Global momentum to tackle forest-climate challenges is bolstered by commitments like the Paris Climate Agreement, the NY Declaration on Forests. GFW Climate aims to promote transparency and accountability for global commitments and provide planning tools for national level implementation. GFW is seeking feedback on strategies to provide relevant insights and practical tools for achieving forest-climate goals.
This session targets GFW partners working at a national level and those interested in increasing the relevance of GFW for national/local stakeholders. Discussion topics include: How are GFW partners working to “nationalize” GFW data and technology to support forest management, law enforcement, land use planning, and reporting on forest-related commitments? What more can be done to facilitate these efforts?
Global Forest Watch (GFW) Water, a global mapping tool and database that will be launched at the event, examines how forest loss, fires, unsustainable land use and other threats to natural infrastructure affect water security throughout the world.
The companion video "GFW Water Kalimantan Use Case" can be viewed at https://youtu.be/RMzQsSeAlqI (copy and paste this link into your browser window).
This session brings together the creators and users of forest monitoring systems to discuss: Which forest classes can and should we differentiate? How can we move past monitoring of “tree cover loss” to monitoring of forest loss, deforestation, and forest degradation? Do we need further improvements in spatial and temporal resolution, or are current monitoring systems adequate?
Catalyzing small business engagement in climate change adaptation. Presentation by Lisa Dougherty-Choux and Pieter Terpstra, World Resources Institute.
What practical steps can smallholder farmers take to adapt their agricultural practices to secure dependable food supplies and livelihoods? And can they do this while also decreasing greenhouse gas emissions or increasing carbon sequestration, thereby decreasing future climate change?
Global momentum to tackle forest-climate challenges is bolstered by commitments like the Paris Climate Agreement, the NY Declaration on Forests. GFW Climate aims to promote transparency and accountability for global commitments and provide planning tools for national level implementation. GFW is seeking feedback on strategies to provide relevant insights and practical tools for achieving forest-climate goals.
This session targets GFW partners working at a national level and those interested in increasing the relevance of GFW for national/local stakeholders. Discussion topics include: How are GFW partners working to “nationalize” GFW data and technology to support forest management, law enforcement, land use planning, and reporting on forest-related commitments? What more can be done to facilitate these efforts?
Global Forest Watch (GFW) Water, a global mapping tool and database that will be launched at the event, examines how forest loss, fires, unsustainable land use and other threats to natural infrastructure affect water security throughout the world.
The companion video "GFW Water Kalimantan Use Case" can be viewed at https://youtu.be/RMzQsSeAlqI (copy and paste this link into your browser window).
This session brings together the creators and users of forest monitoring systems to discuss: Which forest classes can and should we differentiate? How can we move past monitoring of “tree cover loss” to monitoring of forest loss, deforestation, and forest degradation? Do we need further improvements in spatial and temporal resolution, or are current monitoring systems adequate?
Catalyzing small business engagement in climate change adaptation. Presentation by Lisa Dougherty-Choux and Pieter Terpstra, World Resources Institute.
What practical steps can smallholder farmers take to adapt their agricultural practices to secure dependable food supplies and livelihoods? And can they do this while also decreasing greenhouse gas emissions or increasing carbon sequestration, thereby decreasing future climate change?
Climate change is increasingly threatening and straining the world’s food systems. This presentation outlines adaptation measures needed to address these challenges.
Presented by IWMI Karthikeyan Matheswaran (Postdoctoral Fellow: Surface Water Modeling and Hydraulics) to a group of European Union (EU) delegations in Asia at a discussion on 'Using research on agriculture climate and water to support sustainable food systems', held at IWMI Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 8, 2016.
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
Citizen climate connect pitch k baby nov 2019 kurianbaby
Clitizen's Climate Connect Project being tested in Thrissur, Kerala, India to ground truth global climate models by integrating local knowledge and land based climate observation data through cloud based analytics.
Contact: Email kurianbaby@gmail.com
This is a poster displaying the various climate-smart innovations that have been adopted by farmers in the Nyando climate-smart villages in Western Kenya.
