This is a presentation on ICT for development, presented to DFID, India for fund raising. This is a part of the United Nations Information Technology Services (UNITeS) programme. This programme was a finalist in the Stockholm Challenge Award 2001
Cop-PPLD and NGOs: Get Together to Focus on Livestock Development Issuescopppldsecretariat
Presentation from the Livestock Inter-Agency Donor Group (IADG) Meeting 2010. 4-5 May 2010 Italy, Rome IFAD Headquarters.
The event involved approximately 45 representatives from the international partner agencies to discuss critical needs for livestock development and research issues for the coming decade.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
In this session the new WOCAT Network was launched. The new set-up and latest advancements, innovations and challenges were presented and WOCAT national network members talked about their involvement and perspectives in a panel. The Consortium Partners of WOCAT International were introduced and the launch was rounded up with an informal get-together.
Communicating Ethiopia's NAP Process to International AudiencesNAP Global Network
Presentation by Christian Ledwell (International Institute for Sustainable Development) at a workshop on NAP process communications held August 31, 2017.
The UNDP is providing travel scholarships for up to 25 people for our upcoming Climate Action Hackathon. This is a huge opportunity! Apply today. https://lnkd.in/eFCaq4q
Big Ideas, Visionaries, Amateur Forecasters and Computer Developers Welcome at UNDP Climate Information for a Resilient Africa Event
What’s It All About
Innovation, out-of-the-box-thinking, big ideas, and smart applications of technology have the potential to significantly impact the way weather information is shared across Africa. And in a world where information is power – and climate change is producing more severe storms and temperature fluctuations that affect vulnerable African communities – access to accurate and timely weather forecasts can work toward reducing poverty, empowering rural communities and saving lives.
With the goal of creating an innovation-driven crowd-sourced space for big thinkers and techno-visionaries to come together, the UNDP’s Programme on Climate Information for Resilient Development in Africa (CIRDA) is inviting developers, mobile application gurus, students and developers to this three-day hackathon and innovations incubator.
The Climate Action Hackathon will run in parallel with a multinational UNDP workshop addressing “The Last Mile: Saving lives, improving livelihoods and increasing resiliency with tailored weather information services for a changing climate.”
Participants will have access to leaders in meteorology, technology, sustainable development and communications. They will work individually or in teams to create mobile applications, technology solutions or data-crunching systems that address Africa’s persistent challenges in adapting to climate change, and sharing early warnings and accurate climate information across the continent.
The Climate Action Hackathon Challenge
• Create prototype mobile and information-system-based applications and technological solutions to share actionable weather and climate information with a variety of stakeholders, sectors and end-users.
• Connect technology with people to bridge the last mile.
• Build scalable systems that react to more frequent storms, increase in lightning, erratic weather patterns and long-term climate change.
• Create technological solutions that are built for Africa and solve local challenges.
• Design and develop next-generation applications to improve on existing systems and methodologies to use climate information and reach end users.
• Leverage existing information, networks and human capacity to seed innovation.
• Communicate existing climate information in an innovative and easy-to-understand manner to catalyze action, improve productivity, save lives and empower end-users.
Role of Mass Media in transfer of technology, FEX-502, Md Kaif AliMdSharbar
Mass media are those channels of communication which can expose large numbers of people to the same information at the same time. They include media which convey information by sound (radio, audio cassettes); moving pictures (television, film, video); and print (posters, newspapers). And when it comes to technology transfer, the more people who know about a particular innovation or idea, the greater the chances that it will be adopted and put into use.
Strategic Communications for NAP Processes | Christian Ledwell, IISDNAP Global Network
Presentation by Christian Ledwell, IISD, as part of the NAP Global Network's Targeted Topics Forum on "Strategic Communications for NAP Processes" held in Nadi, Fiji, in February 2018.
Changing Climate & Changing Minds - Challenges of Climate Communication - Nal...Nalaka Gunawardene
Sri Lanka’s Centre for Environmental Justice in collaboration with the government’s Climate Change Secretariat, UNDP and Janathakshan held a national conference on “SRI LANKA’S READINESS FOR IMPLEMENTING PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT” on 7 and 8 September 2016 in Colombo. It was attended by over 200 representatives from government, civil society and corporate sectors.
