The document summarizes the services of GCAP, a consulting firm that specializes in climate change adaptation solutions. GCAP provides consulting services to assess climate risks and develop tailored adaptation strategies. It operates an Adaptation Academy to train leaders and an online knowledge platform with tools and resources. GCAP has extensive experience working with public and private clients on projects in areas like vulnerability assessments, resilient business processes, and mainstreaming climate risk management.
Capacity Development (CapDev) in the Humidtropics CRP: Key Strategy and Eleme...ILRI
Presented by Iddo Dror (ILRI) and Zoumana Bamba (IITA) at the CGIAR Research Program on the Humidtropics Extension Proposal Development Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 18-20 March 2014
This curriculum vitae outlines the qualifications and experience of Dr. Jason Yapp. He has over 30 years of experience in areas related to climate change including climate finance, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture and forestry. He holds a Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Reading in the UK. Currently he works as an independent consultant providing services to international organizations, governments, and private sector on low carbon development projects.
Business Forum - Auckland - May 19 - 20, 2016Barron Braden
Business Forum 2016 presents a tailored learning experience for business and finance professionals, by delivering the skills and knowledge needed to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Building A Strategy For Environmental Sustainability SampleJulie Brignac
The document discusses building a strategy for environmental sustainability. It recommends establishing organizational alignment by defining sustainability goals, developing an environmental policy, and embedding sustainability principles throughout the organization. It also stresses the importance of collaborative supplier relationships and establishing sustainable sourcing practices by analyzing procurement processes and identifying opportunities.
Lessons learn from the generation challenge programme and way forward with th...CIAT
The document discusses lessons learned from the Generation Challenge Programme (GCP) and outlines next steps for the Integrated Breeding Platform (IBP). Key points include:
GCP was a 10-year, $170 million programme that aimed to improve crops for food security using genetic diversity and plant science. It brought together various partners and produced improved crop varieties and genetic resources.
Effective governance, research management, monitoring and evaluation, and partnerships were important lessons. Competitive and commissioned projects, as well as capacity building, contributed to outputs. Data management posed challenges.
Moving forward, the IBP will provide an online platform to help breeders access modern breeding tools in a practical and sustainable way, building on the
This document summarizes Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions' 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report. It discusses Brookfield GIS' commitment to sustainability through programs that decrease energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste. It highlights Brookfield GIS' growth in 2015, including hiring over 1,800 new team members and managing $2.4 billion across 150 million square feet of real estate. It also summarizes Brookfield GIS' reductions in building energy intensity, water intensity, GHG emissions per capita, and increased waste diversion in 2015.
Capacity Development (CapDev) in the Humidtropics CRP: Key Strategy and Eleme...ILRI
Presented by Iddo Dror (ILRI) and Zoumana Bamba (IITA) at the CGIAR Research Program on the Humidtropics Extension Proposal Development Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 18-20 March 2014
This curriculum vitae outlines the qualifications and experience of Dr. Jason Yapp. He has over 30 years of experience in areas related to climate change including climate finance, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture and forestry. He holds a Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Reading in the UK. Currently he works as an independent consultant providing services to international organizations, governments, and private sector on low carbon development projects.
Business Forum - Auckland - May 19 - 20, 2016Barron Braden
Business Forum 2016 presents a tailored learning experience for business and finance professionals, by delivering the skills and knowledge needed to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape.
Building A Strategy For Environmental Sustainability SampleJulie Brignac
The document discusses building a strategy for environmental sustainability. It recommends establishing organizational alignment by defining sustainability goals, developing an environmental policy, and embedding sustainability principles throughout the organization. It also stresses the importance of collaborative supplier relationships and establishing sustainable sourcing practices by analyzing procurement processes and identifying opportunities.
Lessons learn from the generation challenge programme and way forward with th...CIAT
The document discusses lessons learned from the Generation Challenge Programme (GCP) and outlines next steps for the Integrated Breeding Platform (IBP). Key points include:
GCP was a 10-year, $170 million programme that aimed to improve crops for food security using genetic diversity and plant science. It brought together various partners and produced improved crop varieties and genetic resources.
Effective governance, research management, monitoring and evaluation, and partnerships were important lessons. Competitive and commissioned projects, as well as capacity building, contributed to outputs. Data management posed challenges.
Moving forward, the IBP will provide an online platform to help breeders access modern breeding tools in a practical and sustainable way, building on the
This document summarizes Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions' 2015 Corporate Responsibility Report. It discusses Brookfield GIS' commitment to sustainability through programs that decrease energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste. It highlights Brookfield GIS' growth in 2015, including hiring over 1,800 new team members and managing $2.4 billion across 150 million square feet of real estate. It also summarizes Brookfield GIS' reductions in building energy intensity, water intensity, GHG emissions per capita, and increased waste diversion in 2015.
