The document summarizes a 2010 MSc thesis that studied mechanisms to promote the development and transfer of climate-friendly agricultural technologies to developing countries. It aimed to identify technologies that could benefit from innovation funding and analyzed options like prizes, public-private partnerships, and barrier removal. Through stakeholder interviews, the thesis developed criteria to select adaptation technologies for funding and analyzed potential conflicts and synergies between adaptation and mitigation strategies. It recommends a developing country-oriented climate technology innovation strategy and greater use of public-private partnerships.
Analysis of the pros and cons of intensively developed aquifers: hydrological, economic, social and ethical issues. Proposal for an international research project. Emilio Custodio, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). Botín Foundation. International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2012/2013. Preparing for the 2013 International Year. Water Cooperation: Making it Happen! 8-10 January 2013
GreenATP ucla anderson business school mp totten 06 11Michael P Totten
Slides from seminar. See article for details: http://www.scribd.com/mtotten6756
Summary:
Humanity’s unceasing ingenuity is generating vast economic gain for billions of people with goods unavailable to even kings and queens throughout most of history. Unfortunately, this economic growth has triggered unprecedented se- curity challenges of global and historical magnitude: more absolute poor than any time in human history, the sixth largest extinction spasm of life on earth, climate destabilization with mega-catastrophic consequences, and multi-trillion dollar wars over access to energy. These multiple, inextricably interwoven chal- lenges have low probability of being solved if decision makers maintain the strong propensity to think and act as if life is linear, has no carrying capacity limits, uncertainty is controllable, the future free of surprises, planning is predictable and compartmentalized into silos, and Gaussian distributions are taken as the norm while fat-tail futures are ignored. Although the future holds irreducible uncertainties, it is not fated. The emergence of Internet availability to one-third of humanity and access by most of humanity within a decade has spawned the Web analogue of a ‘Cambrian explosion’ of speciation in knowledge applica- tions. Among the most prodigious have been collaboration innovation networks (COINs) reflecting a diversity of ‘genome’ types, facilitating a myriad of collective intelligence crowd-swarming phenomena (Malone T, Laubacher R, Dellarocas C. The Collective Intelligence Genome. MIT Sloan Management Review, Spring; 2010, Vol. 51). COINs are essential tools for accelerating and scaling transformational solutions (positive tipping points) to the wicked problems confronting humanity. Web COINs enable acceleration of multiple-benefit innovations and solutions to these problems that permeate the nested clusters of linked nonlinear complex adaptive systems comprising the global biosphere and socioeconomy [Raford N. How to build a collective intelligence platform to crowdsource almost anything. Available at: http:news.noahraford.com.
The SCIF report summarizes 15 student sustainability projects funded by the Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund (SCIF) at the University of Utah between Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. Some of the projects profiled include creating campus gardens to grow organic produce, greening chemistry labs by installing more efficient water-saving equipment, implementing sustainable irrigation practices, and conducting an energy efficiency study of lighting in a campus plaza. The report shows how SCIF has supported innovative student ideas to improve the university's environmental performance and make the campus more sustainable through hands-on learning experiences.
Green Office is a program by WWF Finland that provides tools and guidance for offices to reduce their environmental impact through improving energy efficiency, promoting sustainable procurement practices, and increasing waste reduction and recycling efforts. The program aims to cut an office's ecological footprint and mitigate climate change by requiring energy savings, use of renewables, and raising environmental awareness among employees. Offices that implement Green Office criteria over 7-10 months qualify to use the Green Office logo to recognize their sustainability achievements.
This document proposes creating a Federal Green Infrastructure Community of Practice (CoP) to benefit the Metro Atlanta area. A survey of 10 federal agencies found differing definitions of green infrastructure and identified needs like education, funding opportunities, and planning models. The CoP would allow federal staff to share expertise, collaborate, and promote a consistent approach to incorporating green infrastructure at all scales. Doing so could provide environmental, social, and economic benefits to the Atlanta region through services like improved water quality and increased recreation. Next steps proposed forming a steering committee and focusing initial CoP discussions on projects within Atlanta.
The document discusses the science of sustainability and its implications for society. It notes that sustainability means meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs. It then examines issues like population growth, resource consumption, climate change, and their impacts on areas like food, water, energy, and conflicts. Finally, it argues that major changes are needed across all parts of society if humanity is to transition to a sustainable model.
The document provides an overview of collaboration at the James Hutton Institute. It discusses the benefits of collaboration, including drawing on a wider pool of skills and knowledge to address complex issues. It also mentions transferring knowledge and skills, extending research networks, and wider dissemination of outcomes. The document provides examples of recent collaborations across the research sector and acknowledges those involved in collaboration efforts.
