This document discusses the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), which assists islands in addressing environmental challenges. It was created to [1] conserve island natural resources that support people and cultures, [2] provide a platform for islands to collaborate on solutions, and [3] take high-level actions to address global sustainability issues. Islands are described as unique, diverse and vulnerable locations that support significant biodiversity and people. GLISPA works to inspire leadership, catalyze commitments, and facilitate collaboration between islands to promote conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Planet:Renewable Energy - Generating power, jobs and developmentAndy Dabydeen
The document summarizes Germany's successful policies for renewable energy that have led to rapid growth. Key points:
- Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act established long-term and consistent support for renewables through fixed feed-in tariffs.
- Renewables have tripled in Germany to over 14% of electricity and also contribute to heat and fuel. The goal is 30% of electricity by 2020.
- This major growth in renewables has significantly reduced Germany's CO2 emissions while creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and economic growth through a thriving renewable industry.
Climate Change Governance in Zanzibar: The Need for Environmental Autonomykellymh
Kelly Horton's presentation from the SUZA Symposium on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in Small Island States, held in Zanzibar, December 2011
Our Planet:Maintaining momentum - Financing action on climate Andy Dabydeen
The document discusses financing action on climate change and maintaining momentum. It introduces the 10th Special Session of UNEP's Governing Council in Monaco, where the key theme will be mobilizing public and private finance to meet the climate change challenge. His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco argues that the public and private sectors both have a key role to play in sustainable development and that working together through increased budgets and private investment is necessary to address environmental problems threatening the planet.
This document analyzes trends in ecological footprints in the Mediterranean region. It is a collaboration between Global Footprint Network, WWF Mediterranean, UNESCO Venice, Plan Bleu, and others. The document finds that the ecological footprints of Mediterranean nations now exceed the region's biocapacity by over 150%. Addressing ecological deficits and reducing fossil fuel dependence will help countries combat climate change and become more economically resilient by managing biocapacity and reducing demand on natural resources. Taking action now will be less costly than waiting, as countries can build economies that work with nature instead of against it.
The document discusses the importance of soils and the growing problem of soil degradation. It notes that 24% of global land has suffered degradation and certain farming practices are causing erosion 100 times faster than soil formation. By 2050, only 0.1 hectares of arable land may be available per person. The EU is proposing a target for Rio+20 of achieving "zero net rate of land and soil degradation" to help restore soils and manage them sustainably to meet food demands. This could be achieved by minimizing erosion, maintaining soil organic matter, and preventing uncontrolled urban expansion.
This document summarizes Environment Tobago's (ET) activities for World Wetlands Day 2010 and their partnership with BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC for an art competition. It discusses ET launching postcards featuring artwork by local students on the theme of "Caring For Wetlands" to raise awareness of wetlands and promote young artists. It also describes ET celebrating the winners of their "My Heritage; My Future" art competition launched with BPTT last year about the Main Ridge Forest Reserve.
Environment Tobago hosted its annual "Keep a Clean School" competition prize giving ceremony, which aims to educate youth about solid waste issues through activities focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling, and was sponsored by Methanex Trinidad Limited. The top 5 schools were awarded prizes, and special awards were given for categories like best composting and recycling initiatives. Environment Tobago thanked Methanex and the Division of Education for their continued support of the competition.
The document discusses environmental problems including pollution, deforestation, desertification, food shortage and drought. It mentions desertification as one of the most dangerous phenomena with bad effects. Desertification can cause serious problems through various causes such as overcultivation of land, grazing of livestock, and climate change. This leads to soil erosion, land becoming unproductive, and habitat loss. Solutions include sustainable land management practices, reforestation, and community cooperation to address desertification and preserve the environment.
Our Planet:Renewable Energy - Generating power, jobs and developmentAndy Dabydeen
The document summarizes Germany's successful policies for renewable energy that have led to rapid growth. Key points:
- Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act established long-term and consistent support for renewables through fixed feed-in tariffs.
- Renewables have tripled in Germany to over 14% of electricity and also contribute to heat and fuel. The goal is 30% of electricity by 2020.
- This major growth in renewables has significantly reduced Germany's CO2 emissions while creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and economic growth through a thriving renewable industry.
Climate Change Governance in Zanzibar: The Need for Environmental Autonomykellymh
Kelly Horton's presentation from the SUZA Symposium on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in Small Island States, held in Zanzibar, December 2011
Our Planet:Maintaining momentum - Financing action on climate Andy Dabydeen
The document discusses financing action on climate change and maintaining momentum. It introduces the 10th Special Session of UNEP's Governing Council in Monaco, where the key theme will be mobilizing public and private finance to meet the climate change challenge. His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco argues that the public and private sectors both have a key role to play in sustainable development and that working together through increased budgets and private investment is necessary to address environmental problems threatening the planet.
This document analyzes trends in ecological footprints in the Mediterranean region. It is a collaboration between Global Footprint Network, WWF Mediterranean, UNESCO Venice, Plan Bleu, and others. The document finds that the ecological footprints of Mediterranean nations now exceed the region's biocapacity by over 150%. Addressing ecological deficits and reducing fossil fuel dependence will help countries combat climate change and become more economically resilient by managing biocapacity and reducing demand on natural resources. Taking action now will be less costly than waiting, as countries can build economies that work with nature instead of against it.
The document discusses the importance of soils and the growing problem of soil degradation. It notes that 24% of global land has suffered degradation and certain farming practices are causing erosion 100 times faster than soil formation. By 2050, only 0.1 hectares of arable land may be available per person. The EU is proposing a target for Rio+20 of achieving "zero net rate of land and soil degradation" to help restore soils and manage them sustainably to meet food demands. This could be achieved by minimizing erosion, maintaining soil organic matter, and preventing uncontrolled urban expansion.
