This document discusses science and policy interfaces during the 6th World Water Forum process. It provides information on the global and European preparation processes, targets related to improving the delivery of research for water governance and developing leadership in the science-policy interface. It also lists recommendations from target reports and summaries 27 solutions selected from over 37 solutions collected on an online platform to support the targets and session.
The document discusses several topics:
1. A new report on public participation in water management was prepared for the GWP CEE Public Participation Task Force. The report analyzes case studies and projects and makes recommendations.
2. GWP CEE country partnerships celebrated World Water Day with various national and local events promoting integrated water resources management.
3. The calendar lists upcoming water-related conferences and meetings around Europe in 2005 focusing on topics like the EU Water Framework Directive, flood management, and freshwater sciences.
The Secretary General provides an update on ICID's participation in various UN-Water events focusing on water and food security, announces upcoming meetings including the 62nd IEC in Tehran, and introduces Avinash Tyagi as the new Secretary General Designate who has extensive experience in water resources management for the Government of India and World Meteorological Organization.
http://www.cawasa.org -
In this Issue
Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Inc. April to June 2012 | Vol. 4 No. 2
Rain and Water Page 2
Secretariat News Pages 2, 3, 4 and 5
CaribDa Celebrates 80 Years of Desalination Page 5
Water Conservation Advice and Guide Page 7
Heat Wave Makes Water a Hot Topic Page 10
Should Water Bill Defaulters Get Amnesty? Page 11
Water and Food Security Page 12
Towards a Model OECS Water Act See Back Page
By this study, we reviewed the issues and problems of groundwater resource development, utilization, protection and control practices in Dire Dawa Administration. In doing so, data were collected using intensive review of previous studies, reports, policy documents and field visits to sample Industrial and commercial users of grounwater in the Administartaion.
In general, results of the current study indicate that the present and future problems of the groundwater system are depletion, contamination and poor institutional capacity of responsible Government bodies to effectively undertake resource protection and control practices.
After identifying the major issues worth due consideration by all concerned, the study further assessed possible alternatives for improvement and provided important recommendations and policy information to be used by all concerned, so as to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource.
This document provides guidance from the Pacific Institute on water-related collective action. It outlines five key elements for preparing and implementing collective action: 1) articulating water challenges and action areas, 2) characterizing interested stakeholders, 3) selecting a level of engagement, 4) preparing for collective action, and 5) implementation, refinement and evolution. It also provides examples of potential collective action areas from the Water Action Hub and how to connect actions to underlying causes of water issues. The guidance is intended to help companies new to external engagement properly scope options and have solid footing for external discussions on water-related collective action.
The document summarizes the launch of a HelpDesk for flood management by the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and World Meteorological Organization's Associated Programme on Flood Management. The HelpDesk will provide guidance and assistance to countries on integrated flood management strategies and policies. It also summarizes GWP Moldova organizing a meeting to develop an integrated water resources management plan for the Bic River Basin, with the goals of identifying key issues and stakeholder involvement in the plan's preparation.
I. MOSCHOS, Evidence of Social Re-organization and Reconstruction in Late Hel...Ioannis Moschos
This document discusses social re-organization and reconstruction in the Late Helladic IIIC period in Achaea, Greece based on archaeological evidence. It finds that after the decline of centralized Mycenaean power centers, Achaea witnessed the repercussions of unrest but also direct disaster from fires, such as at the fortified site of Teichos Dymaion. However, habitation continued after destructions, as seen at the settlements of Aghia Kyriaki and Pagona. The region transformed rapidly with local cultural characteristics emerging. Western Achaea in particular formed a cohesive cultural territory during this period, with geographical areas developing into distinct political provinces.
Audience feedback is important for media products to understand what audiences want. The author conducted a film pitch before creating their film to get feedback, which found the narrative was clear and good. After completing the film, the author held another audience feedback session to get additional feedback on areas for improvement.
The document discusses several topics:
1. A new report on public participation in water management was prepared for the GWP CEE Public Participation Task Force. The report analyzes case studies and projects and makes recommendations.
2. GWP CEE country partnerships celebrated World Water Day with various national and local events promoting integrated water resources management.
3. The calendar lists upcoming water-related conferences and meetings around Europe in 2005 focusing on topics like the EU Water Framework Directive, flood management, and freshwater sciences.
