Annabella Abongwa Ngenwi: Climate change and adaptation strategies: lessons f...AfricaAdapt
This document discusses lessons that can be learned from women's indigenous knowledge practices regarding adaptation to climate change in developing countries. It outlines various adaptation strategies used by women, such as altering planting dates, crop diversification, and mixed farming. It also identifies constraints, such as limited access to resources and lack of decision-making power. Key lessons include women's extensive community knowledge, social networking abilities, food storage and caring practices. The conclusion states that supporting women and involving them in designing adaptation strategies could help address climate change impacts in developing areas.
This document discusses communication platforms and climate change adaptation of rice farmers in the Philippines. It presents research objectives including profiling rice farmers and determining the communication platforms used to share information on climate change. The methodology describes surveying 50 rice farmers using a semi-structured questionnaire. Key findings are that rice farmers primarily use interpersonal communication to share information on climate change. Their adaptation practices could be sustained over generations. However, other sources of income and years of experience farming varied their agricultural practices for adapting to climate change.
Ensuring Climate-Smart Agriculture is Gender-Smart
Poster presented at the 3rd Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in Montpellier.
Read more: http://ccafs.cgiar.org/3rd-global-science-conference-%E2%80%9Cclimate-smart-agriculture-2015%E2%80%9D#.VRurLUesXX4
Presented by Peter Gubbels, Director Action Learning and Advocacy (Groundswell International) & Senior Fellow Global Evergreening Alliance. During Groundswell International: Restoring Sahelian Drylands: Practice, evidence, lessons and scaling session of GLF Africa
Women's participation in communal forests: experience from Nicaragua's indige...CIFOR-ICRAF
In this CIFOR-hosted session of the 2014 IUFRO World Congress, experts examined the implications of forest and land tenure reforms in Nicaragua and elsewhere (in Asia, Africa and Latin America) with emphasis on local institutions, governance, livelihoods, and gender dynamics.
The document discusses the links between gender, food security, forests, and climate change. It notes that women play multiple roles as farmers, foresters, livestock managers, and more. Their livelihood strategies involve various integrated activities. Women's education and status are correlated with better child nutrition outcomes. The document outlines how climate change will impact men and women differently due to varying roles, resources, knowledge, and vulnerabilities. It calls for empowering women in climate-related decision making, projects, and information to enhance resilience and food security.
This document provides a final report on a food security evaluation conducted in Nicaragua. The evaluation assessed a food security project run by Acción Médica Cristiana (AMC) that promoted various agricultural practices across 38 communities. The methodology included interviews with project participants and non-participants, as well as focus groups. Key findings included low adoption of soil conservation practices and animal containment. Higher adoption was seen for pest management and vegetable production when inputs were provided, but adoption decreased without continued inputs. The evaluation concluded the interventions showed little sustainability or impact on overall food security. It recommended promoting vegetables without providing inputs and focusing training on demand-driven practices appropriate to the local context.
This document summarizes research from projects studying the links between gender, climate change, and agriculture in Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Mali. Some key findings:
1) Women have less access to climate information, technologies, and assets compared to men, putting them at greater risk from climate impacts.
2) Group-based approaches and access to resources can help boost women's resilience, but women face barriers to participation.
3) Studies found gender gaps in awareness, knowledge, and roles regarding adaptation strategies. While policies aim to be gender-sensitive, implementation challenges remain.
Annabella Abongwa Ngenwi: Climate change and adaptation strategies: lessons f...AfricaAdapt
This document discusses lessons that can be learned from women's indigenous knowledge practices regarding adaptation to climate change in developing countries. It outlines various adaptation strategies used by women, such as altering planting dates, crop diversification, and mixed farming. It also identifies constraints, such as limited access to resources and lack of decision-making power. Key lessons include women's extensive community knowledge, social networking abilities, food storage and caring practices. The conclusion states that supporting women and involving them in designing adaptation strategies could help address climate change impacts in developing areas.
This document discusses communication platforms and climate change adaptation of rice farmers in the Philippines. It presents research objectives including profiling rice farmers and determining the communication platforms used to share information on climate change. The methodology describes surveying 50 rice farmers using a semi-structured questionnaire. Key findings are that rice farmers primarily use interpersonal communication to share information on climate change. Their adaptation practices could be sustained over generations. However, other sources of income and years of experience farming varied their agricultural practices for adapting to climate change.
Ensuring Climate-Smart Agriculture is Gender-Smart
Poster presented at the 3rd Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in Montpellier.
Read more: http://ccafs.cgiar.org/3rd-global-science-conference-%E2%80%9Cclimate-smart-agriculture-2015%E2%80%9D#.VRurLUesXX4
Presented by Peter Gubbels, Director Action Learning and Advocacy (Groundswell International) & Senior Fellow Global Evergreening Alliance. During Groundswell International: Restoring Sahelian Drylands: Practice, evidence, lessons and scaling session of GLF Africa
Women's participation in communal forests: experience from Nicaragua's indige...CIFOR-ICRAF
In this CIFOR-hosted session of the 2014 IUFRO World Congress, experts examined the implications of forest and land tenure reforms in Nicaragua and elsewhere (in Asia, Africa and Latin America) with emphasis on local institutions, governance, livelihoods, and gender dynamics.
The document discusses the links between gender, food security, forests, and climate change. It notes that women play multiple roles as farmers, foresters, livestock managers, and more. Their livelihood strategies involve various integrated activities. Women's education and status are correlated with better child nutrition outcomes. The document outlines how climate change will impact men and women differently due to varying roles, resources, knowledge, and vulnerabilities. It calls for empowering women in climate-related decision making, projects, and information to enhance resilience and food security.