Analysis of the pros and cons of intensively developed aquifers: hydrological, economic, social and ethical issues. Proposal for an international research project. Emilio Custodio, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). Botín Foundation. International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2012/2013. Preparing for the 2013 International Year. Water Cooperation: Making it Happen! 8-10 January 2013
GreenATP ucla anderson business school mp totten 06 11Michael P Totten
Slides from seminar. See article for details: http://www.scribd.com/mtotten6756
Summary:
Humanity’s unceasing ingenuity is generating vast economic gain for billions of people with goods unavailable to even kings and queens throughout most of history. Unfortunately, this economic growth has triggered unprecedented se- curity challenges of global and historical magnitude: more absolute poor than any time in human history, the sixth largest extinction spasm of life on earth, climate destabilization with mega-catastrophic consequences, and multi-trillion dollar wars over access to energy. These multiple, inextricably interwoven chal- lenges have low probability of being solved if decision makers maintain the strong propensity to think and act as if life is linear, has no carrying capacity limits, uncertainty is controllable, the future free of surprises, planning is predictable and compartmentalized into silos, and Gaussian distributions are taken as the norm while fat-tail futures are ignored. Although the future holds irreducible uncertainties, it is not fated. The emergence of Internet availability to one-third of humanity and access by most of humanity within a decade has spawned the Web analogue of a ‘Cambrian explosion’ of speciation in knowledge applica- tions. Among the most prodigious have been collaboration innovation networks (COINs) reflecting a diversity of ‘genome’ types, facilitating a myriad of collective intelligence crowd-swarming phenomena (Malone T, Laubacher R, Dellarocas C. The Collective Intelligence Genome. MIT Sloan Management Review, Spring; 2010, Vol. 51). COINs are essential tools for accelerating and scaling transformational solutions (positive tipping points) to the wicked problems confronting humanity. Web COINs enable acceleration of multiple-benefit innovations and solutions to these problems that permeate the nested clusters of linked nonlinear complex adaptive systems comprising the global biosphere and socioeconomy [Raford N. How to build a collective intelligence platform to crowdsource almost anything. Available at: http:news.noahraford.com.
The SCIF report summarizes 15 student sustainability projects funded by the Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund (SCIF) at the University of Utah between Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. Some of the projects profiled include creating campus gardens to grow organic produce, greening chemistry labs by installing more efficient water-saving equipment, implementing sustainable irrigation practices, and conducting an energy efficiency study of lighting in a campus plaza. The report shows how SCIF has supported innovative student ideas to improve the university's environmental performance and make the campus more sustainable through hands-on learning experiences.
Green Office is a program by WWF Finland that provides tools and guidance for offices to reduce their environmental impact through improving energy efficiency, promoting sustainable procurement practices, and increasing waste reduction and recycling efforts. The program aims to cut an office's ecological footprint and mitigate climate change by requiring energy savings, use of renewables, and raising environmental awareness among employees. Offices that implement Green Office criteria over 7-10 months qualify to use the Green Office logo to recognize their sustainability achievements.
This document proposes creating a Federal Green Infrastructure Community of Practice (CoP) to benefit the Metro Atlanta area. A survey of 10 federal agencies found differing definitions of green infrastructure and identified needs like education, funding opportunities, and planning models. The CoP would allow federal staff to share expertise, collaborate, and promote a consistent approach to incorporating green infrastructure at all scales. Doing so could provide environmental, social, and economic benefits to the Atlanta region through services like improved water quality and increased recreation. Next steps proposed forming a steering committee and focusing initial CoP discussions on projects within Atlanta.
The document discusses the science of sustainability and its implications for society. It notes that sustainability means meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs. It then examines issues like population growth, resource consumption, climate change, and their impacts on areas like food, water, energy, and conflicts. Finally, it argues that major changes are needed across all parts of society if humanity is to transition to a sustainable model.
The document provides an overview of collaboration at the James Hutton Institute. It discusses the benefits of collaboration, including drawing on a wider pool of skills and knowledge to address complex issues. It also mentions transferring knowledge and skills, extending research networks, and wider dissemination of outcomes. The document provides examples of recent collaborations across the research sector and acknowledges those involved in collaboration efforts.
Sandy Mackie on Restoration vs. MitigationBSH Admin
This document discusses the legal limits of mitigation and restoration requirements imposed by local governments. It defines mitigation as fixing problems created by a project, while restoration fixes problems created by others. The document examines several court cases that found conditions imposed on private property must have an essential nexus and be roughly proportional to the impacts. It also notes restoration goes beyond the standard of protection under growth management and shoreline laws. The document questions whether local governments can rely on regulatory powers to achieve large-scale restoration targets or if public investment is needed. It concludes restoration beyond mitigation can only be achieved through public funds and incentives, not regulatory requirements on private property.
This document discusses the need for a rational, fact-based approach to environmental issues rather than one driven by ideology. It notes that some environmental organizations and discussions are more ideological than rational. While environmentalists have made important contributions, some of their stances are problematic, such as blanket opposition to technologies like genetic engineering, nuclear energy, and large-scale agriculture without considering their benefits or risks objectively. The document advocates assessing risks scientifically rather than assuming new technologies are inherently bad due to their scale or association with large companies. Overall it calls for a balanced, nuanced discussion of environmental challenges that weighs both risks and opportunities.
anaerobic digestion for cost reduction and sustainable food manufacturing
Food manufacturers are turning to biogas installations to reduce waste, energy and operating costs, CO2 emissions, and to produce green energy that can be sold. Biogas from food waste and sustainable manufacturing in the Food industry was the focus of a lecture at Warwick University by PM Group’s Barry McDermott and Campbell Stevens.
Ecological Footprint assessment helps to identify what activities are having the biggest impact on nature and opens up possibilities to reduce our impact and live within the means of One Planet. It provides measurement of collective consumption of the population whether they are exceeding the Earth’s ecological limits or not. It is compared with Biocapacity which measures the amount of available bioproductive resources in ecosystem. The introduction of Ecological Footprint has been very necessary for the context of Bangladesh especially in Dhaka as the endless demand and the unplanned consumption pattern of the population here have been producing a very unsustainable situation.