This document summarizes Environment Tobago's (ET) activities for World Wetlands Day 2010 and their partnership with BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC for an art competition. It discusses ET launching postcards featuring artwork by local students on the theme of "Caring For Wetlands" to raise awareness of wetlands and promote young artists. It also describes ET celebrating the winners of their "My Heritage; My Future" art competition launched with BPTT last year about the Main Ridge Forest Reserve.
Environment Tobago hosted its annual "Keep a Clean School" competition prize giving ceremony, which aims to educate youth about solid waste issues through activities focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling, and was sponsored by Methanex Trinidad Limited. The top 5 schools were awarded prizes, and special awards were given for categories like best composting and recycling initiatives. Environment Tobago thanked Methanex and the Division of Education for their continued support of the competition.
The document discusses environmental problems including pollution, deforestation, desertification, food shortage and drought. It mentions desertification as one of the most dangerous phenomena with bad effects. Desertification can cause serious problems through various causes such as overcultivation of land, grazing of livestock, and climate change. This leads to soil erosion, land becoming unproductive, and habitat loss. Solutions include sustainable land management practices, reforestation, and community cooperation to address desertification and preserve the environment.
The document summarizes Senator Loren Legarda's keynote speech about building resilience in Mindanao after Tropical Storm Sendong. The main points are:
- Sendong caused major losses in Mindanao and highlighted the need to reduce disaster and climate risks through laws and investments.
- Government has committed funds from the World Bank and National Disaster Risk Reduction Fund to support post-Sendong reconstruction efforts, though the deadline to provide all victims with permanent housing will likely be missed due to constraints.
- Building resilience requires political commitment to disaster risk reduction training and preventing natural hazards from becoming disasters through preparedness and good governance.
The presentation is about climate change and its impacts on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS). It emphasizes on the strategies Caribbean SIDS implement in order to adapt to climate change.
The document summarizes the key discussions and announcements from Environment TOBAGO's 15th annual general meeting, including an overview of the organization's activities and finances over the past year, as well as new partnerships and funding opportunities that will allow the organization to be self-sufficient going forward. It also briefly describes generous donations of books and DVDs from the US and Australian embassies to support Environment TOBAGO's environmental education programs.
The document discusses the occurrence of cyanobacteria in southwest Tobago, which has caused skin infections in people bathing in the affected areas. It has been seen covering the waters from Flying Reef to Castara since July-August 2010, most severely impacting Mt. Irvine Bay and Buccoo Bay. Cyanobacteria thrive in nutrient-rich waters, suggesting sewage or other domestic waste may be contributing to its growth. Its toxins can harm humans, fish and other marine life. Short term solutions proposed include closing beaches temporarily and increased water sampling and testing.
Critically evaluate the salient features of Bangladesh Climate Change Strateg...Jahangir Alam
The document summarizes Bangladesh's Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP). It outlines the plan's six pillars which include food security, disaster management, infrastructure, research, mitigation, and capacity building. The 36 programs under the plan aim to make Bangladesh more resilient to climate change impacts like floods, cyclones and droughts. While the plan was developed domestically and has received over half a billion in funding, it also faces criticisms for its top-down approach and focus on infrastructure over adaptation. The plan is intended to be a living document that is reviewed over time based on changing priorities and science.
This document summarizes the implications of the 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake for disaster risk reduction planning and management. Some key points:
- The earthquake and tsunami caused over 16,000 deaths and massive economic losses exceeding $200 billion. It highlighted the need for integrated disaster risk management that considers cascading impacts.
- Lessons included reducing "expected surprises" by considering all possible hazard consequences, and taking both structural and non-structural measures while allowing for forces exceeding design levels.
- Approaches like developing more resilient infrastructure, integrated countermeasures, and improved risk governance can help establish design methods that maximize safety against natural hazards.
This document summarizes a post-COP10 meeting held in Fiji from May 16-20, 2011 to review outcomes of the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and plan for their implementation in the Pacific region. Key points from discussions included:
1) Participants shared lessons learned from successful Pacific cooperation at COP10, highlighting regional achievements and the need to continue a unified Pacific voice.
2) Discussions established a basic understanding of important Nagoya outcomes and decisions for the Pacific, and identified capacity needs to implement them with support from partners.
3) Recommendations focused on strengthening future COP preparations through information sharing, and consolidating strategies, actions and partnership opportunities to
The document summarizes the work of the Kosrae Adjustment Program Implementation Team (KAPIT) in submitting legislative measures to improve Kosrae's fiscal situation, recognizes the 2011 Department of Resources and Economic Affairs Employee of the Year, and provides updates on Kosrae's participation in the Guam Micronesian Islands Fair and the release of the Division of Economic Planning's first economic brief focusing on transportation issues in Kosrae.
The Micronesia Challenge is a regional commitment launched in 2006 by the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to effectively manage at least 30% of the near-shore marine resources and 20% of the terrestrial resources across Micronesia by 2020. In its first five years, it has established or strengthened 190 protected areas covering over 683,310 hectares and leveraged over $15 million in support. It aims to protect biodiversity and sustain local livelihoods in the region through a sustainable financing plan and partnerships.
The Forum Trade Ministers Meeting discussed several trade-related topics:
1) They considered updates on the operations of the Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum to the World Trade Organization in Geneva and the Doha Development Agenda. They congratulated Samoa on joining the WTO and acknowledged contributions to WTO accessions.
2) They received updates on Pacific Islands Trade & Invest activities and opportunities in key markets. They urged continued marketing and attracting investment.