This presentation was made by science writer and development communicator Nalaka Gunawardene in Session 5: Climate Solutions, under the topic “Climate communication and Behaviour changes”.
As climate change impacts are felt more widely, the imperative for action is greater than ever. Telling the climate story in accurate and accessible ways should be an essential part of our climate response.
That response is currently organised around two ‘planks’: mitigation and adaptation. Climate communication can be the ‘third plank’ that strengthens the first two.
Encouragingly, more journalists, broadcasters, researchers and advocacy groups are taking up this challenge. They urgently need more media and public spaces -- as well as greater resources -- to sustain public engagement.
Sri Lanka’s Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation, prepared in 2010-11, has recognized how “IEC action can lead to better informed decisions and enlightened choices in both climate change mitigation and adaptation”.
When strategically carried out, IEC can be a powerful force for change on both the ‘supply’ and ‘demand’ sides of climate adaptation and climate related public information.
In this analogy:
• ‘supply’ involves providing authentic, relevant and timely information to all those who need it, in languages and formats they can readily use; and
• ‘demand’ means inspiring more individuals and entities to look for specific knowledge and skills that can help make themselves more climate resilient.
These two sides of the equation can positively reinforce each other, contributing significantly to Sri Lanka’s fight against climate change.
Presentation to the GWP Consulting Partners Meeting reporting back to the plenary on work group discussion concerning Strategic Goal 2, which includes Climate Change issues.
Call for Papers (Extended Abstracts): 5th International Conference of the UNE...Graciela Mariani
The Second call for Papers (Extended Abstracts) for the 5th International Conference of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development has been officially launched.
Tech4Dev 2018, gives you an opportunity to:
Ø Present your research at a unique multidisciplinary Conference focused on innovative technology for social impact in the Global South.
Ø Network across disciplines and fields of technology, to promote the development, deployment, adaptation, and scaling of new solutions for the Global South.
Ø Identify opportunities for collaboration with diverse stakeholders – academics, students, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, practitioners, and social scientists- interested in technological innovation in the Global South.
Ø Participate in the fabulous social event of the conference that will take place in the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ø Build capacity among students and young professionals to engage in multidisciplinary problem solving for social impact.
Tech4Dev 2018 invites researchers, students, practitioners, industry or anyone interested in critical issues in Technologies for Development to submit proposals for Papers (Extended Abstracts). Submissions should emphasize the value of technological innovation while also acknowledging the limits of technology in generating inclusive social and economic development.
Further information, templates and material can be found on the conference website https://cooperation.epfl.ch/Tech4Dev2018.
Risk Communication For Adapting To Climate Changeadubey2
Communicate risk of not adapting to climate change to policy makers and vulnerable community
To influence policy makers and community for modifying policies related to agriculture and water resources
The focus was on Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh covering 12 villages
Risk Communication For Adapting To Climate ChangeSoma Biswas
Communicate risk of not adapting to climate change to policy makers and vulnerable community
To influence policy makers and community for modifying policies related to agriculture and water resources
The focus was on Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh covering 12 villages
The project started with a field visit to 4 villages to study the community on the aspects of agriculture, water resources and heritage
Dwf k4 drr mapping presentation for unisavoie workshop v3know4drr
Mapping the flow of informa1on and knowledge between stakeholder groups: weaknesses and strengths in knowledge management and communica1on
John Norton, DWF
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes are essential for countries to track, assess and learn from their progress on adaptation. MEL systems can help countries to understand the effectiveness of their NAP processes, support mutual accountability and transparency to stakeholders, and contribute to learning to accelerate adaptation actions.
Presentation by Sapolu Tetoa and Semisi Tonga, Government of Tuvalu, at the Coalition Of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) peer learning cohort workshop on “National Adaptation Planning With a Focus on Coastal Adaptation” in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, between May 1 - May 3, 2024.
Scaling up coastal adaptation in Maldives through the NAP processNAP Global Network
Presentation by Ahmed Jameel (AJ) and Ibrahim Faiz, Water Solutions Ltd., at the Coalition Of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) peer learning cohort workshop on “National Adaptation Planning With a Focus on Coastal Adaptation” in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, between May 1 - May 3, 2024.
Presentation by Dr. Orville Grey, Head of Secretariat, NAP Global Network (IISD), at the Coalition Of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) peer learning cohort workshop on “National Adaptation Planning With a Focus on Coastal Adaptation” in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, between May 1 - May 3, 2024.