The document discusses using social media data and customer relationship management (CRM) data to perform customer segmentation, targeting, and positioning. Key points:
1. The study combines CRM purchase history and Facebook interaction data to calculate RFM scores and segment customers into four clusters.
2. The clusters represent different customer profiles based on shopping and dissemination behaviors - from high values in both to low values in both.
3. Customers in each cluster are targeted on Facebook pages and CRM categories. Positioning identifies topics of most interest for each cluster.
4. The hybrid analysis of social media and CRM data provides insights to better understand customer segments.
Larry O'Donnell of FHWA Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences Shadow Day 02-...raymurphy9533
The document provides information about careers in structural (bridge) engineering. It discusses what structural engineers do, such as designing, constructing, and maintaining bridges. It also outlines the education and experience needed to become a structural engineer, including obtaining a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural focus, getting experience through internships, and obtaining professional registration. The presenter is a senior structural engineer at the Federal Highway Administration who reviews bridge management systems and provides technical assistance on bridge inspection and management.
Principal in Charge of Assurance Department at Decosimo Tom Eiseman presented "Back to the Future Part I & II - Plans for Private Company Reporting" at the 2013 Decosimo Accounting Forum hosted by the University of North Alabama on July 19.
Türkiye'de gönüllülük ve hayırseverlik davranışı, gönüllülük kavranımın gençler arasında algılanışı, TEGV gönüllülerinin ve gençlerin değer ve tutumlarındaki farklılıklar
The document discusses how personalized learning has become expected in many areas of life due to technology, but has not fully transformed education. It notes that students already seek out personalized learning experiences online or through other means to supplement classroom learning. The document argues that advances in technology now provide opportunities to personalize learning at scale through more individualized, efficient, and effective means. It suggests schools should adapt education models to meet students' growing expectations of personalized learning experiences.
The research study measured TEGV's impact on children and volunteers. Regarding children, key findings were:
1) TEGV children are happier overall and score higher than others in dimensions like cheerfulness and sociability.
2) TEGV children have better academic achievement, with grade point averages 0.4 higher on average and 0.5 higher in math. There was no difference in physical education or Turkish grades.
3) TEGV children perceive themselves as achieving above average more than other children.
For volunteers, the research found TEGV participation positively impacted psychological well-being and perceptions of volunteering. The study provided evidence that TEGV achieves its mission of positively
Este documento presenta las lecciones aprendidas sobre educación vial por los estudiantes. Cubre temas como respetar las señales de tráfico, cruzar la calle de forma segura, usar el cinturón de seguridad en el automóvil, y obedecer las reglas cuando se viaja en autobús o en presencia de un policía.
The African Heroes Trust aims to develop human capital in South Africa through sport by identifying and developing potential world champions and leaders. It will leverage the popularity of past South African sporting professionals to support talent identification, skills transfer programs, and job creation opportunities for former athletes. The Trust takes a collaborative approach and works with strategic partners to create meaningful social change through sport in South Africa.
El documento lista 5 obras del artista Edvard Munch y los nombres de los estudiantes de 4o de ESO que analizarán cada obra. Cada entrada incluye el título de la obra de Munch entre comillas seguido de los nombres y apellidos de 2 estudiantes asignados para estudiar esa obra particular.
Opportunities Using R-2000 as a Bottom-Up Standardwwmleung
This document proposes a new methodology called "Many Roads to Rome" to continually update the R-2000 residential construction standard. The methodology is designed around a "Pick List" that provides builders flexibility to choose leadership focuses in areas like health, economy, and resilience. Builders would complete a minimum of one "Pick" from List A or five from List B. Picks would be recorded online and the standard would self-update based on collective experience. The goal is for R-2000 to remain commercially viable and leading edge in each market through collaborative leadership and local capacity building. Input is sought on developing the Pick List and implementation plan.
Pythagorean theorem and distance formula power pointLadasha
The Pythagorean theorem states that for any right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the two legs. The distance formula calculates the distance between two points by taking the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences between their x- and y-coordinates. An example shows using the distance formula to find the distance between points (4,9) and (16,3), which equals 12.94.
