The document discusses a fuel cell project in Belle Garden, Tobago where local residents received training to become eco-tour guides and provide tours of the local wetland to visitors. The training covered topics such as wetland ecology, tour guiding skills, developing tour packages, and learning about the local flora and fauna. The project aims to help conserve the wetland and provide an alternative source of income for community members through eco-tourism.
This document summarizes Environment Tobago's (ET) activities for World Wetlands Day 2010 and their partnership with BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC for an art competition. It discusses ET launching postcards featuring artwork by local students on the theme of "Caring For Wetlands" to raise awareness of wetlands and promote young artists. It also describes ET celebrating the winners of their "My Heritage; My Future" art competition launched with BPTT last year about the Main Ridge Forest Reserve.
Environmental & Social Responsibility - The Mount Nimba ProjectAndrew Mackenzie
Presentation delivered to the International Conference on “Living With World Heritage In Africa”,
African World Heritage Fund 40th Anniversary Celebration of the World Heritage Convention, 27 September 2012
Our Planet:Living Legacy - The future of forestsAndy Dabydeen
The document discusses several challenges and opportunities related to forests and deforestation. It profiles government officials and advocates working on these issues. Specifically, it discusses Brazil's environment minister outlining five challenges for sustainably managing forests in Brazil. These include continuing to reduce deforestation, increasing reforestation, and developing sustainable forest management and new forest products. It also profiles government ministers from Australia and Kenya advocating for climate change policies and a conservationist working to protect forests and indigenous groups.
The Kitengela Wildlife Lease Programme aims to conserve wildlife habitats around Nairobi National Park by leasing land from local owners. It began in 2000 with 18 landowners leasing 704 acres in exchange for annual payments of 300 Kenyan shillings per acre. Now 148 landowners lease their land through the programme. However, the payment per acre is low compared to rising land values in the area, and uncontrolled subdivision and development still threaten wildlife habitats due to a lack of land use planning. The programme provides an alternative income for landowners but faces sustainability challenges from these issues.
The document proposes the development of the National Environmental Science Center in Yosemite National Park. It will be an advanced educational facility focused on environmental science. It aims to inspire students to become conservationists and leaders in environmental protection. The center will serve as a model for sustainability and environmental education best practices, accommodating thousands of students each year in its programs. It seeks additional support to complete the $56 million project and fulfill its mission of cultivating future generations of environmental stewards.
This document is the newsletter of the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) and includes information about:
- The GCI's mission to advance conservation through research, field projects, education and dissemination of information.
- Biographies of the GCI leadership including the director, associate director, and chief scientist.
- An article about challenges in conserving modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture and advances being made in the field.
- An interview with conservators and administrators discussing shared responsibility in outdoor sculpture conservation.
The document summarizes the key discussions and announcements from Environment TOBAGO's 15th annual general meeting, including an overview of the organization's activities and finances over the past year, as well as new partnerships and funding opportunities that will allow the organization to be self-sufficient going forward. It also briefly describes generous donations of books and DVDs from the US and Australian embassies to support Environment TOBAGO's environmental education programs.
The document discusses the occurrence of cyanobacteria in southwest Tobago, which has caused skin infections in people bathing in the affected areas. It has been seen covering the waters from Flying Reef to Castara since July-August 2010, most severely impacting Mt. Irvine Bay and Buccoo Bay. Cyanobacteria thrive in nutrient-rich waters, suggesting sewage or other domestic waste may be contributing to its growth. Its toxins can harm humans, fish and other marine life. Short term solutions proposed include closing beaches temporarily and increased water sampling and testing.
This document summarizes Environment Tobago's (ET) activities for World Wetlands Day 2010 and their partnership with BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC for an art competition. It discusses ET launching postcards featuring artwork by local students on the theme of "Caring For Wetlands" to raise awareness of wetlands and promote young artists. It also describes ET celebrating the winners of their "My Heritage; My Future" art competition launched with BPTT last year about the Main Ridge Forest Reserve.
Environmental & Social Responsibility - The Mount Nimba ProjectAndrew Mackenzie
Presentation delivered to the International Conference on “Living With World Heritage In Africa”,
African World Heritage Fund 40th Anniversary Celebration of the World Heritage Convention, 27 September 2012
Our Planet:Living Legacy - The future of forestsAndy Dabydeen
The document discusses several challenges and opportunities related to forests and deforestation. It profiles government officials and advocates working on these issues. Specifically, it discusses Brazil's environment minister outlining five challenges for sustainably managing forests in Brazil. These include continuing to reduce deforestation, increasing reforestation, and developing sustainable forest management and new forest products. It also profiles government ministers from Australia and Kenya advocating for climate change policies and a conservationist working to protect forests and indigenous groups.
The Kitengela Wildlife Lease Programme aims to conserve wildlife habitats around Nairobi National Park by leasing land from local owners. It began in 2000 with 18 landowners leasing 704 acres in exchange for annual payments of 300 Kenyan shillings per acre. Now 148 landowners lease their land through the programme. However, the payment per acre is low compared to rising land values in the area, and uncontrolled subdivision and development still threaten wildlife habitats due to a lack of land use planning. The programme provides an alternative income for landowners but faces sustainability challenges from these issues.
The document proposes the development of the National Environmental Science Center in Yosemite National Park. It will be an advanced educational facility focused on environmental science. It aims to inspire students to become conservationists and leaders in environmental protection. The center will serve as a model for sustainability and environmental education best practices, accommodating thousands of students each year in its programs. It seeks additional support to complete the $56 million project and fulfill its mission of cultivating future generations of environmental stewards.
This document is the newsletter of the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) and includes information about:
- The GCI's mission to advance conservation through research, field projects, education and dissemination of information.
- Biographies of the GCI leadership including the director, associate director, and chief scientist.
- An article about challenges in conserving modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture and advances being made in the field.
- An interview with conservators and administrators discussing shared responsibility in outdoor sculpture conservation.
The document summarizes the key discussions and announcements from Environment TOBAGO's 15th annual general meeting, including an overview of the organization's activities and finances over the past year, as well as new partnerships and funding opportunities that will allow the organization to be self-sufficient going forward. It also briefly describes generous donations of books and DVDs from the US and Australian embassies to support Environment TOBAGO's environmental education programs.
The document discusses the occurrence of cyanobacteria in southwest Tobago, which has caused skin infections in people bathing in the affected areas. It has been seen covering the waters from Flying Reef to Castara since July-August 2010, most severely impacting Mt. Irvine Bay and Buccoo Bay. Cyanobacteria thrive in nutrient-rich waters, suggesting sewage or other domestic waste may be contributing to its growth. Its toxins can harm humans, fish and other marine life. Short term solutions proposed include closing beaches temporarily and increased water sampling and testing.
This newsletter provides information on the activities of the Georgia Army National Guard Environmental Stewardship Branch for the 4th quarter of 2012. Key points include:
- The branch launched a recycling program at Clay National Guard Center to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15th.
- Staff attended various training programs and conferences on energy management, environmental project management, and cultural resources management.
- An environmental assessment was completed for a new Maneuver Area Training and Equipment Site at Fort Stewart to evaluate potential environmental impacts.
- Backflow prevention devices across facilities are being tested annually to ensure safe drinking water.
- Required environmental officer training classes will be held in January 2013 to maintain compliance.
The document discusses the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) in policy making. It provides an overview of TEEB's genesis, aims, and progress. TEEB works to demonstrate the economic benefits of biodiversity and ecosystem services to influence policymaking. The document outlines TEEB's engagement with various international organizations and countries. It also summarizes some of TEEB's key reports and their findings on valuing natural capital and incorporating those values into decision making.