3) They discussed ongoing traditional knowledge and intellectual property work in the region and agreed to priorities, including establishing a regional trademarks system.
4) They reviewed the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat's trade work program and agreed to continue
The document outlines the organizational structure of the FSM Department of Resources & Development. It shows the Secretary at the top overseeing two assistant secretaries who each lead a division. Various program managers, advisors, officers, and specialists report up through the divisions and assistant secretaries to support the department's work in areas like energy, fisheries, tourism, agriculture, trade, and investment. Administrative and executive support staff also assist the Secretary.
The Department of Resources and Economic Affairs (DREA) newsletter provides updates on projects and activities in the 2nd quarter of FY2012. Key points include:
1) DREA completed deployment of 3 fish aggregating device anchors to support fishing. Staff are monitoring the anchors.
2) Workshops were held in 5 villages to improve farming skills and understanding of agriculture topics.
3) A livestock and poultry survey was conducted to account for all animals in Kosrae, as required every 5 years.
4) Export of Kosrae agricultural produce increased in volume and value compared to the previous quarter.
The document summarizes several conservation projects and activities undertaken by the Conservation Society of Pohnpei in early 2012, including:
1) An annual bird survey conducted on Pohnpei and Ant Atoll in partnership with the University of Missouri.
2) The addition of 4 new species to Pohnpei's freshwater fauna by French scientists surveying the island's streams.
3) The completion of a strategic action plan by Pohnpei's Division of Fish and Wildlife to guide conservation law enforcement over the next three years.
4) A youth environmental awareness program involving a school garden project that received support from the U.S. Ambassador to Pohnpei.
The document discusses the need for a high seas biodiversity agreement to protect international waters, which cover two-thirds of the planet. It notes that 90% of big fish have been overfished, coral reefs are disappearing, and climate change is altering ocean chemistry. While less than 1% of the high seas are protected, these waters are facing increasing threats from human activities like overfishing, pollution, and climate change. The document argues that governments should approve negotiations on a new agreement at Rio+20 to implement relevant provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and establish protections for biodiversity in international waters. Doing so could boost fisheries, jobs, and the overall ocean economy while safeguarding ocean resources
This document is the introduction to a handbook on good building design and construction practices in the Philippines. It was created by GTZ, UNDP, and UNISDR to provide guidance to homeowners, builders, and officials on building structures that are resilient to natural hazards common to the Philippines such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and typhoons. The handbook emphasizes the importance of following principles of good design and construction quality to minimize vulnerability. It also stresses that spatial planning and siting homes outside of high-risk areas are critical for sustainability. The overall goal is to promote a culture of safety in construction and help protect families and their assets.
This document is the introduction to a handbook on good building design and construction practices in the Philippines. It was created by GTZ, UNDP, and UNISDR to provide guidance to homeowners, builders, and officials on building structures that are resilient to natural hazards common to the Philippines such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and typhoons. The handbook emphasizes both design and construction principles and uses pictures to illustrate best practices. It aims to develop a culture of safer construction to protect families and property.
WCS EBM Facilitator Guide English WEB.PDFGed Acton
This document provides a guide for facilitating ecosystem-based management planning in Fiji. It emphasizes a community-led approach and outlines key principles such as promoting curiosity, valuing failures as learning opportunities, and creating partnerships. The guide covers various phases of the planning process, including pre-planning, stakeholder engagement, developing management strategies, and implementing and adapting plans over time based on monitoring. The overall goal is to empower communities to sustainably manage their natural resources by thinking strategically and balancing protection with sustainable use.
The document describes a global photography contest organized by GlobalHunt Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme and with sponsorship from Himalaya Drug Company and Mahindra ekoSol. The contest invited participants to submit photographs highlighting environmental challenges affecting small island developing states and the rising sea levels threatening their existence. Over 200 entries were received from countries around the world, bringing attention to the impacts of climate change and need for conservation efforts.
This document summarizes experiences from 10 community projects supported by the GEF Small Grants Programme that have scaled up community actions for international waters management. The projects showcase how communities in countries like Belize, Cape Verde, Cuba, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius and Turkey have tackled issues like sustainable fisheries, mangrove conservation, reducing marine pollution and establishing marine protected areas. By empowering local communities and demonstrating effective solutions, the projects have led to wider advocacy efforts and mobilized additional partnerships and resources to address transboundary water challenges. The lessons learned provide guidance on supporting community innovations and scaling them up through multiple partnerships and links to larger projects.
wwf_coral_triangle_blue_economy_discussion_paperLida Pet
This document discusses blue economies and their importance in the Coral Triangle region. It notes that over 85% of reefs in the Coral Triangle are threatened by local stressors like overfishing. Many millions of people in the region depend on coastal and marine resources for their livelihoods and food security. The Coral Triangle Initiative was launched in 2009 to promote the sustainable management of these resources through strategies like marine protected areas and ecosystem-based fisheries management. These approaches aim to balance environmental conservation with sustainable economic development, in line with concepts of both green and blue economies.
Disaster Resistant Housing
in Pacific Island Countries
A compendium of safe low cost housing
practices in Pacific Island Countries
after the devastation of Cyclone PAm Pacific island countries will start rethinking their stand on the current traditional housing
The document summarizes Senator Loren Legarda's keynote speech about building resilience in Mindanao after Tropical Storm Sendong. The main points are:
- Sendong caused major losses in Mindanao and highlighted the need to reduce disaster and climate risks through laws and investments.
- Government has committed funds from the World Bank and National Disaster Risk Reduction Fund to support post-Sendong reconstruction efforts, though the deadline to provide all victims with permanent housing will likely be missed due to constraints.