We are in the process of setting up a wildlife conservancy on their parcel of land that neighbors Oloruka , Olesayieti, Olorgesailie hills with the aim of conserving Wildlife species, tourism and education. The proposed project is expected to attract many people including members of the local community, schools,institutions, NGO,CBOs, local and international tourists.
The proposed Wildlife Conservancy Park is aimed Baboons, guinea fowl, Elands ,Zebras, Impala ,Mountain Reed buck,Oryx , Vulturine guinea fowls,Crested guinea fowls.
Reptiles Park e.g Rhinoceros horned viper,Gabon viper,Puff adder,Green bush viper,Prickly bush viper,African rock Python , ,Forest cobra,Tree snakes,Chameleons,Monitor lizard,Tortoise,y reforestation of indigenous trees and a botanical garden.
To date certain facilities necessary for the running of the project are available at the proposed project site.They include the main entrance (gate),the reception and store area,Curio shop,toilets for ladies and gents,water tank ,primate cages,reptile pits.
The proposed project expected impacts include but not limited to:
Creation of a wildlife park/conservancy in Enkusero Sampu and around the hills (Oloruka,Olesayietiand Olorgesalie)..
environmental awareness raising on wildlife significance in the ecosystem
Creation of at least 300 employment opportunities tothe youth both directly and indirectly.
Establishment of a research centre to be used by learning institutions and leading researchers both national and international.
Promotion /marketing of tourism in the Southern Region circuit.
Increase in biodiversity as result of the offspring`s back in Enkusero Sampu ,that is introducing Moringa tree and replace the uprooted east African sandalwood trees.
Setting up indigenous tree nursery for replanting back into the forest.
Establishment of a wildlife rehabilitation /rescue centre that would serve the entire southern region.
Making the conservancy a good destination for Nairobi especially from the UN agencies and Nairobi environs
Summary of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) work on Linking Knowledge with Action. This research theme aims to identify ways to catalyze action from knowledge about long-term adaptation, climate risk management and low emissions agriculture so that we can achieve this global vision as quickly as possible.
3rd Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance Forum
Implementing Climate-smart village (CSV) approach in West
Africa : Key achievements & lessons learned for CSA
upscaling
Presentation given by Dr. Mathieu Ouédraogo, CCAFS West Africa
Sustainable landscapes: A means of managing social and environmental issues i...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Terry Sunderland, from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), at the Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Forestry in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 24-29, 2017.
Assessing REDD+ Benefit Sharing for Efficiency, Effectiveness and EquityCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Grace Wong, Cecilia Luttrell, Lasse Loft, Anastasia Yang, Maria Brockhaus, Shintia Arwida, Januarti Tjajadi, Pham Thu Thuy and Samuel Assembe-Mvondo at a workshop on 'Sharing insights across REDD+ countries: Opportunities and obstacles for effective, efficient, and equitable carbon and non-carbon results' from 21-23 February 2017 in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
Climate change is increasingly threatening and straining the world’s food systems. This presentation outlines adaptation measures needed to address these challenges.
Presented by IWMI Karthikeyan Matheswaran (Postdoctoral Fellow: Surface Water Modeling and Hydraulics) to a group of European Union (EU) delegations in Asia at a discussion on 'Using research on agriculture climate and water to support sustainable food systems', held at IWMI Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 8, 2016.
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
Citizen climate connect pitch k baby nov 2019 kurianbaby
Clitizen's Climate Connect Project being tested in Thrissur, Kerala, India to ground truth global climate models by integrating local knowledge and land based climate observation data through cloud based analytics.
Contact: Email kurianbaby@gmail.com
This is a poster displaying the various climate-smart innovations that have been adopted by farmers in the Nyando climate-smart villages in Western Kenya.
We are in the process of setting up a wildlife conservancy on their parcel of land that neighbors Oloruka , Olesayieti, Olorgesailie hills with the aim of conserving Wildlife species, tourism and education. The proposed project is expected to attract many people including members of the local community, schools,institutions, NGO,CBOs, local and international tourists.