My dear daughter, while technology allows us to connect across great distances, an online relationship is no substitute for truly knowing someone. Before committing your life and heart to this man, I gently encourage you to spend meaningful time with him in person so you can truly understand each other and determine if you are compatible for the long run. Look beyond just words and photos online - see how you interact face to face and know his character through real experiences together. Please be cautious, think carefully, and don't rush into life-changing decisions based on limited virtual contact. I'm here if you ever want to talk or need help discerning your path. But for now, focus on really getting to know each other in reality before deciding on marriage. Your happiness is
Financial Expert Witness Issues: How to Handle the Dangerous Financial Expert...DecosimoCPAs
This document discusses how to identify and handle dangerous financial expert witnesses. It identifies four categories of dangerous experts: 1) those who are intellectually dishonest, 2) those whose work is substandard, 3) those who do not follow accepted standards and methodologies, and 4) inexperienced and unqualified experts. It provides tips for spotting potential issues, such as an expert being too eager to provide a certain opinion or having never testified for the opposing side. The document advises vetting experts to ensure they follow proven methods, consider alternative scenarios, and use reliable underlying data. It stresses having another expert review the work for reasonableness.
This is a presentation created to train the staff of the Willoughb-Eastlake Public Library on the new features available in Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system.
Forensics and Fraud: Red Flags and War StoriesDecosimoCPAs
Principal Mike Costello, CPA•ABV•CFF, ASA, CFE, Director of Litigation Support Sharon P. Hamrick, CPA•CFF, CFE and Senior Manager Pamela S. Mantone, CPA•CFF, CFE, FCPA, CITP, CGMA co-presented the topic "Forensics and Fraud: Red Flags and War Stories" at the 2013 TSCPA FSV Conference, during which they shared from their experiences the details of various fraud schemes and methods used to detect and investigate them. - See more at: http://decosimo.com/www/announcements/540.8136/forensic-accounting-fraud-specialists-share-expertise-tscpa#sthash.eEdR6hfE.dpuf
The document summarizes a Twitter chat about a bloggers brunch event hosted by Creative Moco on March 18, 2011. Various bloggers and attendees tweeted about meeting each other at the event, thanking the hosts, and discussing tips from a panel on pitching stories to reporters and bloggers. Key panelists included representatives from the City Paper, TBD.com, and Patch.com who provided advice on finding unique story angles and targeting pitches to the right publications.
This document outlines a project to mainstream climate-smart cocoa in Ghana. The project aims to (1) map climate risk for cocoa regions, (2) develop and test climate-smart agriculture practices along a climate gradient, and (3) integrate suitable practices into extension services and financing models to drive adoption at scale. The project consortium includes CIAT, IITA, Rainforest Alliance, Root Capital, and Sustainable Food Lab. Initial climate change exposure mapping shows cocoa suitability decreasing in northern Ghana by 2050 and increasing in central areas, with some regions more vulnerable than others. The project expects to identify appropriate adaptation strategies and incentives to promote widespread adoption of climate-smart cocoa.
Scaling Climate Action through Technology and Innovation by SMEs for Green In...Francois Stepman
6 July, 2020. The workshop, was financed with a grant from AFDB’s Fund for African
Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), and is part of the Bank’s Private Sector Investment Initiative
for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which aims to promote Africa’s private
sector participation in climate-related investments as set out under the Paris Agreement.
The document discusses using social media data and customer relationship management (CRM) data to perform customer segmentation, targeting, and positioning. Key points:
1. The study combines CRM purchase history and Facebook interaction data to calculate RFM scores and segment customers into four clusters.
2. The clusters represent different customer profiles based on shopping and dissemination behaviors - from high values in both to low values in both.
3. Customers in each cluster are targeted on Facebook pages and CRM categories. Positioning identifies topics of most interest for each cluster.
4. The hybrid analysis of social media and CRM data provides insights to better understand customer segments.
Larry O'Donnell of FHWA Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences Shadow Day 02-...raymurphy9533
The document provides information about careers in structural (bridge) engineering. It discusses what structural engineers do, such as designing, constructing, and maintaining bridges. It also outlines the education and experience needed to become a structural engineer, including obtaining a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural focus, getting experience through internships, and obtaining professional registration. The presenter is a senior structural engineer at the Federal Highway Administration who reviews bridge management systems and provides technical assistance on bridge inspection and management.
Principal in Charge of Assurance Department at Decosimo Tom Eiseman presented "Back to the Future Part I & II - Plans for Private Company Reporting" at the 2013 Decosimo Accounting Forum hosted by the University of North Alabama on July 19.
Türkiye'de gönüllülük ve hayırseverlik davranışı, gönüllülük kavranımın gençler arasında algılanışı, TEGV gönüllülerinin ve gençlerin değer ve tutumlarındaki farklılıklar
The document discusses how personalized learning has become expected in many areas of life due to technology, but has not fully transformed education. It notes that students already seek out personalized learning experiences online or through other means to supplement classroom learning. The document argues that advances in technology now provide opportunities to personalize learning at scale through more individualized, efficient, and effective means. It suggests schools should adapt education models to meet students' growing expectations of personalized learning experiences.