The Valleys region of Wales has undergone significant changes over the past century. It was once a major coal mining area, producing over 30% of the world's coal exports in 1913 with over 230,000 men employed in mining. However, the mining industry declined sharply from the 1960s onwards. Large areas of derelict and damaged land were left behind. Efforts were made through development plans in the 1960s-1980s to reclaim and regenerate the landscape. However, the challenges of post-industrial regeneration in the region remain. There is now a vision to maximize the social and economic potential of the natural and cultural heritage of The Valleys.
This document summarizes a newsletter from the PSPD program at Pratt Institute. It discusses several waterfront planning projects led by PSPD faculty and students that focused on creating inclusive, diverse public spaces:
1) A project in Honolulu aimed to create a community cultural gathering place on the waterfront that celebrates the diverse cultures of the local community.
2) A project in Cleveland developed a vision for the downtown lakefront with flexible public spaces where residents of the diverse neighborhoods could interact and different cultures could share their traditions.
3) A project in Yonkers used the "Power of Ten" approach of identifying 10 destinations along the waterfront tailored to serve the broadly diverse local population.
This document discusses the need for regulatory change to address emerging environmental and societal issues. It provides examples of how public and private stakeholders have worked together to enact regulatory changes. One case study describes how a pilot wastewater reuse project led Massachusetts to develop regulatory guidelines and later formal regulations allowing for expanded uses of reclaimed water. The document advocates for creating flexible regulatory structures through cooperation between regulators and developers.
Bonifazi gazzola building climate change adaptive capacity in spatial planningAlessandro Bonifazi
This presentation was delivered at the IX International Workshop on Planning and Evaluation, held at the
Mediterranean Agriculture Institute Bari, Valenzano (BA), Italy, on March 16, 2015.
WRA worked on energy, water, and public lands issues in 2003. In energy, they promoted renewable energy standards and efficiency measures. They also worked to reduce emissions from coal plants and prevent new coal plant construction. In water, they advocated for urban water conservation and efficiency and protected rivers and habitats. In lands, they focused on responsible oil and gas development, protecting roadless areas, managing motorized recreation, and grazing reform.
Application of Neuro-Fuzzy System to Evaluate Sustainability in Highway DesignIJMER
1. The document describes using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to evaluate the sustainability of highway design projects in Thailand.
2. ANFIS uses 60 input variables across 14 activities associated with highway design, including geometrics, earthworks, pavement, etc. to evaluate sustainability.
3. The ANFIS model was trained on data from 50 highway design scenarios rated by a decision team. It was then tested on the remaining 15 scenarios to validate the model's ability to assess sustainability. The ANFIS approach provided reasonably accurate sustainability evaluations compared to expert ratings.
MDGs and Global Environmental Change - Governance, Innovation and LearningEuforic Services
Presentation by Andreas Rechkemmer (IHDP) during the High Level Policy Forum - After 2015: Promoting Pro-poor Policy after the MDGs - Brussels, 23 June 2009 - http://www.bit.ly/after2015
The document summarizes a study on enhancing resilience to climate change in the Horn of Africa. It outlines the study methodology, including research questions and site selection. It provides context on the region, including facts about drought impacts. Examples of past interventions are discussed, along with criteria for successful projects and case studies of successes. Reasons for failures of some past projects are also presented.
Natural Capital is the stock of natural ecosystems, species, freshwater, land, minerals, and atmosphere that combine to sustain life on Earth. The Natural Capital Declaration is a finance-led initiative to account for and embed natural capital considerations within investment, banking, and loan decisions. It centers on four commitments: understanding impacts and dependencies on natural capital, embedding natural capital in financial products and services, working towards integrated reporting and disclosure, and integrating natural capital in accounting and decision making. The goal is to facilitate methodologies and standards to operationalize these commitments and create more sustainable finance sector practices.
I attempt to provide approaches and empirical evidence on the vulnerability of human populations and livestock systems; this will improve livelihood resilience by quantification of the temporal and spatial impact of climate risk for spread infectious diseases that are climate sensitive
[Slidecast] Valuing Eco-System Services: Inside the Dow Chemicals/Nature Cons...Sustainable Brands
Dow Chemicals and The Nature Conservancy have partnered in a breakthrough collaboration aimed at demonstrating the power of a systematic approach to understanding and factoring into corporate decision-making the value of nature, biodiversity and ecosystem services. The partnership is formed to help manage risk, identify investment opportunities to maximize ROI and shape Dow’s next generation sustainability goals while taking a science-based approach to protecting the planet with global reach and impact.
The document summarizes the results of a second disturbance assessment of the Sensitive Ecosystems Inventory for the Comox Valley in British Columbia. It found that between 1992 and 2012, 52% of originally mapped rare and threatened ecosystems and 97% of other important ecosystems had been impacted by human activities like development, logging and clearing. Only 3.6% of the lowland Comox Valley landscape was protected. The assessment concludes there is an urgent need to conserve remaining intact ecosystems and restore modified ones to protect biodiversity in the region.
REDD+ aims to provide funding to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. It has expanded to include conservation, sustainable forest management, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Forested wetlands could make large contributions to carbon sequestration and storage but realizing their potential faces challenges, including developing robust monitoring of carbon, biodiversity, and socioeconomic impacts, and ensuring participation and benefits for local communities. Practical guidance is needed to implement restoration that achieves multiple objectives of carbon sequestration, ecosystem services, and community support.
The document discusses the CONVERGE project which aims to develop the idea of convergence towards equity within planetary boundaries from societal, economic and ecological perspectives in relation to globalization. The project brings together researchers from universities in Iceland, Sweden, and the UK to test the CONVERGE framework through stakeholder workshops and case studies. The framework is being used to evaluate national, EU and international policies and whether they support or hinder convergence processes. The document outlines the principles of a converging society based on sustainability, equity and operating within ecological limits.