The proposed Wildlife Conservancy Park is aimed Baboons, guinea fowl, Elands ,Zebras, Impala ,Mountain Reed buck,Oryx , Vulturine guinea fowls,Crested guinea fowls.
Reptiles Park e.g Rhinoceros horned viper,Gabon viper,Puff adder,Green bush viper,Prickly bush viper,African rock Python , ,Forest cobra,Tree snakes,Chameleons,Monitor lizard,Tortoise,y reforestation of indigenous trees and a botanical garden.
To date certain facilities necessary for the running of the project are available at the proposed project site.They include the main entrance (gate),the reception and store area,Curio shop,toilets for ladies and gents,water tank ,primate cages,reptile pits.
The proposed project expected impacts include but not limited to:
Creation of a wildlife park/conservancy in Enkusero Sampu and around the hills (Oloruka,Olesayietiand Olorgesalie)..
environmental awareness raising on wildlife significance in the ecosystem
Creation of at least 300 employment opportunities tothe youth both directly and indirectly.
Establishment of a research centre to be used by learning institutions and leading researchers both national and international.
Promotion /marketing of tourism in the Southern Region circuit.
Increase in biodiversity as result of the offspring`s back in Enkusero Sampu ,that is introducing Moringa tree and replace the uprooted east African sandalwood trees.
Setting up indigenous tree nursery for replanting back into the forest.
Establishment of a wildlife rehabilitation /rescue centre that would serve the entire southern region.
Making the conservancy a good destination for Nairobi especially from the UN agencies and Nairobi environs
Summary of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) work on Linking Knowledge with Action. This research theme aims to identify ways to catalyze action from knowledge about long-term adaptation, climate risk management and low emissions agriculture so that we can achieve this global vision as quickly as possible.
3rd Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance Forum
Implementing Climate-smart village (CSV) approach in West
Africa : Key achievements & lessons learned for CSA
upscaling
Presentation given by Dr. Mathieu Ouédraogo, CCAFS West Africa
Sustainable landscapes: A means of managing social and environmental issues i...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Terry Sunderland, from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), at the Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Forestry in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on July 24-29, 2017.
Assessing REDD+ Benefit Sharing for Efficiency, Effectiveness and EquityCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Grace Wong, Cecilia Luttrell, Lasse Loft, Anastasia Yang, Maria Brockhaus, Shintia Arwida, Januarti Tjajadi, Pham Thu Thuy and Samuel Assembe-Mvondo at a workshop on 'Sharing insights across REDD+ countries: Opportunities and obstacles for effective, efficient, and equitable carbon and non-carbon results' from 21-23 February 2017 in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
During last year’s partnership meeting, partners asked whether GFW should monitor land and forest values beyond trees. Since then, several GFW partners have been developing new approaches for monitoring land cover, land use, and values such as biodiversity, carbon, and water. Discussion topics include: what are needs for a monitoring system beyond forest area (e.g. for climate and biodiversity)? What role should GFW play in advancing new monitoring approaches? Which monitoring needs should we prioritize first?
This session targets GFW’s private sector partners and those working with the private sector. The discussion will focus on the 2017 work plan for GFW Commodities and Finance, seeking input from partners to clarify major milestones, roles, and expectations for the initiative.
How can GFW support implementation of zero-deforestation commitments and wider corporate sustainability goals? GFW is launching a new tool in 2017 to help companies and financial institutions monitor deforestation-free and land-related sustainability performance. This session will review the vision for GFW Commodities and Finance and discuss strategies to ensure coordination with related initiatives.
GFW is expanding access to real-time information about forests. GFW partners around the world—including law enforcement officials, community groups, advocacy organizations, and journalists—are adopting this technology to interdict fires and deforestation. This session will explore emerging “rapid response” strategies and discuss opportunities for scaling.