- Building resilience requires political commitment to disaster risk reduction training and preventing natural hazards from becoming disasters through preparedness and good governance.
The presentation is about climate change and its impacts on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS). It emphasizes on the strategies Caribbean SIDS implement in order to adapt to climate change.
The document summarizes the key discussions and announcements from Environment TOBAGO's 15th annual general meeting, including an overview of the organization's activities and finances over the past year, as well as new partnerships and funding opportunities that will allow the organization to be self-sufficient going forward. It also briefly describes generous donations of books and DVDs from the US and Australian embassies to support Environment TOBAGO's environmental education programs.
The document discusses the occurrence of cyanobacteria in southwest Tobago, which has caused skin infections in people bathing in the affected areas. It has been seen covering the waters from Flying Reef to Castara since July-August 2010, most severely impacting Mt. Irvine Bay and Buccoo Bay. Cyanobacteria thrive in nutrient-rich waters, suggesting sewage or other domestic waste may be contributing to its growth. Its toxins can harm humans, fish and other marine life. Short term solutions proposed include closing beaches temporarily and increased water sampling and testing.
Critically evaluate the salient features of Bangladesh Climate Change Strateg...Jahangir Alam
The document summarizes Bangladesh's Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP). It outlines the plan's six pillars which include food security, disaster management, infrastructure, research, mitigation, and capacity building. The 36 programs under the plan aim to make Bangladesh more resilient to climate change impacts like floods, cyclones and droughts. While the plan was developed domestically and has received over half a billion in funding, it also faces criticisms for its top-down approach and focus on infrastructure over adaptation. The plan is intended to be a living document that is reviewed over time based on changing priorities and science.
This document summarizes the implications of the 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake for disaster risk reduction planning and management. Some key points:
- The earthquake and tsunami caused over 16,000 deaths and massive economic losses exceeding $200 billion. It highlighted the need for integrated disaster risk management that considers cascading impacts.
- Lessons included reducing "expected surprises" by considering all possible hazard consequences, and taking both structural and non-structural measures while allowing for forces exceeding design levels.
- Approaches like developing more resilient infrastructure, integrated countermeasures, and improved risk governance can help establish design methods that maximize safety against natural hazards.
This document summarizes a post-COP10 meeting held in Fiji from May 16-20, 2011 to review outcomes of the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and plan for their implementation in the Pacific region. Key points from discussions included:
1) Participants shared lessons learned from successful Pacific cooperation at COP10, highlighting regional achievements and the need to continue a unified Pacific voice.
2) Discussions established a basic understanding of important Nagoya outcomes and decisions for the Pacific, and identified capacity needs to implement them with support from partners.
3) Recommendations focused on strengthening future COP preparations through information sharing, and consolidating strategies, actions and partnership opportunities to
The document summarizes the work of the Kosrae Adjustment Program Implementation Team (KAPIT) in submitting legislative measures to improve Kosrae's fiscal situation, recognizes the 2011 Department of Resources and Economic Affairs Employee of the Year, and provides updates on Kosrae's participation in the Guam Micronesian Islands Fair and the release of the Division of Economic Planning's first economic brief focusing on transportation issues in Kosrae.
The Micronesia Challenge is a regional commitment launched in 2006 by the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to effectively manage at least 30% of the near-shore marine resources and 20% of the terrestrial resources across Micronesia by 2020. In its first five years, it has established or strengthened 190 protected areas covering over 683,310 hectares and leveraged over $15 million in support. It aims to protect biodiversity and sustain local livelihoods in the region through a sustainable financing plan and partnerships.
The Forum Trade Ministers Meeting discussed several trade-related topics:
1) They considered updates on the operations of the Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum to the World Trade Organization in Geneva and the Doha Development Agenda. They congratulated Samoa on joining the WTO and acknowledged contributions to WTO accessions.
2) They received updates on Pacific Islands Trade & Invest activities and opportunities in key markets. They urged continued marketing and attracting investment.
3) They discussed ongoing traditional knowledge and intellectual property work in the region and agreed to priorities, including establishing a regional trademarks system.
4) They reviewed the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat's trade work program and agreed to continue
The document outlines the organizational structure of the FSM Department of Resources & Development. It shows the Secretary at the top overseeing two assistant secretaries who each lead a division. Various program managers, advisors, officers, and specialists report up through the divisions and assistant secretaries to support the department's work in areas like energy, fisheries, tourism, agriculture, trade, and investment. Administrative and executive support staff also assist the Secretary.
The Department of Resources and Economic Affairs (DREA) newsletter provides updates on projects and activities in the 2nd quarter of FY2012. Key points include:
1) DREA completed deployment of 3 fish aggregating device anchors to support fishing. Staff are monitoring the anchors.
2) Workshops were held in 5 villages to improve farming skills and understanding of agriculture topics.
3) A livestock and poultry survey was conducted to account for all animals in Kosrae, as required every 5 years.
4) Export of Kosrae agricultural produce increased in volume and value compared to the previous quarter.
The document summarizes several conservation projects and activities undertaken by the Conservation Society of Pohnpei in early 2012, including:
1) An annual bird survey conducted on Pohnpei and Ant Atoll in partnership with the University of Missouri.
2) The addition of 4 new species to Pohnpei's freshwater fauna by French scientists surveying the island's streams.
3) The completion of a strategic action plan by Pohnpei's Division of Fish and Wildlife to guide conservation law enforcement over the next three years.
4) A youth environmental awareness program involving a school garden project that received support from the U.S. Ambassador to Pohnpei.