Presentation by Beria Leimona, Rachman Pasha, Tony Setiawan, Suyanto, and Bruno Verbist. This is a case study of a RUPES Project at Sumberjaya Watershed, Lampung Province, Indonesia.
Lessons learned on the achievement of the Joint Program of Climate Change Adaption in the Colombian Massif (Andean Belt Constellation Biosphere Reserve - Cauca Basin) with indigenous and peasant communities to affront the effects of climate change. Presented by Luis Alfonso Ortega at the "Perth II: Global Change and the World's Mountains" conference in Perth, Scotland in September 2010.
Presentation covering:
# Greenwash theory and examples
# Main types of greener energy
# Six main energy providers in the UK and their fuel mix
# Criticism to the main six energy providers
# Government policies
# Meeting green expectations
# Consumer perspective
# Conclusion
# Some references
Food, agriculture, land, and water: Insights from AR6 and knowledge gaps for AR7ipcc-media
Climate change is impacting the global water cycle and leading to effects across many economic sectors and societies. Most documented adaptations relate to water, and water is central to adaptation, though effectiveness decreases with increased warming. Many mitigation measures have significant water footprints that must be managed to reduce impacts on water and food security. Knowledge gaps remain around transition pathways for the agricultural sector that balance mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development.
Sandy Mackie on Restoration vs. MitigationBSH Admin
This document discusses the legal limits of mitigation and restoration requirements imposed by local governments. It defines mitigation as fixing problems created by a project, while restoration fixes problems created by others. The document examines several court cases that found conditions imposed on private property must have an essential nexus and be roughly proportional to the impacts. It also notes restoration goes beyond the standard of protection under growth management and shoreline laws. The document questions whether local governments can rely on regulatory powers to achieve large-scale restoration targets or if public investment is needed. It concludes restoration beyond mitigation can only be achieved through public funds and incentives, not regulatory requirements on private property.
This document discusses the need for a rational, fact-based approach to environmental issues rather than one driven by ideology. It notes that some environmental organizations and discussions are more ideological than rational. While environmentalists have made important contributions, some of their stances are problematic, such as blanket opposition to technologies like genetic engineering, nuclear energy, and large-scale agriculture without considering their benefits or risks objectively. The document advocates assessing risks scientifically rather than assuming new technologies are inherently bad due to their scale or association with large companies. Overall it calls for a balanced, nuanced discussion of environmental challenges that weighs both risks and opportunities.
anaerobic digestion for cost reduction and sustainable food manufacturing
Food manufacturers are turning to biogas installations to reduce waste, energy and operating costs, CO2 emissions, and to produce green energy that can be sold. Biogas from food waste and sustainable manufacturing in the Food industry was the focus of a lecture at Warwick University by PM Group’s Barry McDermott and Campbell Stevens.
Ecological Footprint assessment helps to identify what activities are having the biggest impact on nature and opens up possibilities to reduce our impact and live within the means of One Planet. It provides measurement of collective consumption of the population whether they are exceeding the Earth’s ecological limits or not. It is compared with Biocapacity which measures the amount of available bioproductive resources in ecosystem. The introduction of Ecological Footprint has been very necessary for the context of Bangladesh especially in Dhaka as the endless demand and the unplanned consumption pattern of the population here have been producing a very unsustainable situation.
The Valleys region of Wales has undergone significant changes over the past century. It was once a major coal mining area, producing over 30% of the world's coal exports in 1913 with over 230,000 men employed in mining. However, the mining industry declined sharply from the 1960s onwards. Large areas of derelict and damaged land were left behind. Efforts were made through development plans in the 1960s-1980s to reclaim and regenerate the landscape. However, the challenges of post-industrial regeneration in the region remain. There is now a vision to maximize the social and economic potential of the natural and cultural heritage of The Valleys.
This document summarizes a newsletter from the PSPD program at Pratt Institute. It discusses several waterfront planning projects led by PSPD faculty and students that focused on creating inclusive, diverse public spaces:
1) A project in Honolulu aimed to create a community cultural gathering place on the waterfront that celebrates the diverse cultures of the local community.
2) A project in Cleveland developed a vision for the downtown lakefront with flexible public spaces where residents of the diverse neighborhoods could interact and different cultures could share their traditions.
3) A project in Yonkers used the "Power of Ten" approach of identifying 10 destinations along the waterfront tailored to serve the broadly diverse local population.
This document discusses the need for regulatory change to address emerging environmental and societal issues. It provides examples of how public and private stakeholders have worked together to enact regulatory changes. One case study describes how a pilot wastewater reuse project led Massachusetts to develop regulatory guidelines and later formal regulations allowing for expanded uses of reclaimed water. The document advocates for creating flexible regulatory structures through cooperation between regulators and developers.
Bonifazi gazzola building climate change adaptive capacity in spatial planningAlessandro Bonifazi
This presentation was delivered at the IX International Workshop on Planning and Evaluation, held at the
Mediterranean Agriculture Institute Bari, Valenzano (BA), Italy, on March 16, 2015.
WRA worked on energy, water, and public lands issues in 2003. In energy, they promoted renewable energy standards and efficiency measures. They also worked to reduce emissions from coal plants and prevent new coal plant construction. In water, they advocated for urban water conservation and efficiency and protected rivers and habitats. In lands, they focused on responsible oil and gas development, protecting roadless areas, managing motorized recreation, and grazing reform.
