The document discusses several topics related to land use including the tragedy of the commons, externalities, maximum sustainable yield, public lands management, rangelands, forests, timber harvesting practices, fire management, federal land regulations, residential land types, urban sprawl, and government policies influencing land use and development. It also introduces the concept of smart growth which promotes mixed land uses, transportation choices, and preserving open spaces.
The “Cotriguaçu Sempre Verde” initiativeCIFOR-ICRAF
Renato Farias presents the “Cotriguaçu Sempre Verde” initiative, a REDD+ initiative. He talks about its origin, challenges and some results of the initiative.
The document discusses making cities more climate-smart through multi-benefit urban greening. It outlines an approach to integrate greening strategies across city systems and sectors to provide connected benefits of cooling, absorbing water, and protecting against climate risks. A key part of the approach involves assessing municipal systems, modeling to identify high impact areas, and providing tools to plan greening strategies at the parcel level to achieve multiple climate benefits.
Global Landscapes Forum: The investment case. Toward a roadmap for sustainabl...CIFOR-ICRAF
1) The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) aims to promote sustainable finance at scale for land use by bringing together experts from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
2) A symposium organized by GLF in June 2015 highlighted the business case for investing in sustainable landscapes and identified challenges around regulation, data, and connecting different sectors.
3) Recommendations from the symposium included providing stable policy frameworks, improving access to credit for smallholders, developing innovative financial products, and building capacity to facilitate investment in integrated landscape approaches.
Ruth Meinzen-Dick - Securing the Commons: Polycentric Approaches in IndiaIFPRI SIG
"Securing the Commons: Polycentric Approaches in India" - Ruth Meinzen-Dick
SIG 2015 Workshop "Integrating Multi-level Governance into the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Opportunities, Trade-offs, and Implications", Nov 9-10, 2015
The New Urban Agenda and SDGs in New Zealand - Panuku followup Dory Reeves
This document summarizes Professor Dory Reeves' presentation on the New Urban Agenda and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The presentation provides an overview of key principles of the New Urban Agenda, such as leaving no one behind and ensuring environmental sustainability. It also discusses New Zealand's progress in implementing the 2030 Agenda, including signing the Paris Agreement and SDGs. Next steps mentioned include the government reporting on SDG progress to the UN in June 2019 and an SDSN conference in September 2019.
The document provides an overview of trends and challenges in financing urban climate change resilience. It discusses the imbalance in funding between adaptation and mitigation efforts. It also explores various funding mechanisms from multilateral development banks, climate funds, foundations, and research programs. While funding is growing, gaps remain in adequately supporting urban resilience efforts, smaller cities, and certain sectors. The document outlines different facilities and initiatives aimed at addressing financing challenges along with their objectives, activities, and access mechanisms.
The document discusses several topics related to land use including the tragedy of the commons, externalities, maximum sustainable yield, public lands management, rangelands, forests, timber harvesting practices, fire management, federal land regulations, residential land types, urban sprawl, and government policies influencing land use and development. It also introduces the concept of smart growth which promotes mixed land uses, transportation choices, and preserving open spaces.
The “Cotriguaçu Sempre Verde” initiativeCIFOR-ICRAF
Renato Farias presents the “Cotriguaçu Sempre Verde” initiative, a REDD+ initiative. He talks about its origin, challenges and some results of the initiative.
The document discusses making cities more climate-smart through multi-benefit urban greening. It outlines an approach to integrate greening strategies across city systems and sectors to provide connected benefits of cooling, absorbing water, and protecting against climate risks. A key part of the approach involves assessing municipal systems, modeling to identify high impact areas, and providing tools to plan greening strategies at the parcel level to achieve multiple climate benefits.
Global Landscapes Forum: The investment case. Toward a roadmap for sustainabl...CIFOR-ICRAF
1) The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) aims to promote sustainable finance at scale for land use by bringing together experts from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
2) A symposium organized by GLF in June 2015 highlighted the business case for investing in sustainable landscapes and identified challenges around regulation, data, and connecting different sectors.