The document discusses the need for a high seas biodiversity agreement to protect international waters, which cover two-thirds of the planet. It notes that 90% of big fish have been overfished, coral reefs are disappearing, and climate change is altering ocean chemistry. While less than 1% of the high seas are protected, these waters are facing increasing threats from human activities like overfishing, pollution, and climate change. The document argues that governments should approve negotiations on a new agreement at Rio+20 to implement relevant provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and establish protections for biodiversity in international waters. Doing so could boost fisheries, jobs, and the overall ocean economy while safeguarding ocean resources
This document is the introduction to a handbook on good building design and construction practices in the Philippines. It was created by GTZ, UNDP, and UNISDR to provide guidance to homeowners, builders, and officials on building structures that are resilient to natural hazards common to the Philippines such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and typhoons. The handbook emphasizes the importance of following principles of good design and construction quality to minimize vulnerability. It also stresses that spatial planning and siting homes outside of high-risk areas are critical for sustainability. The overall goal is to promote a culture of safety in construction and help protect families and their assets.
This document is the introduction to a handbook on good building design and construction practices in the Philippines. It was created by GTZ, UNDP, and UNISDR to provide guidance to homeowners, builders, and officials on building structures that are resilient to natural hazards common to the Philippines such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and typhoons. The handbook emphasizes both design and construction principles and uses pictures to illustrate best practices. It aims to develop a culture of safer construction to protect families and property.
WCS EBM Facilitator Guide English WEB.PDFGed Acton
This document provides a guide for facilitating ecosystem-based management planning in Fiji. It emphasizes a community-led approach and outlines key principles such as promoting curiosity, valuing failures as learning opportunities, and creating partnerships. The guide covers various phases of the planning process, including pre-planning, stakeholder engagement, developing management strategies, and implementing and adapting plans over time based on monitoring. The overall goal is to empower communities to sustainably manage their natural resources by thinking strategically and balancing protection with sustainable use.
The document describes a global photography contest organized by GlobalHunt Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme and with sponsorship from Himalaya Drug Company and Mahindra ekoSol. The contest invited participants to submit photographs highlighting environmental challenges affecting small island developing states and the rising sea levels threatening their existence. Over 200 entries were received from countries around the world, bringing attention to the impacts of climate change and need for conservation efforts.
This document summarizes experiences from 10 community projects supported by the GEF Small Grants Programme that have scaled up community actions for international waters management. The projects showcase how communities in countries like Belize, Cape Verde, Cuba, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius and Turkey have tackled issues like sustainable fisheries, mangrove conservation, reducing marine pollution and establishing marine protected areas. By empowering local communities and demonstrating effective solutions, the projects have led to wider advocacy efforts and mobilized additional partnerships and resources to address transboundary water challenges. The lessons learned provide guidance on supporting community innovations and scaling them up through multiple partnerships and links to larger projects.
wwf_coral_triangle_blue_economy_discussion_paperLida Pet
This document discusses blue economies and their importance in the Coral Triangle region. It notes that over 85% of reefs in the Coral Triangle are threatened by local stressors like overfishing. Many millions of people in the region depend on coastal and marine resources for their livelihoods and food security. The Coral Triangle Initiative was launched in 2009 to promote the sustainable management of these resources through strategies like marine protected areas and ecosystem-based fisheries management. These approaches aim to balance environmental conservation with sustainable economic development, in line with concepts of both green and blue economies.
Disaster Resistant Housing
in Pacific Island Countries
A compendium of safe low cost housing
practices in Pacific Island Countries
after the devastation of Cyclone PAm Pacific island countries will start rethinking their stand on the current traditional housing
Microsoft word alliances of local governments in the philippinesJOHNY NATAD
The document discusses alliances of local governments in the Philippines. It defines alliances as cooperation between local government units to address common issues more efficiently. The 1991 Local Government Code encouraged alliance building to aid decentralization. There are three main types of alliances - natural alliances between neighboring LGUs, public-private partnerships, and quasi-public alliances that are managed like corporations. Several alliances are discussed that focus on environmental management, health, and coastal resource management. Alliance building allows LGUs to achieve goals through joint efforts and resource sharing.
The Emerging global and continental political vision and agenda for addressin...TerrAfrica Partnership
This document discusses land degradation in Africa and strategies to address it. It provides background on causes and impacts of land degradation. It then summarizes recent policy responses and projects to promote land restoration and sustainable land management. Going forward, it calls for a more integrated approach aligned with Agenda 2063 and the SDGs. This includes support for nexus projects and a strengthened TerrAfrica partnership to provide technical support while respecting priorities of member states. The conclusion emphasizes the severity of land degradation challenges and the need for enhanced capacity and assistance to strengthen the African Union Commission's leadership role.
Our Planet:Green Economy-The New Big DealAndy Dabydeen
The global financial crisis has led to a sharp rise in unemployment worldwide. However, green jobs focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental protection offer hope as part of economic recovery plans. Millions of green jobs already exist in sectors like renewable energy, construction, transportation, recycling, and agriculture. Investments in green infrastructure, technology, and training can create more jobs while making progress on sustainability and climate change goals. With wise policies, green jobs have the potential to jumpstart economies, put people back to work, and lay the foundation for long-term green growth.
This document provides an overview of a report on opportunities for responsible corporate adaptation to climate change. It highlights case studies of companies that have strengthened resilience through partnerships and strategies to adapt their operations while also supporting communities. The report provides recommendations to help businesses and policymakers accelerate adaptation efforts and address barriers such as information gaps, financing challenges, and lack of incentives. It aims to demonstrate how the private sector can help build social, environmental and economic resilience through leadership on adaptation.