Application of Neuro-Fuzzy System to Evaluate Sustainability in Highway DesignIJMER
1. The document describes using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to evaluate the sustainability of highway design projects in Thailand.
2. ANFIS uses 60 input variables across 14 activities associated with highway design, including geometrics, earthworks, pavement, etc. to evaluate sustainability.
3. The ANFIS model was trained on data from 50 highway design scenarios rated by a decision team. It was then tested on the remaining 15 scenarios to validate the model's ability to assess sustainability. The ANFIS approach provided reasonably accurate sustainability evaluations compared to expert ratings.
MDGs and Global Environmental Change - Governance, Innovation and LearningEuforic Services
Presentation by Andreas Rechkemmer (IHDP) during the High Level Policy Forum - After 2015: Promoting Pro-poor Policy after the MDGs - Brussels, 23 June 2009 - http://www.bit.ly/after2015
The document summarizes a study on enhancing resilience to climate change in the Horn of Africa. It outlines the study methodology, including research questions and site selection. It provides context on the region, including facts about drought impacts. Examples of past interventions are discussed, along with criteria for successful projects and case studies of successes. Reasons for failures of some past projects are also presented.
Natural Capital is the stock of natural ecosystems, species, freshwater, land, minerals, and atmosphere that combine to sustain life on Earth. The Natural Capital Declaration is a finance-led initiative to account for and embed natural capital considerations within investment, banking, and loan decisions. It centers on four commitments: understanding impacts and dependencies on natural capital, embedding natural capital in financial products and services, working towards integrated reporting and disclosure, and integrating natural capital in accounting and decision making. The goal is to facilitate methodologies and standards to operationalize these commitments and create more sustainable finance sector practices.
I attempt to provide approaches and empirical evidence on the vulnerability of human populations and livestock systems; this will improve livelihood resilience by quantification of the temporal and spatial impact of climate risk for spread infectious diseases that are climate sensitive
[Slidecast] Valuing Eco-System Services: Inside the Dow Chemicals/Nature Cons...Sustainable Brands
Dow Chemicals and The Nature Conservancy have partnered in a breakthrough collaboration aimed at demonstrating the power of a systematic approach to understanding and factoring into corporate decision-making the value of nature, biodiversity and ecosystem services. The partnership is formed to help manage risk, identify investment opportunities to maximize ROI and shape Dow’s next generation sustainability goals while taking a science-based approach to protecting the planet with global reach and impact.
The document summarizes the results of a second disturbance assessment of the Sensitive Ecosystems Inventory for the Comox Valley in British Columbia. It found that between 1992 and 2012, 52% of originally mapped rare and threatened ecosystems and 97% of other important ecosystems had been impacted by human activities like development, logging and clearing. Only 3.6% of the lowland Comox Valley landscape was protected. The assessment concludes there is an urgent need to conserve remaining intact ecosystems and restore modified ones to protect biodiversity in the region.
REDD+ aims to provide funding to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. It has expanded to include conservation, sustainable forest management, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Forested wetlands could make large contributions to carbon sequestration and storage but realizing their potential faces challenges, including developing robust monitoring of carbon, biodiversity, and socioeconomic impacts, and ensuring participation and benefits for local communities. Practical guidance is needed to implement restoration that achieves multiple objectives of carbon sequestration, ecosystem services, and community support.
The document discusses the CONVERGE project which aims to develop the idea of convergence towards equity within planetary boundaries from societal, economic and ecological perspectives in relation to globalization. The project brings together researchers from universities in Iceland, Sweden, and the UK to test the CONVERGE framework through stakeholder workshops and case studies. The framework is being used to evaluate national, EU and international policies and whether they support or hinder convergence processes. The document outlines the principles of a converging society based on sustainability, equity and operating within ecological limits.
Presentation by Beria Leimona, Rachman Pasha, Tony Setiawan, Suyanto, and Bruno Verbist. This is a case study of a RUPES Project at Sumberjaya Watershed, Lampung Province, Indonesia.
Lessons learned on the achievement of the Joint Program of Climate Change Adaption in the Colombian Massif (Andean Belt Constellation Biosphere Reserve - Cauca Basin) with indigenous and peasant communities to affront the effects of climate change. Presented by Luis Alfonso Ortega at the "Perth II: Global Change and the World's Mountains" conference in Perth, Scotland in September 2010.
Presentation covering:
# Greenwash theory and examples
# Main types of greener energy
# Six main energy providers in the UK and their fuel mix
# Criticism to the main six energy providers
# Government policies
# Meeting green expectations
# Consumer perspective
# Conclusion
# Some references
Food, agriculture, land, and water: Insights from AR6 and knowledge gaps for AR7ipcc-media
Climate change is impacting the global water cycle and leading to effects across many economic sectors and societies. Most documented adaptations relate to water, and water is central to adaptation, though effectiveness decreases with increased warming. Many mitigation measures have significant water footprints that must be managed to reduce impacts on water and food security. Knowledge gaps remain around transition pathways for the agricultural sector that balance mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development.
This document discusses the potential of using a hybrid biomass cogeneration system for powering marine systems like ports. It notes that waste disposal from ships is an increasing problem and biomass cogeneration can provide environmental benefits by reducing waste and producing energy. The paper considers how ship and port waste could power a hybrid system using biomass along with other renewable sources like solar and hydrogen. It provides background on sustainability requirements, current renewable energy use, and energy consumption trends in Malaysia where port case studies could be conducted. Integrating hybrid renewable sources remains a viable option for port powering to reduce emissions.