3) Recommendations from the symposium included providing stable policy frameworks, improving access to credit for smallholders, developing innovative financial products, and building capacity to facilitate investment in integrated landscape approaches.
Ruth Meinzen-Dick - Securing the Commons: Polycentric Approaches in IndiaIFPRI SIG
"Securing the Commons: Polycentric Approaches in India" - Ruth Meinzen-Dick
SIG 2015 Workshop "Integrating Multi-level Governance into the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Opportunities, Trade-offs, and Implications", Nov 9-10, 2015
The New Urban Agenda and SDGs in New Zealand - Panuku followup Dory Reeves
This document summarizes Professor Dory Reeves' presentation on the New Urban Agenda and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The presentation provides an overview of key principles of the New Urban Agenda, such as leaving no one behind and ensuring environmental sustainability. It also discusses New Zealand's progress in implementing the 2030 Agenda, including signing the Paris Agreement and SDGs. Next steps mentioned include the government reporting on SDG progress to the UN in June 2019 and an SDSN conference in September 2019.
The document provides an overview of trends and challenges in financing urban climate change resilience. It discusses the imbalance in funding between adaptation and mitigation efforts. It also explores various funding mechanisms from multilateral development banks, climate funds, foundations, and research programs. While funding is growing, gaps remain in adequately supporting urban resilience efforts, smaller cities, and certain sectors. The document outlines different facilities and initiatives aimed at addressing financing challenges along with their objectives, activities, and access mechanisms.
The document outlines the history and process of developing a New Urban Agenda through Habitat III. It began with Habitat I in 1976 which adopted a global plan of action for adequate shelter. Habitat II in 1996 reaffirmed a commitment to integrate urban equity. Preparations for Habitat III have included engagement activities to build consensus, policy discussions, and knowledge creation through reports and papers. The goal is to agree on a New Urban Agenda at Habitat III that recognizes urbanization as a tool for sustainable development and social integration.
The document summarizes preparations for the 9th World Water Forum to be held in Dakar, Senegal in March 2022. It discusses the forum's focus on water governance and cooperation. Over 1000 participants from 23 action groups are using a digital platform called "DISSO" to prepare, and 58 projects have been labeled as part of the Dakar 2022 Initiative. The executive secretary highlights political promotion efforts with various organizations and future events leading up to the forum, including a second stakeholders' meeting in October 2021 to develop responses. The forum will include sessions, roundtables, exhibitions, and political messages to place water at the heart of the political agenda.
The New Zealand Department of Labour commenced a three year project involving policy makers, researchers, community development workers and three communities to integrate public input into policy-making. Called CEDAR, it spent time planning, acting, observing and reflecting with communities to identify economic development issues and provide recommendations to ministers. A key aspect was working at the community's pace and allowing common issues to emerge organically.
The Smarticipate project in Hamburg, Rome and London aimed to develop an IT system to facilitate citizen participation in urban planning. It would use open government data and 3D modeling to visualize proposals and provide automated feedback on feasibility. This would integrate top-down and bottom-up decision-making for smart cities. A proof of
This document provides biographical information about Patrick Geddes, a Scottish biologist, sociologist, and pioneer in urban planning. It discusses his early life and education in Ballater and Perth, Scotland. It describes how Geddes developed interests in botany and sociology and established one of the first student residences and an "Outlook Tower" to study communities in Edinburgh. The document outlines Geddes' work in town planning and establishing international links. It discusses some of the projects and initiatives of the Ballater Geddes Project 2004 to honor Geddes' legacy, such as establishing school links between Ballater and Kolkata, India and creating a walking path with information plaques.
The document discusses the need for climate action and outlines various strategies and solutions to address climate change. It notes that experts agree climate change poses risks and that there is hope if collective action is taken. Specific solutions proposed include transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Serbia by 2050 through technologies like wind, solar and biomass. Smart and sustainable cities are also discussed as an opportunity to combat climate change through measures like net zero energy buildings, electric vehicles, and mobility as a service. Education on climate change is also highlighted as important for facilitating just transitions to a clean future.