GFW partners (IUCN, BirdLife International, UNEP-World Conservation Monitoring Centre, and Resolve) will introduce a new initiative to increase the value and uptake of GFW for forest biodiversity conservation and planning. They share proposed methods for integrating a broad spectrum of biodiversity data into GFW and invite feedback on the overall “GFW Biodiversity” vision.
Global trends and emerging issues to watch related to climate, energy, economic development, sustainable diets, and transport. Learn more at http://wri.org/stw17
A look at the main outcomes of the May 2016 climate negotiations in Bonn and and recommendations for advancing key elements of the Paris Agreement in the months ahead. Find out more at http://www.wri.org/events/2016/06/webinar-staying-track-paris-advancing-key-elements-paris
On January 13th, WRI President and CEO Dr. Andrew Steer presented the big stories that will shape the world in 2016. How do we turn the Paris Agreement from promise to action?What are the major trends in energy, finance, business, food and cities? Which countries will be in the spotlight?
A method for developing forest landscape restoration strategies by rapidly assessing the status of key success factors.
Find out more: http://www.wri.org/events/2016/04/webinar-restoration-diagnostic
Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3 calls for the world to cut per capita food waste in half by 2030. If met, this ambitious target will not only boost food security, but also improve livelihoods, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save land and water. In short, curbing food waste is both a goal in itself and a means of achieving other SDGs. Here's what we know about food loss and waste now.
GFW_Deforestation Exposed Using High Resolution Satellite Imagery to Investig...Global Forest Watch
Thanks to the Norwegian Government, Norway’s International Climate & Forests Initiative (NICFI) launched their Satellite Data Program in September 2020 to power projects working to reduce and reverse tropical forest loss. Under this program Global Forest Watch (GFW) users can access Planet’s high-resolution, analysis-ready mosaics of the world’s tropics to reduce and reverse deforestation, combat climate change and more.
During this webinar, we will provide an overview of the satellite imagery and resources available on GFW. We will be joined by program leads from Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) along with partners from Planet to share how this satellite imagery can help users investigate what’s happening in the world’s forests.
We will also highlight voices from local advocacy groups and media outlets. Don’t miss presentations from Mighty Earth, Reporter Brasil and SOS Orinoco on how they use this imagery in their investigations to expose unauthorized deforestation.
This webinar is the first in a series of virtual events this year celebrating Voices of Global Forest Watch.
A decade ago, the launch of GFW ushered in a new era of accountability and transparency around monitoring and protecting the world's forests. To celebrate 10 years of impact, our Voices of Global Forest Watch series will highlight successes of GFW users, partners and community members through videos, stories and events throughout the year. This event will be hosted in English with simultaneous interpretation to Spanish.
Pacific Regional Policy Setting Workshop:
Improved Linkages Between Agriculture, Trade and Tourism: Strengthening the Local Agrifood Sector and Promoting Healthy Food in Agritourism.
Workshop organised by the Technical Centre of Agriculture and Rural Cooperation(CTA), IFAD, PIPSO, SPTO and The Pacific Community.
1st and 2nd April, 2019, Nadi, Fiji
This slide deck includes the presentations of the panelists during the session titled "Advancing Business Engagement in a Landscape Approach" at the 2014 Global Landscapes Forum, specifically highlighting the major reasons why businesses should engage in sustainable landscape management. Includes information on cases presented on Rio Tinto, Olam, IDH-Sustainable Trade Initiative, and Althelia EcoSphere, as well as on the Landscapes for People, Food and Nature Initiative's work to promote business engagement, and the recent launch of the African Landscapes Action Plan, endorsed by NEPAD and TerrAfrica, which includes business engagement as a core component.
Panelists/speakers included: Lee Gross, Senior Program Manager at EcoAgriculture Partners; Edit Kiss, Director of Business Development and Operations at Althelia Ecosphere; Magda Lovei, World Bank Practice Manager for Environment & Natural Resources, Africa Region; Edward Millard, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Rainforest Alliance; Juan Pablo Solis, Program Officer, Hivos; and Carlos Zapata, Head of Strategy and Planning, Rio Tinto, Peru.