Financing strategies for adaptation. Presentation for CANCCNAP Global Network
Presentation by Maribel Hernandez, NAP Global Network (IISD), at the Coalition Of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) peer learning cohort workshop on “National Adaptation Planning With a Focus on Coastal Adaptation” in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, between May 1 - May 3, 2024.
Presentation by the Maldives' Housing Development Corporation at the Coalition Of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) peer learning cohort workshop on “National Adaptation Planning With a Focus on Coastal Adaptation” in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, between May 1 - May 3, 2024.
Finance strategies for adaptation. Presentation for CANCCNAP Global Network
Presentation by Alessio Giardino Senior Climate and Coastal Adaptation Specialist, ADB, at the Coalition Of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) peer learning cohort workshop on “National Adaptation Planning With a Focus on Coastal Adaptation” in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, between May 1 - May 3, 2024.
An Atoll Futures Research Institute? Presentation for CANCCNAP Global Network
Presentation by Professor Jon Barnett, University of Melbourne, at the Coalition Of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) peer learning cohort workshop on “National Adaptation Planning With a Focus on Coastal Adaptation” in North Malé Atoll, Maldives, between May 1 - May 3, 2024.
How inclusive and cross-scale stakeholder engagement can drive transformation...NAP Global Network
The objective of this presentation is to underscore the significance of bolstering inclusive multi-stakeholder engagement for climate change adaptation, especially for the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of NAPs, while showcasing successful examples that have integrated this approach.
Training on NAPs: Developing and applying monitoring, evaluation and learning...NAP Global Network
As countries shift from planning to implementing adaptation interventions, having functional MEL tools for NAP processes becomes essential to help accelerate adaptation action and finance, ensure accountability and transparency to stakeholders, and contribute to learning from adaptation actions.
Peace-Conflict-and-National-Adaptation-Plan-NAP-Processes-.pdfNAP Global Network
This presentation focuses on how governments operating in peacebuilding contexts can design and implement their NAP process in a way that responds to peace and conflict dynamics.
NAP Expo - Delivering effective and adequate adaptation.pptxNAP Global Network
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the NAP Global Network propose to bring best practices from their respective NAP programmes and projects to showcase how the NAP process can drive transformational adaptation at the local, sub-national and national levels.
Learn more about the adaptation chapter of BTRs and how countries can leverage the outputs and results of their National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes for their transparency reporting.
Enabling factors for the transition from planning to implementation in the NA...NAP Global Network
Presentation given by Orville Grey, Head of Secretariat, NAP Global Network, as part of the Network's Peer Learning Forum on “The Transition from Planning to Implementation in the NAP Process,” held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from February 27-29, 2024
Presentation given by Michael Mullan, OECD, as part of the NAP Global Network's Peer Learning Forum on “The Transition from Planning to Implementation in the NAP Process,” held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from February 27-29, 2024
Presentation given by Ms. Teneisha Smith and Mr. Sherwyn Greenidge, Antigua & Barbuda, as part of the NAP Global Network's Peer Learning Forum on “The Transition from Planning to Implementation in the NAP Process,” held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from February 27-29, 2024
Adaptation Investment Financing in Africa: AfDB’s ApproachNAP Global Network
Presentation given by Dr Olufunso Somorin, AfDB, as part of the NAP Global Network's Peer Learning Forum on “The Transition from Planning to Implementation in the NAP Process,” held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from February 27-29, 2024
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
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4. • Raising awareness about climate
change
• Behavior change communications
• Communication of weather data and
climate information, including early
warning systems
• Adaptation communications under
the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change
What counts as
communications on
adaptation?
Photo: Flickr/UNFCCC
5. Strategic
communications
A strategic approach to
communications—in which
key messages are tailored
for priority audiences and
delivered through the most
appropriate communications
channels to reach those
audiences—can improve how
governments engage citizens
throughout their NAP process.
Photo : Flickr/Birdyartworks
6. Prioritizing
Audiences
Who do you want to reach? What
is your call to action—what do you
want your audiences to do?
Be specific. We often talk about
groups (the general public, policy-
makers, the private sector, the
media) that cover a large diversity
of actors with varied values and
priorities.