This document discusses the potential of using a hybrid biomass cogeneration system for powering marine systems like ports. It notes that waste disposal from ships is an increasing problem and biomass cogeneration can provide environmental benefits by reducing waste and producing energy. The paper considers how ship and port waste could power a hybrid system using biomass along with other renewable sources like solar and hydrogen. It provides background on sustainability requirements, current renewable energy use, and energy consumption trends in Malaysia where port case studies could be conducted. Integrating hybrid renewable sources remains a viable option for port powering to reduce emissions.
This document discusses the potential of using a hybrid biomass cogeneration system for powering marine systems like ports. It notes that waste disposal from ships is an increasing problem and biomass cogeneration can provide environmental benefits by reducing waste and producing energy. The paper considers how ship and port waste can be used in a hybrid system combining biomass with existing energy sources like steam or diesel to meet port energy demands in a more sustainable way. It provides background on sustainability requirements, current renewable energy use, and emerging hybrid systems. Tables show Malaysia's energy consumption, reserves, and outlook.
This document discusses the potential for hybrid biomass cogeneration systems to power marine ports more sustainably. Waste from ships and ports could be used to produce fuels through various processing methods to generate electricity and heat while reducing waste. A hybrid system combining biomass with other renewable sources like solar and hydrogen alongside existing energy sources could help ports meet energy demands and regulations on emissions. The hybrid approach remains a promising option for port and ship power that could gain more acceptance if the risks and benefits are clearly analyzed and new energy systems are simulated.
Climate Change Opportunities by Paul ZaakePaul Zaake
Climate change brings both challenges and opportunities. The presentation identifies various opportunities that can arise from climate change impacts such as drought, floods, energy scarcity, disease spread, and loss of ecosystems. These include developing drought-resistant crops, renewable energy solutions, disease prevention programs, forest conservation, and other adaptation strategies. Communities and individuals can tap into these opportunities by thinking creatively about how weather and climate influence different systems and asking the right questions to identify localized opportunities.
MYRA Business School, Mysore Business education in emerging markets - integra...MyRA School of Business
Business Education in Emerging Markets - Integrating Environmental Issues for Business Success. Major consumer brand owners and retailers are adding ‘ecologically-friendly’ attributes to their products and thereby building a sustainable relationship with the clients.
MYRA Business School, Mysore Business education in emerging markets - integra...MYRA School of Business
Business Education in Emerging Markets - Integrating Environmental Issues for Business Success. Major consumer brand owners and retailers are adding ‘ecologically-friendly’ attributes to their products and thereby building a sustainable relationship with the clients.
Rising to the challenge of establishing a climate smart agriculture - a global context presented as keynote in the Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies in Asia workshop, organised by CCAFS, UNEP and IRRI.
Presentation at the Ministry of Energy, Science & Technology and Public Utilities Private Sector Forum, Pelican Beach Resort, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek Belize, April 4, 2013
Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) in the International Climate InitiativeExternalEvents
www.fao.org/climatechange
The presentation was made by Lea Herberg, Project Manager Climate Change for the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB), at the Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans Workshop, 5-7 April 2016, Rome, Italy.
The document summarizes a presentation on addressing environmental challenges in small island developing states in the face of the global economic crisis. It discusses vulnerabilities related to energy, transportation, water security, natural hazards, land degradation, and waste management. It argues for "no regrets" investments that conserve foreign exchange, create jobs, sustain the environment, and are market-based. International cooperation on issues like climate change adaptation, technology transfers, and green financing mechanisms is also emphasized.
Public lecture to the Australian Academy of Science in the wonderful Shine Dome in Canberra on 4 November 2009. A big picture look at the policy and science integration challenges across water, energy, carbon, food and health against a background of climate chaos and a looming oil crunch.
A science-policy dialog on why and where ambition for soil organic carbon should be enhanced and the issues countries face in enhancing ambition.
Side event at SBSTA 50.
This presentation includes the agenda, key messages, and conclusions. The presentations are available separately and at:
https://ccafs.cgiar.org/ccafs-sb50-enhancing-ndc-ambition-through-soil-organic-carbon-sequestration
This event is co-sponsored by:
4P1000
Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD)
The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Low Emissions Development
Institute of Research for Development (IRD), France
National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA), France
University of Vermont Gund Institute for Environment, Rubenstein School for Environment and Natural Resources
The document discusses several topics related to climate change and agroforestry:
1. It outlines two research groups focusing on adaptation and mitigation of climate change through agroforestry.
2. It summarizes some of the impacts of climate change on agroforestry species and economic activities as well as limits to adaptation.
3. It also briefly discusses the contributions of agriculture and land use to greenhouse gas emissions and benefits of trees on farms.
MLA_Analysis of the potential of Anaerobic Digestion in developing countriesMohamed Lahjibi
1) The document analyzes the potential of anaerobic digestion (AD) in developing countries to produce biogas and fertilizer from biomass resources. However, AD faces several barriers to widespread implementation.
2) Technical, financial, social, political, and environmental barriers prevent the dissemination of AD. Developing countries lack technical knowledge and skills to operate AD plants efficiently. Costs are also high while funding support is low.
3) Overcoming these barriers will require bankability assessments of AD projects, technology transfer from developed countries, microfinancing schemes, and supportive policies and initiatives from governments.
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Innovation of climate friendly technology in developing countries
1. “Promoting innovation and development of
climate-friendly technologies in developing
countries:
Case Study of Agricultural Adaptation”
H. Wright, September 2010, MSc Thesis
Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College, London
2. Aims and Objectives
Original Rationale: Research the possibility for ‘innovation
prizes’ for climate technology and aim to scope out
possible technologies that could benefit from innovation
funding.