REDD+ subnational initiatives: Key findings of CIFOR case bookCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was given by William D. Sunderlin at "REDD+ Emerging? What we can learn from subnational initiatives", a CIFOR Official Side Event at COP 20 in Lima, Peru on Friday, 5 December.
An Introduction to Ustadi by George Mazuri. USTADI is an initiative of Netherlands Development Organization (SNV), Humanist Institute for Cooperation with Developing Countries (HIVOS) and a consortium of other ‘thought leaders’ intended to create a market embedded capacity development facility as a means to support localization and sustainability of capacity development services in Kenya.
A perspective from the voluntary carbon market: supporting project-level PES ...IIED
A presentation by Chris Stephenson, head of operations at Plan Vivo, at a workshop held in Paris from Thursday, 3 December to Friday, 4 December during the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21).
The event organised by the International Institute for Environment and Development aimed to share the findings of its research to inform a wider debate on how REDD+ is contributing to addressing the drivers of land use and land use change.
The presentation focused on a perspective from the voluntary carbon market: supporting project-level PES and REDD+ initiatives.
More details: http://www.iied.org/redd-paris-what-could-be-it-for-people-forests
Communities Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trade: online learning series for the...IIED
This is a presentation from the second event of an online learning series for the East African Community region on communities combating illegal wildlife trade.
The event gave an introduction, overview and lessons learned on the ‘Local communities: First Line of Defence against Illegal Wildlife Trade (FLoD)’ initiative, which aims to support designers and implementers of anti-poaching and anti-wildlife trafficking strategies and projects to effectively engage local communities as partners.
The events are organised by IUCN, together with the International Institute for Environment and Development and IUCN CEESP/SSC Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group. They are supported by USAID Kenya and East Africa through the Conserving Natural Capital and Enhancing Collaborative Management of Transboundary Resources (CONNECT) project, and will supplement the comprehensive training course on FLoD, which is currently under development with support from the BIOPAMA programme, supported by the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States.
More details: https://www.iucn.org/regions/eastern-and-southern-africa/our-work/conservation-areas-and-species/local-communities-first-line-defence-against-illegal-wildlife-trade-flod
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
This webinar showcased how efforts in India and sub-Saharan Africa are harnessing renewable energy, in particular solar power, to ensure health facilities have access to clean and reliable electricity. The session covered insights from the recently released report, “A Spoonful of Solar to Help the Medicine Go Down: Exploring Synergies Between Health Care and Energy,” as well as from WRI Africa’s Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) initiative.
DIST-ALERT detects disturbances to any kind of vegetation cover, including forests, grasses, shrubs and even crops, occurring anywhere on Earth in near real-time.
OPERA’s first-of-its-kind vegetation disturbance monitoring product (DIST-ALERT) detects disturbances to any kind of vegetation cover, including forests, grasses, shrubs and even crops, occurring anywhere on Earth in near real-time.
Protecting forests is critical, but meeting biodiversity, climate and sustainable development targets means preventing the loss of other valuable natural ecosystems as well.
In this webinar, local governments and other stakeholders will learn about advanced transmission solutions, including grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) and high-performance conductors. The webinar will cover the mechanics and purpose of these technologies and feature expertise from regulators and subject matter experts. We will also discuss transmission capacity expansion needs, incentives, and how local governments can become involved in transmission-related conversations.
Supercharged by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles. But access to EV charging remains a key challenge, especially within underserved communities. Cities, towns and counties are at the frontlines of this transition and are actively planning for and deploying charging infrastructure across their communities.
This webinar will share experiences and lessons learned from recent peer-learning cohorts run by WRI in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Energy to Communities program.
This webinar will help local government staff and other community stakeholders—such as community-based and environmental justice organizations—better understand FERC and the available pathways for these stakeholders to engage with the agency. Featured speakers will cover the history of FERC, how it functions, and its role in affecting the future of the electricity sector. The webinar will also discuss why community voices are valuable at FERC and how these voices can have the greatest impact.