The research study measured TEGV's impact on children and volunteers. Regarding children, key findings were:
1) TEGV children are happier overall and score higher than others in dimensions like cheerfulness and sociability.
2) TEGV children have better academic achievement, with grade point averages 0.4 higher on average and 0.5 higher in math. There was no difference in physical education or Turkish grades.
3) TEGV children perceive themselves as achieving above average more than other children.
For volunteers, the research found TEGV participation positively impacted psychological well-being and perceptions of volunteering. The study provided evidence that TEGV achieves its mission of positively
Este documento presenta las lecciones aprendidas sobre educación vial por los estudiantes. Cubre temas como respetar las señales de tráfico, cruzar la calle de forma segura, usar el cinturón de seguridad en el automóvil, y obedecer las reglas cuando se viaja en autobús o en presencia de un policía.
The African Heroes Trust aims to develop human capital in South Africa through sport by identifying and developing potential world champions and leaders. It will leverage the popularity of past South African sporting professionals to support talent identification, skills transfer programs, and job creation opportunities for former athletes. The Trust takes a collaborative approach and works with strategic partners to create meaningful social change through sport in South Africa.
El documento lista 5 obras del artista Edvard Munch y los nombres de los estudiantes de 4o de ESO que analizarán cada obra. Cada entrada incluye el título de la obra de Munch entre comillas seguido de los nombres y apellidos de 2 estudiantes asignados para estudiar esa obra particular.
Opportunities Using R-2000 as a Bottom-Up Standardwwmleung
This document proposes a new methodology called "Many Roads to Rome" to continually update the R-2000 residential construction standard. The methodology is designed around a "Pick List" that provides builders flexibility to choose leadership focuses in areas like health, economy, and resilience. Builders would complete a minimum of one "Pick" from List A or five from List B. Picks would be recorded online and the standard would self-update based on collective experience. The goal is for R-2000 to remain commercially viable and leading edge in each market through collaborative leadership and local capacity building. Input is sought on developing the Pick List and implementation plan.
Pythagorean theorem and distance formula power pointLadasha
The Pythagorean theorem states that for any right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the two legs. The distance formula calculates the distance between two points by taking the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences between their x- and y-coordinates. An example shows using the distance formula to find the distance between points (4,9) and (16,3), which equals 12.94.
My dear daughter, while technology allows us to connect across great distances, an online relationship is no substitute for truly knowing someone. Before committing your life and heart to this man, I gently encourage you to spend meaningful time with him in person so you can truly understand each other and determine if you are compatible for the long run. Look beyond just words and photos online - see how you interact face to face and know his character through real experiences together. Please be cautious, think carefully, and don't rush into life-changing decisions based on limited virtual contact. I'm here if you ever want to talk or need help discerning your path. But for now, focus on really getting to know each other in reality before deciding on marriage. Your happiness is
Financial Expert Witness Issues: How to Handle the Dangerous Financial Expert...DecosimoCPAs
This document discusses how to identify and handle dangerous financial expert witnesses. It identifies four categories of dangerous experts: 1) those who are intellectually dishonest, 2) those whose work is substandard, 3) those who do not follow accepted standards and methodologies, and 4) inexperienced and unqualified experts. It provides tips for spotting potential issues, such as an expert being too eager to provide a certain opinion or having never testified for the opposing side. The document advises vetting experts to ensure they follow proven methods, consider alternative scenarios, and use reliable underlying data. It stresses having another expert review the work for reasonableness.
This is a presentation created to train the staff of the Willoughb-Eastlake Public Library on the new features available in Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system.
Forensics and Fraud: Red Flags and War StoriesDecosimoCPAs
Principal Mike Costello, CPA•ABV•CFF, ASA, CFE, Director of Litigation Support Sharon P. Hamrick, CPA•CFF, CFE and Senior Manager Pamela S. Mantone, CPA•CFF, CFE, FCPA, CITP, CGMA co-presented the topic "Forensics and Fraud: Red Flags and War Stories" at the 2013 TSCPA FSV Conference, during which they shared from their experiences the details of various fraud schemes and methods used to detect and investigate them. - See more at: http://decosimo.com/www/announcements/540.8136/forensic-accounting-fraud-specialists-share-expertise-tscpa#sthash.eEdR6hfE.dpuf
The document summarizes a Twitter chat about a bloggers brunch event hosted by Creative Moco on March 18, 2011. Various bloggers and attendees tweeted about meeting each other at the event, thanking the hosts, and discussing tips from a panel on pitching stories to reporters and bloggers. Key panelists included representatives from the City Paper, TBD.com, and Patch.com who provided advice on finding unique story angles and targeting pitches to the right publications.