The New Zealand Department of Labour commenced a three year project involving policy makers, researchers, community development workers and three communities to gather public input on economic development issues. The project team spent time planning, implementing, observing and reflecting on issues identified by community members to develop policy recommendations for ministers and the cabinet. The key aspect was that the team worked at the community's pace and allowed common issues to emerge without pushing their own agenda.
A European Commission funded project called Smarticipate aimed to develop an IT system to facilitate citizen participation in urban planning. The system would use open government data and 3D modeling to visualize proposals and provide automated feedback on feasibility. It was tested in Hamburg, Rome and London to integrate top-down and
The New Zealand Department of Labour commenced a three-year project involving policymakers, researchers, community development workers, and indigenous Maori tribes to integrate public input into policymaking. The project team spent time planning, acting, observing and reflecting on economic development issues identified by the community rather than pushing their own agenda. The team presented recommendations to the Minister of Social Development and later the Cabinet.
A European Commission project aims to develop a knowledge-based citizen participation platform to support smart city decision making in Hamburg, Rome, and London. The proposed system would use open government data and 3D modeling to visualize urban proposals and provide automated feedback on feasibility. A proof of concept for automated feedback on tree planting proposals in Hamburg is demonstrated.
2016 GGSDE Forum - Session 3: Presentation by Ms. Rosario Robles Berlanga, Mi...OECD Environment
Mexican cities face major challenges of uncontrolled urban growth, inequality, vulnerability to climate change, and low density. The document outlines Mexico's policy approaches to meet these "green growth challenges" through innovative urban planning, housing, governance, and environmental management strategies. Key policies include establishing urban growth boundaries, green housing programs, a sustainable cities network, and metropolitan governance reforms like in Jalisco state. The overall aim is to build sustainable cities and implement the New Urban Agenda through integrated national and local policies.
The role of the United Nations in the governance of Socio-Ecological SystemsNicolò Wojewoda
Presentation delivered at the 13th Economics of Infrastructures Conference (http://www.ei.tbm.tudelft.nl/13thEvIConference). Includes an overview of the UN work related to sustainable development and a brief reflection related to international governance of such issues.
How Social Housing relates to the new urban agenda as it is shaped via the SDGs, the COP21 and the Habitat III processes? The presentation presents an overview of these three main processes, relates them to social housing and introduces UNEP's approach to Sustainable Social Housing (SUSHI Initiative)
Australia at Rio+20 Seminar Facilitator, Rosemary Sainty
Former Head, Secretariat UN Global Compact Network Australia and
Adviser, Corporate Engagement, Transparency Australia
Civic Engagement via En-ROADS Simulation/Game and EOfactory PlatformFarhan Helmy
My thoughts and the ongoing activities in using En-ROADS simulation and EOfactory platform as a tools ciivic engagement, particularly on natural resources, environment and climate change,
Current issues from the international teeb process.asadteeb4me
This document summarizes the current status and future plans of the international TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) process. It discusses that TEEB published several main reports from 2009-2010 on the ecological and economic foundations of biodiversity, policy evaluation, and guidance for local and regional policymakers and businesses. It notes the high-level support TEEB has received from international agreements and organizations. It outlines TEEB's plans to strengthen its network of experts, promote outreach, and support sector-specific and national studies to further integrate natural capital into decision-making and accounting systems up to 2020.
This presentation was delivered at NADO's 2018 Annual Training Conference, held in Charlotte, NC on October 13-16. For more information, visit: https://www.nado.org/events/2018-annual-training-conference/
Dr. Nicola Tollin presented on the opportunities and challenges facing urban resilience in light of international agreements like the Paris Agreement, Habitat III, and SDGs. Urbanization is putting pressure on natural resources and contributing to most carbon emissions. However, international policies and knowledge sharing can help cities transition to more sustainable and resilient models. The New Urban Agenda from Habitat III and climate action plans in countries' NDCs both emphasize urban adaptation and mitigation strategies. Moving forward, more research is needed on urban planning for resilience and how to close gaps between research and practice to inform effective policymaking.