The challenge for 2024 is to understand how we can move those in power to make the necessary shifts toward a net zero, climate-resilient future.
In WRI’s Stories to Watch 2024, WRI’s President & CEO, Ani Dasgupta, presents four key stories that help explain how we can make these shifts. Each story hinges on whether leaders use their power to make life better for people, nature, and the climate — and the factors that influence them.
Our four stories look at the political barriers to effective climate action, how to fix the world’s dysfunctional food system, the missing link in the clean energy revolution, and climate change’s ‘silent killer’.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2024/1/stories-watch-2024
Join World Resources Institute on December 13 for a webinar that explores grid reliability in the United States and how to help state decisionmakers, regulators, RTOs, and other key stakeholders understand what is needed in the immediate and long-term to build a more reliable grid.
This webinar unpacks findings from the Traceability and Transparency in Supply Chains report, explore priority action areas for closing key gaps, and showcase collaborative approaches to advancing traceability and transparency.
The webinar will introduce a new Roadmap resource for local governments to maximize IRA incentives for clean energy projects and bring economic, health and social benefits to their communities.
In a series of interviews and a literature review, WRI’s U.S. Energy team focused on efforts to achieve full, mature fleet electrification in the long term, which brings in various other considerations, such as grid and utility considerations.
This webinar will go over the key takeaways from this endeavor and will feature expert speakers who will share their experiences and insights around fleet electrification.
This WRI webinar discussed how cities can take advantage of the new economic landscape for clean energy spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This is a critical moment for local governments to understand the clean energy provisions in the IRA, how they can be leveraged to significantly advance the clean energy transition at the local level, and how cities can mobilize to advance their clean energy goals given these new opportunities.
This webinar explored considerations and actions cities can take to shape a more equitable energy future for their communities. It featured WRI experts and panelists from leading cities who are actively integrating elective pay and clean energy tax credits introduced in the IRA into their clean energy procurements and community programs.
This pitch deck provides local government staff with a modifiable template for proposing actions related to 24/7 CFE procurement to decision makers. The slides include instructions and links to resources to give additional context for potential actions.
This presentation outlines a new Land & Carbon Lab research consortium, Global Pasture Watch, which will contribute to better understanding land use conversion, food production, land productivity, and impacts for biodiversity and climate change at a global scale.
In this high-level webinar, IPCC authors, government representatives and leading carbon removal experts discuss how carbon removal is a critical tool in our toolbox to address the climate crisis.
For the third year in a row, the State of Climate Action provides a comprehensive assessment of the global gap in climate action across the highest-emitting sectors by highlighting where recent progress must accelerate over the next decade to limit warming to 1.5°C.
Learn how Forest Data Partnership’s approach will build alignment of stakeholders to reach consensus around key datasets in the ever-expanding landscape of forest monitoring data.