This document provides a final report on a food security evaluation conducted in Nicaragua. The evaluation assessed a food security project run by Acción Médica Cristiana (AMC) that promoted various agricultural practices across 38 communities. The methodology included interviews with project participants and non-participants, as well as focus groups. Key findings included low adoption of soil conservation practices and animal containment. Higher adoption was seen for pest management and vegetable production when inputs were provided, but adoption decreased without continued inputs. The evaluation concluded the interventions showed little sustainability or impact on overall food security. It recommended promoting vegetables without providing inputs and focusing training on demand-driven practices appropriate to the local context.
This document summarizes research from projects studying the links between gender, climate change, and agriculture in Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Mali. Some key findings:
1) Women have less access to climate information, technologies, and assets compared to men, putting them at greater risk from climate impacts.
2) Group-based approaches and access to resources can help boost women's resilience, but women face barriers to participation.
3) Studies found gender gaps in awareness, knowledge, and roles regarding adaptation strategies. While policies aim to be gender-sensitive, implementation challenges remain.
Women face significant challenges in accessing productive resources like land and capital. While commonly cited statistics about women's contributions to agriculture and poverty rates are often unsupported, there are real gender inequalities. Better data and nuanced analysis are needed to understand intrahousehold dynamics and women's roles in food production and environmental stewardship. Recognizing women's agency and constraints in different contexts can improve policies and interventions.
IFPRI Policy Seminar “Beijing +20 and Beyond: How Gender Research Is Changing the Landscape of Food Policy” October 14, 2015. Presentation by Claudia Ringler, IFPRI.
This presentation was held during a Gender and Climate Change workshop on 14 May 2014, held at the World Agroforestry Centre. The workshop was organised by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Addressing gender in developing and implementing of NAPsTariq A. Deen
The session will discuss best practices and approaches for strengthening gender considerations and the use of indigenous and traditional knowledge in adaptation which are part of the guiding principles for the formulation and implementation of NAPs. Others principles are: a continuous planning process at the national level with iterative updates and outputs; country-owned, country-driven; not prescriptive, but flexible and based on country needs; building on and not duplicating existing adaptation efforts; participatory and transparent; enhancing coherence of adaptation and development planning; supported by comprehensive monitoring and review; considering vulnerable groups, communities and ecosystems; guided by best available science.
BY WEAVING STORIES together with analysis and description in this book, we have sought to convey the variety of experiences in tackling malnutrition in different contexts throughout the past five decades. This narrative approach is intended to help the reader translate an experience into his or her own context, showing many examples of what can be done and how success can be achieved. Our aim is not only to inform action, but to inspire.
This document discusses assessing progress in adaptation for vulnerable groups, communities, and ecosystems. It provides examples of specific areas for consideration in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), such as ensuring institutional arrangements and assessment frameworks address vulnerabilities. Sample processes and actions from countries like Nepal and Kenya are described. The document outlines identifying vulnerable groups and ecosystems, and developing appropriate metrics and indicators to measure adaptation progress, such as food security, health, infrastructure, and ecosystem services. An interactive session discusses applying these lessons to NAP development and implementation.
Rural women in the global South are closely connected to ecosystem services due to their roles in household food provisioning and social reproduction. They play a stronger role than men in managing ecosystem services and have specialized knowledge of biological resources. However, rural women are also the most vulnerable to the negative impacts of ecosystem degradation and climate change, and are often excluded from decisions regarding resource exploitation and management due to inequitable social norms. The document calls for women's voices, knowledge, and challenges to be central to climate adaptation efforts, and for investing in women's resilience to catalyze ecosystem conservation and sustainable management. It suggests empowering women to directly influence policy could make them strategic partners in environmental negotiations.
Smallholder Banana Farming Systems and Climate Variability: Understanding the...Dr. Joshua Zake
A presentation made during a Doctoral Thesis defense at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences on 23 April 2015 at 4 Pm in Seminar room 09 (SCHW-SR-09),
Schwakhöferhaus, EG, Peter Jordanstr. 82, 1190 Wien, Austria.
2.organic farming adoption By Allah Dad Khan Visiting Professor Agriculture ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
The document discusses organic farming techniques and adoption. It notes that traditional farming practices enabled communities to farm for generations before modern technologies. Organic farming is presented as a more environmentally friendly alternative that combines traditional and modern methods. The document also explores how organic farming adoption varies based on when farmers first learn about organic practices and their motivations, which include health, quality food, and rural development. Key tenets of organic agriculture are also outlined, such as focusing on soil health, diversity, and reducing dependence on energy-intensive systems.
5Gender and Management of Vegetative Cover ProjectsNancy Drost
The document describes a project in Ghana that aims to mainstream gender equality in environmental management. It provides guidance on integrating gender considerations throughout the project cycle, from problem identification to evaluation. Examples of gender issues in vegetative cover management are given, such as how deforestation increases women's workload. The importance of involving both men and women in project design, implementation and monitoring is emphasized. Case studies show communities successfully adopting joint approaches between men and women to tackle environmental challenges.
The document discusses sustainable agricultural development and resource conservation through farmer participation and innovation. It emphasizes that development needs and resource conservation are directly related to farmers. Participation of farmers in development programs is important for sustainability but requires organization, consensus building, and conflict resolution. Community-based natural resource management involves educating communities, promoting sustainable practices, conserving ecosystems, and ensuring participation, gender equity, and indigenous interests. Implementing such programs requires capacity building, participatory planning and monitoring, and transferring ownership to communities. Agricultural innovations are also discussed in terms of interaction between stakeholders in knowledge generation and dissemination through agricultural innovation systems. Farmers' experiences with variable conditions can lead to innovations.
The document discusses using geographic information systems (GIS) to facilitate effective community-based adaptation to climate change in India. It outlines several advantages of GIS for this purpose, such as efficiently creating maps to identify vulnerable areas and populations, understand community assets and weaknesses, and help guide policy. The document also describes different types of participatory GIS that can be used, including public participation GIS, participatory GIS, and community resource mapping, which empower local communities and facilitate collaboration between communities and officials.