Working at the public-private interface to improve the outlook for coral reefsDr Adam Smith
Coral reefs face mounting challenges, with many reef ecosystems now in the worst condition since scientists first donned diving masks. Redoubled efforts in climate change mitigation and ecosystem management, characterized by scaled-up investments, innovation, capacity building and greater participation by community and private sectors are all required if we are to give reefs the best chance of surviving this era of rapid global change. Reef Ecologic was established as a non-government organization to facilitate public-private partnerships necessary to address the challenges of contemporary coral reef management and sustainable development. In this seminar we will provide an overview of some of our recent work in Australia and overseas that will be of interest to staff of the GBRMPA, including coral bleaching surveys, tourism infrastructure assessments, assisted reef recovery at Magnetic Island, code of practice for recreational fishers, the Reef Manager’s Guide to Fostering Community Stewardship, management and leadership training for coral reef managers and strategic advice for Reef Trust investments.
Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - IllinoisFinola87v
This chapter introduces natural landscaping and discusses its key aspects. Natural landscaping uses primarily native plant species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soils. It provides an alternative to conventional turf grass lawns that is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. Natural landscaping can help restore landscapes to how they appeared before widespread European settlement, while still meeting human needs. Local governments and officials can promote the use of natural landscaping.
Environment Tobago hosted its annual "Keep a Clean School" competition prize giving ceremony, which aims to educate youth about solid waste issues through activities focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling, and was sponsored by Methanex Trinidad Limited. The top 5 schools were awarded prizes, and special awards were given for categories like best composting and recycling initiatives. Environment Tobago thanked Methanex and the Division of Education for their continued support of the competition.
The newsletter provides updates on the activities of the Georgia Army National Guard Environmental Stewardship Branch for the third quarter of 2012. Key events include saying farewell to their summer intern, participating in the annual Georgia Environmental Conference, and attending a contracting compliance workshop. The branch is working on natural resource management projects like an environmental assessment, ensuring compliance through training and assessments, and advancing their environmental management system to conform with ISO 14001 standards. They also discuss newly launched recycling and awareness programs and ways to conserve water resources.
This document summarizes a webinar on science and sustainability that took place on September 13, 2011. The webinar featured two guest experts, Prof. Dr. Paul Burger from the University of Basel and Dr. Christine Schmitt from the University of Freiburg. They discussed the definition of sustainability, the ecological, economic and social facets of sustainability, examples of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development projects in Ethiopia, Germany, Basel and Freiburg. The webinar concluded with a discussion of future sustainability projects and questions from the audience.
This document summarizes a webinar on science and sustainability that took place on September 13, 2011. The webinar featured two guest experts, Prof. Dr. Paul Burger from the University of Basel and Dr. Christine Schmitt from the University of Freiburg. They discussed the definition of sustainability, the ecological, economic and social facets of sustainability, examples of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development projects in Ethiopia, Germany, Basel and Freiburg. The webinar concluded with a discussion of future sustainability projects and questions from the audience.
The document discusses the economic costs of invasive alien species (IAS) in Europe. It finds that over 10,000 alien species have been reported in Europe, with 10% causing documented ecological impacts and 13% causing documented economic impacts. IAS are known to negatively impact biodiversity, ecosystem services, and economic activities. Some estimates put the environmental and economic costs of IAS in Europe at over 12.5 billion euros per year. IAS have caused declines in native species populations, changes to habitat and ecosystem functioning, and losses to industries like forestry and fisheries. Their introductions and impacts are increasing due to factors like global trade and climate change.
GAARNG Envrionmental Stewardship Newsletter September 2011RDBoyce
This newsletter provides information on the Environmental Stewardship Branch of the Georgia Army National Guard. It discusses the branch's mission to support commanders by reducing environmental liabilities and promoting stewardship. It also provides updates on staff members, environmental management systems training, cleanup activities at various sites, and recent cultural resources and tribal consultation events. In particular, it summarizes the branch's attendance at a dual-state Native American consultation in Mississippi to discuss ongoing memorandums of understanding.
Sustainable uses of tropical ecosystems ecotourismMark McGinley
Ecotourism has the potential to support wildlife conservation and local economies in the prairie region of the United States. The World Wildlife Fund is leading an effort to establish ecotourism in the Northern Great Plains based on successful conservation models in Namibia, Africa that have increased wildlife and economic benefits. Land managers and policy makers from the Great Plains will learn from the Namibian experiences to apply those principles to the development of ecotourism in the prairie landscape.
The document discusses the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) initiative. TEEB aims to 1) assess and communicate the economic significance of biodiversity loss, 2) demonstrate the value of ecosystems in decisions, and 3) address the needs of policymakers. TEEB Phase 1 involved preliminary analysis and clarification. Phase 2 expands the analysis, focuses on end-user products, and strengthens expert involvement to better account for natural capital in measurement and decisions. The document provides background on biodiversity and ecosystem losses to communicate the urgency of action.
This document discusses developing optimal conservation strategies for dynamic landscapes in the Southeast US. It outlines a project to 1) assess climate change impacts on habitats and species, 2) predict how management can affect focal species, 3) determine optimal conservation strategies, locations and timings, and 4) identify monitoring needs. Stakeholder input will help define objectives. Expert opinion, research and models will predict strategy consequences. Working groups will develop decision tools to compare strategies and make recommendations.
The document discusses the TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) initiative and its work on biodiversity and climate change. TEEB aims to make decision-makers aware of the economic benefits of biodiversity and ecosystem services. It has produced reports for different audiences on topics like biodiversity loss, valuing natural capital, and policy solutions like payments for ecosystem services. Maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services provides ongoing flows of benefits to human societies in areas like provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting services.
This document provides an overview of a resource titled "To Serve and Guard the Earth" which connects the biblical creation story in Genesis with modern environmental concerns. The resource contains 6 sessions that correspond to the 6 days of creation in Genesis and relate each day to a contemporary environmental issue. Each session includes materials for leaders and participants to explore scripture passages, background on the environmental topic, and suggestions for individual and community action. The goal is to encourage Christians to care for God's creation through understanding their role based on the creation accounts and by making practical lifestyle changes.
1) The document discusses marine litter management in Nigeria through a partnership between UNEP-GPA and NIMASA.
2) It provides definitions of marine litter, sources of marine litter in Nigeria including land and ocean based sources, and indicators to identify the sources.
3) NIMASA conducted surveys of marine litter in Nigeria to identify hotspots and classify litter by source. The surveys found plastics to be the most dominant litter type.
4) The partnership aims to develop awareness campaigns, cleanup activities, and a national action plan to reduce marine litter in Nigeria.
UNDP (2015) Mt EbA report FINAL2 web vs (041215)Tine Rossing
This document provides an overview of the Global Mountain Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Programme implemented in Nepal, Peru and Uganda from 2014-2017. The programme was led by UNDP, IUCN and UNEP and aimed to build the case for EbA through demonstrating its benefits. Key activities included participatory vulnerability assessments, pilot EbA measures across sectors like water and agriculture, and cost-benefit analyses. Lessons included how EbA secured environmental, social and economic benefits but required long-term planning and addressing non-climatic threats. The document also examines opportunities and challenges for upscaling EbA through policy changes and financing schemes.
Sustainability advantage: The Natural Step as competitive edge (Stanley Nyoni...Victor Sabater
The document provides an overview of sustainability and strategic sustainable development. It discusses frameworks for assessing sustainability, case studies, and potential areas for collaboration in Spain. The presentation covers topics like the natural step framework, human needs, success conditions for sustainability, and prototyping initiatives at the product level and beyond. Capacity building, communications, and learning programs are presented as key aspects of the approach.
Wageningen UR is a unique chain of knowledge in the Netherlands that spans from academic to applied research. It focuses on plant and animal sciences, agricultural sciences, and ecology and environment. The SENSOR project developed an ex-ante sustainability impact assessment tool for land use changes in the European Union. The tool evaluates impacts on economic, environmental, and social aspects using land use functions and indicators. It provides information to policymakers to help anticipate the effects of their policies and support more sustainable decision making.