This document summarizes key points from the fifth Global Environment Outlook report (GEO-5). It finds that while the world is rich in local environmental policies and initiatives, global environmental trends continue in an unsustainable direction if not addressed. Local governments already experience many environmental strains and are beacons of hope, with some initiatives decades old. The report highlights examples of local authority projects and partnerships in cities and towns that offer pathways to tackle challenges and reach international targets. These local actions represent accomplishments that can guide sustainable development, and signpost goals for after 2015.
The document presents an overview of the issues with waste incineration by Ann Leonard at the Zero Waste Conference in Beirut in July 2010. It argues that incinerators waste resources, emit toxic pollution, depend on continued landfill use, encourage more waste production, undermine real solutions like zero waste, drain funds from the local economy, create few jobs, waste energy, are politically unpopular, contradict UN conventions, and are outdated compared to zero waste alternatives.
The document discusses enabling more sustainable cities through promoting sharing economies and one planet lifestyles. It provides examples of how cities can integrate sharing initiatives in areas like transportation, food, goods, housing and working. Partnerships between cities, businesses, and citizens are important to enhance sharing opportunities. A pathway is outlined that involves assessing status quo, mapping opportunities, visioning a one planet city, setting targets, stakeholder involvement, and evaluating impacts. The goal is to catalyze sustainable lifestyles and systems through city-level initiatives that create value rather than just mitigate risks.
Landscape Approach Initiatives and Traditional Village Systems: Leaning for S...SIANI
This study was presented during the conference “Production and Carbon Dynamics in Sustainable Agricultural and Forest Systems in Africa” held in September, 2010.
The document outlines the history and process of developing a New Urban Agenda through Habitat III. It began with Habitat I in 1976 which adopted a global plan of action for adequate shelter. Habitat II in 1996 reaffirmed a commitment to integrate urban equity. Preparations for Habitat III have included engagement activities to build consensus, policy discussions, and knowledge creation through reports and papers. The goal is to agree on a New Urban Agenda at Habitat III that recognizes urbanization as a tool for sustainable development and social integration.
The document summarizes preparations for the 9th World Water Forum to be held in Dakar, Senegal in March 2022. It discusses the forum's focus on water governance and cooperation. Over 1000 participants from 23 action groups are using a digital platform called "DISSO" to prepare, and 58 projects have been labeled as part of the Dakar 2022 Initiative. The executive secretary highlights political promotion efforts with various organizations and future events leading up to the forum, including a second stakeholders' meeting in October 2021 to develop responses. The forum will include sessions, roundtables, exhibitions, and political messages to place water at the heart of the political agenda.
The New Zealand Department of Labour commenced a three year project involving policy makers, researchers, community development workers and three communities to integrate public input into policy-making. Called CEDAR, it spent time planning, acting, observing and reflecting with communities to identify economic development issues and provide recommendations to ministers. A key aspect was working at the community's pace and allowing common issues to emerge organically.
The Smarticipate project in Hamburg, Rome and London aimed to develop an IT system to facilitate citizen participation in urban planning. It would use open government data and 3D modeling to visualize proposals and provide automated feedback on feasibility. This would integrate top-down and bottom-up decision-making for smart cities. A proof of
This document provides biographical information about Patrick Geddes, a Scottish biologist, sociologist, and pioneer in urban planning. It discusses his early life and education in Ballater and Perth, Scotland. It describes how Geddes developed interests in botany and sociology and established one of the first student residences and an "Outlook Tower" to study communities in Edinburgh. The document outlines Geddes' work in town planning and establishing international links. It discusses some of the projects and initiatives of the Ballater Geddes Project 2004 to honor Geddes' legacy, such as establishing school links between Ballater and Kolkata, India and creating a walking path with information plaques.