This presentation was held by Patti Kristjanson, Linking Knowledge with Action Research Theme Leader. The presentation was for the Gender and Climate-Smart Agriculture FAO/MICCA Online Learning Event, January 2014. Learn more about our gender work: www.ccafs.cgiar.org/gender
Nancy A. Omolo: Gender, food insecurity and climate change amongst pastoral c...AfricaAdapt
This document summarizes a study on the impacts of climate change and food insecurity on pastoral communities in Northern Kenya. It finds that livestock production is the main source of livelihood and food security in the region. However, climate change is projected to negatively impact livestock production through changes in rainfall patterns and drought. The study assessed perceptions of and vulnerability to climate change among women and men in the Turkana and Mandera districts. It found that women are more vulnerable due to reproductive roles and limited decision making power and access to resources. Current coping strategies are insufficient to deal with increasing climate risks. Diversification of livelihoods and support for existing strategies were recommended.
Redefining Water Security through Social Reproduction: Lessons Learned from R...STEPS Centre
This document summarizes a study on how local communities in Rajasthan, India have adapted to water insecurity through social cooperation and traditional knowledge. It outlines the study's goals of understanding how local knowledge is used to adapt to environmental changes and the role of informal institutions in sustaining communities. The study found that women's self-help groups play an important role in addressing personal, family and community concerns. It also found that traditional water harvesting methods have allowed for expanded cultivation and reduced migration to cities. The study concludes that local communities have the skills and social organizations necessary to adapt to environmental challenges through traditional ecological knowledge.
This document discusses the interactions between population, health, and the environment in biodiversity hotspots. It notes that over 1.1 billion people live in these hotspots, which cover only 12% of the planet's land but contain 20% of its population. Population growth in hotspots is nearly 40% greater than the global average due to high fertility and migration. High population density puts pressure on biodiversity through habitat loss and accelerated species extinction. The document advocates for integrated approaches that link family planning, health services, and natural resource management to achieve higher impacts than separate sectoral programs.
Importance of Environmental Journalism in PakistanMuhammad Qasim
This document discusses the importance of environmental journalism in Pakistan. It covers several topics, including the challenges of reporting on environmental issues, significant themes like climate change and energy efficiency, and framing issues in a way that empowers readers. The goal of environmental journalism is to communicate earth systems thinking and facilitate public understanding of complex scientific topics in order to engage citizens and inform policy decisions. It is becoming increasingly important for journalists in Pakistan to cover these issues.
This webinar aimed to strengthen rural participation in climate change policy and solutions. It addressed the stereotype that rural communities resist climate change discussions and highlighted their disproportionate vulnerability. The webinar sought to examine rural America's role in addressing climate change and next steps for rural advocates. Presenters included the Center for Rural Strategies, Southern Mutual Help Association, Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA, and Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, who coordinated the Rural Climate Network.
Youth Social Work From A Female Perspective - (Maarit, Hanna, Tilja, Anastasiia)Early Artis
The document discusses gender-sensitive youth work in Finland, specifically focusing on two organizations - Tyttöjen Talo (Girls' House) and Nicehearts. Both organizations aim to empower young girls and promote their well-being through gender-sensitive activities in a safe, female-only space. They offer activities that discuss topics like gender stereotypes, identity development, and for Tyttöjen Talo, sexual violence counseling. The organizations strive to involve the girls in planning and aim to strengthen their identities. However, some criticism notes the spaces could better promote diversity and challenge traditional gender norms.
This document discusses gender sensitivity and related topics. It begins by defining sex and gender, noting that gender is a social and cultural construct that shapes behavior. It then describes how most societies are patriarchal, with men as breadwinners and women as nurturers. In patriarchal societies, women become economically dependent on men and have reduced status. The document also discusses stereotypes of men and women, gender discrimination in the workplace including wage gaps and sexual harassment, developing gender sensitivity, addressing linguistic bias, and respecting cultural norms regarding gender.
Women face significant challenges in accessing productive resources like land and capital. While commonly cited statistics about women's contributions to agriculture and poverty rates are often unsupported, there are real gender inequalities. Better data and nuanced analysis are needed to understand intrahousehold dynamics and women's roles in food production and environmental stewardship. Recognizing women's agency and constraints in different contexts can improve policies and interventions.
IFPRI Policy Seminar “Beijing +20 and Beyond: How Gender Research Is Changing the Landscape of Food Policy” October 14, 2015. Presentation by Claudia Ringler, IFPRI.
This presentation was held during a Gender and Climate Change workshop on 14 May 2014, held at the World Agroforestry Centre. The workshop was organised by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Addressing gender in developing and implementing of NAPsTariq A. Deen
The session will discuss best practices and approaches for strengthening gender considerations and the use of indigenous and traditional knowledge in adaptation which are part of the guiding principles for the formulation and implementation of NAPs. Others principles are: a continuous planning process at the national level with iterative updates and outputs; country-owned, country-driven; not prescriptive, but flexible and based on country needs; building on and not duplicating existing adaptation efforts; participatory and transparent; enhancing coherence of adaptation and development planning; supported by comprehensive monitoring and review; considering vulnerable groups, communities and ecosystems; guided by best available science.
BY WEAVING STORIES together with analysis and description in this book, we have sought to convey the variety of experiences in tackling malnutrition in different contexts throughout the past five decades. This narrative approach is intended to help the reader translate an experience into his or her own context, showing many examples of what can be done and how success can be achieved. Our aim is not only to inform action, but to inspire.