El documento describe la Iniciativa Hazte la Prueba, la cual propone un conjunto de acciones y herramientas para incrementar la demanda pública de servicios de prueba de VIH y asesoría. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo crear un ambiente que permita a las personas tomar decisiones informadas sobre la importancia de conocer su estado serológico y acceder a los servicios de salud. Las acciones propuestas incluyen apoyar los esfuerzos de comunicación de los países para expandir los servicios de prueba, proveer herramientas de
1) Archie Carr was a naturalist who lived and studied in Florida for over 50 years, publishing works on Central America, the West Indies, and Africa. He is particularly known for bringing attention to the decline of sea turtle populations.
2) Carr's book A Naturalist in Florida is a collection of his writings over 50 years studying the unique ecology of Florida, particularly the transition zone around the Suwanee River. The book covers many species but has a focus on reptiles like alligators, snakes, and turtles.
3) Alligators play an important role in shaping Florida's wetland ecosystems through their digging and nutrient distribution. Carr saw alligator populations decline due to overhunting but
This newsletter provides information on the activities of the Georgia Army National Guard Environmental Stewardship Branch for the 4th quarter of 2012. Key points include:
- The branch launched a recycling program at Clay National Guard Center to celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15th.
- Staff attended various training programs and conferences on energy management, environmental project management, and cultural resources management.
- An environmental assessment was completed for a new Maneuver Area Training and Equipment Site at Fort Stewart to evaluate potential environmental impacts.
- Backflow prevention devices across facilities are being tested annually to ensure safe drinking water.
- Required environmental officer training classes will be held in January 2013 to maintain compliance.
The document discusses the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) in policy making. It provides an overview of TEEB's genesis, aims, and progress. TEEB works to demonstrate the economic benefits of biodiversity and ecosystem services to influence policymaking. The document outlines TEEB's engagement with various international organizations and countries. It also summarizes some of TEEB's key reports and their findings on valuing natural capital and incorporating those values into decision making.
Working at the public-private interface to improve the outlook for coral reefsDr Adam Smith
Coral reefs face mounting challenges, with many reef ecosystems now in the worst condition since scientists first donned diving masks. Redoubled efforts in climate change mitigation and ecosystem management, characterized by scaled-up investments, innovation, capacity building and greater participation by community and private sectors are all required if we are to give reefs the best chance of surviving this era of rapid global change. Reef Ecologic was established as a non-government organization to facilitate public-private partnerships necessary to address the challenges of contemporary coral reef management and sustainable development. In this seminar we will provide an overview of some of our recent work in Australia and overseas that will be of interest to staff of the GBRMPA, including coral bleaching surveys, tourism infrastructure assessments, assisted reef recovery at Magnetic Island, code of practice for recreational fishers, the Reef Manager’s Guide to Fostering Community Stewardship, management and leadership training for coral reef managers and strategic advice for Reef Trust investments.
Sourcebook on Natural Landscaping for Local Officials - IllinoisFinola87v
This chapter introduces natural landscaping and discusses its key aspects. Natural landscaping uses primarily native plant species that are well-adapted to the local climate and soils. It provides an alternative to conventional turf grass lawns that is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. Natural landscaping can help restore landscapes to how they appeared before widespread European settlement, while still meeting human needs. Local governments and officials can promote the use of natural landscaping.
Environment Tobago hosted its annual "Keep a Clean School" competition prize giving ceremony, which aims to educate youth about solid waste issues through activities focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling, and was sponsored by Methanex Trinidad Limited. The top 5 schools were awarded prizes, and special awards were given for categories like best composting and recycling initiatives. Environment Tobago thanked Methanex and the Division of Education for their continued support of the competition.
The newsletter provides updates on the activities of the Georgia Army National Guard Environmental Stewardship Branch for the third quarter of 2012. Key events include saying farewell to their summer intern, participating in the annual Georgia Environmental Conference, and attending a contracting compliance workshop. The branch is working on natural resource management projects like an environmental assessment, ensuring compliance through training and assessments, and advancing their environmental management system to conform with ISO 14001 standards. They also discuss newly launched recycling and awareness programs and ways to conserve water resources.
This document summarizes a webinar on science and sustainability that took place on September 13, 2011. The webinar featured two guest experts, Prof. Dr. Paul Burger from the University of Basel and Dr. Christine Schmitt from the University of Freiburg. They discussed the definition of sustainability, the ecological, economic and social facets of sustainability, examples of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development projects in Ethiopia, Germany, Basel and Freiburg. The webinar concluded with a discussion of future sustainability projects and questions from the audience.
This document summarizes a webinar on science and sustainability that took place on September 13, 2011. The webinar featured two guest experts, Prof. Dr. Paul Burger from the University of Basel and Dr. Christine Schmitt from the University of Freiburg. They discussed the definition of sustainability, the ecological, economic and social facets of sustainability, examples of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development projects in Ethiopia, Germany, Basel and Freiburg. The webinar concluded with a discussion of future sustainability projects and questions from the audience.
The document discusses the economic costs of invasive alien species (IAS) in Europe. It finds that over 10,000 alien species have been reported in Europe, with 10% causing documented ecological impacts and 13% causing documented economic impacts. IAS are known to negatively impact biodiversity, ecosystem services, and economic activities. Some estimates put the environmental and economic costs of IAS in Europe at over 12.5 billion euros per year. IAS have caused declines in native species populations, changes to habitat and ecosystem functioning, and losses to industries like forestry and fisheries. Their introductions and impacts are increasing due to factors like global trade and climate change.
GAARNG Envrionmental Stewardship Newsletter September 2011RDBoyce
This newsletter provides information on the Environmental Stewardship Branch of the Georgia Army National Guard. It discusses the branch's mission to support commanders by reducing environmental liabilities and promoting stewardship. It also provides updates on staff members, environmental management systems training, cleanup activities at various sites, and recent cultural resources and tribal consultation events. In particular, it summarizes the branch's attendance at a dual-state Native American consultation in Mississippi to discuss ongoing memorandums of understanding.
Sustainable uses of tropical ecosystems ecotourismMark McGinley
Ecotourism has the potential to support wildlife conservation and local economies in the prairie region of the United States. The World Wildlife Fund is leading an effort to establish ecotourism in the Northern Great Plains based on successful conservation models in Namibia, Africa that have increased wildlife and economic benefits. Land managers and policy makers from the Great Plains will learn from the Namibian experiences to apply those principles to the development of ecotourism in the prairie landscape.
The document discusses the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) initiative. TEEB aims to 1) assess and communicate the economic significance of biodiversity loss, 2) demonstrate the value of ecosystems in decisions, and 3) address the needs of policymakers. TEEB Phase 1 involved preliminary analysis and clarification. Phase 2 expands the analysis, focuses on end-user products, and strengthens expert involvement to better account for natural capital in measurement and decisions. The document provides background on biodiversity and ecosystem losses to communicate the urgency of action.
This document discusses developing optimal conservation strategies for dynamic landscapes in the Southeast US. It outlines a project to 1) assess climate change impacts on habitats and species, 2) predict how management can affect focal species, 3) determine optimal conservation strategies, locations and timings, and 4) identify monitoring needs. Stakeholder input will help define objectives. Expert opinion, research and models will predict strategy consequences. Working groups will develop decision tools to compare strategies and make recommendations.
The document discusses the TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) initiative and its work on biodiversity and climate change. TEEB aims to make decision-makers aware of the economic benefits of biodiversity and ecosystem services. It has produced reports for different audiences on topics like biodiversity loss, valuing natural capital, and policy solutions like payments for ecosystem services. Maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services provides ongoing flows of benefits to human societies in areas like provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting services.
This document provides an overview of a resource titled "To Serve and Guard the Earth" which connects the biblical creation story in Genesis with modern environmental concerns. The resource contains 6 sessions that correspond to the 6 days of creation in Genesis and relate each day to a contemporary environmental issue. Each session includes materials for leaders and participants to explore scripture passages, background on the environmental topic, and suggestions for individual and community action. The goal is to encourage Christians to care for God's creation through understanding their role based on the creation accounts and by making practical lifestyle changes.