The document discusses the need for climate action and outlines various strategies and solutions to address climate change. It notes that experts agree climate change poses risks and that there is hope if collective action is taken. Specific solutions proposed include transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Serbia by 2050 through technologies like wind, solar and biomass. Smart and sustainable cities are also discussed as an opportunity to combat climate change through measures like net zero energy buildings, electric vehicles, and mobility as a service. Education on climate change is also highlighted as important for facilitating just transitions to a clean future.
The New Zealand Department of Labour commenced a three year project involving policy makers, researchers, community development workers and three communities to gather public input on economic development issues. The project team spent time planning, implementing, observing and reflecting on issues identified by community members to develop policy recommendations for ministers and the cabinet. The key aspect was that the team worked at the community's pace and allowed common issues to emerge without pushing their own agenda.
A European Commission funded project called Smarticipate aimed to develop an IT system to facilitate citizen participation in urban planning. The system would use open government data and 3D modeling to visualize proposals and provide automated feedback on feasibility. It was tested in Hamburg, Rome and London to integrate top-down and
The New Zealand Department of Labour commenced a three-year project involving policymakers, researchers, community development workers, and indigenous Maori tribes to integrate public input into policymaking. The project team spent time planning, acting, observing and reflecting on economic development issues identified by the community rather than pushing their own agenda. The team presented recommendations to the Minister of Social Development and later the Cabinet.
A European Commission project aims to develop a knowledge-based citizen participation platform to support smart city decision making in Hamburg, Rome, and London. The proposed system would use open government data and 3D modeling to visualize urban proposals and provide automated feedback on feasibility. A proof of concept for automated feedback on tree planting proposals in Hamburg is demonstrated.
2016 GGSDE Forum - Session 3: Presentation by Ms. Rosario Robles Berlanga, Mi...OECD Environment
Mexican cities face major challenges of uncontrolled urban growth, inequality, vulnerability to climate change, and low density. The document outlines Mexico's policy approaches to meet these "green growth challenges" through innovative urban planning, housing, governance, and environmental management strategies. Key policies include establishing urban growth boundaries, green housing programs, a sustainable cities network, and metropolitan governance reforms like in Jalisco state. The overall aim is to build sustainable cities and implement the New Urban Agenda through integrated national and local policies.
The role of the United Nations in the governance of Socio-Ecological SystemsNicolò Wojewoda
Presentation delivered at the 13th Economics of Infrastructures Conference (http://www.ei.tbm.tudelft.nl/13thEvIConference). Includes an overview of the UN work related to sustainable development and a brief reflection related to international governance of such issues.
How Social Housing relates to the new urban agenda as it is shaped via the SDGs, the COP21 and the Habitat III processes? The presentation presents an overview of these three main processes, relates them to social housing and introduces UNEP's approach to Sustainable Social Housing (SUSHI Initiative)
Australia at Rio+20 Seminar Facilitator, Rosemary Sainty
Former Head, Secretariat UN Global Compact Network Australia and
Adviser, Corporate Engagement, Transparency Australia
Civic Engagement via En-ROADS Simulation/Game and EOfactory PlatformFarhan Helmy
My thoughts and the ongoing activities in using En-ROADS simulation and EOfactory platform as a tools ciivic engagement, particularly on natural resources, environment and climate change,
Current issues from the international teeb process.asadteeb4me
This document summarizes the current status and future plans of the international TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity) process. It discusses that TEEB published several main reports from 2009-2010 on the ecological and economic foundations of biodiversity, policy evaluation, and guidance for local and regional policymakers and businesses. It notes the high-level support TEEB has received from international agreements and organizations. It outlines TEEB's plans to strengthen its network of experts, promote outreach, and support sector-specific and national studies to further integrate natural capital into decision-making and accounting systems up to 2020.