The Secretary General provides an update on ICID's participation in various UN-Water events focusing on water and food security, announces upcoming meetings including the 62nd IEC in Tehran, and introduces Avinash Tyagi as the new Secretary General Designate who has extensive experience in water resources management for the Government of India and World Meteorological Organization.
http://www.cawasa.org -
In this Issue
Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Inc. April to June 2012 | Vol. 4 No. 2
Rain and Water Page 2
Secretariat News Pages 2, 3, 4 and 5
CaribDa Celebrates 80 Years of Desalination Page 5
Water Conservation Advice and Guide Page 7
Heat Wave Makes Water a Hot Topic Page 10
Should Water Bill Defaulters Get Amnesty? Page 11
Water and Food Security Page 12
Towards a Model OECS Water Act See Back Page
By this study, we reviewed the issues and problems of groundwater resource development, utilization, protection and control practices in Dire Dawa Administration. In doing so, data were collected using intensive review of previous studies, reports, policy documents and field visits to sample Industrial and commercial users of grounwater in the Administartaion.
In general, results of the current study indicate that the present and future problems of the groundwater system are depletion, contamination and poor institutional capacity of responsible Government bodies to effectively undertake resource protection and control practices.
After identifying the major issues worth due consideration by all concerned, the study further assessed possible alternatives for improvement and provided important recommendations and policy information to be used by all concerned, so as to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource.
This document provides guidance from the Pacific Institute on water-related collective action. It outlines five key elements for preparing and implementing collective action: 1) articulating water challenges and action areas, 2) characterizing interested stakeholders, 3) selecting a level of engagement, 4) preparing for collective action, and 5) implementation, refinement and evolution. It also provides examples of potential collective action areas from the Water Action Hub and how to connect actions to underlying causes of water issues. The guidance is intended to help companies new to external engagement properly scope options and have solid footing for external discussions on water-related collective action.
The document summarizes the launch of a HelpDesk for flood management by the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and World Meteorological Organization's Associated Programme on Flood Management. The HelpDesk will provide guidance and assistance to countries on integrated flood management strategies and policies. It also summarizes GWP Moldova organizing a meeting to develop an integrated water resources management plan for the Bic River Basin, with the goals of identifying key issues and stakeholder involvement in the plan's preparation.
I. MOSCHOS, Evidence of Social Re-organization and Reconstruction in Late Hel...Ioannis Moschos
This document discusses social re-organization and reconstruction in the Late Helladic IIIC period in Achaea, Greece based on archaeological evidence. It finds that after the decline of centralized Mycenaean power centers, Achaea witnessed the repercussions of unrest but also direct disaster from fires, such as at the fortified site of Teichos Dymaion. However, habitation continued after destructions, as seen at the settlements of Aghia Kyriaki and Pagona. The region transformed rapidly with local cultural characteristics emerging. Western Achaea in particular formed a cohesive cultural territory during this period, with geographical areas developing into distinct political provinces.
Audience feedback is important for media products to understand what audiences want. The author conducted a film pitch before creating their film to get feedback, which found the narrative was clear and good. After completing the film, the author held another audience feedback session to get additional feedback on areas for improvement.
Vibe magazine would be well suited to distribute the media product, as it focuses on hip hop and R&B music like the intended magazine. Vibe has a readership that is 50% male and 50% female, with 41% of readers between 18-24 years old, which matches the target demographics. While magazines may decline in the future due to online competition, lowering prices could help Vibe and other magazines remain competitive.
We filmed jump cut shots of Vanessa eating toast at her house in Essex for a music video. She carefully placed the toast in the same position after each bite to allow for seamless jump cuts. Additional shots included pearls, shoes displayed on a pin board, and British pillows to establish the video's UK setting.
A group member commented that the outfit another member was wearing looked like what the actress wore in the movie Pretty Woman, noting the retro styling. The outfit incorporated spots, suit details with buttons, and a mustard yellow color, echoing elements from outfits in the film. The group also coincidentally had a similar vintage-style umbrella as a prop in their music video, reflecting the retro aesthetic they were going for without intentionally recreating elements from Pretty Woman.
Illustration has evolved from early woodcut prints to keep pace with advances in printing technology. It plays an important role in conveying narratives through books, magazines, films and more. Some key points:
1) Early book illustrators like Gustave Dore helped enlighten audiences through spiritual/intellectual images accompanying texts.