1) The document discusses marine litter management in Nigeria through a partnership between UNEP-GPA and NIMASA.
2) It provides definitions of marine litter, sources of marine litter in Nigeria including land and ocean based sources, and indicators to identify the sources.
3) NIMASA conducted surveys of marine litter in Nigeria to identify hotspots and classify litter by source. The surveys found plastics to be the most dominant litter type.
4) The partnership aims to develop awareness campaigns, cleanup activities, and a national action plan to reduce marine litter in Nigeria.
UNDP (2015) Mt EbA report FINAL2 web vs (041215)Tine Rossing
This document provides an overview of the Global Mountain Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Programme implemented in Nepal, Peru and Uganda from 2014-2017. The programme was led by UNDP, IUCN and UNEP and aimed to build the case for EbA through demonstrating its benefits. Key activities included participatory vulnerability assessments, pilot EbA measures across sectors like water and agriculture, and cost-benefit analyses. Lessons included how EbA secured environmental, social and economic benefits but required long-term planning and addressing non-climatic threats. The document also examines opportunities and challenges for upscaling EbA through policy changes and financing schemes.
Sustainability advantage: The Natural Step as competitive edge (Stanley Nyoni...Victor Sabater
The document provides an overview of sustainability and strategic sustainable development. It discusses frameworks for assessing sustainability, case studies, and potential areas for collaboration in Spain. The presentation covers topics like the natural step framework, human needs, success conditions for sustainability, and prototyping initiatives at the product level and beyond. Capacity building, communications, and learning programs are presented as key aspects of the approach.
Wageningen UR is a unique chain of knowledge in the Netherlands that spans from academic to applied research. It focuses on plant and animal sciences, agricultural sciences, and ecology and environment. The SENSOR project developed an ex-ante sustainability impact assessment tool for land use changes in the European Union. The tool evaluates impacts on economic, environmental, and social aspects using land use functions and indicators. It provides information to policymakers to help anticipate the effects of their policies and support more sustainable decision making.
El documento describe la Iniciativa Hazte la Prueba, la cual propone un conjunto de acciones y herramientas para incrementar la demanda pública de servicios de prueba de VIH y asesoría. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo crear un ambiente que permita a las personas tomar decisiones informadas sobre la importancia de conocer su estado serológico y acceder a los servicios de salud. Las acciones propuestas incluyen apoyar los esfuerzos de comunicación de los países para expandir los servicios de prueba, proveer herramientas de
1) Archie Carr was a naturalist who lived and studied in Florida for over 50 years, publishing works on Central America, the West Indies, and Africa. He is particularly known for bringing attention to the decline of sea turtle populations.
2) Carr's book A Naturalist in Florida is a collection of his writings over 50 years studying the unique ecology of Florida, particularly the transition zone around the Suwanee River. The book covers many species but has a focus on reptiles like alligators, snakes, and turtles.
3) Alligators play an important role in shaping Florida's wetland ecosystems through their digging and nutrient distribution. Carr saw alligator populations decline due to overhunting but
Bertrand Bhikarry, a Tobago farmer and environmentalist, discusses the unprecedented bushfires in Tobago that have burned much of the landscape. He believes the fires are a result of a prolonged drought brought on by the El Nino effect, which meteorologists say will last 4 more years. This will devastate Tobago's biodiversity and agriculture. As an environmentalist, he advocates for balancing development with sustainable use of the land, and spreading agricultural pressures across the Caribbean region to protect small island ecosystems. He predicts that Tobago will become as dry as other Caribbean islands in the coming years unless action is taken.
Eugene Hamilton, the Deputy Political Leader of the People's Action Movement in St. Kitts/Nevis and General Manager of British American Insurance Company, has stepped aside from trying to secure hundreds of millions of dollars owed to depositors that has been jeopardized by failed investment strategies. British American's parent company, CL Financial, is in financial difficulties that have spread to its subsidiaries. The board of British American, including Hamilton, acknowledges in a report that the company is insolvent, trading insolvently, being sued by policyholders for over $15 million, and will collapse within days unless regulators intervene, leaving over $130 million owed to depositors in St. Kitts/Nevis at risk of being lost
350 Reasons We Need to Get to 350 ppm: 350 Species Threatened by Global Warmingrosebraz
The Center for Biological Diversity's web project, 350 Reasons We Need to Get to 350ppm, presents 350 animals and plants from across the globe that could vanish due to global warming.
If we can sufficiently curb greenhouse gas pollution, many of them will still have a chance to survive and recover — but we have to act now. And we have to act decisively, with a firm goal of cutting the carbon dioxide in our atmosphere to 350 parts per million.
Here are just some of those species…
To view the rest go to www.350.biologicaldiversity.org
Alexander F. Skutch was an American ornithologist who spent most of his life studying birds in Costa Rica from a farm he purchased called Los Cusingos. He and his wife lived a reclusive life on the farm, collecting plants and growing their own food. Skutch became renowned for his studies of the breeding and life histories of many neotropical bird species. Living year-round on his farm allowed him to make many observations of nesting birds that other short-term visitors had not seen. His book A Naturalist in Costa Rica details his experiences over many years at his farm and other areas of Costa Rica, providing valuable information about the natural history and birds of the region.
The document discusses three main topics: biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental law. It notes that while humans have the biggest impact on the planet, we are not the center of it. Climate change poses a major threat that future generations will suffer from due to current inaction. It also discusses how ancient humans understood ecology due to their nomadic lifestyle, but settling into agriculture led to issues around ownership and laws that prioritized landholders over the environment. For the future, laws may need to change to consider the well-being of all versus private property rights if climate change threatens humanity.
Environment Tobago is a non-profit environmental organization founded in 1995. It has over 418 members from diverse backgrounds and professions who support its mission of conserving Tobago's natural resources through education and advocacy. While most members are locally based, it also has 153 international members, many from the UK and US. Members include students, educators, tourism professionals, attorneys and more. Volunteers have contributed greatly to ET's projects over the years through research and ideas. The organization's success is largely due to the loyalty and contributions of its diverse membership base.
Environment TOBAGO is a non-profit environmental organization founded in 1995. It campaigns against negative environmental activities in Tobago through community outreach programs. The organization held an event on May 22nd to commemorate International Day for Biological Diversity, where over 60 people learned about Tobago's biodiversity. Environment TOBAGO also participated in Science Week in June and hosted a summer camp for children in July to promote environmental education.
This document summarizes the sustainable tourism and biodiversity conservation efforts of El Nido Resorts in Palawan, Philippines. El Nido Resorts operates several island resorts and has implemented various programs to support the local environment and community, including installing mooring buoys to protect coral reefs, supporting wildlife monitoring and protection initiatives, and hosting community cleanups and education events. Their efforts have received recognition from several sustainability awards and helped establish a model of balancing tourism development and conservation. Ongoing challenges include maintaining this balance of economic and environmental interests.
National Stakeholders sharing sharing workshop on PID and Climate Change Adap...Dr. Joshua Zake
A presentation made during the National stakeholders dialogue on Participatory Innovation Development and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Kampala.
The document summarizes activities related to the Pacific Year of Biodiversity in 2010-2011, which was established to raise awareness of biodiversity conservation issues across Pacific island countries and territories. Key events included the launch of a regional biodiversity campaign with partnerships between different organizations, highlighting links between biodiversity, climate change, and food/nutrition. Activities culminated at the CBD COP10 conference in Japan, where Pacific island priorities around invasive species, climate change, coastal/marine biodiversity, and financing received attention. The document showcases some successes of the Pacific Year of Biodiversity in increasing appreciation of island biodiversity as integral to local lives and cultures.
This document provides an overview and resources for the "Inland to Ocean" schools package created by the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) for teachers and students in the Northern Agricultural Region of Western Australia. The package aims to educate students about biodiversity, coastal and marine environments, sustainable farming, school food gardens, water, and climate change through project-based learning. It includes introductory information, activities, project ideas, and ways for students to record and share their work.