This document discusses assessing progress in adaptation for vulnerable groups, communities, and ecosystems. It provides examples of specific areas for consideration in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), such as ensuring institutional arrangements and assessment frameworks address vulnerabilities. Sample processes and actions from countries like Nepal and Kenya are described. The document outlines identifying vulnerable groups and ecosystems, and developing appropriate metrics and indicators to measure adaptation progress, such as food security, health, infrastructure, and ecosystem services. An interactive session discusses applying these lessons to NAP development and implementation.
Rural women in the global South are closely connected to ecosystem services due to their roles in household food provisioning and social reproduction. They play a stronger role than men in managing ecosystem services and have specialized knowledge of biological resources. However, rural women are also the most vulnerable to the negative impacts of ecosystem degradation and climate change, and are often excluded from decisions regarding resource exploitation and management due to inequitable social norms. The document calls for women's voices, knowledge, and challenges to be central to climate adaptation efforts, and for investing in women's resilience to catalyze ecosystem conservation and sustainable management. It suggests empowering women to directly influence policy could make them strategic partners in environmental negotiations.
Smallholder Banana Farming Systems and Climate Variability: Understanding the...Dr. Joshua Zake
A presentation made during a Doctoral Thesis defense at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences on 23 April 2015 at 4 Pm in Seminar room 09 (SCHW-SR-09),
Schwakhöferhaus, EG, Peter Jordanstr. 82, 1190 Wien, Austria.
2.organic farming adoption By Allah Dad Khan Visiting Professor Agriculture ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
The document discusses organic farming techniques and adoption. It notes that traditional farming practices enabled communities to farm for generations before modern technologies. Organic farming is presented as a more environmentally friendly alternative that combines traditional and modern methods. The document also explores how organic farming adoption varies based on when farmers first learn about organic practices and their motivations, which include health, quality food, and rural development. Key tenets of organic agriculture are also outlined, such as focusing on soil health, diversity, and reducing dependence on energy-intensive systems.
5Gender and Management of Vegetative Cover ProjectsNancy Drost
The document describes a project in Ghana that aims to mainstream gender equality in environmental management. It provides guidance on integrating gender considerations throughout the project cycle, from problem identification to evaluation. Examples of gender issues in vegetative cover management are given, such as how deforestation increases women's workload. The importance of involving both men and women in project design, implementation and monitoring is emphasized. Case studies show communities successfully adopting joint approaches between men and women to tackle environmental challenges.
The document discusses sustainable agricultural development and resource conservation through farmer participation and innovation. It emphasizes that development needs and resource conservation are directly related to farmers. Participation of farmers in development programs is important for sustainability but requires organization, consensus building, and conflict resolution. Community-based natural resource management involves educating communities, promoting sustainable practices, conserving ecosystems, and ensuring participation, gender equity, and indigenous interests. Implementing such programs requires capacity building, participatory planning and monitoring, and transferring ownership to communities. Agricultural innovations are also discussed in terms of interaction between stakeholders in knowledge generation and dissemination through agricultural innovation systems. Farmers' experiences with variable conditions can lead to innovations.
The document discusses using geographic information systems (GIS) to facilitate effective community-based adaptation to climate change in India. It outlines several advantages of GIS for this purpose, such as efficiently creating maps to identify vulnerable areas and populations, understand community assets and weaknesses, and help guide policy. The document also describes different types of participatory GIS that can be used, including public participation GIS, participatory GIS, and community resource mapping, which empower local communities and facilitate collaboration between communities and officials.
This presentation was held by Patti Kristjanson, Linking Knowledge with Action Research Theme Leader. The presentation was for the Gender and Climate-Smart Agriculture FAO/MICCA Online Learning Event, January 2014. Learn more about our gender work: www.ccafs.cgiar.org/gender
Nancy A. Omolo: Gender, food insecurity and climate change amongst pastoral c...AfricaAdapt
This document summarizes a study on the impacts of climate change and food insecurity on pastoral communities in Northern Kenya. It finds that livestock production is the main source of livelihood and food security in the region. However, climate change is projected to negatively impact livestock production through changes in rainfall patterns and drought. The study assessed perceptions of and vulnerability to climate change among women and men in the Turkana and Mandera districts. It found that women are more vulnerable due to reproductive roles and limited decision making power and access to resources. Current coping strategies are insufficient to deal with increasing climate risks. Diversification of livelihoods and support for existing strategies were recommended.
Redefining Water Security through Social Reproduction: Lessons Learned from R...STEPS Centre
This document summarizes a study on how local communities in Rajasthan, India have adapted to water insecurity through social cooperation and traditional knowledge. It outlines the study's goals of understanding how local knowledge is used to adapt to environmental changes and the role of informal institutions in sustaining communities. The study found that women's self-help groups play an important role in addressing personal, family and community concerns. It also found that traditional water harvesting methods have allowed for expanded cultivation and reduced migration to cities. The study concludes that local communities have the skills and social organizations necessary to adapt to environmental challenges through traditional ecological knowledge.
This document discusses the interactions between population, health, and the environment in biodiversity hotspots. It notes that over 1.1 billion people live in these hotspots, which cover only 12% of the planet's land but contain 20% of its population. Population growth in hotspots is nearly 40% greater than the global average due to high fertility and migration. High population density puts pressure on biodiversity through habitat loss and accelerated species extinction. The document advocates for integrated approaches that link family planning, health services, and natural resource management to achieve higher impacts than separate sectoral programs.
Importance of Environmental Journalism in PakistanMuhammad Qasim
This document discusses the importance of environmental journalism in Pakistan. It covers several topics, including the challenges of reporting on environmental issues, significant themes like climate change and energy efficiency, and framing issues in a way that empowers readers. The goal of environmental journalism is to communicate earth systems thinking and facilitate public understanding of complex scientific topics in order to engage citizens and inform policy decisions. It is becoming increasingly important for journalists in Pakistan to cover these issues.