2) Advances like lithography and photomechanical processes expanded illustration's role and reach during the Golden Age of illustrators like Norman Rockwell.
3) Contemporary illustrators use diverse styles/media to interpret narratives, from Olly Moss's minimal posters to Ralph Steadman's experimental work with Hunter S. Thompson.
The document provides a summary of the activities and contributions of the GWP Technical Committee Chair, Mohamed AIT KADI, in 2010-2011. It discusses the recruitment of new members, development of a knowledge chain concept, initiatives to develop a 2010-2012 roadmap, participation in conferences and panels, priority thematic areas, and planned publications for 2011-2012. It also provides an overview of the Integrated Drought Management Programme, a joint programme between GWP and WMO.
Technical Committee Chair's report by Dr Mohamed Ait-Kadi - CP meeting Day 1Global Water Partnership
The chair of the Technical Committee provided a report on the committee's activities in 2010-2011. Key points included:
1) Three new members were recruited and a "knowledge chain" concept was developed to better engage partners.
2) Priority thematic areas of equity/IWRM, climate change and water/food security, transboundary cooperation, and urban water management were identified.
3) Several publications and workshops were held addressing these themes, bringing together practitioners and policymakers from regions around the world.
ICT water cluster meeting - FP7 - ISS-EWATUSEwa Magiera
This document summarizes the afternoon session of the annual cluster meeting for the ISS-EWATUS project. It discusses the project's dissemination plans and results, including establishing frameworks for dissemination, maintaining a project web portal, preparing dissemination materials and events, and supervising dissemination activities. It also outlines exploitation plans and results, such as investigating relevant market segments and setting deployment scenarios. Finally, it discusses collaborating with other EU projects through information exchange and common events, as well as participating in the European Innovation Partnership on Water.
The Global Water Partnership - a Knowledge Network. By Mohamed Ait-Kadi.Global Water Partnership
The document discusses the Global Water Partnership's role in creating and sharing knowledge about sustainable water management. It describes GWP as a network that supports knowledge generation through its Technical Committee of experts and dissemination of this knowledge through its Knowledge Chain. The Knowledge Chain connects regional and local water partnerships to share knowledge flowing in many directions to support the development of new, demand-driven products based on experiences from different parts of the world. This enables GWP to generate reliable and accessible knowledge that can stimulate behavioral change and inform policy.
Cooperation with NGOs on Knowledge Management & Transboundary River, Groundwa...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses knowledge management strategies for cooperation on transboundary river, groundwater, and lake basin management. It provides examples of how organizations like The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, and IUCN leverage knowledge between river basins through partnerships, training, and networking. Effective knowledge management involves identifying, sharing, and adopting insights through strategies tailored for stakeholders.
Vibe magazine would be well suited to distribute the media product, as it focuses on hip hop and R&B music like the intended magazine. Vibe has a readership that is 50% male and 50% female, with 41% of readers between 18-24 years old, which matches the target demographics. While magazines may decline in the future due to online competition, lowering prices could help Vibe and other magazines remain competitive.
We filmed jump cut shots of Vanessa eating toast at her house in Essex for a music video. She carefully placed the toast in the same position after each bite to allow for seamless jump cuts. Additional shots included pearls, shoes displayed on a pin board, and British pillows to establish the video's UK setting.
A group member commented that the outfit another member was wearing looked like what the actress wore in the movie Pretty Woman, noting the retro styling. The outfit incorporated spots, suit details with buttons, and a mustard yellow color, echoing elements from outfits in the film. The group also coincidentally had a similar vintage-style umbrella as a prop in their music video, reflecting the retro aesthetic they were going for without intentionally recreating elements from Pretty Woman.
Illustration has evolved from early woodcut prints to keep pace with advances in printing technology. It plays an important role in conveying narratives through books, magazines, films and more. Some key points:
1) Early book illustrators like Gustave Dore helped enlighten audiences through spiritual/intellectual images accompanying texts.
2) Advances like lithography and photomechanical processes expanded illustration's role and reach during the Golden Age of illustrators like Norman Rockwell.
3) Contemporary illustrators use diverse styles/media to interpret narratives, from Olly Moss's minimal posters to Ralph Steadman's experimental work with Hunter S. Thompson.