Blue Carbon+: Efforts to harness coastal and marine ecosystem values for impr...Iwl Pcu
Blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes store large amounts of carbon and provide important ecosystem services. Two projects, the Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project and GEF Blue Forests Project, are working to quantify the carbon storage and ecosystem services of these habitats to incorporate blue carbon values into policy and management. The Abu Dhabi project is assessing all three habitat types while building local capacity. The Mikoko Pamoja project in Kenya uses payments for ecosystem services to incentivize community-based mangrove conservation and restoration. Key lessons highlight the need for early engagement with policymakers and stakeholders through continual consultation to effectively communicate projects goals and bridge the science-policy
Blue Carbon+: Efforts to harness coastal and marine ecosystem values for impr...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses blue carbon projects and lessons learned from existing projects. Blue carbon refers to carbon stored in coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrass beds, and salt marshes. These ecosystems store large amounts of carbon annually and support coastal communities. The document outlines several blue carbon projects including the Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project, the GEF Blue Forests Project across multiple countries, and the Mikoko Pamoja community mangrove project in Kenya. It discusses activities in these projects including carbon assessments, capacity building, ecosystem services valuations, and policy engagement. Key lessons highlighted include the importance of consulting with policymakers and stakeholders throughout to effectively communicate results and bridge the science to policy gap.
Blue Carbon+: Efforts to harness coastal and marine ecosystem values for impr...Iwl Pcu
7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Barbados Presentation on Experiences from the Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project and the GEF/UNEP Blue Forests Project (PPG) by Steven Lutz
Enhancing community resilience to climate change in Mountain WatershedsCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Roderick F. De Castro (Center for Conservation Innovation, Inc.-CCIPH) at COP27, UNFCCC Official Side Event, "Adaptation and NDCs in Africa and Asia: How much progress in the agroforestry and forestry sectors?", 11 Nov 2022
Coffs Ambassadors Tours is a program run by Coffs Harbour City Council in partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and community volunteers. Volunteer tour guides are trained by NPWS and lead nature-based interpretive tours to educate the community about local biodiversity and promote conservation. The program aims to increase awareness of local biodiversity, encourage residents to adopt behaviors that protect it, and build a network sharing conservation information. Surveys found the tours successfully educated participants and influenced them and others to support biodiversity through actions like removing weeds and reducing litter.
This document summarizes Environment TOBAGO's (ET) activities for the International Year of Biodiversity and the results of their annual Keep A Clean School competition.
[1] ET hosted a three-day exhibition highlighting biodiversity and organized a beach cleanup where students removed over 21 bags of garbage. [2] The winning school of the competition was North Regional SDA school, with Charlotteville Methodist and Montgomery Government Primary placing second and third. [3] Special prizes were awarded for best initiatives in beautification, composting, gardens, reuse of materials, and community awareness.
TERRE Policy Centre is invited by UNDP/IUCN in World Heritage Convention forum Phnom Penh, Cambodia to present a small but inspiring progress made by the local community around Kaas Palateau, in Norther Western Ghat of India. The progress in less that one year since its inscription by UNESCO as World Natural Heritage demonstrates that charting of the road map towards sustainable development of the local community and conservation of the heritage can go hand in hand. See the event announcement.
The document discusses ecotourism and community-based tourism at the Koh Ra Ecolodge in Thailand. It provides an overview of ecotourism principles, a description of the lodge and its environmental philosophy, projects that support conservation and the local community, and reviews from stakeholders including community members, scientists, travel agencies, and lodge guests. Stakeholders generally praise the lodge's conservation efforts and community involvement but provide some suggestions for improvements.
Socio-economic sustainability: Income Generation Programme, island ecotouris...ESD UNU-IAS
This document discusses sustainable island ecotourism and income generation programs in Sabah, Malaysia. It outlines key principles of ecotourism including being nature-based and generating local benefits. It then discusses islands in Sabah's Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and Pulau Gaya as ecotourism destinations. The document emphasizes involving local communities, providing jobs and training, developing small businesses, and conserving nature and culture to generate income through sustainable island ecotourism. The goal is to improve livelihoods while minimizing environmental and social impacts through capacity building and participation.
This document summarizes a teacher's conference on environmental issues. The conference was held in Polokwane, South Africa over 3 days and had over 130 participants. Teachers presented projects on topics like invasive alien plants, climate change, biodiversity, and waste management. Participants engaged in discussions and site visits. Overall, the conference strengthened partnerships between teachers and environmental organizations and improved teachers' knowledge and confidence in teaching environmental topics.
WCS EBM Facilitator Guide English WEB.PDFGed Acton
This document provides a guide for facilitating ecosystem-based management planning in Fiji. It emphasizes a community-led approach and outlines key principles such as promoting curiosity, valuing failures as learning opportunities, and creating partnerships. The guide covers various phases of the planning process, including pre-planning, stakeholder engagement, developing management strategies, and implementing and adapting plans over time based on monitoring. The overall goal is to empower communities to sustainably manage their natural resources by thinking strategically and balancing protection with sustainable use.
Coral reefs around Tobago are experiencing widespread bleaching due to unusually high sea surface temperatures, threatening the health and survival of the reefs and the tourism industry that relies on them; Environment Tobago is working with other organizations to monitor the bleaching and promote sustainable management to aid the reefs' recovery; The document discusses the ongoing conflict between tourism development and biodiversity conservation on the island.
The document discusses the Global Positioning System (GPS) which uses 24 satellites to enable navigation anywhere in the world. It describes how GPS works and notes receivers must have a clear view of the sky. Waypoints are reference points defined by latitude and longitude that allow users to mark and navigate to locations. Routes can be created by linking waypoints. The document outlines several common uses of GPS for marine navigation including marking fishing grounds and navigating between ports.
This editorial makes the case for re-electing the incumbent Labour Party in St. Kitts and Nevis' upcoming national election. It argues that the Labour Party has a strong record of achievements over the past fifteen years, including economic diversification and development, while the opposition has not achieved anything substantial in that time and is only capable of criticism without solutions. Voters are urged to consider which party is best qualified to lead the country through current challenges and vote based on accomplishments rather than empty talk.
Labour is a delivery service that prides itself on getting packages to customers on time. They have a fleet of vans and drivers to transport items from warehouses to homes and businesses across the country. Labour aims to offer reliable and affordable delivery for both individuals and companies.
The document discusses Prime Minister Douglas defending his government's management of St. Kitts and Nevis amid calls for change from the opposition. It argues the government's policies have protected the country from the economic impacts seen elsewhere in the Caribbean, leading to continued growth in tourism, education, agriculture, and social services. While change may be desired, the author says this is not the time for unplanned change that could threaten the stability and prosperity the current government has secured.
This document summarizes the political situation in St. Kitts/Nevis, focusing on the opposition party PAM.
- PAM has no real platform and relies on "fluff" rather than substantive policies or programs. They criticize the government but offer no meaningful alternatives.
- PAM leaders have sought and obtained foreign citizenship abroad, which could allow them a safe haven if the economy fails, unlike ordinary citizens who must remain. The government is strengthening laws requiring MPs to renounce foreign citizenship.
- PAM's constant legal challenges have further delayed elections and frustrated citizens, who are tired of the legal wrangling and want resolution rather than empty slogans like "Time for Change." Overall PAM
This document summarizes a needs assessment of the cocoa and coffee industries in Trinidad and Tobago. It finds that both industries are in decline and in danger of disappearing despite government efforts to rejuvenate them. Key recommendations include immediately liberalizing coffee trade and gradually liberalizing cocoa trade. It also recommends modifying cocoa quality and pricing systems, developing farmer associations, emphasizing extension programs, integrating market-oriented research, and conducting industry surveys. The assessment provides a historical overview and analyzes the organization, markets, production levels, stakeholders and government support structures for cocoa and coffee in Trinidad and Tobago.