This document outlines a project to mainstream climate-smart cocoa in Ghana. The project aims to (1) map climate risk for cocoa regions, (2) develop and test climate-smart agriculture practices along a climate gradient, and (3) integrate suitable practices into extension services and financing models to drive adoption at scale. The project consortium includes CIAT, IITA, Rainforest Alliance, Root Capital, and Sustainable Food Lab. Initial climate change exposure mapping shows cocoa suitability decreasing in northern Ghana by 2050 and increasing in central areas, with some regions more vulnerable than others. The project expects to identify appropriate adaptation strategies and incentives to promote widespread adoption of climate-smart cocoa.
Scaling Climate Action through Technology and Innovation by SMEs for Green In...Francois Stepman
6 July, 2020. The workshop, was financed with a grant from AFDB’s Fund for African
Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), and is part of the Bank’s Private Sector Investment Initiative
for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which aims to promote Africa’s private
sector participation in climate-related investments as set out under the Paris Agreement.
This document summarizes a project to mainstream climate-smart cocoa farming in Ghana. The project aims to identify and promote adaptation practices tailored to different climate impact zones. It will test how extension services and producer organization financing can incentivize the adoption of climate-smart agriculture at scale. The project will also engage stakeholders through multi-stakeholder platforms and seeks to contribute clear guidance on best practices, knowledge of effective incentives, and reduced climate risk for Ghana's cocoa sector through 2019.
Presenters: Juna Shrestha and Benjamin Huber
Title: Carbon offsetting to sustainably finance the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Nepal
Date: October 4, 2016
Venue: Mann Library 160, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Sponsors: SRI-Rice, International Programs, CALS, Cornell University
The climate-smart village : a model developed by CCAFS program to improve the adaptive capacity of communities
Presented by Dr Robert Zougmoré, Regional Program Leader, CCAFS West Africa. Africa Agriculture Science Week 6, 15 July 2013, Accra, Ghana. http://ccafs.cgiar.org/events/15/jul/2013/africa-agriculture-science-week-2013
Engaging Private Sector for Financing the National Adaptation Plan | Vidya So...NAP Global Network
Presentation by Vidya Soundarajan, Head of Action on Climate Today's India Programme, for a Targeted Topics Forum on financing National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. This event was held in Mexico City in June 2017.
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory (LCEI) is a partnership between three universities in the Liverpool City Region that works with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop low carbon goods, processes, and services. LCEI experts develop individualized action plans for SMEs to increase profits and transition to low carbon operations through research collaborations, student projects, and accessing university resources. Case studies provide examples of projects helping businesses with product design and testing, building efficiency, waste management, and developing new low carbon technologies. LCEI is partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund to support economic growth and job creation in the region.
The Colombian National Planning Department received $2.7 million from the Green Climate Fund to support implementation of its National Adaptation Plan of Action. This funding will help build an information system, structure projects, and build capacities. Colombia currently has 10 Green Climate Fund projects, 4 focusing on adaptation, totaling $1.2 billion in investments. The La Mojana project was approved, focusing on resilient water supply with a total investment of $117.2 million. The National Adaptation Plan of Action implementation will guide sub-national climate change adaptation programs and plans, consolidate adaptation information systems, and aim to have all territory covered by adaptation plans.
This document summarizes the Global Programme PSACC, which aims to strengthen the capacities of private sector SMEs in developing countries to adapt to climate change impacts. The program identifies and tests concepts and instruments to build climate resilience in SMEs over 2014-2017 in Central America, Morocco, Bangladesh, and Rwanda. The general approach includes raising awareness, capacity building, financing mechanisms, and knowledge sharing. A four-step methodology is presented for conducting climate risk and opportunity assessments in companies, identifying adaptation measures, and developing adaptation strategies. Initial results from assessing climate impacts and adaptation options in the fishing industry of Morocco are also summarized.
Co-presenters:
Lee Gross, EcoAgriculture Partners
Mike Godfrey, Rainforest Alliance
Bambi Semroc, Conservation International
Discussing the risk mitigation advantages of a multi-stakeholder, landscape-scale approach to agribusiness development, especially where businesses face climate change, water security, or community risks.