The document provides a summary of the activities and contributions of the GWP Technical Committee Chair, Mohamed AIT KADI, in 2010-2011. It discusses the recruitment of new members, development of a knowledge chain concept, initiatives to develop a 2010-2012 roadmap, participation in conferences and panels, priority thematic areas, and planned publications for 2011-2012. It also provides an overview of the Integrated Drought Management Programme, a joint programme between GWP and WMO.
Technical Committee Chair's report by Dr Mohamed Ait-Kadi - CP meeting Day 1Global Water Partnership
The chair of the Technical Committee provided a report on the committee's activities in 2010-2011. Key points included:
1) Three new members were recruited and a "knowledge chain" concept was developed to better engage partners.
2) Priority thematic areas of equity/IWRM, climate change and water/food security, transboundary cooperation, and urban water management were identified.
3) Several publications and workshops were held addressing these themes, bringing together practitioners and policymakers from regions around the world.
ICT water cluster meeting - FP7 - ISS-EWATUSEwa Magiera
This document summarizes the afternoon session of the annual cluster meeting for the ISS-EWATUS project. It discusses the project's dissemination plans and results, including establishing frameworks for dissemination, maintaining a project web portal, preparing dissemination materials and events, and supervising dissemination activities. It also outlines exploitation plans and results, such as investigating relevant market segments and setting deployment scenarios. Finally, it discusses collaborating with other EU projects through information exchange and common events, as well as participating in the European Innovation Partnership on Water.
The Global Water Partnership - a Knowledge Network. By Mohamed Ait-Kadi.Global Water Partnership
The document discusses the Global Water Partnership's role in creating and sharing knowledge about sustainable water management. It describes GWP as a network that supports knowledge generation through its Technical Committee of experts and dissemination of this knowledge through its Knowledge Chain. The Knowledge Chain connects regional and local water partnerships to share knowledge flowing in many directions to support the development of new, demand-driven products based on experiences from different parts of the world. This enables GWP to generate reliable and accessible knowledge that can stimulate behavioral change and inform policy.
Cooperation with NGOs on Knowledge Management & Transboundary River, Groundwa...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses knowledge management strategies for cooperation on transboundary river, groundwater, and lake basin management. It provides examples of how organizations like The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, and IUCN leverage knowledge between river basins through partnerships, training, and networking. Effective knowledge management involves identifying, sharing, and adopting insights through strategies tailored for stakeholders.
The DAFNE project aims to establish a decision-analytic framework for integrated planning of water, energy, and food resources in transboundary contexts in fast-growing countries. The framework will develop understanding of the water-energy-food nexus, generate alternative management solutions, and foster equitable resource use without environmental harm. Case studies include the Zambezi River Basin shared by 8 countries and the transboundary Omo-Turkana basin of Ethiopia and Kenya. The project involves stakeholders and uses modeling and scenarios to assess management alternatives and pathways.
DAFNE project presentation: Supporting decision making for sustainable resour...DAFNE project
Supporting decision making for sustainable resource management in the Zambezi & Omo Basins
Presentation by Caroline van Bers, Geeske Scholz, Christian Knieper and Caroline Lumosi Osnabrück University
This document summarizes a meeting to develop an outreach strategy and action plan for communicating information about a project on groundwater management in Central Asia. The project will link to IW LEARN and establish a Groundwater Community of Practice to share lessons learned. Developing the strategy will require understanding target audiences, key messages, and appropriate communication channels and timing. Cultural considerations and existing local initiatives should also inform the strategic plan.
The document provides an update on the CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food's (CPWF) science progress from May to October 2011. It summarizes early results from CPWF's six basin focal projects, media outreach efforts to share Phase 1 science findings, and plans to synthesize major findings from Phase 1 projects. It also discusses CPWF's integration into the new CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems, including maintaining CPWF's vision and partners' ownership through a new CPWF Partnership Agreement under the oversight of the new program.
The document provides an initial design report for establishing the Sustainable Water Future Programme (SWFP). It outlines that SWFP will build upon over a decade of research by the Global Water System Project to focus on solution-oriented water research that is co-produced with policy and management communities. The key elements of SWFP will include cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, knowledge synthesis, solutions developed through stakeholder engagement, scientific assessments, and capacity building. SWFP aims to maximize the value of water research and promote sustainable water management through balancing human and environmental needs.