The document discusses a fuel cell, which generates electricity through a chemical reaction rather than combustion, producing only water as a byproduct. It describes the basic components and operation of a fuel cell, noting they were discovered in 1838 but are still not widely utilized in Trinidad and Tobago despite their potential for powering vehicles, electronics, buildings and off-grid communities. Examples are given of current applications including powering water heaters and a recent installation as an alternative energy source.
The Main Ridge Rainforest of Tobago is unique as it was once connected to South America millions of years ago, allowing plants and animals to migrate. It has been legally protected since 1776, making it the oldest protected forest reserve in the Western Hemisphere. This was due to the efforts of an English scientist and politician who recognized the importance of forests for rainfall. However, Hurricane Flora devastated 75% of the forest in 1963. While this was damaging, the forest has since recovered over the past 40 years due to the forest's natural ability to regenerate following disturbances.
Environment TOBAGO is a non-profit environmental advocacy group in Tobago. This newsletter describes negative environmental impacts over 12 days, including the clearing of protected land and mangroves for development, drainage projects damaging reefs, and unsustainable hunting threatening wildlife. It also warns about the invasion of the predatory lionfish to the Caribbean which could wipe out fish stocks if not controlled.
This document summarizes the report of a UNDP mission to assess opportunities for multi-stakeholder dialogue in Trinidad and Tobago. The mission found high levels of distrust between sectors due to past consultations seen as "talk only" with little follow through. However, interest remained in dialogue as a way to rebuild trust. The report shares the different perspectives encountered and suggests ways UNDP could support renewed dialogue efforts, with the goal of advancing the conversation started by the UNDP Resident Representative.
This document outlines the policies and procedures for Environment Tobago's volunteer programme. It details the organization's mission to protect and conserve the natural environment of Tobago through various environmental activities. The volunteer program aims to involve community members through defined volunteer roles and management processes covering recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation and recognition of volunteers. Key aspects include maintaining volunteer records, orientation and training, standards of performance, and reimbursing volunteer expenses. The overall goal is for volunteers to support Environment Tobago's work while gaining skills and experience.
A household survey was conducted in Charlotteville, Tobago to inform the Tobago Wastewater Disposal System Improvement Program Pilot Project regarding sewage disposal and water usage. 95 households in the Collette River basin were surveyed about their water sources, sewage treatment methods, and opinions on wastewater disposal. Survey results found issues with existing septic tanks and soakaways, as well as other sources of contamination entering the river. The survey aimed to identify solutions to improve sanitation and protect the local environment.
Mangroves and coral reefs are complex ecosystems that provide important ecological functions. Mangroves stabilize coastlines, filter runoff, and serve as nurseries for fish. Coral reefs are formed from colonies of polyps that house algae, forming a symbiotic relationship. Both ecosystems are threatened by pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Conservation efforts include monitoring, education, and habitat restoration. The Ramsar Convention promotes international cooperation to protect wetlands.
This document provides an information and resource book for teachers on Tobago's environment. It was published in 2003 by Environment Tobago with funding from BPTT. The book contains background information on Tobago's ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, wetlands and forests. It also discusses environmental issues facing Tobago and provides lesson plans for teachers to infuse environmental education into primary school curriculums. The book aims to increase students' environmental awareness and knowledge of Tobago's natural resources.
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.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
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.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
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This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, 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.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
The chapter Lifelines of National Economy in Class 10 Geography focuses on the various modes of transportation and communication that play a vital role in the economic development of a country. These lifelines are crucial for the movement of goods, services, and people, thereby connecting different regions and promoting economic activities.
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
E T Newletter June 2009
1. Environment TO BAGO new slett er
E
Volume 3 Issue 2 June 2009
n vi r on m e n t TO-
BAGO (ET) is a non-
government, non-profit, vol-
unteer organisation , not BELLE GARDEN ASSESSMENT UPDATE
subsidized by any one group,
corporation or government
Environment TOBAGO
body.
Founded in 1995, ET is a
proactive, advocacy group At the beginning of November 2008 Mrs. Patricia Turpin, President of Environ-
that campaigns against nega-
tive environmental activities ment Tobago, officially launched the project at a function that included the participants,
throughout Tobago. We representatives of Environment Tobago, the management team and Mrs. and Mr. Mc
achieve this through a variety
of community an environ-
Kenna, the former Secretary of Agriculture, Marine Affairs and the Environment and
mental outreach programmes. the local press.
Since that day eight community members are par-
Environment TOBAGO is
funded mainly through grants ticipating in weekly training sessions that provide
and membership fees. These them with the necessary background information on
funds go back into implement- the importance of wetlands, their ecology and biodi-
ing our projects. We are
grateful to all our sponsors versity and with all necessary skills to provide eco
over the years and thank tours to local and international tourists.
them for their continued
The training was supposed to be much more than
support
the regular tour guiding training, therefore the
course outline was established and administered in
Official launch of the project collaboration with Mr. Sylvester Clauzel, CEO of
the Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (here
W hat’s inside lecturing at the centre), and Aljoscha Wothke, lecturer at the Trinidad and Tobago
Hospitality and Tourism Institute for Environmental Issues, Mr. David Rooks, a re-
nowned naturalist and Mr. Kevin Trotman as assistant lecturer.
Belle Garden Assess- 1
ment Update This constellation brought together unprecedented expertise of senior lectur-
ers and our course evaluation shows that the trainees were very satisfied with the
Annual Career Day 3 quality of presentations ranking them on average with 9 out of 10 points.
OAS 5th Summit of the 4 Each Sunday was dedicated to a different topic covering the following issues:
Americas—Pre-summit
meeting • Introduction to wetlands, their importance, our relationship to wetlands in To-
Destruction near 5 bago
Kilgwyn Wetland • Basics of tour guiding, dress code, general behavior
• Wetland flora, general wetland ecology.
What is a Fuel Cell? 6 • Trends in Tourism – past and present
Book Review 8 • Introduction to the tourism industry and its structure
• Eco Tourguiding: what makes it different
What’s Happening @ 9
Notes to
• Value adding using wetland based products
10
contributors • Historical & cultural background of the community and folk tales, beach ecology
• Wetland flora, medicinal herbs / cultural usage
• The blue crab in its natural environment
• Tobago’s wetland birds, wetland specific reptiles and mammals
• Conceptualizing a product: from concept to context
2. Page 2 Environment TOBAGO newsletter
• Designing a product concept
• Tour packaging: Itinerary development
• Costing & Pricing a tour
• Standards in tours operations
• Planning a tour using skills and tools learnt
June 2009
• Introduction to the flora and fauna of Tobago
• Butterflies and other spectacular wetland invertebrates
Editor: • Turtle watching
Jo-Anne Nina Sewlal • Tour Guide responsibilities and caring for the
Assistant Editor:
Christopher Starr
visitor
Design & Layout:
Jo-Anne Nina Sewlal The year 2009 started with further training activi-
Technical Support: ties: Prof. Jacob Opadei, Head of the Department
Nolan Craigwell, of Surveying and Land Information, UWI, and his
Jerome Ramsoondar team were engaged to introduce the trainees to the
Nigel Austin
Enid Nobbee application of GIS for wetland management and
Contributors: practical training in GPS data gathering. The manage-
Jo-Anne Nina Sewlal ment team and Ms. Hema Singh, Project Officer,
Christopher Starr Maurice Wylie explaining the use of a
Environment Tobago were then trained to analyse
Environment handheld GPS unit to a trainee
the GPS data and create Arc View maps of the
TOBAGO
Photographs: wetland. The offer of Maurice Wylie, a UWI student, to conduct his Master’s thesis
Environment on the surveying of the Belle Garden Wetland was very welcome by the entire team
TOBAGO and will provide further valuable information for the management of the area.
Environment Tobago also was able to es-
tablish collaboration with two students from the
Board of Directors
2008-2009
University of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, to assist
with biodiversity assessments and the develop-
President:: ment of a co – management plan for the Belle
Patricia Turpin Garden Wetland. Most of the flora and fauna pho-
Vice-President: tographs in this report were taken by one of the
Kamau Akili
Secretary: students, Mrs. Tina Eastman de Jonge
Kay Seetal February 2009 started with World Wet-
Treasurer: land Day, and Environment Tobago held its annual
Shirley Mc Kenna programme at the Belle Garden Wetland and
Committee members: The results of our cleanup!