This webinar aimed to strengthen rural participation in climate change policy and solutions. It addressed the stereotype that rural communities resist climate change discussions and highlighted their disproportionate vulnerability. The webinar sought to examine rural America's role in addressing climate change and next steps for rural advocates. Presenters included the Center for Rural Strategies, Southern Mutual Help Association, Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA, and Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, who coordinated the Rural Climate Network.
Youth Social Work From A Female Perspective - (Maarit, Hanna, Tilja, Anastasiia)Early Artis
The document discusses gender-sensitive youth work in Finland, specifically focusing on two organizations - Tyttöjen Talo (Girls' House) and Nicehearts. Both organizations aim to empower young girls and promote their well-being through gender-sensitive activities in a safe, female-only space. They offer activities that discuss topics like gender stereotypes, identity development, and for Tyttöjen Talo, sexual violence counseling. The organizations strive to involve the girls in planning and aim to strengthen their identities. However, some criticism notes the spaces could better promote diversity and challenge traditional gender norms.
This document discusses gender sensitivity and related topics. It begins by defining sex and gender, noting that gender is a social and cultural construct that shapes behavior. It then describes how most societies are patriarchal, with men as breadwinners and women as nurturers. In patriarchal societies, women become economically dependent on men and have reduced status. The document also discusses stereotypes of men and women, gender discrimination in the workplace including wage gaps and sexual harassment, developing gender sensitivity, addressing linguistic bias, and respecting cultural norms regarding gender.
This document discusses gender sensitivity in education. It defines key terms related to gender sensitivity like gender, gender awareness, and gender sensitivity. It also outlines various ways to promote gender awareness among parents and teachers, such as through curriculum, educational policies, teacher training programs, and gender sensitization sessions. The document discusses gender mainstreaming and how to adopt it by strengthening school-parent partnerships, conducting gender analyses, and reviewing policies. Finally, it lists roles teachers should play to address gender sensitivity issues, such as attending gender trainings, treating all students equally, and finding appropriate times to raise gender issues.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change on agriculture in South Asia and recommendations to increase food security in the region. It notes that agriculture plays a central role in South Asian economies and lives, but that climate change will significantly reduce agricultural production through higher temperatures and changing rainfall patterns. It recommends developing climate policies at national, regional, and global levels; protecting livelihoods through adaptation efforts; and prioritizing assistance for small farmers and the most vulnerable communities.
Presented by Janathakshan Director / CANSA Board Member Ranga Pallawala at the Development Journalism workshop organised with the Sri Lanka Press Institute in June 2014.
This document analyzes the digipaks of three different artists - Lana Del Rey, Odd Future, and The Hotelier - in order to gain design ideas for the author's own band's digipak. For Lana Del Rey's "Born to Die", the analysis focuses on how the front cover establishes her iconic "Girl-Next-Door" image through vintage styling and soft colors. Odd Future's "OF Tape Vol. 2" stands out for its playful cartoon-inspired design that subverts gender norms through bold pink colors. The Hotelier's digipak will also be examined for similarities to the author's own band Southlakes' sound and target audience. Lessons on visual motifs
This document summarizes Pakistan's energy situation and low carbon development potential. It finds that Pakistan heavily relies on natural gas and imported oil to meet its energy needs, and has a large demand-supply gap. While Pakistan has huge potential for low carbon energy like solar, wind, and hydropower, current plans still focus mainly on high carbon resources. The document examines case studies of domestic biogas plants, micro-hydropower projects, and a grid-connected hydropower plant, finding benefits like rural electrification, economic opportunities, and reduced emissions. It concludes that Pakistan needs a policy shift to emphasize and develop indigenous low carbon energy technologies.
This document outlines capacity building efforts in Southern Asia related to climate change. It discusses capacity building of civil society organizations, policy makers, and journalists. For CSOs, it involves national and regional workshops on advocacy, communications, and knowledge sharing. It also describes a leadership development program to build understanding of the UNFCCC process. Capacity building of policy makers and supporting developing country participation in COPs is also mentioned. The document concludes with discussions of empowering media, communications materials, and movement building.
The document discusses issues related to agriculture, food security, and water management between India and Bangladesh and proposes an action plan. Key issues include the vulnerability of small farmers, access to and control over water resources, agro-ecological practices, and support for farmers. The action plan suggests identifying climate champions in parliament to address priority issues, sensitizing politicians to climate impacts on livelihoods, and establishing intergovernmental bodies to jointly address challenges that are already affecting people.
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change due to its low-lying geography and population density. The document discusses how Bangladesh has developed plans like the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and National Adaptation Programme of Action to address climate change impacts like increased temperatures, erratic rainfall, cyclones, and sea level rise. It also established funds like the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund to finance adaptation projects. However, Bangladesh will require significant investment to implement all planned adaptation initiatives and build climate resilience by 2050. The document calls for strengthening capacity, institutions, and diplomatic skills to obtain further international support for Bangladesh's adaptation needs.
This document summarizes the typical layout and design conventions of magazine covers for the publication "Sight and Sound". It describes the main visual elements that usually appear on the cover, including the title in the top left, a coverline on the left side advertising the main film topic, a large central image of the main film's protagonist, a slogan to promote the magazine, and smaller anchorage text naming other related films. The layout aims to clearly identify the magazine and main discussion topic through these consistent visual elements.
The document summarizes posters brought in for a class project about cult films. It notes similarities among the posters, including dark colors representing death and gloom, a focus on powerful men or innocent women highlighting main characters, and prominent eyes suggesting there is more to the films than meets the eye. A few posters differed from the others by having brighter colors that made the genre less clear or by featuring many people instead of one main character.
International frameworks for adaptation and the role of civil society. This document discusses:
1) Key adaptation milestones under the UNFCCC including National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPAs) and the transition to National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). NAPAs identified urgent needs for Least Developed Countries while NAPs take a longer term approach.