The IW:LEARN4 project has 5 components aimed at strengthening knowledge management for transboundary waters management. It will support harvesting and disseminating project results, facilitate knowledge sharing between projects, expand communities of practice, promote results to non-GEF actors, and launch tools to improve portfolio performance. Key activities include improving the IW:LEARN website, project twinning, training workshops, economic valuation guidance, and online courses. The $4.9 million project will be implemented from 2014-2018 by CI, GWP, IUCN, TNC, UNEP, UNESCO, UNIDO, and WWF.
This document summarizes the vision, mission, activities, and structure of the Global Water Partnership (GWP), an international network that supports sustainable water resource management. The GWP's vision is of a water secure world with equitable access to water. Its mission is to support sustainable water management through a multi-stakeholder approach. The GWP network includes 13 regional and over 70 country partnerships across 157 countries that work to implement integrated water resource management.
This document discusses communication strategies for managing groundwater resources in the Syr Darya transboundary basin. It emphasizes that communication is important for building understanding and trust between stakeholders. An effective strategy requires understanding audience needs and using tailored approaches. The IW LEARN program supports knowledge sharing across international waters projects and has resources that can help, including its online platform and communities of practice. Developing a strong outreach strategy requires considering cultural factors and linking with other relevant initiatives.
This document proposes a stepwise approach to conducting a water-energy-food nexus assessment. The assessment aims to understand interactions between water, energy and food systems in a given context and evaluate the performance of interventions. The assessment involves analyzing the current context, applying specific tools to quantify impacts, and assessing interventions' resource use efficiency and productivity versus context status. Key stakeholders should be engaged throughout to build consensus on strategic issues across sectors and scales. The assessment helps inform nexus-related strategies, policies, planning and institutional responses.
By Guy Hutton, Didier Allely and Rolf Luyendijk. Prepared for the Monitoring sustainable WASH service delivery symposium, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9-11 April 2013.
First Webinar by IW:LEARN Groundwater Community of Practicegroundwatercop
The document discusses initiatives by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and its International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network (IW LEARN) project to support knowledge sharing and capacity building around groundwater governance. The objectives of an upcoming webinar are outlined, including providing an overview of GEF projects and initiatives and inaugurating the Global Groundwater Forum. The IW LEARN project's work on groundwater governance is described, including establishing a Global Groundwater Community of Practice and convening workshops on topics like traditional groundwater management. Analysis of the GEF's portfolio of groundwater projects is also mentioned.
The Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) on Water aims to coordinate national research, development and innovation programs across Europe to address water-related challenges. Its objectives include achieving sustainable water systems, involving water end-users, and harmonizing national water agendas. The JPI on Water coordinates activities like joint calls, aligning research agendas, and international cooperation. Through joint calls it has funded over €47 million of projects addressing issues like emerging contaminants, wastewater treatment, and sustainable water management in agriculture.
The Eye on Biodiversity SI was formed in 2011 and has over 60 members with good gender and geographic representation. Jane Glavan is the new facilitator. The SI meets monthly via Webex and uses a Basecamp portal to share documents. It focuses on incentivizing the sharing of biodiversity information. There is currently one pilot project underway to make biodiversity data from environmental impact assessments more accessible. The community is working on developing a vision statement and preparing new project proposals.
Must Know Postgres Extension for DBA and Developer during MigrationMydbops
Mydbops Opensource Database Meetup 16
Topic: Must-Know PostgreSQL Extensions for Developers and DBAs During Migration
Speaker: Deepak Mahto, Founder of DataCloudGaze Consulting
Date & Time: 8th June | 10 AM - 1 PM IST
Venue: Bangalore International Centre, Bangalore
Abstract: Discover how PostgreSQL extensions can be your secret weapon! This talk explores how key extensions enhance database capabilities and streamline the migration process for users moving from other relational databases like Oracle.
Key Takeaways:
* Learn about crucial extensions like oracle_fdw, pgtt, and pg_audit that ease migration complexities.
* Gain valuable strategies for implementing these extensions in PostgreSQL to achieve license freedom.
* Discover how these key extensions can empower both developers and DBAs during the migration process.
* Don't miss this chance to gain practical knowledge from an industry expert and stay updated on the latest open-source database trends.