In this webinar, panelists explored the shared importance of vehicle electrification and shifts to active mobility, the role of various actors in catalyzing new solutions for aviation and maritime shipping, the status of tipping points in driving exponential progress, and how a systems approach can help us reimagine transport as we know it.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
2. Wednesday
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Opening Remarks
9:30 Plenary: GFW Updates
11:30 Coffee
12:00 Innovation Exhibition
12:30 Lunch (+app demos)
13:30 Plenary: Information to Action
15:00 Coffee
15:30 Parallel Discussion Session 1
17:30 Close Day 1
18:30 Reception (Driftwood Kitchen)
Thursday
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Plenary: Future of GFW
10:00 Coffee
10:30 Parallel Discussion Session 2
12:30 Lunch (+videos)
13:30 Parallel Discussion Session 3
15:30 Coffee
16:00 Plenary: Final Reflections
17:30 Close Day 2
AGENDA OVERVIEW
3. 1. Go to slido.com on your mobile phone or laptop
2. Enter event code GFWPartners17
3. Select “Polls” at the top of the screen
4. Answer the questions
5. See live results
IN LIEU OF INTRODUCTIONS…
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4. Presenters: Crystal Davis and Alyssa Barrett; PHOTO: CIFOR
UPDATES, OUTCOMES AND STORIES
FROM THE GLOBAL FOREST WATCH PARTNERSHIP
#GFWPartners17
6. Increase knowledge and
transparency about
forest landscapes
globally
Harness information to
mobilize local action by
governments and civil
society worldwide
Advance private sector
action to stop commodity
driven deforestation and
manage forests sustainably
2018 OBJECTIVES
23. PHOTO: Amazon Conservation Team, Suriname
To date…
33 grants
30 countries
1,120 people trained
1.8 million hectares monitored
THIRD YEAR OF THE SMALL GRANTS FUND
29. PHOTO: CIFOR
1. GFW reaches 1 million users
2. Moving beyond data to deliver insights
3. The first weekly deforestation alert
4. Scaling local action through partnerships
5. New solutions for commodity markets
#GFWPartners17
30. PANEL: VOICES OF GFW
PARTNERS
Kevin Rabinovitch, Mars
Darlington Tuagben, Forestry Development Authority Liberia
Matt Finer, Amazon Conservation Association
Frank Rivero, Forest Resources Oversight Agency (OSINFOR) Peru
Colin McKee, Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC Group)
Lilian Pintea, Jane Goodall Institute
31. PANEL: VOICES OF GFW
PARTNERS
Kevin Rabinovitch, Mars
Darlington Tuagben, Forestry Development Authority Liberia
Matt Finer, Amazon Conservation Association
Frank Rivero, Forest Resources Oversight Agency (OSINFOR) Peru
Colin McKee, Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC Group)
Lilian Pintea, Jane Goodall Institute
34. PANEL: VOICES OF GFW
PARTNERS
Kevin Rabinovitch, Mars
Darlington Tuagben, Forestry Development Authority Liberia
Matt Finer, Amazon Conservation Association
Frank Rivero, Forest Resources Oversight Agency (OSINFOR) Peru
Colin McKee, Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC Group)
Lilian Pintea, Jane Goodall Institute
42. PANEL: VOICES OF GFW
PARTNERS
Kevin Rabinovitch, Mars
Darlington Tuagben, Forestry Development Authority Liberia
Matt Finer, Amazon Conservation Association
Frank Rivero, Forest Resources Oversight Agency (OSINFOR)
Peru
Colin McKee, Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC Group)
Lilian Pintea, Jane Goodall Institute
43. Using GFW for forest monitoring in
the Peruvian Amazon
Frank Rivero – Frivero@osinfor.gob.pe
48. 07 conservation áreas in native
communities approved
An area of 4,587.12 ha.
Monitoring forest conservation áreas in native
communities
49.
50. PANEL: VOICES OF GFW
PARTNERS
Kevin Rabinovitch, Mars
Darlington Tuagben, Forestry Development Authority Liberia
Matt Finer, Amazon Conservation Association
Frank Rivero, Forest Resources Oversight Agency (OSINFOR) Peru
Colin McKee, Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC Group)
Lilian Pintea, Jane Goodall Institute
52. We are the IIC. We are here to build businesses
that last, create markets that thrive and invest in
greater opportunity.
The Inter-American Investment Corporation, member of the IDB
Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to strengthening
the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. We work with
clients to achieve financial results while creating social and
environmental value. We operate across sectors to provide financing
and advisory services that meet the evolving demands of the region’s
private sector.
58. LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Colin McKee
Environmental and Social Officer, IIC
colinm@iadb.org
Web: www.iic.org
LinkedIn: www.iic.org/linkedin
Twitter: www.iic.org/twitter
Facebook: www.iic.org/facebook
Blog: www.iic.org/blog
59. PANEL: VOICES OF GFW
PARTNERS
Kevin Rabinovitch, Mars
Darlington Tuagben, Forestry Development Authority Liberia
Matt Finer, Amazon Conservation Association
Frank Rivero, Forest Resources Oversight Agency (OSINFOR) Peru
Colin McKee, Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC Group)
Lilian Pintea, Jane Goodall Institute
60. Great Ape Conservation using
Global Forest Watch
Lilian Pintea
the Jane Goodall Institute, Vienna, VA, USA
lpintea@janegoodall.org
61. Mission:
the Jane Goodall Institute
promotes understanding and
protection of great apes and
their habitat and builds on
the legacy of
Dr. Jane Goodall, our
founder, to inspire individual
action by young people of all
ages to help animals, other
people and to protect the
world we all share.