2) The NAP process outlined in new technical guidelines, including establishing work streams to develop assessments, institutional arrangements, and monitoring and evaluation.
3) The important role of civil society in the NAP process through providing local expertise, reflecting community needs, and promoting transparency and accountability. Civil society can help integrate gender, traditional knowledge
The document discusses key aspects of the project cycle for funding from the Adaptation Fund (AF), including:
1) The roles of Implementing Entities, which are responsible for oversight of AF-funded projects, and Designated Authorities, which endorse projects and can call off implementation if endorsement is withdrawn.
2) The project funding cycle from initial submission through implementation and monitoring, highlighting requirements for consultation, reporting, and addressing grievances.
3) Access modalities for funding including traditional international and direct access as well as programmatic and fully devolved enhanced direct access.
The document summarizes the key frames from an opening sequence for a psychological horror media product about twin sisters. It describes each frame in detail, explaining how elements like camera angles, lighting, characters, and symbols were used to set the atmosphere and reveal clues about the plot and characters. The frames gradually provide more information, building intrigue around the mysterious father's death and one twin's possibly dangerous secretive behavior, while also establishing settings, themes, and paying homage to conventions from other similar title sequences.
This document proposes a gender policy and action plan for the Adaptation Fund. It provides background on gender and climate change in international agreements and frameworks. It then outlines the objectives of the proposed gender policy, which are to ensure the Fund achieves effective, sustainable and equitable adaptation outcomes through gender mainstreaming in its internal and external procedures, and provides women and men equal opportunities to build resilience and adapt to climate change. Annexes include the full proposed gender policy, a gender action plan for 2017-2019, and comments received on the proposed gender policy.
Insights from fostering Women's Leadership & collaboration for community resi...India Water Portal
Insights from Fostering Women’s Leadership & Collaboration for Community Resilience and how it strengthen economic & social competencies of grassroots women as leaders and entrepreneurs in community led resilient development.
Presentation by Catherine Mungai from the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) at the workshop on Gender and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Eastern and Southern Africa Region: Case studies and lessons from 02 to 04 November 2016, Nairobi, Kenya
The document discusses mainstreaming gender issues into smallholder adaptation efforts in Africa. It describes the African Working Group on Gender and Climate Change (AWGGCC) which works to integrate gender perspectives into climate change policies and negotiations. Case studies from Swaziland, Nigeria, and Mali demonstrate how gender mainstreaming in climate adaptation projects can benefit communities by increasing women's participation, access to resources, and alleviating their workload. Challenges to gender mainstreaming in Africa include low representation of gender experts and appreciation of its importance, while opportunities include tailoring programs to local contexts and institutionalizing gender considerations.
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion In AgroecologyICCASA
Presented by Dr. Mary Nyasimi at ISFAA SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP ON AGROECOLOGY AND AGROBIODIVERSITY INTEGRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA.
This document discusses gender, social change, and climate resilience from the perspective of the International Development Research Centre's work. It presents a framework for a gender transformative and climate resilient food system that addresses the underlying causes of gender inequality to lead to more sustainable social change, food security, and climate resilience. Key approaches discussed include integrating gender in agricultural curriculum, engaging men and boys for gender equality, and supporting women's leadership and access to land. The document also describes a pathways to resilience project in semi-arid economies that brought together national, district, and village institutions to disseminate climate adaptation information and reduce crop losses.
Innovating for impact in aquatic agricultural systems - transformative approa...WorldFish
This document discusses innovating approaches for closing gender gaps in aquatic agricultural systems through transformative research and development.
The key points are:
1) The authors propose a gender transformative approach to research and development that integrates technical interventions with those aimed at transforming social norms and gender relations.
2) This approach involves understanding local social and gender contexts, engaging both women and men, enabling critical reflection, and using iterative and participatory methods.
3) The goal is to test how combinations of technical and transformative interventions can lead to changes in gender roles/norms, access to resources, and ultimately improved livelihoods and development outcomes like reduced poverty and increased food security.
Kulthoum Omari_Adressing Gender Concerns in Climate Change Projects - Souther...hbs_Palestine_Jordan
1) The document discusses addressing gender concerns in climate change projects in Southern Africa. It highlights how gender impacts vulnerability to climate change due to existing inequalities.
2) Case studies from Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, and Mozambique found climate change negatively impacts women farmers' food production and women's access to resources is limited.
3) The document calls for gender-responsive climate policies, governance, and energy sector reforms to empower women and ensure their needs are addressed in climate adaptation.
This document summarizes lessons learned from resilience-building and nutrition programs implemented in Ethiopia, Niger, northern Kenya, and other food-insecure regions. It finds that cash transfers and seasonal safety nets alone were insufficient, and longer-term, multisectoral interventions are needed to build communities' ability to withstand shocks. Successful approaches included integrated interventions across agriculture, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and nutrition; strengthening government response capacity; and coordinating humanitarian and development actors. The document also provides recommendations for international donors, policymakers, and practitioners to adopt resilience-building approaches.
This document summarizes several countermovements that have resisted globalization, including environmentalism, feminism, and food sovereignty movements. It discusses the origins and perspectives of northern and southern environmentalism, and how they differ in their approaches. It also examines the development of feminist thought and how it has shaped concepts of women in development and gender in development. The food sovereignty movement is outlined as seeking to protect local farming and resist the global prioritization of food security over food self-reliance.
This document summarizes the work of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) related to gender and social inclusion. It outlines CCAFS' goal of ensuring rural women, youth and vulnerable groups benefit from efforts to reduce poverty, increase environmental resilience, improve food security and nutrition. Key strategies discussed include undertaking research to inform climate-smart solutions that do not increase women's workloads, increase women and youth's control over assets/resources, and promote their participation in decision making. The document also identifies knowledge gaps around gender differences in access to information, institutions, finance and decision making regarding climate-smart agriculture.