Mydbops Managed Services specializes in taking the pain out of database management while optimizing performance. Since 2015, we have been providing top-notch support and assistance for the top three open-source databases: MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
Our team offers a wide range of services, including assistance, support, consulting, 24/7 operations, and expertise in all relevant technologies. We help organizations improve their database's performance, scalability, efficiency, and availability.
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Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
The Microsoft 365 Migration Tutorial For Beginner.pptxoperationspcvita
This presentation will help you understand the power of Microsoft 365. However, we have mentioned every productivity app included in Office 365. Additionally, we have suggested the migration situation related to Office 365 and how we can help you.
You can also read: https://www.systoolsgroup.com/updates/office-365-tenant-to-tenant-migration-step-by-step-complete-guide/
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
"Frontline Battles with DDoS: Best practices and Lessons Learned", Igor IvaniukFwdays
At this talk we will discuss DDoS protection tools and best practices, discuss network architectures and what AWS has to offer. Also, we will look into one of the largest DDoS attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure that happened in February 2022. We'll see, what techniques helped to keep the web resources available for Ukrainians and how AWS improved DDoS protection for all customers based on Ukraine experience
Freshworks Rethinks NoSQL for Rapid Scaling & Cost-EfficiencyScyllaDB
Freshworks creates AI-boosted business software that helps employees work more efficiently and effectively. Managing data across multiple RDBMS and NoSQL databases was already a challenge at their current scale. To prepare for 10X growth, they knew it was time to rethink their database strategy. Learn how they architected a solution that would simplify scaling while keeping costs under control.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
zkStudyClub - LatticeFold: A Lattice-based Folding Scheme and its Application...Alex Pruden
Folding is a recent technique for building efficient recursive SNARKs. Several elegant folding protocols have been proposed, such as Nova, Supernova, Hypernova, Protostar, and others. However, all of them rely on an additively homomorphic commitment scheme based on discrete log, and are therefore not post-quantum secure. In this work we present LatticeFold, the first lattice-based folding protocol based on the Module SIS problem. This folding protocol naturally leads to an efficient recursive lattice-based SNARK and an efficient PCD scheme. LatticeFold supports folding low-degree relations, such as R1CS, as well as high-degree relations, such as CCS. The key challenge is to construct a secure folding protocol that works with the Ajtai commitment scheme. The difficulty, is ensuring that extracted witnesses are low norm through many rounds of folding. We present a novel technique using the sumcheck protocol to ensure that extracted witnesses are always low norm no matter how many rounds of folding are used. Our evaluation of the final proof system suggests that it is as performant as Hypernova, while providing post-quantum security.
Paper Link: https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/257
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) invited Taylor Paschal, Knowledge & Information Management Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, to speak at a Knowledge Management Lunch and Learn hosted on June 12, 2024. All Office of Administration staff were invited to attend and received professional development credit for participating in the voluntary event.
The objectives of the Lunch and Learn presentation were to:
- Review what KM ‘is’ and ‘isn’t’
- Understand the value of KM and the benefits of engaging
- Define and reflect on your “what’s in it for me?”
- Share actionable ways you can participate in Knowledge - - Capture & Transfer
What is an RPA CoE? Session 1 – CoE VisionDianaGray10
In the first session, we will review the organization's vision and how this has an impact on the COE Structure.
Topics covered:
• The role of a steering committee
• How do the organization’s priorities determine CoE Structure?
Speaker:
Chris Bolin, Senior Intelligent Automation Architect Anika Systems
LF Energy Webinar: Carbon Data Specifications: Mechanisms to Improve Data Acc...DanBrown980551
This LF Energy webinar took place June 20, 2024. It featured:
-Alex Thornton, LF Energy
-Hallie Cramer, Google
-Daniel Roesler, UtilityAPI
-Henry Richardson, WattTime
In response to the urgency and scale required to effectively address climate change, open source solutions offer significant potential for driving innovation and progress. Currently, there is a growing demand for standardization and interoperability in energy data and modeling. Open source standards and specifications within the energy sector can also alleviate challenges associated with data fragmentation, transparency, and accessibility. At the same time, it is crucial to consider privacy and security concerns throughout the development of open source platforms.
This webinar will delve into the motivations behind establishing LF Energy’s Carbon Data Specification Consortium. It will provide an overview of the draft specifications and the ongoing progress made by the respective working groups.