This presentation was delivered at NADO's 2018 Annual Training Conference, held in Charlotte, NC on October 13-16. For more information, visit: https://www.nado.org/events/2018-annual-training-conference/
Dr. Nicola Tollin presented on the opportunities and challenges facing urban resilience in light of international agreements like the Paris Agreement, Habitat III, and SDGs. Urbanization is putting pressure on natural resources and contributing to most carbon emissions. However, international policies and knowledge sharing can help cities transition to more sustainable and resilient models. The New Urban Agenda from Habitat III and climate action plans in countries' NDCs both emphasize urban adaptation and mitigation strategies. Moving forward, more research is needed on urban planning for resilience and how to close gaps between research and practice to inform effective policymaking.
This document summarizes key points from the fifth Global Environment Outlook report (GEO-5). It finds that while the world is rich in local environmental policies and initiatives, global environmental trends continue in an unsustainable direction if not addressed. Local governments already experience many environmental strains and are beacons of hope, with some initiatives decades old. The report highlights examples of local authority projects and partnerships in cities and towns that offer pathways to tackle challenges and reach international targets. These local actions represent accomplishments that can guide sustainable development, and signpost goals for after 2015.
The document presents an overview of the issues with waste incineration by Ann Leonard at the Zero Waste Conference in Beirut in July 2010. It argues that incinerators waste resources, emit toxic pollution, depend on continued landfill use, encourage more waste production, undermine real solutions like zero waste, drain funds from the local economy, create few jobs, waste energy, are politically unpopular, contradict UN conventions, and are outdated compared to zero waste alternatives.
The document discusses enabling more sustainable cities through promoting sharing economies and one planet lifestyles. It provides examples of how cities can integrate sharing initiatives in areas like transportation, food, goods, housing and working. Partnerships between cities, businesses, and citizens are important to enhance sharing opportunities. A pathway is outlined that involves assessing status quo, mapping opportunities, visioning a one planet city, setting targets, stakeholder involvement, and evaluating impacts. The goal is to catalyze sustainable lifestyles and systems through city-level initiatives that create value rather than just mitigate risks.
Landscape Approach Initiatives and Traditional Village Systems: Leaning for S...SIANI
This study was presented during the conference “Production and Carbon Dynamics in Sustainable Agricultural and Forest Systems in Africa” held in September, 2010.
Regional Environmental Center for CEE countriesCSCP
The document summarizes information from a conference on collective actions towards sustainable consumption and production. It discusses the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC), which works on environmental projects in Europe and beyond. Some key points made in the document include:
- The REC works on over 300 projects annually with a focus on sustainable consumption and production.
- Europeans overwhelmingly consider the environmental impact of products they purchase and support eco-labels and carbon footprint labeling.
- Common actions that have the greatest impact on environmental problems include buying energy efficient products and improving energy efficiency in general.
- The REC promotes SCP in the region through projects and working with organizations like the European Environment Agency on reporting and analyses.
Knowledge dynamics and green growth - Climate change adaptation needs as inno...Sabrina Lai
Presentation delivered by Margareta Dahlström (University of Karlstad, Sweden) at the "Regional Studies Association European Conference 2013: Shape and be Shaped: The Future Dynamics of Regional Development".
Tampere (Finland), 5-8 May 2013
What is heritage, and why is it importantangelgate
This webinar covers heritage and how communities can get involved in heritage projects. It discusses what heritage is, examples of heritage, and why heritage is an important community asset. It provides guidance on planning heritage projects, steps to avoid failure, asset transfers, and increasing community involvement. A case study on a community heritage project is presented, along with resources and further reading.
Landscape-scale management for sustainable developmentCIFOR-ICRAF
The document discusses the landscape approach for sustainable development. It defines landscapes as areas that include both biophysical and human/social components. The landscape approach has evolved over time from integrated conservation and development projects in the 1980s to more modern frameworks that aim to concurrently address conservation, development, and restoration. Key aspects of the modern landscape approach include adaptive management, stakeholder involvement, integration of multiple objectives like poverty alleviation and food security, and consideration of trade-offs. The document outlines 10 principles of the landscape approach and provides initial examples of projects applying this framework. It also discusses aligning the landscape approach with achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Presentation on mining regions and their cities made at the 11th Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining, held on 30 October to November 2017 in Levis, Lapland, Finland. Presenation by Chris McDonald, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Local Development and Tourism.