Multistakeholders' Partnership for SDGsESD UNU-IAS
This presentation was part of the 2017 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme “Building Transformational Leadership Towards the SDGs” at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
This document describes a local partnership model for coastal resource management on Selinog Island in the Philippines. The partnership involves the local community, local government units, and an academic research organization. The local community formulated development plans for the marine reserve and resources. The academic organization enhanced the knowledge base. The local government units provided political structure and support for the marine reserve, as well as livelihood programs. This tripartite partnership promotes greater sustainability compared to government-led initiatives alone. It addresses both poverty and declining marine resources through simultaneous protection of resources and alternative livelihoods.
YPYC GHANA HIGH LEVEL YOUTH CLIMATE SUMMIT REPORT.pdfCedric Dzelu
An account of the High-Level Climate Change Youth Summit organized by the Young Professional and Youth Coalition in partnership with the Climate Investment Fund.
This document provides a summary of a report by Dalberg Global Development Advisors and WWF on natural World Heritage sites as drivers of sustainable development. The report acknowledges contributions from individuals and organizations involved in case studies. It contains a foreword arguing that protecting the environment does not hinder development. The report finds that almost half of natural World Heritage sites are threatened by harmful industrial activities. More than 11 million people depend on these sites for livelihoods and well-being. The report calls for protecting these sites to promote sustainable development and alleviate poverty.
Bonar A. Laureto currently serves as the Executive Director of Philippine Business for the Environment. He engages with the private sector, government, and other stakeholders to help create business solutions to environmental and social challenges. As a consultant, he assists companies in developing sustainability strategies and reports. He has also consulted for projects related to greenhouse gas emissions, climate change adaptation, and environmental management. Previously he served as Executive Director of The Law of Nature Foundation, where he implemented community-based marine protected areas projects.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/2014/05.html
Synthesis of the thematic reports on agriculture and land, rural development,...Dr Lendy Spires
This document provides a synthesis of thematic reports on agriculture, rural development, desertification, and drought in Asia and the Pacific. It finds that while the region has seen significant economic growth, challenges remain in ensuring sustainable and inclusive development. Key issues include land and water constraints, poverty and hunger, vulnerability to climate impacts like drought and desertification, and ensuring small farmers are not marginalized. The sustainable and efficient use of natural resources is critical to meeting needs while addressing these challenges under a changing climate.
The document outlines Japan's grant project to introduce solar PV systems in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) using 530 million yen in funding. The project will install a 160 kW grid-connected PV system, including a 20 kW system at the President's Office and a 140 kW system at the College of Micronesia-FSM campus. It establishes a committee to oversee the project and discusses schedules, equipment procurement, installation, training, funding procedures, and obligations of the FSM government to ensure successful completion of the solar PV systems.
The document outlines FSM's energy policy vision and objectives to improve lives through sustainable energy and decrease reliance on imports. The strategic goals are to improve coordination, provide reliable conventional energy, increase renewable energy share above 30% by 2020, and improve 50% energy efficiency by 2020. The policy establishes an institutional framework and action plans for both national and state governments. Nationally, it focuses on data collection, coordination, and assessments. At the state level, priorities are maintaining diesel generators, expanding renewable systems like solar, and implementing efficiency programs.
This document contains national and state energy action plans for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The national plan focuses on promoting energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy. It includes priorities like implementing energy efficient appliances, conducting energy audits and assessments, establishing building energy standards, and raising public awareness through education campaigns. Individual state plans for Yap and Chuuk are also included, outlining objectives and 10-year action plans to develop conventional and renewable energy resources with a focus on solar power and improving energy access across islands.
The Federated States of Micronesia's national energy policy aims to reduce the country's dependence on imported fossil fuels and transition to more renewable energy. Key points:
1) FSM is highly dependent on imported petroleum for electricity generation and transportation, which represents over 50% of its annual budget and 20% of GDP.
2) The policy establishes goals and objectives around renewable energy development, energy efficiency and conservation, and management of conventional energy resources.
3) It proposes an institutional framework to coordinate energy efforts across government agencies and private sector stakeholders at both the national and state levels.
The 15th Micronesian Chief Executives' Summit was held in Pohnpei, FSM from July 27-28, 2021. Key outcomes of the summit included designating Guam to host the Office of the Micronesia Center for a Sustainable Future and establishing a working group to address problems with Micronesian pension and social security systems. The summit also adopted a resolution to develop a regional ban on shark finning and called for a strategic framework to implement marine conservation programs to establish the world's first Regional Shark Sanctuary in Micronesia by December 2022. Chief Executives also issued decisions and recommendations on health, invasive species, tourism, climate change, water and sanitation. Presentations were given
The document contains electricity production data for the state of YAP from 2007 to 2012. It includes monthly and yearly totals for electricity produced, fuel used, fuel prices, and residential/commercial/government tariffs. Electricity production averaged over 1 million KWH per month from 2007 to 2011. Fuel prices fluctuated between $3-6 per gallon during this period. Tariffs for residential customers ranged from $0.13-0.40 per KWH.
The document contains electricity production data for the state of Kosrae from 2007 to 2011. It includes monthly and yearly totals for electricity produced, fuel used, fuel prices, electricity tariffs for residential, commercial and government customers. On average, electricity production was highest in 2010 at 544,977 KWH per month. Fuel prices steadily increased each year from a 2007 average of $2.64 per gallon to a 2011 average of $4.11 per gallon. Residential tariffs also increased over the period.