Broadened the scope to the full range of mechanisms that
could be used promote technology transfer; such as
public-private partnerships and barrier removal.
Focused on adaptation of agriculture to climate change; of
particular importance to developing countries and the rural
poor.
Establish a list of criteria that could be used to identify and
select adaptation technologies for public funding, which
could then potentially be used in a 'multi-criteria analysis'
(MCA) of technologies.
3. Background
History of the ‘technology transfer’ debate in the
UNFCCC; the need to develop local capacity for
innovation. Cannady (2009) argues innovation is
not a ‘one-way flow’.
Climate Technology Program and plans for 30
CICs (Climate Innovation Centres) to encourage
R&D collaboration.
CGIAR (Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research) could arguably offer a
useful example of effective international R&D
collaboration (Correa, 2009).
4. Stakeholder Interviews
NGOs/Civil Society Policy-Makers, Industry/ Developing Country
Scientists and Experts Companies NGOs/ Community
Leaders
GVEP (Global Village DFID AdapCC Manager, CEO, Green Enviro-
Energy Partnership) CafeDirect, UK Watch, Zambia
Tomorrow's Company Author of GEO, UNEP M-PESA Product Beyond Boundaries,
(UK) (DEWA) Manager, Vodafone Nepal
Head of Climate Change, Dr Saleemal Huq (IIED) Director, Imperial Indian Youth Climate
Conservation International Innovations, UK Network
(US)
IFOAM (International Sir Gordon Conway Founder, Onergy,
Federation of Organic (Imperial College) Sunderbans region of
Agriculture Movements) India
Practical Action, UK Crop Scientist, Australia
Chief Executive, IDE-UK Dr Thomas Downing,
(International Stockholm Environment
Development Enterprises) Institute (Oxford)
5. The Innovation Chain
Grubb (2004) identifies three main categories of
international mechanisms to promote innovation
and development:-
• Funded international RD&D Programmes
• International public-private partnerships for
incubation and acceleration
• International agreements on strategic deployment
and barrier removal.
6. Climate Adaptation – E.g. use of
mobile phone technologies
MPESA, mobile banking project with Vodafone,
increased resilience because...“Kenya had massive
drought last year... it enabled a support network”
(Vodafone, Pers. Comm, 2010).
Increased access to microfinance.
Piloting ‘microinsurance’ in Kenya, allowing farmers in
insure seeds and fertilisers.
Enables emergency response and access to weather
forecasts.
7. Agricultural Adaptation
Seed varieties, irrigation, improved farming
techniques (agricultural development).
Avoid ‘maladaptation’ e.g. over-irrigation
Participatory process; “ownership” is key (CafeDirect,
Pers. Comm, 2010).
Conservation farming techniques have synergies with
mitigation; SOC.
Organic farming? Peak oil and peak phosphate in the
next 50 years.
Food security and equity issues: access to food
8. Potential Conflicts and Synergies of Adaptation and Mitigation:
Strategies in Positive for Adaptation (+) Negative for Adaptation (-)
Agriculture:
Positive for -Mitigation that sequesters carbon and prepares for drought -Mitigation in usage of biomass or
Mitigation (+) (IPCC, 2007), e.g. low tillage. biofuel, or hydro power, that is
sensitive to climate extremes (IPCC,
-Mitigation e.g. multi-purpose trees, or mangrove planting, that
2007).
increase resilience to flooding and provide income.
-Mitigation in biofuel production (or
-Adaptation that returns residue to fields to improve “water-
holding capacity that also sequesters carbon” (IPCC, 2007) e.g. biochar) that may compete with food
composting, biogas digesters.
production (or displace indigenous
-Adaptation with irrigation or fertilisation that increases
biomass cover may increase carbon-sequestration. populations).
-Water efficiency or harvesting; also reduces impact of -Mitigation in large-scale agroforestry
flooding/drought. to generate C-credits, that may
compete with food production (or
-Small-scale energy generation from local biomass/solar; frees
displace indigenous populations).
people from dependence on kerosine fuel/grid electricity which -Use of alternative buildings materials
instead of cement that are not resistant
“exhibit volatile prices and can be cut off by extreme weather
to flooding.
events” (IIED, 2009).
Negative for -Adaptation that increases use of N-fertiliser but increases N20 -Increased dependence on fossil-fuel
Mitigation (-) emissions (IPCC, 2007). intensive inputs that are unsustainable
over the long term/vulnerable to price
-Adaptation with increased animal husbandry may increase
fluctuations.
emissions (except where dung used for inorganic farming).
-Building of energy-intensive cement infrastructure to protect
against flooding.
Other potential -GM crops increase yields but monoculture may increase use of -Irrigation that is poorly managed
negative herbicide, promote ‘rogue’ weeds, and kill soil bacteria leading to falling water tables or
(Guardian 2004). salinisation (DFID, 2004).
externalities (-) -Agroforestry/biofuel plantation that destroys a wildlife
sanctuary (Pers. Comm., TC)
9. Case Study: Treadle vs Diesel Pumps
Advantages of treadle pumps: - Possible to claim carbon credits
(displacing diesel); - Not dependent on fluctuating fuel prices; - Less
chance of over-irrigation of groundwater;
Disadvantages of treadle pumps: - Requires 4 hours of manual labour per
day (usually women), so farmer cannot apply their labour elsewhere; -
Goes to a depth of 7-9 metres compared to 20+ metres for diesel pump
(groundwater may be below this depth); - Farmers can rent the diesel
motorised pump to neighbours.