Reducing Risk: Landscape Approaches to Sustainable Sourcing - at the IFC, Jun...EcoAgriculture Partners
Co-presenters:
Lee Gross, EcoAgriculture Partners
Mike Godfrey, Rainforest Alliance
Bambi Semroc, Conservation International
Discussing the risk mitigation advantages of a multi-stakeholder, landscape-scale approach to agribusiness development, especially where businesses face climate change, water security, or community risks.
Climate Finance - National Adaptation Plans under the UNFCCC Process - WebinarUNDP Climate
SLYCAN Trust hosted a webinar on December 18 to engage in a discussion on matters pertaining to National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and the processes under the UNFCCC that mandate the provision of technical and financial support for developing countries for the implementation of NAPs. The discussion also entailed decisions and outcomes of COP23, and how it impacts future processes on adaptation activities under various working groups of the UNFCCC process.
The document discusses the evolving roles of cassava research and the need to drive the research agenda. It notes cassava has transitioned from being seen as a crop of the chronically poor and a last resort, to being viewed as a driver of livelihood improvement and efficient resource management. The research strategy is shifting from a focus on activities and projects, to outcomes and impact. Partnerships with the private sector are also becoming more important to facilitate scaling out of research. CIAT's cassava team is working to integrate goals between headquarters and regions, and take advantage of new opportunities through strategic initiatives on topics like sustainable food systems and climate change resilience.
The document discusses several challenges facing organizations and proposes solutions offered by 2degrees Business. The key points are:
1) Organizations face challenges around sustainability becoming a source of competitive advantage as well as dealing with environmental pressures and resource scarcity.
2) 2degrees Business offers three lines of business - community development, corporate services, and strategic consulting - to help clients address sustainable business challenges and gain competitive advantage.
3) Their solutions include knowledge sharing platforms or "hubs" to connect organizations facing similar issues and accelerate solutions through collaboration, such as one created for Tesco to engage suppliers on reducing carbon emissions.
The document discusses the Livestock & Fish Program, which aims to accelerate livestock and aquaculture development to benefit the poor through research. It focuses on increasing productivity of small-scale production and marketing systems. The program works directly with development partners in targeted value chains and commodities in select countries. The overall goal is to increase access to animal-source foods for the poor by strengthening carefully selected meat, milk and fish value chains.
ALLMA is a company specialized in environmental and agribusiness management consulting. It offers solutions in various fields of business management using the best tools and training. ALLMA has developed management plans for agricultural and environmental projects. It aims to promote sustainability and knowledge sharing. ALLMA's services include consulting, software, training, and legal support to help clients achieve their goals in a responsible way.
2. CONSULTING ADAPTATION
ACADEMY
KNOWLEDGE
SPACE
We bring adaptation to
you. We understand your
risks and find solutions
tailor made for your
organization, processes
and capabilities. Our Senior
Principals have specialist
experience and proven
track records. Our
Comprehensive Adaptation
Planning Methodology
delivers a structured
process from initial
engagement to prototyping
solutions and developing
procedures, tools and
capacity.
Climate is changing, and so
should we. We are faced
with complex social,
environmental and
economic issues
interlinked with climate
change adaptation
challenges. Leaders are
required to be agents of
change, empowered with
knowledge and skills, and
emboldened to find
innovative solutions.
Academy participants learn
to navigate through the
complexity of
transformation.
Organizations working on
climate risk management
and resilient business
processes need
knowledge-led solutions.
Data bases and
information systems are
vast, complex and cut
across many domains. No
single approach or tool is
adequate for all users'
needs. GCAP’s
collaboration platform
delivers innovative and
effective Adaptation
Solutions for our clients. It
is our own innovation lab.
3. ABOUT US
We deliver climate adaptation solutions. Our consulting and
knowledge management services support managers holding
over $1 billion in funds. The Oxford Adaptation Academy is a
unique lab for leadership and innovation.
GCAP specializes in climate adaptation solutions. We operate in three complementary
business areas – consultancy, knowledge space and our very own adaptation academy.
We are driven by solutions for clients, offering bespoke services and products for long-term
support for transformational change. We have a unique approach; we are not a short-term
consultancy firm, but start with gaining a deep understanding of our clients’ original business
strategies in order to develop sustainable and best-value solutions to their unique climate
change challenges. We see adaptation as a process, and offer solutions that will grow with
time for future capacity within your organization.
Our specialized team of consultants understand the uncertainties of climate change, and
focus on environmental and sustainable solutions. Our key staff have over 300 working years
of specialist experience in climate adaptation. We use our own toolkits and embed our
understanding in practical solutions – bringing leadership and innovation to practice.
Furthermore, we continuously train ourselves, to stay at the forefront of the industry.