More information: http://www.oecd.org/cfe/regional-policy/mining-regions.htm
The document discusses the OECD's role in addressing challenges faced by mining regions and their cities. It outlines how the OECD provides a forum for governments and stakeholders to share experiences and solutions. The OECD's work on mining regions and cities aims to 1) provide a framework for cooperation, 2) identify regional growth strategies through publications, and 3) facilitate knowledge sharing between mining regions.
This document discusses challenges facing rural communities in Scotland and potential roles for universities in addressing these challenges. It notes fiscal crises, additional pressures on local voluntary efforts, and services being "kicked back" to the local level. It asks if communities have capacity to restructure as an "innovative third sector" and minimize negative impacts. It suggests universities can simplify access to knowledge, operate inter-disciplinarily, and generate policy-ready materials. It outlines current university activities and discusses engaging more broadly, understanding community assets like land, people, and culture, and using assets for belonging, engagement, and knowledge economies. Next steps proposed include a roundtable, identifying research priorities, clarifying support needs, and establishing research partnerships
The GEOLAND Project was presented at the United Nations as part of the twelfth session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM). The meeting was held from 3 – 5 August 2022.
GEOLAND deals with the concepts, data, tools and technologies concerning the monitoring of landscapes based on the rules of the European Landscape Convention (ELC). As a result the project aims to inform and advise students and their professors concerning the policy implications of undertaking landscape monitoring and assessment. GEOLAND will help students and professors to comprehend the problems that arise from heterogeneous applications of ELC and suggest possible solutions to these issues.
The GEOLAND project also seeks to reinforce European Policy in landscape conservation as well as national and local actions regarding the implementation of the European Landscape Convention.
It will seek to provide essential recommendations for policy makers and maintain a dialogue with relevant stakeholders, open for future development. The methodology employed is eventually expected to constitute a road map for relevant studies not only in Europe but also worldwide.
UN-GGIM is the relevant inter-governmental body on geospatial information in the United Nations, UN-GGIM reports on all matters relating to geography, geospatial information and related topics to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
COP22 event details
Date, schedule and venue: November 18, 14:00-15:30, Green Zone (room to be confirmed)
Organisers:
Ecopreneurs for the Climate
Aribat Moubadara/Rabat Initiative; et Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures Rabat Salé Kénitra
Synopsis:
The contribution of ecopreneurs and green SMEs to mitigating and adapting to climate change via sustainable, collaborative, and equitable businesses; and thus to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Program and speakers:
Rachida Yacoubi (president of the Aribat Moubadara/Rabat initiative; and Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures): results from the SwitchMed and Cleantech programs in Morocco, ecopreneurs that participated, and green SMEs developed.
Female ecopreneur, member of the “Entrelles des Femmes Entrepreneures” association.
Jesus Iglesias (international coordinator of ECO4CLIM): results and winning projects from the 2016 Global Week of Green Business and the Climate Movement (#ECO4CLIM16, October 24-30).
Cyril Colin (co-founder of Elum Energy, ECO4CLIM16 global winner): “Elum Energy” startup, provider of tailored microgrid intelligent solutions.
Other prestigious experts from Morocco, France and different countries have been invited, and will confirm their participation soon.
Royal Irish Academy Conference: Spatial Justice and the Irish Crisis
23 April, 2013, Academy House
The on-going crisis and associated responses to it (political, governance, popular etc.) provides an entry point for a wide-ranging exploration of spatial justice as a theoretical construct and a departure point for empirical analysis. Discourses of justice, equality and fairness remain central to a range of interconnected debates as Ireland seeks to recover from the interrelated collapses of the banking system and property markets and the knock on effects through the rest of society and the economy. Scale is an important dimension in framing and constructing popular discourses concerning issues of justice, e.g. the role of EU institutions in shaping Ireland’s treatment of banking debt or the impact of national budgetary measures on particular places. The focus of this conference is on understanding these spatially connected processes, how they are functioning at different scales, their impact on particular or specific places and spaces, as they give rise to new or evolving social and economic geographies.