62. Chimpanzees in Crisis
• Occur only in Africa
• Have suffered dramatic losses
- Perhaps 2,000,000 in 1900
- Currently fewer than 350,000
• Most live in countries such as DRC that
are plagued by war, poverty and have
difficulty with implementing conservation
strategies effectively
• Chimpanzees face four major threats:
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Illegal bushmeat and poaching
- Disease
- Illegal pet trade
63. JGI Uses Conservation Action Planning / Open Standards as its Adaptive Management
Framework to Work with Partners on the Ground and Measure Conservation Success
68. Arcus State of the Great Apes Project
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
5 10 15 20 25 30%ForestLoss
Distance from the road (km)
Forest loss before and after road constructions
within 5-30 km buffers Lugufu-Ntakata areas.
Before Road (2001-06) After Road (2007-14)
69. Forest Watcher mobile app:
putting global forest data into the hands of local
decision-makers to inform conservation actions
Goal:
to improve forest conservation on
the ground by enabling local
stakeholders with limited and
occasional Internet connectivity to
access and use forest loss data
and support management
decisions.
71. Understanding the potential of
weekly GLAD forest loss
alerts to support law
enforcement in protected
areas
Kibale Conservation Area:
Kibale National Park
Semuliki National Park
Tooro Semuliki Wildlife
Reserve and
Katonga Wildlife Reserve.
75. Indicator Ratings
Target Category KEA Indicator Poor Fair Good
Very
Good
Chimp
Habitat in
Zambezian
Miombo
Woodland
Size
Area with
tree cover
% of 2000
baseline area
loss
> 5 %
loss
2.5 - 5.0 %
loss
1 - 2.5%
loss
< 1%
loss
Very Good:
Ecologically desirable
status; Requires little
intervention to
maintain
Good:
Within acceptable
range of variation;
Some intervention
required to maintain
Poor:
Restoration
increasingly difficult;
May result in
extirpation
Fair:
Outside acceptable
range of variation;
Requires intervention
to get to good
Open Standards Viability Analysis:
Markings to Interpret Target Health
Indicator Ratings
Target Category KEA Indicator Poor Fair Good
Very
Good
Chimp
Habitat in
Zambezian
Miombo
Woodland
Size
Area with
tree cover
% of 2000
baseline area
loss
> 5 %
loss
2.5 - 5.0 %
loss
1 - 2.5%
loss
< 1%
loss
Condition
Evergreen
forest
% of 2000
baseline area
loss
> 5 %
loss
2.5 – 5.0 %
loss
1 – 2.5%
loss
< 1%
loss
Indicator Ratings
Target Category KEA Indicator Poor Fair Good
Very
Good
Chimp
Habitat in
Zambezian
Miombo
Woodland
Size
Area with
tree cover
% of 2000
baseline area
loss
> 5 %
loss
2.5 - 5.0 %
loss
1 - 2.5%
loss
< 1%
loss
Condition
Evergreen
forest
% of 2000
baseline area
loss
> 5%
loss
2.5 – 5.0%
loss
1 – 2.5%
loss
< 1%
loss
Landscape
context
Distance to
humans
Avg pixel dist
to human
feature
< 250 m
250 - 500
m
500 - 1000
m
> 1000 m
76. KEA #1
% of 2000 forest
baseline loss
Applied to TZ
key chimp ranges
and corridors
77. KEA #2
% of 2000
evergreen forest
baseline loss
Applied to TZ
key chimp ranges
and corridors
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