GCAP is registered in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, United
States and Kenya, along with Joint Ventures in Colombia and Ethiopia. We have successfully
carried out over $4 million in projects over the last 4 years, working with clients from
multilateral banks, major donors and leading civil society organizations.
Bringing
innovation to
practice in adapting
to climate change
4. CONSULTING
We specialize in Climate Adaptation Consulting. The principals
leading GCAP have specialist experience and proven track
records in a range of adaptation consulting services.
Our Adaptation Consulting Team works closely with you, drawing upon our proprietary
adaptation toolkit. Our client engagement process identifies climate risks and adaptation
strategies relevant to your organization’s processes. Priority strategies are converted into
solutions that ensure resilient outcomes. Our Knowledge Management Team builds these
solutions into your procedures, training your staff and deploying effective practices.
We call this three-step approach our Comprehensive Adaptation Planning Methodology.
Driven by your needs. Supporting leadership and innovation in your teams. Agile in delivering
operational solutions.
Our track record is world leading in the following areas. Get in touch with your requirements;
we thrive on challenges!
• National Adaptation Plans
• Economics of Climate Change
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Community and Ecosystems Based
Adaptation
• Baseline Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
• Climate Screening and Safeguards
• Resilient Business Processes
• Monitoring for Learning & Evaluation
Adaptation is…
cooler solutions
5. BRACED PROJECT
Building Resilience and Adapting to Climate
Extremes and Disasters
Building an evidence base for at-scale transformation of
community based resilience.
Sixteen grants have been awarded, covering 18 countries in the Sahel, Eastern Africa and
Asia, with over 60 sub-grantees. The total programme is £140 million with the Fund Manager
administering the grants and monitoring progress. GCAP is on the Selection Panel and
advises KPMG on good practice and robust investment strategies, providing in-country
experts as required.
GCAP is supporting a programmatic strategy that focuses on the nature of evidence to
achieve transformation. Most of the BRACED projects would be classified as extensions to
conventional development with support for improved agriculture and resource management,
climate information applications and nutrition interventions. The extent to which these
actions mobilise sufficient resources, buffering capacity and institutional learning to
transform communities and their readiness for future climate change is a key concern.
Evidence of the impact of BRACED funding on achieving resilience will be collected through
the projects. However, the ability to define and measure resilience at this scale and over
relatively short time periods remains a significant challenge.
GCAP toolkit:
• Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation Dashboard
• OPTIONS appraisal using multiple attributes
• CONTEXT for project development and investment
GCAP provides
technical assistance
to Fund Managers
6. CLIMATE SAFEGUARDS
SYSTEM PROJECT
Guidelines and Screening Tools to
Mainstream Climate Change in Africa
Climate-smart projects in Africa.
GCAP led development of the Climate Safeguard System, working closely with the safeguards
unit and task mangers to mainstream climate change adaptation into the Bank’s project
cycle. The Bank now has the capacity to promote climate-smart projects across its annual
expenditure of $2 billion.
The CSS illustrates how GCAP develops knowledge-led solutions. The Climate Screening
module assesses the vulnerability of a project to climate change using scorecards for each
sector. The Adaptation Review and Evaluation Procedures identify adaptation measures for a
project. A different set of procedures is followed depending on the category of the project.
The CSS uses open source software developed by our partners in Hyderabad, India. The CSS
has been ported to the Bank and fully owned by their ICT staff.
GCAP continues to develop the modules in its own online Knowledge Space:
• ASSESS uses scorecards to screen
projects
• OPTIONS and APPRAISE evaluate
strategies, measures and technologies
• CLIMATE interprets three levels of climate
change data
• Country factsheets
Partnering with
Atkins brings in-depth
technical expertise
7. CRGEPROJECT
Ethiopia Climate Resilience Strategy for
Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use
Climate Resilient Green Economy.
Ethiopia’s vision is to transform its development through investment in a Climate-Resilient
Green Economy. GCAP, with our Joint Venture partner in Addis Ababa, GeoSAS, led the Phase
2 climate resilience strategy for agriculture, forestry and land use.
The strategy assessed the risks of climate change on key sectors of Ethiopia’s economy and
identified priorities for building climate resilience to ensure that Ethiopia reaches its
ambitious growth and green economy targets, including taking advantage of the
opportunities for implementation. The project pioneered an innovative methodology for the
economics of climate resilience including multi-attribute assessment of options and phased
strategies. Finance options included scenarios of development funding that shift the Ministry
of Agriculture's annual budget of nearly $1 billion from humanitarian crises to sound
resource management and transforming the sector.