Community Centre. This included speeches from
Wendy Austin
William Trim several organisations, one was given by a member
Fitzherbert Phillips of the student body of the Belle Garden Wetland Conservation Project who informed
Geoffrey Lewis the audience of how the project has benefited him and the community thus far.
Bertrand Bhikkary Other activities on this occasion were a two - morning beach cleanup, involv-
Heather Pepe
Ryan Allard
ing trainees and community members; approximately one ton of garbage was col-
David Antoine lected and all participants agreed that clean ups would have to be a continuous effort
Andy Roberts in combination with awareness programmes at schools due to the fact that the pollu-
tion was observed to be coming both from the sea and from area up river from the
wetland.
One afternoon was dedicated to tree planting at the wetland involving train-
ees and students from the schools in the area, such plant species were selected that
would attract butterflies and hummingbirds and as well provide food for other wild-
life.
On the second day our newly trained Eco Tourguides volunteered to give
3. Volume 3 Issue 2 Page 3
free tours to local and international tourist.
T his proved to be quite an encouragement to them as they got to see in action
all that they have been learning and enjoyed the praise given to them by the tourists
for an excellent tour. Comments such as, “I’m over 100% after this tour”, was given
by one of the guests of the touring party.
On the last day of the World Wetland activities, Mr. Brian Bain, elected rep-
resentative of the Belle Garden Eco Tourguides made an announcement which should
be valued as an important milestone toward the success of the project and the imple-
mentation of a future co-management plan. On his own account he held a meeting
with the hunters of the area achieving an agreement to stop hunting at the Belle Gar-
den Wetland for a period of five years in order to allow the animal population to re-
generate, after the five year period all hunting activities would be carried out in a sus-
tainable way.
Environment Tobago, which will conduct school wetland awareness pro-
grammes starting in March 2009, has already agreed to hire our Belle Garden Eco MISSION STATEMENT
E
Tourguides for a two months period, providing the trainees with their first tour guid-
ing related income after months of training. nvironment
Water testing was conducted at three sites along the Belle Garden River; de- TOBAGO
spite the high pollution with garbage, the chemical parameters for phosphates and conserves Tobago’s
nitrates are well within limits, also the absence of chlorine is a good sign, the high pH natural and living
at the site close to the school needs some further investigation. A second water test- resources and advances
ing is planned for March and will include bacteriological tests. the knowledge and
understanding of such
Tot. Phos- Nitrates Tot. Chlo- resources, their wise
20.02.2009 pH Tot. Phos-
phates [mg/l] Nitrates Tot. [mg/l] TDS[mg/l]
[mg/l] rine Chlo- and sustainable use and
Drain Near
20.02.2009 pH phates [mg/l] [mg/l] rine [mg/l] TDS[mg/l] their essential
Drain Near
School 10.4 1.6 nil nil 2050 relationship to human
School
Mid River 10.4
8.2 1.6
nil nil
2 nil 2050
17860 health and the quality of
Mid River 8.2 nil 2 nil 17860 life
River mouth 8.01 nil 1 nil 3340
River mouth 8.01 nil 1 nil 3340
Currently, at the end of February 2009, the project management team is de-
veloping Belle Garden Eco Tourguiding advertising plaques, which will be, with the
kind assistance of the Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association, distributed at hotels
and other high frequency locations throughout Tobago.
March will start with the development of our Belle Garden Eco Tour website
and the erection of awareness signs at the entrance of and within the wetland.
From the 3rd of March 2009, Ms. Hollie Manuel, a GIS resource post graduate envi-
ronmentalist with experience in Kenya and Australia, will dedicate five further days to
refresh and upgrade the management team’s knowledge on GIS usage and assist with
the creation of the wetland maps.
This pilot project shall serve as a role model for the mapping and monitoring
of the remaining Tobago wetlands and as well as used to identify strengths and miti-
gate weaknesses of the pilot project.
4. Page 4 Environment TOBAGO newsletter
Environment Tobago and Signal Hill Secondary Comprehensive School
Annual Career Day - April 24th 2009
In an effort to assist students to explore options before they hit the working
world, the principal and staff of the Signal Hill Secondary Comprehensive School hosted
their Annual Career Day on April 24th at the school’s compound. Environment Tobago
was invited to set up a small booth and interact with the students.
ET was very happy to attend this affair as we hoped not only to impart valuable
knowledge about Environment Tobago but also to invite some of the students to visit
our Education Centre, become volunteers and encourage them to care for their envi-
ronment.
The students learned about non-government organizations, how they are struc-
tured, their unique place in society, the roles that they play and gaps which they fill.
They also learned about possible job opportunities in this field and was given a Case
Study to serve as an example of the type of functions which one would likely be ex-
pected to do in an NGO such as ET.
It was encouraging for us to see the general interest in the environment espe-
cially the formation of a small environmental club. ET will continue to work with the
group and provide assistance where necessary.
OAS- 5th Summit of the Americas
Civil Society- NGO’s and CBO’s Preparatory Meeting for
The Summit of the Americas to be held in April, 2009
October 30th & 31st,Crown Plaza, Trinidad.
The Theme of the pre-summit meeting was “Sustainable Development, Gender
affairs, Energy and the Environment”. Civil Society delegates from, North, Central, and
South America and the Caribbean- NGO’s and CBO’s, representing all of the areas
“ To many people t hes e t all pe aks mak e for a challe ngi ng but sce nic hike. B ut t hey are not j ust anot her t all mount ai n to clim b. ”
mentioned above, and hosted by the OAS came together to discuss the charter of Port-
of-Spain to be presented in April to the heads of governments who would be gathering
in Trinidad for the 5th Summit of the Americas.
During the two-day meeting, each section of the charter was discussed thor-
oughly. Stakeholders/ representatives of the various sectors made changes, additions
and corrections to the document. The Sustainable Development and Environment sec-
tor was represented by Environment Tobago, Caribbean Forest Conservation Associa-
tion, CANARI and EPAS Consultants/Eden Shand.
Changes and additions:
• Introduction of the Earth Charter as a civil society voice in the document.
• A call for the Monitoring and Implementation of multilateral environmental agree-
ments that have been signed onto by our governments, e.g. Climate change and Ramsar
Treaties.
• A call for coordination between the various country ministries that overlap in devel-
opment and the Environment.
• A call for the development of alternative renewable energies.
• A call for a determined effort at solid waste disposal- recycling.
Recognising that health and sanitation issues are closely linked to solid waste disposal.
The issues of gender affairs, poverty reduction and crime were also discussed
and various measures added to the document. The final Document to be submitted to
the heads of government has been completed.
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Destruction of Area Bordering the Kilgwyn Wetland, Tobago
Environment TOBAGO
The following pictures were taken on the 19th of April 2009.
The activities started on the morning of the 18th of April 2009 over the summit
weekend.
Mrs. Neila Bobb Prescot (Director of the Department of Natural Resources and the
Environment, THA) and the Environmental Authority, Trinidad were contacted to no
avail.
Pic 1. Escavator hired by Warner construc- Pic 2. Cleared area adjacent ( within 15 m) to
tions clearing 7 acres directly adjacent to the
wetland
Kilgwyn Wetland
“ the presence of FP may be an indication, an "early
warning system", that our seas are polluted and that
environmental changes are affecting the ability of wild
animals to resist infectious diseases”
Pic. 4. Cleared area at the entrance of Kilgwyn Pic. 5. Boundary post (stick with red ribbon) at
Wetland. Site is beign cleared for the develop- the boundary of Kilgwyn Wetland but clearly
ment of 30 residential homes within the mangrove ecosystem
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What is a Fuel Cell?