7. Repetition is key to good communications.
But that doesn’t mean repeating the same
exact message.
Message ‘supports’ add variety
Statistics—meaningful numbers
Human Interest Stories—Real-life
examples involving people
Memorable Phrases—A concise phrase
that expresses your message
Message supports should be chosen based on
what resonates with your audience.
Key messages
13. What types of media do your priority
audiences already use?
Are key documents related to the NAP
process available to national
stakeholders via a website or in print?
Have government officials built
relationships with journalists from print
and broadcast media?
Are spokespeople for the NAP process
identified?
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Communications
Channels
14. Choosing Metrics
to Measure Impact
Metrics should meet SMART
criteria and be
• Specific
• Measurable,
• Attainable,
• Relevant to the objectives
• Timebound
17. Grenada
Raising public
awareness about
climate change
adaptation
With German support, Grenada
raised public awareness
through a variety of channels
using a common brand and
logo developed that was
specific to climate change
adaptation.
19. Peru
“Do you have a
minute? Let’s talk
about climate
change?”
One-page summaries about climate
change adaptation
Audiences: Policymakers, civil
society
Key message: We need to prepare
for climate change in Peru
Communications channel: Policy
brief
20. Brazil Target 1.3 of Brazil’s National
Adaptation Plan:
Objective 1: Expansion and dissemination
of scientific, technical and traditional
knowledge: production, management and
dissemination of information on climate
risk
Target 1.3: Online platform for
knowledge management in adaptation
created and available to society
21. Brazil Audience: local policymakers,
adaptation practitioners
Key message: Through
managing knowledge and data
about climate change, Brazilians
can build their adaptive capacity
Communications channel: web
platform
22. South Africa
Sharing adaptation
information through
the Let’s Respond
Toolkit
This platform supports local-level
planning processes in South
Africa with:
• Practical tools for adaptation
• Technical information on
climate change
• Training materials and
templates
23. South Africa
Sharing adaptation
information through
the Let’s Respond
Toolkit
Audience: Local government
policymakers
Key message: We have the
tools to integrate climate change
risks and opportunities into
municipal planning
Channel: Website
24. Our ActivitiesNAP Global Network
Country Support Hub
Two types of support:
1. Expert advice: Light touch
feedback and advice on NAP
issues from Secretariat,
peers/participants, Roster of
Experts – virtual support
2. Targeted Technical Support:
Specific and short-term
assistance to maintain
momentum in a NAP process
– experts contracted
28. I n t e g r a t i n g A g r i c u l t u r e i n N a t i o n a l A d a p t a t i o n P l a n s
COMMUNICATION
STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE
NAPS
Cecilia Jones, National Coordinator, Uruguay
29. Uruguay – NAP-Ag
o Who is our key audience?
o Technical officers, decision makers, subnational
Directors, Ministry of Agriculture (MGAP) and
Environment
o Farmers, their organizations
o Civil society
30. o How do you reach them?
o Ministry of Ag website and Youtube channel
o Radio interviews
o OPYPA/MGAP publication
o NAP-Ag platform
31. Uruguay
o What are our key message(s)?
o Climate change impacts agricultural production
o Vulnerability is dependant on production system
o Adaptation planning can contribute to reduce vulnerability
o Information sources are available for climate risk management
o What are the main challenges in reaching out to our audience?
o How to highlight the NAP-Ag within the communication channels of the
Ministry?
o How to reach an audience that is geographically dispersed?
o How to focus message towards long term goal as opposed to immediate
matters?
33. Domestic government revenues
» Relatively predictable and consistent
» Enhance national ownership
» Flexible; potential to leverage other sources
Bilateral providers
» Flexible: sectors and instruments
» Promote innovative approaches
Multilateral providers
» Diversity of potential sources
Private finance
» Invest in new business opportunities
» Invest to reduce business-related risks
Financing optionsGroup Activity
1. Join a group to look at one broad
audience category:
a) National policymakers, b) bilateral
dev’t partners, c) media, d) private
sector, or e) affected communities
2. Make a list of specific audiences within
the broad audience category (10 mins)
3. Pick one specific audience that you’ve
listed, and develop a key message for
that group.
4. Develop message supports (a slogan, key
statistic, or story that illustrates the
message)
5. List 3-5 communications channels that
your audience uses