The team worked closely with technical committees in government and developed skills and
technical knowledge through two short courses in Ethiopia.
GCAP continues to develop the pioneering methodologies behind the CRGE:
• OPTIONS appraisal using multi-attribute
techniques
• Value of climate information in
supporting development planning
• Adaptation Planning Zones to integrate
socio-economic vulnerability and priority
strategies
Partnering with
GeoSAS experts builds
national capacity
8. PROADAPT PROJECT
Private Models for Agricultural Climate
Adaptation in Honduras and Nicaragua
Designing effective projects led by the private sector.
PROADAPT, an initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank, has a distinctive mission:
to support the private sector in Latin America through technical cooperation to ensure
resilience to climate change. GCAP and its Joint Venture partner, Grupo Laera, worked
intensively in Honduras and Nicaragua to develop projects in agriculture (cacao, honey, milk)
and tourism. Four project concepts were developed based on GCAP’s Climate Resilient
Business-Process Methodology. The projects involve supply chains with potential Executing
Agencies, cooperatives of producers and business associations.
An extensive knowledge base, infographics and summary booklets were delivered to the
client. Interactive workshops and a three-week course in Oxford supported in-house capacity
in the IDB.
A framework for monitoring resilience provided an innovative approach based on the M&E
context and private sector management capacity. An online Dashboard was designed to
deliver an effective tool for the Bank’s staff and development partners.
Innovative tools:
• CLIMATE Factsheets
• OPTIONS to select actions
• MLE Dashboard
• Teamwork for sharing documents
• Academy modules for stakeholder
workshops
• Infographics
Joint venture
with Grupo Laera
inspires innovation
9. ADAPTATION ACADEMY
We enable people to navigate complex adaptation landscapes.
Emerge, be empowered as a change-maker.
The Oxford Adaptation Academy is our flagship programme bringing innovation to practice.
In partnership with the Smith School for Enterprise and the Environment in the University of
Oxford, the course brings together world-leading experts, practitioners and intellectuals to
pioneer transformations toward climate-resilient futures.
Now in its 6th year, the Oxford Academy empowers participants as change-makers as they
understand working with stakeholders and their own leadership. Technical analysis of
adaptation strategies, options and projects integrates with the adaptation landscape of
development pathways, sustainability and finance. Participants rated the course as 4.8 out of
5 each of the past two years.
The 2015 course, 9th to 25th August, includes:
• Wayfinding in the adaptation landscape
• Theory of Change
• Rating risk and sustainability
• Decision making and uncertainty
• Urban resilience
• Enterprise finance
• Leadership and personal coaching
• Vulnerability assessment
• Disaster risk reduction
• Climate science & scenarios
• Economics of adaptation
• Monitoring and Evaluation for Learning
• Stakeholder analysis and engagement
• Process models for private sector resilience
Emerge,
be empowered.
10. KNOWLEDGE SPACE
We integrate global data and local experience to build resilience
into your processes.
Every organization working on climate protection, adaptation processes and risk
management needs to manage a vast stream of data for delivering knowledge-led solutions.
These systems cut across many knowledge domains—no single approach or tool is adequate
for all users' needs. GCAP has developed a collaboration platform to deliver innovative and
effective Adaptation Solutions for our clients. It is our own laboratory for innovation in our
adaptation toolkit.
The Knowledge Space enables and provides access to the foremost online and GCAP
proprietary climate adaptation resources and is a catalyst for building extensive professional
communities of practitioners and experts. The Knowledge Space provides our Clients with
tools and apps for providing insight into the effects of climate change on their citizens,
environments and businesses and assistance to develop sustainable adaptation solutions to
meet their unique climate change vulnerabilities.
Knowledge Space delivers best value knowledge tools such as:
• Comprehensive Adaptation Planning
Methodology
• Adaptation Planning Services
• Climate Safeguard System
• Data visualization
• CLIMATE envelopes at various scales
• OPTIONS and APPRAISE to select effective
actions
• MLE Dashboard to support learning
• Document Hub of key resources
Ready for a
warmer world?
11. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Experience
• Our core leadership team has over 300 years of experience working
with both private and public sectors
• Our vast experience enables us to develop effective approaches
and tools
Global Reach
• We have a network of 2000 professionals
• Our Principals and Adaptation Academy alumni bring in-
depth local expertise
Leadership and Innovation
• We nurture leadership and innovation with our clients
and partners
• We support the professional Community of Practice to be
change-makers
Comprehensive Solutions
• We provide adaptation solutions for your needs
• We integrate fields of expertise, from climate science to risk
management, from natural resource management to urban
planning, from economics to finance and business models