This document contains electricity production data for the state of Chuuk from 2007 to 2012. It includes the monthly electricity produced in kilowatt-hours, fuel used in gallons and the associated price, the amount spent on fuel, and residential, commercial, and government electricity rates per kilowatt-hour. In 2010, a total of 484,146 kilowatt-hours of electricity was produced using 428,559 gallons of fuel at a cost of $1,495,858. The average electricity produced in 2010 was 857,118 kilowatt-hours using 61,223 gallons of fuel priced at $3.4936 per gallon.
This document provides data on petroleum imports to the Federated States of Micronesia from 2000 to 2010, including gasoline, aviation/kerosene, diesel, and other products. It shows the amounts in thousands of gallons and thousands of dollars for each product imported to Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap each year. Total petroleum imports increased from 2000 to 2010 but decreased in some years. The cost per liter increased substantially from 2000 to 2010 for all product categories.
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia declared March 22, 2011 as FSM National Water Day through a presidential proclamation. The proclamation noted that clean water is essential to life but over 1 billion people lack access to it. It also recognized that the UN designated March 22 as World Water Day and that the FSM would hold a National Water Summit on that date to discuss water resources and management. The proclamation urged citizens to join in recognizing water's importance and protecting it for the future.
The document is a resolution from the Federated States of Micronesia establishing a National Water Task Force to develop a comprehensive national water and sanitation policy. It recognizes that safe water is scarce in Micronesia and threatens development and health. Despite water's importance, there is no overarching policy. The resolution creates a task force with representatives from national and state governments to draft a national water outlook, policy, and investment plan by August 2011 to strengthen water coordination and management across Micronesia.
1. The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is celebrating the International Year of Forests in 2011 by holding competitions and awards to recognize contributions to sustainable forest management.
2. SPC will present awards of $1000 each in three categories: a forest entrepreneur award, an agroforester award, and a forest leadership award.
3. SPC is also holding a poster competition for primary school students and an essay competition for secondary school students on the topic of forests and their importance to local communities. Winners will receive cash prizes.
The FSM energy policy aims to improve lives through sustainable energy and reduce dependence on imports. Its objectives are promoting socio-economic development with affordable, reliable, and environmentally-sound energy, and increasing renewable energy and efficiency. The strategic goals are improving coordination, ensuring conventional energy is safe and affordable, increasing renewable energy to 30% by 2020, and improving efficiency 50% by 2020. The action plan focuses on developing sustainable energy databases; coordinating stable, affordable conventional supplies; supporting renewable investments; conducting renewable assessments; implementing efficiency programs; and developing standards and regulations while improving infrastructure and capacity building.
The document summarizes power plant status and tariff trends for utility companies in four parts of the Federated States of Micronesia as of May 13, 2011. It provides peak load and base load information for Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae and notes government policy has impacted Yap's residential tariff rates while Chuuk has fixed rates for each customer segment. Pohnpei's operating costs have remained unchanged at 10 cents per kWh for over 10 years.
The document provides information from the Kosrae Visitors Bureau newsletter for the second quarter of FY2011. It discusses FAM tours conducted in January-March 2011 that promoted Kosrae, PR activities in the North American market, the KVB administrator attending a conference in Chuuk, new KVB board members and a new Japanese staff member for KVB. It also outlines KVB's promotional calendar for 2011 and recaps community events, including a culture fair with senior citizens and clean-up campaigns.
The document outlines the Trade Policy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Key points include:
- The Trade Policy aims to promote export-led economic growth through private sector development and foreign investment in priority sectors like agriculture, fisheries and tourism.
- FSM's economy is currently import-dependent and aid-reliant, with weak economic performance in recent decades. Exports are low relative to imports.
- The Trade Policy seeks to consolidate existing export markets and identify new ones, including in nearby countries and FSM's key trading partners like the US.
- FSM participates in various regional trade agreements and is negotiating additional access to markets like the EU and Asia to boost exports and investment.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is collaborating in the Micronesia Challenge to conserve 30% of near-shore marine resources and 20% of terrestrial resources by 2020. This involves initiatives like ridge to reef conservation, ecological and socioeconomic assessments, protected areas planning using tools like Marxan, and addressing threats like coastal erosion, flooding, and water security. The FSM works with local partners, state governments, US agencies, SPC, SPREP, and others for coordination and support at national and local levels.
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LEADERSHIP | COMMITMENT | COLLABORATION | ACTION
The Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) assists islands in addressing one of the
world’s greatest challenges — to conserve and sustainably utilize invaluable island “Let us work
natural resources that support people, cultures and livelihoods in their island together to help
homes around the world. small islands survive
It is a partnership for all islands, regardless of size or political status, to take bold
and prosper; and
steps towards greater sustainability. It provides a global platform that enables islands to ensure that all
to work together to develop solutions to common problems and to take high-level people enjoy a
commitments and actions that address these global challenges. sustainable future.”