Three primary specifications will be discussed:
-Discovery and client registration, emphasizing transparent processes and secure and private access
-Customer data, centering around customer tariffs, bills, energy usage, and full consumption disclosure
-Power systems data, focusing on grid data, inclusive of transmission and distribution networks, generation, intergrid power flows, and market settlement data
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
inQuba Webinar Mastering Customer Journey Management with Dr Graham HillLizaNolte
HERE IS YOUR WEBINAR CONTENT! 'Mastering Customer Journey Management with Dr. Graham Hill'. We hope you find the webinar recording both insightful and enjoyable.
In this webinar, we explored essential aspects of Customer Journey Management and personalization. Here’s a summary of the key insights and topics discussed:
Key Takeaways:
Understanding the Customer Journey: Dr. Hill emphasized the importance of mapping and understanding the complete customer journey to identify touchpoints and opportunities for improvement.
Personalization Strategies: We discussed how to leverage data and insights to create personalized experiences that resonate with customers.
Technology Integration: Insights were shared on how inQuba’s advanced technology can streamline customer interactions and drive operational efficiency.
Nordic Marketo Engage User Group_June 13_ 2024.pptx
Feed back wwf6 gn march 2012
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Feed back from WWF6 on Spi session
Gilles Neveu
Gilles Neveu page 1
2. Science & Spi during the WWF6
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Global prep process : Conditions
for Success – Enabling
Environment (CS3.1)
European prep process : target
EU10
combined 4H session
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3. Office
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CS3-1 : To improve the delivery of research for water
governance with a view to increasing
capacity/strengthening leadership of decision-makers
at various levels by establishing effective science-
policy interfaces,
and
EU10: To develop a leadership in science-policy
interface and dialogue between researchers and water
managers, technology innovation, dissemination and
exploitation of research results for European growth
and competitiveness by 2020.
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4. The recommendations of the
targets’ reports
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To support – with political and scientific commitment -
a process aiming to draw attention to SPi
To train actors involved in connecting policy and
science in communication and facilitation skills
To learn from existing experiences – publicise and
promote, and monitor these experiences
To foster integrated approaches and interdisciplinary
research to tackle complex problems
To establish a networking platform providing the
water policy sector with complete scientific
information
To embed science policy interface processes into
institutions and to involve stakeholders in the
research process
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Reports fed by Solutions Réseau
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Several solutions were pre-identified (see
online platform of solutions):
37 Solutions collected on the website
http://www.solutionsforwater.org/
27 Solutions selected to feed the targets’
reports (14 at global level, 13 at European
level)
18 Solutions selected to support the session.
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Solutions 1/5 Réseau
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To establish a nonpartisan, objective think tank to provide
policy makers with timely, unbiased information and
analysis on policy issues - US congressional research
service
Continuum of approaches from ad hoc, citizen-driven
initiatives to negotiated partnerships to formal
institutional arrangements - Collaborative Governance
in the US American West
Knowledge Management and Mobilization – UNU-INWEH
To address the gap between science and society in the
field of environmental research with a focus on policy
makers - KNOSSOS / UNEP
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To develop and to apply different types of knowledge
brokering instruments in concrete policy trajectories at the
European, national and regional level to bridge the gap
between science and policy – PSI Connect
To enhance connectivity between research and policy-
making – AWARE
To enhance interfacing between policy
making/implementation, and research and technology
development – WISE-RTD
The European Innovation Partnership on water (EIP)
A science-policy interface for the implementation of the
Water Framework Directive – CIS-SPI
A Joint Programming Initiative “Water Challenges for a
Changing world”
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To boost research to support public policies in the
field of water – IWRM.net
To connect with the local communities and administration for
design and implementation of societal water projects - Water
Community in Solution Exchange (WCSE) – India
To accelerate the transfer of research outputs to water
management institutions – WaterDiss2.0
Education and capacity building activities in the fields of
water, environment and infrastructure - UNESCO-IHE
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Solutions 4/5 Réseau
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Center of excellence promoting knowledge exchange and
capacity development - Knowledge Hub by Asian
Development Bank
To share available practices and information with the
largest audience - African Water Documentation and
Information System
A strategic tool for exchanging information and knowledge
in the water sector - the Euro Mediterranean partnership
countries – EMWIS
To promote coordination and collaboration of
Research and Technology Development in the
water industry – WsstP
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To facilitate the generation of market driven, pan-
European collaborative water research and technological
development projects for the benefit of the European
Water Industry – Eureka Cluster Acqueau
To set-up an observatory of innovative technologies, and
the development of new partnerships and cooperation –
EA-écoentreprises
Principles, concepts, practical steps, and case examples to
facilitate companies’ responsible engagement with water
policy in a manner that reduces business risks while
simultaneously advancing policy goals and positively
impacting nearby communities and ecosystems – CEO
water mandate
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Feedback from the session 1/5 Réseau
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Encourage mix of communities and people, and public
involvement
Bring more science in policy arena and vice –versa;
Facilitate mobility of people between research and
policy domains
Create and sustain political attention through engaging
people at the local level
Involve public in the SPI; incorporate local citizens in
the process from the beginning
Create an online platform where citizens can engage in
the process: opportunity to influence policies
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Feedback from the session 2/5 Réseau
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Encourage reciprocal understanding between policy makers
and scientists
Companies can be important to leverage policy to
incorporate more science in their policy; importance of
SMEs in this regard
Educate policy makers how to understand scientific
uncertainty with respect to risk associated with decisions.