Jo-Anne Nina Sewlal
Dept of Life Sciences, University of the West Indies
A fuel cell operates on the same principal as a battery but they will not run
down or need recharging once there is a supply of fuel. They are favoured in this age
of environmental awareness because it generates electricity but emits water as a
waste product. Many renewable energy technologies were discovered millennia or
centuries ago and fuel cells are no exception being discovered in 1838 by Christian
Friedrich Schönbein.
The basic physical structure of a fuel cell consists of an electrolyte between
two electrodes, an anode which caries a negative charge and a cathode which has a
positive charge. The hydrogen atoms enter the anode and are split into protons and
electrons which have a positive and negative charge respectively. Both particles pass
thorough the catalyst where the protons combine with the oxygen to produce water
as exhaust while the electrons create an electric current. There are many different
types of fuel cells where the difference is in the type of electrolyte used.
Fuel cells can be used for a variety of purposes, such as a power source for
vehicles, laptops and other electronic devices. It can also be used as an auxiliary
power source for residential and commercial building or in rural communities as an
off-grid power source.
Unfortunately in Trinidad and Tobago this technology like solar energy is
mostly utilized to power water heaters, but has recently been installed as an alterna-
tive power source by our telecommunications service for their cellular site in Trini-
dad. However, our use of this power source is not being exploited to its full potential.
ON DESOLATION ROW
Review of: George Gaylord Simpson 1934. Attending Marvels: A Patagonian Journal.
New York: Macmillan 295 pp.
[Fifteenth in a series on "naturalist-in" books.]
Christopher K. Starr
Dept of Life Sciences, University of the West Indies
ckstarr@gmail.com
"But the real characters of this country are immutable: wind, cold, drought, pebbles
where soil should be and thorn bushes for grass. These cannot change within a mille-
nium, and as long as they remain, Patagonia will be its savage self and its people will be
set apart from all others."
George Gaylord Simpson (1902-1984) worked at the American Museum of Natural
History in New York and later at Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology. He was
perhaps the most prominent paleontologist of his time and one of the architects of the
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Modern Synthesis of the 1930s and 1940s, the scientific movement that gave rise to evo-
lutionary biology as we know it today. His main research was in the early part Cenozoic
Era, which began about 65 million years ago and continues today. During most of this
time, North America, Eurasia and Africa were connected, off and on, while South Amer-
ica remained isolated. Simpson's treatment of the separate evolution of the south-
american mammal fauna, before the closing of the Panama land-bridge three million years
ago (Simpson 1980), is recommended for the non-specialist, as is his autobiography
(Simpson 1978).
Earlier in this series, we have treated the Gran Chaco and the Pampa of South
America. Now we go further south to Patagonia, a wild, inhospitable, sparsely-populated
region extending from approximately 42ES to 52ES. Unlike some other cold, demanding
regions, such as the Tibet or the central Andes, Patagonia was never the seat of a highly-
developed civilization. Accordingly, tourism is almost entirely ecotourism. In northern
Patagonia, I found a well-organized, government-regulated ecotourism sector that prom-
ises good conservation of the environmental base.
Cold, dry, almost treeless regions like Mongolia and Patagonia are excellent places
to look for macro-fossils. The mineralized bones of long-dead land vertebrates can re-
main undisturbed and relatively exposed for eons. Charles Darwin spent about two
years of his five-year voyage around the world in Argentina (Darwin 1989), including sub- “Cold, dry, almost
stantial travels in Patagonia, where he made some notable fossil discoveries. treeless regions like
Simpson first arrived in Argentina in 1930, just in time for coup d'état that over- Mongolia and Pata-
threw Hipólito Yrigoyen, then returned in 1933 and 1935, for a total stay of more than a gonia are excellent
year. This is the naturalist-in account of that time and place. He worked the area around places to look for
the small town (now a city) of Comodoro Rivadavia in Chubut province. (Let me men- macro-fossils. The
tion in passing that an inordinate number of places in Argentina seem to be named after mineralized bones
military figures, which cannot be socially healthy. One can understand that every town of long-dead land
has a square and street named for José de San Martín, but it is unsettling forever to be vertebrates can re-
bumping into the ghosts of Manuel Belgrano, Guillermo Brown, Julio A. Roca, Cornelio main undisturbed
Saavedra and other slayers of many. But I digress.) and relatively ex-
There is much here about the hard work and uncertainty of paleontological field posed for eons. “
work. Like any prospecting, the hunt for vertebrate fossils has a very large element of
chance. One makes great effort to choose a likely site, and then one can work a cliff face
for days or even weeks, finding nothing of significance, until suddenly one day something
fantastic appears. The work in Patagonia led to a fabulous haul of new fossils, but it re-
quired a great deal of perseverance, intelligence and good luck.
Inhospitable as it is, Patagonia is by no means lifeless, and Simpson has a keen eye for
living creatures. He mentions many of the characteristic mammals and birds, with more
extensive accounts of the guanaco (Lama guanicoe, one of four New World camels), pichi
(Zaedyus pichiy, a small armadillo), patagonian tinamou (Tinamotis ingoufi) and Darwin's
rhea (Rhea pennata, one of two New World ostriches).
All in all, Simpson's attitude toward Patagonia is wonderfully ambivalent. Before go-
ing to sleep, we find him thinking "Life here is not a pleasure in the ordinary sense of the
word -- but it has its compensations -- yes, on the whole I am happy to be here -- I do
like it in spite of everything."
In spite of everything. We are left in no doubt as to the nature of "everything". It is
not the cold, the almost constant hard winds or the daily hard labour. It is the people,
whom Simpson sees as living under some sort of curse. Like any frontier area, Patagonia
at that time was a refuge for failures and misfits. People arrived there with dreams of
striking it rich and, when disillusioned, the vigorous ones quickly went back home and the
rest remained. Predictably, the latter formed a society that was dysfunctional in large
part, "the sort of place in which you are always looking over your sholder to see whether
the crime has occurred yet." In the guest book of a country "hotel" he charitably wrote
that "This is the most cheerless, God-forsaken, barn-like, clammy dump it has ever been
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my misfortune to find myself in." That's kicking them when they're down.
In these pages we meet many disreputable and unlikeable local characters, both
those who considered themselves natives and the expatriates trying every measure to
keep their children from going native. Both groups are mostly treated with humour.
The only time Simpson shows real venom is in treating the community of immigants
from South Africa. He regards the Afrikaners as degraded and miserable, losing their
humanity generation by generation.
Patagonia was (and is) not a region of high culture. Many of the locals were certain
that Simpson and his assistant were prospecting for gold or something else of tangible
“We are left in no value. It was surely a preposterous lie that they had come from another continent just
doubt as to the na- to hunt for old bones out in the wilds. Besides, even if they really were after fossils, why
ture of "everything". would two educated men go to all that labour and roughing it, rather than just sit back in
It is not the cold, the distant Buenos Aires and let their flunkies do the hard stuff? To those still clinging des-
almost constant hard perately to shreds of gentility, the Americans were a shocking enigma.
winds or the daily To end my account of this most engaging book, here is a long quotation to illustrate
hard labour. It is the the sort of grand insight that Simpson derived from many months of digging in Patagonia:
people, whom Simp- "There are three sorts of changes in their animal life that distinguish these succes-
son sees as living sive deposits and permit their recognition. Some of the animals in the older beds lived
under some sort of on, but the time is so great that they evolved into new species, and the descendants in
curse. “ the younger strata are unlike their ancestors in the older. Some of the ancient animals
became extinct and left no descendants. And some of the younger animals have no an-
cestors buried in the older beds, but were immigrants whose ancestors had lived in
some other part of South America. In these three ways, life was constantly changing, as
it is still today."
References
Darwin, C. 1989. Journal of Researches into the Geology and Natural History of the Various
Countries Visited by H.M.S. Beagle. London: Penguin 432 pp. Available in numerous other
editions, some titled The Voyage of the Beagle.
Simpson, G.G. 1978. Concessions to the Improbable. New Haven: Yale Univ. Press 304
pp.
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