1. The Need for a Watershed Approach to Restore Land and its Hydrologic Funct...World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
Drylands Development (DryDev) project, implemented by ICRAF with funding from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Maimbo Malesu, Alex Oduor, Elsabijn Koelman, Ronald Ngetich, Emmanuel Fondo and Francis Nyambariga
1. The Need for a Watershed Approach to Restore Land and its Hydrologic Funct...World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
Drylands Development (DryDev) project, implemented by ICRAF with funding from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Maimbo Malesu, Alex Oduor, Elsabijn Koelman, Ronald Ngetich, Emmanuel Fondo and Francis Nyambariga
This presentation focuses on watershed management which also takes climate change and the landscape approach into consideration. It shows measurements, drainage treatment, adaptive sustainable agriculture and much more.
Watershed management experiences in Amhara Region, EthiopiaILRI
Presented by Fentahun Mengistu at the Stakeholders’ Workshop on Enhancing Communities’ Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change Induced Water Scarcity in Kabe Watershed, South Wollo Zone, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia, 24-25 November 2011.
Wetland restoration: an emerging issue and management in changing climateIARI, NEW DELHI
Wetlands provide significant social, economic and environmental benefits. Wetlands are associated with several activities like water storage, groundwater recharge, storm protection, flood mitigation, shoreline stabilization, erosion control, and retention of carbon, nutrients, sediments and pollutants. Wetlands can also produce services that have a significant economic value such as clean fresh water, fisheries, timber, peat, wildlife resources and tourism opportunities. The loss and degradation of wetlands is driven by several factors, i.e., climatic and non climatic. Presently increased demand for agricultural land to fulfill the food need associated with population growth continues to be a significant cause of wetland loss in some parts of the globe.
Watershed Development and Livestock Rearing. Experiences and Learning from th...copppldsecretariat
This report documents the experiences of the Watershed Organisation Trust in implementing the Indo German Watershed Development Programme (IGWDP) in Maharashtra, India. The documentation is based on project completion reports, extensive field visits and discussions with field staff and livestock rearing communities.
The study demonstrates that watershed development has immense scope to secure livestock-based livelihoods and, at the same time, build the natural resource base. This is possible, provided key elements such as securing availability and access to CPRs; investments in CPR regeneration with ridge (largely comprising forest lands)-to-valley approach; integration of grazing-based livestock systems and water budgeting in watershed planning; protection of ‘high potential recharge zones’; and utilizing traditional livestock systems to manage watersheds post-project, are in place.
The Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment f...Iwl Pcu
GPA adopted in 1995 in Washington by 108 States and the EC. Aims at preventing the degradation of the marine environment from land based activities and the physical alteration and destruction of habitats
Mediterranean Sea: The GEF Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean LME (L...Iwl Pcu
Alex Lascaratos
GEF/PDF-B Project Manager
Presentation during the focused learning discussion SAP Implementation at the 4th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
This presentation focuses on watershed management which also takes climate change and the landscape approach into consideration. It shows measurements, drainage treatment, adaptive sustainable agriculture and much more.
Watershed management experiences in Amhara Region, EthiopiaILRI
Presented by Fentahun Mengistu at the Stakeholders’ Workshop on Enhancing Communities’ Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change Induced Water Scarcity in Kabe Watershed, South Wollo Zone, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia, 24-25 November 2011.
Wetland restoration: an emerging issue and management in changing climateIARI, NEW DELHI
Wetlands provide significant social, economic and environmental benefits. Wetlands are associated with several activities like water storage, groundwater recharge, storm protection, flood mitigation, shoreline stabilization, erosion control, and retention of carbon, nutrients, sediments and pollutants. Wetlands can also produce services that have a significant economic value such as clean fresh water, fisheries, timber, peat, wildlife resources and tourism opportunities. The loss and degradation of wetlands is driven by several factors, i.e., climatic and non climatic. Presently increased demand for agricultural land to fulfill the food need associated with population growth continues to be a significant cause of wetland loss in some parts of the globe.
Watershed Development and Livestock Rearing. Experiences and Learning from th...copppldsecretariat
This report documents the experiences of the Watershed Organisation Trust in implementing the Indo German Watershed Development Programme (IGWDP) in Maharashtra, India. The documentation is based on project completion reports, extensive field visits and discussions with field staff and livestock rearing communities.
The study demonstrates that watershed development has immense scope to secure livestock-based livelihoods and, at the same time, build the natural resource base. This is possible, provided key elements such as securing availability and access to CPRs; investments in CPR regeneration with ridge (largely comprising forest lands)-to-valley approach; integration of grazing-based livestock systems and water budgeting in watershed planning; protection of ‘high potential recharge zones’; and utilizing traditional livestock systems to manage watersheds post-project, are in place.
The Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment f...Iwl Pcu
GPA adopted in 1995 in Washington by 108 States and the EC. Aims at preventing the degradation of the marine environment from land based activities and the physical alteration and destruction of habitats
Mediterranean Sea: The GEF Strategic Partnership for the Mediterranean LME (L...Iwl Pcu
Alex Lascaratos
GEF/PDF-B Project Manager
Presentation during the focused learning discussion SAP Implementation at the 4th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Objectives include: Thematic Review carried out in 1999/2000;
To learn from GEF projects involving two or more countries:
-> What works and what doesn’t?
-> Under what circumstances?
Review of 36 projects, mostly in International Waters (some Biodiversity)
Science View Importance of Groundwater and Surface-Subsurface InteractionsIwl Pcu
Surface-water bodies are integral parts of groundwater flow systems. Groundwater interacts with surface water in nearly all landscapes, ranging from small streams, lakes, and wetlands in headwater areas to major river valleys and seacoasts.
Setting Priorities for Improved Environmental ManagementIwl Pcu
Use of cost benefit analysis, cost effectiveness analysis, and multi-criteria analysis. Setting priorities for environmental management.
John A. Dixon (johnkailua@aol.com)
The World Bank Institute
Morteza Rahmatian (mrahmatian@fullerton.edu)
California State University, Fullerton
Black Sea ecosystem recovery project 2004-2008 (Volovik)Iwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008.
Contents:
Overview of BSERP,
Main Achievements & Results,
BSERP Final Report (DVD Version),
and Final Evaluation,
as presented by Yegor Volovik
Mekong River Comission: Water Utilization ProgramIwl Pcu
MRC Water Utilization Program - GEF-financed support is due to be completed in late 2006. Progress to date demonstrates the continued commitment of the member states to the 1995 Agreement.
Economics of sustainable catch issues, various regulatory measures to enhance fishery productivity.
John A. Dixon
from materials prepared by
J. Vincent, T. Sterner, J.E. Padilla, and
Marian delos Angeles
johnkailua@aol.com
World Bank Institute
South China Sea: Establishing a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the S...Iwl Pcu
Presentation by Takehiro Nakamura during the fisheries focused learning discussion at the 4th Biennial GEF International Waters Conference.
UNEP/GEF Regional Working Group on Fisheries (RWG-F)
http://refugia.unepscs.org
The Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Regional Program for Southeast Asia (CCAFS-SEA) recently concluded a collective engagement and communication program workshop at the Agricultural Genetics Institute in Hanoi, Vietnam on 29-30 May.
The workshop participants drew insights from best practices of CGIAR member-centers, developed a roadmap to actively engage partners, and draw an overall communication plan to support the implementation of CCAFS research agenda and priorities.
Presented by Dr. Leocadio Sebastian
Watershed/Landscape Management for Multiple Benefits and Climate Resilience ...CIFOR-ICRAF
Learn how watershed and landscape management can be made climate resilient and be designed for multiple benefits. This presentation by Sally Bunning, Senior Land/Soils officer of the FAO Land and Water Division focuses on the principles of integrated watershed management, experiences, strategy and lessons learned based on the experiences from East Africa.
The CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, with the Environmental Change Institute, gave this presentation on enhancing climate resilience of food production in the Greater Mekong.
"Challenges, opportunities and priorities for transitioning to low emissions agriculture" was presented by Lini Wollenberg at a NUI Galway seminar on January 30, 2020.
Investing in Community-based Resilience of Socio-Ecological Production Landsc...Bioversity International
Presentation by Diana Salvemini, COMDEKS Project Manager (UNDP-GEF).
This was presented during a seminar hosted at Bioversity International on 'The Indicators of Resilience in Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)' in January 2014.
Find out more: http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/agricultural-ecosystems/landscapes/
Presented at the Africa Agriculture Science week in Accra, Ghana on July 17th 2013, during CPWF's side event ‘Engagement platforms for food and water security: opportunities to harness innovation to improve livelihoods and resilience in Africa’
Presenter: Biksham Gujja
Audience: International Workshop on Rice and Water: Exploring Options for Food Security and Sustainable Environments IRRI, Las Banos
Subject Country: India
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative tools being developed by the GEF-UNEP Flood and Drought Management Tools project, by Raul Glotzbach in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative solutions being deployed by the Caribbean Wastewater Project (Revolving Fund) GEF-IADB/UNEP, by Alfredo Coelloin the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Large Marine Ecosystems: Megaregional Best Practices for LME Assessment and M...Iwl Pcu
Workshop convened at GEF – IWC8
Negombo, Sri Lanka
May 9, 2016
Kenneth Sherman, NOAA
LME Program
Andrew Hudson, UNDP
Water and Ocean Governance Programme
Slides used during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference, to explain how to understand and communicate with an audience better when presenting.
Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference. The presentations focuses on how to create effective powerpoint slides.