Educate scientists about the political feasibility of policies
they might advocate.
Research avenues by which the long term strategic focus
of scientists can be implemented piece by piece in shorter
term politically feasible strategies.
Create a network involving regions and cities to raise
awareness among politics.
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Feedback from the session 3/5 Réseau
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Create enabling environment to boost innovation and to
reduce risks
Financing mechanisms: the process should be quicker
from innovation to implementation ; start to change the
incentives to engage more in applied research and transfer
activities
Take a look at institutions : Innovation value chain
should be inclusive from scientists to end users; important
to build multi-stakeholder processes
Create an enabling environment to reduce the risks of
implementing new innovations and products in eco-
industries and green growth from Small and Medium
Enterprises,
Need to develop an instrument or method that allows
industries to collaborate while protecting their
intellectual property
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Feedback from the session 4/5 Réseau
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Encourage and improve research dissemination and
transfer
Make it a requirement for researchers to get funding to
include research dissemination. A project should end
with a roadmap on result’s implementation.
Reinforce structures for dissemination, transfer and
promotion of research results
Transfer facilitation: Find specific means to ensure
operational transfer of the results of research; Find
funding and people who are specialized to facilitate
this transfer
Scientists needs to share their results with policy
makers but also with citizens
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Feedback from the session 5/5 Réseau
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Establish knowledge brokering
Recognize the importance of knowledge brokers
to reconcile the two sides of policy and
research, and get sustainable continuity and
connection between science and policy makers in
the long term
Create a regular science-policy interface
platform where the ecosystem of interests have
space to develop common language and
strategies, creating inclusivity between research
community, policy makers, funders, NGO/civil
society, business and education institutions etc.
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Target Action Plan Réseau
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to form a solid international scientific community
on water and to implement a process aiming to
elaborate common (international/regional)
research agendas - 2013
to implement tools aiming to identify priority
research needs to meet water policy needs – 2013
to elaborate and update guidance on effective
research dissemination and uptake practices and
instruments to support water policy, including
metrics to monitor and evaluate progress –
2014
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Commitments 1/2 Réseau
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European Commission DG RTD will reinforce
dissemination and exploitation of research
results, including social science and involvement of
citizens in research projects.
European Commission DG RTD will also continue to
support and engage in the water framework directive
common implementation strategy science-policy interface
activity, pledging for a more mature/permanent activity
within the WFD CIS.
UNU-INWEH commits to develop their “K Star” platform
on knowledge brokerage
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Commitments 2/2 Réseau
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UNESCO commits to facilitate a task force involving
UN organisations (in particular WMO) to implement
SPI-related recommendations
UNEP: In collaboration with WHO and FAO to work
in dissemination of research results and support
training for developing countries
ONEMA: active in water science-policy interface at
global level: set up a dedicated
mechanism, together with UNESCO, at EU level:
CIS –SPI mechanism together with DG RTD, and at
national level: to promote pilot and demonstration
sites involving scientists and policy-makers
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Take-away messages Réseau
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As a summary the two following statements may
be considered as take-away messages:
It is needed to create water
evidence-based policies
Dialogue between science and
policy is not that obvious, keep
on connecting them
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