Women in agriculture and climate risks: hotspots for developmentCGIAR
This presentation was given by Nitya Chanana (CCAFS), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
4Gender and Water Resource Management ProjectsNancy Drost
This document discusses a project in Ghana called the Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary which aims to restore vegetation and conserve water resources through establishing a buffer zone along the Black Volta River. The project formed community committees consisting of both men and women to control fires and monitor the sanctuary core zone. Women were trained in shea butter processing and both communities received support with improved livestock breeds. Establishing rules to protect the buffer zone from fires and alternative livelihoods like shea butter production helped engage both men and women in sustainable land management and water conservation efforts.
Social capital outcomes and sustainability of natural resource management lo...World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
The document discusses lower-level natural resource management (NRM) policies in Rubaya Sub-County, Kabale District, Uganda. It finds that:
1) Six bylaws were formulated and approved to promote agroforestry, trenches, and controlled grazing. This strengthened social capital and increased participation in NRM.
2) Positive outcomes included increased yields, reduced erosion, and improved information sharing. However, some negative outcomes also occurred like violations of bylaws from high costs and lack of support.
3) Sustainability of these policies relies on strong leadership from policy task forces (PTFs) and partnerships between communities and organizations to continue support for NRM.
This document discusses focusing on gender in nature-positive agriculture. It notes that climate change and natural resource degradation impact women in particular ways, as women are more vulnerable and may have less access to inputs and services with agricultural intensification. Each work package of the nature-positive framework will address key research questions related to gender to maximize opportunities and minimize negative outcomes for women from new solutions. The approach involves collecting sex-disaggregated data and ensuring women's inclusion in stakeholder engagement, community action planning, and capacity building.
ActionAid is concerned about climate change because it disproportionately impacts the poorest and most vulnerable people, especially women and children in developing countries. Climate change reflects and reinforces existing inequalities. ActionAid takes a three-pronged approach to address climate change: adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and policy/campaign work. For adaptation, ActionAid works with communities to analyze vulnerabilities and support efforts to diversify livelihoods. For disaster risk reduction, ActionAid facilitates community analysis of vulnerabilities and increases resilience through schools and other capacity building. For policy, ActionAid advocates for emissions reductions in rich countries and more support for adaptation in poor countries.
This document summarizes preliminary research findings on obstacles facing emerging women farmers in South Africa. The research aimed to understand women farmers' levels of control over resources and access to land. Interviews were conducted with women in both single-sex and mixed-sex farming projects. Key obstacles identified included difficulties accessing land and formalizing land rights, lack of resources like water and infrastructure, and inadequate support from local governments. The analysis found that existing land and agriculture policies do not adequately consider gender barriers and have failed to improve women farmers' situations. Strategic interventions are needed to address ineffective policies and ensure women farmers have access to productive resources.
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The seminar was jointly organised by Equity BD, COAST, Oxfam BD, Action Aid, CSRL and CANSA. More than 50 participants from CANSA member organisations as well as non-CANSA organisations participated in the dialogue.
This document outlines objectives and key outputs for a consultation on Sri Lanka's National Adaptation Plan. The objectives are to create formal community participation processes in developing and implementing the plan, and to establish transparent public access to adaptation finance information. Key outputs include a digital platform to track adaptation activities in Sri Lanka, a publicly available database of stakeholders involved in adaptation, and a mechanism for CSOs to monitor and evaluate adaptation spending. The consultation aims to promote transparency, accountability, and coordination among government, civil society, and other stakeholders regarding adaptation activities and finance.
Presented by Vositha Wijenayake, Regional Facilitator for the Southern Voices Programme at the Southern Voices workshop held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August 2016.
Presented by Rajan Thapa from Clean Energy Nepal on Nepal's successful adaptation strategy at the Southern Voices workshop held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August 2016.
The USAID Adapt Asia-Pacific project aimed to improve national governments' access to climate change adaptation financing over 6 years and $19 million by strengthening regional knowledge sharing, building practitioner capacity for project preparation, and providing technical assistance to develop funding proposals. The project worked in 13 Asian countries and 14 Pacific Island countries, partnering with governments and multilateral organizations to prepare funding proposals and build long-term sustainability.
The presentation outlines the Adaptation Fund's Readiness Programme which aims to increase the number of accredited national implementing entities (NIEs) and strengthen NIE capacity. It describes the programme's activities including technical assistance grants, peer learning events, guidance documents, and workshops. Small grants are available in 2016 to support areas like environmental and social risk management, gender mainstreaming, and project formulation assistance. The goal is to help countries strengthen their ability to manage climate finance.
The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was established by the Government of India to fund concrete adaptation projects and programs aligned with national and state climate change plans. The NAFCC aims to build capacity on adaptation, conduct climate impact assessments, and mainstream learnings into knowledge networks. It supports activities in agriculture, water, forests and other rural sectors to address climate change at the local level.
The document discusses implementing the Adaptation Fund's Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) and Gender Policy. It outlines the main characteristics of the ESP, including its risk-based approach. It then details each of the ESP's 15 principles and provides guidance on how implementing entities can assess compliance. This includes identifying potential environmental and social risks and impacts. The document also discusses integrating the Gender Policy with the ESP and how gender should be considered in project proposals. Finally, it provides a case study example of applying the ESP risk identification process to a hypothetical infrastructure project.