How to communicate science effectively (IWC8 Presentation)Iwl Pcu
Presentation by Professor Sevvandi Jajakody, of the Wayamba University(Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Presentation by Peter Whalley, International Nitrogen Management System GEF- UNEP project providing an introduction to the nitrogen roundtable at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters conference
Presentation by Hugh Walton of the GEF-UNDP Pacific Fisheries project 4746 at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
Hugh Walton – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Background - The FFA region
GEF OFMP – 2001 – 2004 & 2005 – 2011
Evaluation in the context of transformational change
OFMP 2 – 2015 – 2019 – Setting the stage for institutional change
2. Why are watersheds degrading?
Unsustainable
use of natural
resources
Erosion, soil
fertility decline
Forest cover loss
Overgrazing
Population
pressure/poverty
3. Characteristics of upland watersheds
Steep slopes
Isolated areas
Rural poor predominate
Soil fertility management
challenging
Higher agro-ecological
diversity then lowlands
Less amendable to large
scale investments
Proximity to forests
Complex land tenure
systems
4. Review of experience with watershed
management projects
53 watershed management projects and
projects with watershed management
components financed by World Bank (1990 to
2004)
What types of activities were supported?
How were they implemented?
What worked and what didn’t ?
Are we learning from experience?
Are there opportunities for better nutrient
management?
5. Lending by the World Bank for
watershed management
WSM Project Lending / Region for 15 Yrs
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
AFR EAP ECA MNA LAC SAR
US$million
00-04
95-99
90-94
6. Objectives and strategies
0 5 10 15 20 25
Biodiversity
Policy, legal framework
Infrastructure
Research
Planning
Participation
Land degradation
Poverty reduction, Income
Agricultural Production
Capacity, Institution
SNRM, SLM
8. Experience with the first generation
Technocratic and top-down
Expensive erosion control
Communities hardly
involved
Subsidies an important
incentive for participation
Centralized project
management
Lack of collaboration across
sectors
Limited attention to land
tenure
9. Lessons from the first generation
Clear need to use
participatory
approaches
Build on existing social
structures and
institutions
Develop farmer
oriented, integrated
approaches to farming
system
10. Lessons from the first generation
Apply problem and
demand driven
approach
Provide larger set of
techniques at low
cost
Create win-win
situations: combine
environmental
protection with
agricultural
production
11. Influences on
second generation design
Getting the scale right
Integrating NRM,
environmental
protection and
agricultural production
Focusing on
institutional capacity
Research
Monitoring and
evaluation
12. Getting the scale right is important
Microwatersheds (<1000ha) are a good size for:
integration of multiple objectives (NRM,
environmental protection and agricultural
development)
building community capacity and local
institution strengthening
participatory approaches
locally adapted planning
site specific solutions
13. … but scale does not solve the problem
when:
existing social organizations
are not well understood;
equity concerns are not
addressed;
there is great heterogeneity
in
land capacity
tenure regimes
stakeholder interest
15. NRM and agriculture:
what worked?
soil protection →
improved land
management → higher
production → income
increase
Intensification and
diversification of rainfed
agriculture
Low cost techniques
High technical and
knowledge standards
Offer a range of
technology options
16. NRM and agriculture:
what hasn’t worked?
Weak impact when:
farmers’ needs and
problems weren’t well
understood;
Soil and water
conservation was too
labor intensive and
expensive for farmers;
There were no short
term benefits;
Marketing opportunities
for products were
lacking.
17. Participation counts
What worked:
Community organization
around common interest
(road, water, erosion
control)
Special attention paid to
poor, women, vulnerable
groups
Allow for a slow start at
beginning of project,
flexible project design
18. But, participation is hard work
Often there is only a
limited understanding
of stakeholder interests
and social organization
Participatory
approaches require
training and retraining
Many different forms of
Participation
21. Research
What worked?
demand driven, adaptive, farmer based research
quick results: to be integrated in project activities
regional computerized monitoring facilities
What didn’t work or was counterproductive?
Demonstration plots, on-station research
Studies with little practical relevance and poor
technical quality
Delay in regional and national environmental
monitoring support implementation
23. Monitoring and evaluation
Need for better measurement
at the household level of impact of
interventions on income and consumption
at the catchment level of impacts on
sedimentation, water flow and water quality
24.
25. Moving to the third generation
Nutrient pollution control and management
Income generation as a critical element
Scaling up microwatersheds to macro-
catchments
Exploiting upstream-downstream connections
26. Challenges for nutrient pollution control
through watershed management
Mediating interests between upstream
and downstream households
Strong focus on service delivery: to
poor communities in upland
catchments
27. Making the linkages between upstream
and downstream interests
Upstream interests: jobs,
income generation, access
to resources (forests,
pastures, irrigation) [High
poverty rates]
Downstream interests:
livestock improvement,
manure management, crop
productivity [Lower poverty
rates]
28.
29. Adding to the menu of options
Capitalizing on local
interests in animal health
and hygiene
Introducing integrating
manure management
systems which return
compost to crops/pastures
Reducing and controlling
water pollution
Reducing nitrate levels in
groundwater