—Kofi Annan, Former UN
Secretary General,
Mauritius, January 2005
Importance of Islands
Earth’s 175,000 islands1 are home to more than 600 million inhabitants2
Islands and their oceans represent one-sixth of Earth’s total area
Islands support many of the most unique and isolated natural systems including:
• more than half the world’s marine biodiversity3
• 7 of the world’s 10 coral reef hotspots
• 10 of the 34 richest areas of biodiversity in the world
64% of recorded extinctions are on islands
Over two-thirds of the world’s countries include islands
1 According to the GSHHS Dataset (http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/shorelines/gshhs.html), more than 175,000 islands have a land area of at least 0.1km²
2 3 “A World of Islands: An Islands Study Reader.” G, Baldacchino. 2007. http://www.islandstudies.ca/worldofislands.html
2. Strategy 2011 to 2015
Mission The Global Island Partnership promotes actions for island
conservation and sustainable livelihoods by inspiring leadership, catalyzing
commitments, and facilitating collaboration
Focus All Islands
Goals
• Support successful implementation of partner commitments
• Catalyze new commitments to address critical island issues
• Establish and maintain a flexible and efficient Partnership responsive
to its partners’ needs and aspirations
Priorities
• Successful implementation of regional island challenges and other
partner commitments
• Ecosystem-based adaptation, mitigation and reducing the threat of
invasive species
• Linking conservation and sustainable livelihoods to development
dialogue
A Global Opportunity Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. of Palau and President
James A. Michel of Seychelles called for greater
Islands are unique, diverse and vulnerable. They are
collaboration through an international partnership for
important early indicators of the common challenges
island conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
facing our global community. Island communities
feel the impacts from natural disasters, climate
The Global Island Partnership grew spontaneously
change, overconsumption and other global changes
based on the needs of participating governments and
more intensely as these changes jeopardize their
partners. It was officially launched at the 8th Conference
food, water, health and economic security. Today,
of the Parties (COP8) for the Convention on Biological
many islands are demonstrating global leadership
Diversity (CBD) in Brazil, 2006. The Partnership has a
and rapid progress in addressing these challenges
committed Steering Committee, co-chaired by the
and inspiring others around the world.
Presidents of Palau and Seychelles, as well as a small
coordination unit based in the United States.
Recognizing the global importance of islands, the
Global Island Partnership brings together all islands—
small and large, developing and developed—to The Global Island Partnership
mobilize leadership, increase resources, share is Recognized as...
solutions and catalyze action on island priorities in a • mechanism for advancing the conservation of
a
cost-effective and sustainable way. island biodiversity (Decision IX/21, CBD COP9)
Call for Island Leadership • best-practice partnership by the UN
a
At the Mauritius International Meeting in January 4 Commission on Sustainable Development
2005, former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan made (UNCSD)
an urgent call for high-level political commitment to • success factor in preparations for the 2012 UN
a
the global challenge on islands. Inspired, President Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20)5
4 Mauritius International Meeting to Review the Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, 10-14 January 2005.
5 Synthesis report on best practices and lessons learned on the objective and themes of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.” United Nations General Assembly.21
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“The United States has supported the Global Island Partnership since its launch in 2006.
We share the Partnership’s strategic priorities for integrating policy and action on island
conservation and sustainable livelihoods, ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation, and
addressing the threat of invasive alien species.” —Hon. Rick Barton, United States Ambassador, September 2010
4. Commitments
The commitments promoted through the Global Island Partnership are significant public pledges by a government or organization
towards the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods on islands. Commitments are based on global, national,
regional and/or organizational priorities and add value to existing efforts by helping countries accelerate and improve actions
on key international policies and agreements as well as local implementation. The following are commitments and initiatives that
have been conceived, launched or strengthened through the Partnership.
Regional Island Challenges Other Initiatives
Caribbean Challenge Initiative so far involves eight island Hawai’i Green Growth Initiative is a group of Hawai‘i leaders
nations—The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Saint Vincent working together across government, business, academia and civil
and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda as well society to achieve ambitious targets in energy, food and ecosystem security for
as Saint Kitts and Nevis. Five countries have made formal commitments a sustainable, resilient and prosperous future in the Hawaiian islands. The
to protect at least 20% of the near-shore marine and coastal habitats by initiative supports the Hawai‘i 2050 Sustainability Plan and New Day Hawai`i.
2020. All eight countries are participating in the Caribbean Biodiversity
Fund that will provide sustainable financing for their national protected Phoenix Island Protected Area in Kiribati is the largest marine
areas. protected area in the Pacific Ocean. It is partly financed through an
innovative “reverse fishing license,” which funds an endowment to cover
Micronesia Challenge is a commitment by five governments– core management costs and compensate the government for foregone
Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the commercial fishing license revenues.
Marshall Islands, US Territory of Guam and US Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands—to effectively conserve at least 30% of the near- Sea Level Rise Foundation is a global foundation based in the
shore marine resources and 20% of the terrestrial resources across Seychelles that brings together resources and expertise to support
Micronesia by 2020. small island states, islands and other low-lying areas in adapting to the
growing threat of sea level rise.
Western Indian Ocean Coastal Challenge is a developing
Challenge, led by the Government of Seychelles, that is a regional Knowledge Sharing and Coordination Initatives have been
“call to action” to address the threats posed by climate change and to developed through GLISPA to improve knowledge sharing and
ensure sustainable national economies, coastal livelihoods, food and coordination around island conservation and sustainability: Global Island
human security, and marine and coastal ecosystems. It invites all the Database (www.gid.unep-wcmc.org/), Islands Communications Toolkit
countries that share the western Indian Ocean’s vast, resource rich waters (www.commstoolkit.org), SIDSNet (www.sidsnet.org) as well as hosting
and coasts to come together and commit to actions based on a shared 25 strategic meetings such as the Helping Islands Adapt: A Workshop on
year vision. Regional Action to Combat Invasive Species on Islands to Preserve
Biodiversity and Adapt to Climate Change.
The Global Island Partnership is open to any entity committed to taking
significant action to ensure island conservation and sustainable livelihoods
To learn more, go to www.glispa.org or contact Kate Brown, Partnership Coordinator kate.brown@glispa.org
“We call on fellow leaders to reach out and come together under the Global Island
Partnership to advance our common goal to halt global biodiversity loss, address the threat
of climate change and ensure a sustainable future for our island people and the planet.”
—H.E. James A. Michel, President of the Republic of Seychelles and Co-Chair of the Global Island Partnership, July 2011