This document summarizes a program to enhance coastal community resilience to climate change impacts like sea level rise in Krishna Delta, Andhra Pradesh. The program aims to: [1] Mobilize and build capacity of local communities on adaptation; [2] Restore mangroves and establish integrated mangrove-fishery farming systems to protect the coastline and generate livelihoods; [3] Demonstrate sustainable aquaculture models to adapt to climate effects. Key activities include community organization, training stakeholders on coastal protection and livelihoods, replanting 200 hectares of mangroves, and establishing two integrated mangrove-fishery farming sites. The program seeks to strengthen adaptation capacities and coastal resource management to benefit coastal liv
The Paris Agreement reflects principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities in setting national circumstances and commitments. It acknowledges developing countries' sustainable development needs and historic contributions less to climate change. While it does not use the terms Annex 1 and non-Annex 1, differentiation is embodied throughout, such as in Article 13 which notes financial and other support responsibilities between developed and developing parties.
India played a key role in framing the Paris Agreement, which sets targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from 2020 to 2030. The agreement requires countries to submit new climate action plans every 5 years, with progress reviews in 2023 and every 5 years thereafter. It will take effect once 55 countries responsible for at least 55% of global emissions have ratified it, and establishes provisions for increasing transparency around climate actions and support.
This document summarizes key aspects of climate finance from COP21. It notes that developed countries are expected to continue leading in climate finance mobilization, but encourages other countries to contribute voluntarily. The $100 billion per year goal is not mandatory and will only be revised once before 2025. Public funds will play a significant role in what counts as climate finance. Adaptation finance is emphasized but the language is weak, focusing on grants over loans from public sources. Loss and damage will involve risk insurance cooperation. A new technological framework was agreed to facilitate technology transfer and finance support.
The SDGs and Climate Change
The SDGs were adopted in 2015 after a multi-year process and built upon the MDGs. Goal 13 focuses on climate change and includes targets around adaptation, mainstreaming climate measures into policies, education and awareness, financing, and capacity building. There are synergies between climate change and many other goals around issues like food security, resilient agriculture, water, and energy. However, there are also some discords, such as economic goals not being truly transformative regarding limits to growth. Full implementation of climate and sustainability agendas requires integrating them into development planning, financing from multiple sources, identifying technology needs, monitoring systems, and enabling governance and partnerships.
Biodiversity and climate change - Avenues for adaptations by Sarath Ekanayake discusses how biodiversity in Sri Lanka provides essential services but is threatened by climate change, and outlines strategies to help biodiversity adapt. Sri Lanka has a great diversity of ecosystems and species, and biodiversity underpins the country's economy, food/water security, and tourism. However, climate change is causing issues like increased flooding and drought that impact forests, agriculture, and human-wildlife conflict. The document recommends identifying vulnerable biodiversity, reducing non-climate pressures, and enhancing resilient landscapes through actions like conserving forests, controlling fires, and accommodating wildlife in urban areas to help biodiversity adapt to climate change impacts.
1) Adaptation to climate change involves managing risks through reducing vulnerability. Risks can be systemic like impacts on energy, agriculture, and sea level rise, or idiosyncratic. Vulnerability depends on exposure and ability to manage risks.
2) Changing behaviors to adapt requires both awareness of impacts and willingness to contribute to social goals. Factors like social norms, costs, and preferences influence willingness.
3) Civil society has an important role in leading adaptation by advising on plans and overseeing implementation. The Joint Principles for Adaptation provide guidelines for inclusive planning, accountability, flexibility, and support for vulnerable groups.
This document discusses climate change priorities and concerns for Sri Lanka. It notes that Sri Lanka has high biodiversity, exceeding many larger countries in Asia. Climate change poses a major challenge to food security in Asia, likely reducing agricultural potential the most in the region. International agreements recognize the importance of sustainable agriculture and investment to achieve food security and nutrition goals. The UNFCCC climate conference aims to achieve an international agreement to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius and highlight agriculture's role in climate change resilience and reducing greenhouse gases.
Climate Change: Priorities and Concerns for Sri Lanka discusses Sri Lanka's climate change priorities and concerns. Global emissions must be reduced to 42 GtCO2e by 2100 to limit warming to 2°C, but current country commitments under the INDCs will only reduce emissions by 12-14 GtCO2e, leaving a gap. As a result, global average temperature increase by 2100 is estimated to be 3-3.5°C without further commitments. Sri Lanka's long term power generation plan aims to increase renewable energy and reduce dependence on oil and coal.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as t...vijaykumar292010
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as the Directive 2002/95/EC. It includes the restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
3. The resilience of groups who are most
vulnerable to climate change is promoted:
Plans and policies address the issues affecting different
groups of women, men, boys and girls
Groups of people who are vulnerable to social, cultural,
and environmental conditions are identified and targeted.
Initiatives taken into account the differentiated needs and
capacities of women, men in different groups.
Initiatives promote greater social equity and cohesion.
4. Case Study 1 : Ghana
Gender Sensitive National Adaptation Policies
Contributing to Ghana National Climate Change policy: Focus
Area 8, Addressing Gender Issues in Climate Change
Developing the implementation of the policy
5. Case study 2: Sri Lanka
Gender Sensitive Adaptation
Location: North East of the country lacking water resources, impacted
by poverty due to lack of livelihood, and impacts of civil war.
Beneficiaries : Women lead households (mostly war widows).
Three livelihood approaches:
Organic agriculture home gardening
Livestock
Non-farm sector activities
6. Objectives
• Mobilise and to maximise
collective social capital to plan
viable, disaster sensitive and
adaptive agriculture based
livelihoods.
• Identify and facilitate capacity
building and training needed for
women and men to gain
knowledge, access and make use
of skills, technical know-how to
adapt to change in water, rainfall.
• Increase income and improve
nutrition levels
• Increase government extension
services and market linkages and
options for agricultural produce.
7. Outcomes
Increase in vegetable
production of the farmers in
the region.
Increased access to
livelihood for women
Increase of income of
women led families
Increased knowledge of
farmers on how to address
issues regarding agriculture.
Market for the agricultural
produce
Figure: Training programs on Organic Agriculture
8. What steps have been taken to
ensure gender sensitivity in NAPs?