•IDE-UK explained this is why “people
are jumping to diesel” (Pers. Comm,
2010).
•The Chief Executive of IDE-UK
believed an innovation prize for a low-
cost SOLAR pump would be an
excellent idea; “put a rocket up some of
our engineers” (Pers. Comm, 2010).
10. Prioritisation of Criteria by Stakeholders
“From the following list; which priorities/criteria do you think should guide
the identification of technologies for adaptation to target with funding?”
Order of Prioritisation for Criteria:-
Social impact, i.e. pro-poor;
Environmental impact (general sustainability);
General applicability of the technology (scalability
and replicability);
Number of people or countries affected by the
climate impact;
Financial self-sustainability and implementation
strategy/business plan;
Economic efficiency; or cost-effectiveness;
Likelihood of climate impact;
Economic development (livelihood) impact; i.e.
job creation;
Level of capacity/experience of the applicant;
Secondary benefits other than climate change
adaptation; 'no regret' measures;
Genuine ‘innovative’ element/degree of
innovation;
Carbon neutrality;
11. Stakeholder comments on potential
conflicts of adaptation and mitigation
“...it is difficult to finance adaptation projects with the credits for
mitigation” (GVEP, Pers. Comm, 2010).
“For poor communities adaptation is a greater priority... Making everything
carbon-neutral is unjustifiable” (Practical Action, Pers. Comm)
“Where adaptation is for poor vulnerable communities the emissions are so
small they are not worth worrying about” (Saleemal Huq, Pers. Comm,’10).
“...if you’re talking about a developing country that is really vulnerable and
adaptation involves some emissions – it’s very hypocritical to ask for no
emissions” (Conservation International, Pers. Comm)
“If there is a synergy between adaptation/mitigation we should exploit it but
there's an equity issue” (O’Sullivan).
“In Africa... you need to help people adapt, whereas in China they are
going up that growth curve... so you need a different focus... it depends
which geographical area you are looking at” (Bahns, Pers. Comm, ‘10)
12. R&D and Global Subsidies
Global R&D expenditure for renewable energy amounted to $1,755m in
2008, while $1,658m was spent on R&D related to fossil fuels (of which CCS
made up $218m) (IEA, 2010)
Fossil fuel consumption subsidies worldwide were $342Bn USD in
2007 and $557Bn in 2008... In addition, subsidies provided to producers
were in the order of $100Bn per year; total fossil fuel subsidies were
almost $700Bn per year, or 1% of global GDP (IEA, 2010).
That far exceeds the level of subsidies that go towards renewable energy
internationally, which are about $27Bn per year (GSI, 2010).
Agricultural subsidies in OECD countries were about $400Bn in
2008 (IEA, 2010)... this subsidy amounts to 1.3% of GDP in OECD
countries which is roughly six times the value of all official
development aid (WRI, 2006).
“Treadle pumps cost $100 in Africa but $25 in India... due to huge tariffs on
steel imports...it is a historic policy issue” (IDE, Pers Comm).
14. AMCs and Innovation Prizes
Almost all respondents agreed the private sector needs to play a
greater role in developing climate-friendly technology; but many
respondents recognised the crucial need for government to push the
private sector with “regulations and subsidies” (IDE, Pers. Comm ‘10)
Stakeholder response to AMCs: “right up our street... a private
sector model that would fit us well” (IDE, Pers. Comm, 2010)
... But “requires capacity already there at market-defining scale”
(Downing, Pers. Comm, 2010)
• 63% of respondents felt an ‘innovation prize’ would “definitely” or
“probably” be an effective way to support innovation in climate-friendly
technology. Yet all 3 industry respondents felt an innovation prize was
“probably not” an effective way to support innovation.
• “it is not so much about inventing them but deploying them at scale
– scaling up existing technologies” (Pers. Comm, 2010).
15. Additional issues – Adaptation finance
Loans for Adaptation:
“the farmer gets inputs on loan – then the rainy season causes floods
and crops to get submerged; there is nothing the farmer can create –
how does he pay back the loan?” (Musumali, Pers. Comm, 2010).
“outrageous... there is no justification for even concessional
loans for countries that are extremely vulnerable” (NGO,
Pers. Comm, 2010)
“there is a difference between micro-finance (recycling money to
expand the activity) compared to loans where the activity is expected
to generate money to pay back – which by definition takes away from
the core activity” (Pers. Comm, 2010).
Additionality to ODA (overseas development assistance):
“historical responsibility is not being fulfilled” (NGO, Pers. Comm, 2010).
“difficulty about where the line is because there's a gradation from
development to adaptation” (Conway, Pers. Comm, 2010)
16. Recommendations and Wider Implications
• A developing-country orientated 'Climate Change Technology
Innovation Strategy' should be introduced, building upon pilot CICs,
including addressing IP rights. CGIAR could provide a useful model
for international collaboration on R&D for climate-friendly technology.
• Public-private partnerships (PPPs) could be utilised for incubation
and commercialisation of technology, including with AMCs (Advanced
Market Commitments) such as prizes. PPPs could be introduced
where there are mutual interests, such as building resilience of
companies’ supply chains.
• There is urgent need for progress in the WTO Doha Development
Round to include consideration of climate issues and the potential
effect of agricultural subsidies and tariff imports upon developing
countries adaptive capacities.
• DFID may need to further consider the potential conflicts of
adaptation and mitigation in some areas, where adaptation for the
poorest should be prioritised, as well as enabling potential synergies.