The document discusses the concept of ecoagriculture, which aims to enhance rural livelihoods and sustainable food production while also conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services. It outlines the vision and mission of Ecoagriculture Partners, which is to scale up ecoagriculture approaches worldwide by catalyzing strategic connections and dialogue among stakeholders. Some of the strategic goals are to understand ecoagriculture through documentation and analysis, build capacity of innovators, and achieve policy changes that advance ecoagriculture. Challenges discussed include designing carbon projects that benefit local knowledge and leverage sustainable production systems.
Scotland – Ireland Archaeological Collaboration
On the 30th October 2014 Historic Scotland hosted a gathering at Edinburgh Castle. Over 50 archaeologists from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland gathered together with experts in funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Scotland Europa, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage and Creative Scotland (Creative Europe). There was also a delegate from the Isle of Man. The presentations from the day are on this slideshare.
Here is a PPT on Eco Green Cities. The fonts will change if u have only fonts of your pc. You can download.. If you have any queries send it to guthijp.reddy@gmail.com
Zaragoza, 7 initiatives on water cooperation. Victor Viñuales, Director of ECODES. Techniques and models to further water cooperation to improve water efficiency and water services in cities. International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2012/2013. Preparing for the 2013 International Year. Water Cooperation: Making it Happen! 8-10 January 2013
Changing the nature of nature in policy and decision making ruralfringe
This document outlines challenges in current nature policy and decision-making. It argues that nature is often seen as a constraint rather than an asset, and economic models do not adequately value ecosystem services. Evidence used in policymaking focuses too narrowly, and nature is associated only with iconic places and species. The speaker advocates revaluing nature by integrating it into development and assessing impacts using tools like ecosystem services analysis. This can help move nature from being a disconnected afterthought to an integrated asset that maximizes benefits for both environment and humans. Key is measuring nature's intrinsic value, overcoming silos, and recognizing growth and nature can work together rather than opposition.
1. The document discusses the involvement of conservation NGOs in managing European regional development funds.
2. It provides examples of how some NGOs in countries like France have received 20-50% of their annual budgets from funds like ERDF, but that Catalan NGOs have not accessed these funds much.
3. The document outlines challenges NGOs face in applying for funds and makes recommendations like establishing quotas for NGO participation and innovative funding strategies.
The document discusses reimagining neighborhoods to be more sustainable. It covers topics like the characteristics of sustainable neighborhoods, including social well-being, governance, transportation, green spaces, local economy, density, services, and diversity. The presentation provides information on making neighborhoods more vibrant and livable through compact design, mixed uses, accessibility, and engaging the community.
Similar to Land Stewardship, Investing in the Natural, Societal and Economical capital of Industrial Land (20)
The ICRAF Soil-Plant Spectral Diagnostics Laboratory in Kenya operates 1 spectral reference laboratory and provides technical support to 30 labs in 17 countries. It has helped build capacities for private mobile testing services and is working on developing handheld near-infrared spectrometers. The lab specializes in customized solutions, standard operating procedures, project planning, soil and plant health monitoring, and spectral technology support and training. It aims to improve end-to-end spectral advisory software and develop low-cost handheld devices. Through GLOSOLAN, the lab hopes to standardize dry spectroscopy methods, protocols, and data analysis globally.
The National Soil Testing Center (NSTC) in Ethiopia has 18 soil analysis laboratories in various government ministries. The presenter, Fikre Mekuria, notes that the NSTC's strengths are its analytical service delivery, training, and research on soil microbiology and fertility. Areas for improvement include capacity building, sample exchange/quality control, and accreditation to international standards. The presenter's expectations for the meeting and GLOSOLAN network are to develop competency in soil/plant/water/fertilizer analysis, have periodic country member meetings, and share experiences.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are important to have in writing to ensure quality and consistency. Quality assurance (QA) policies aim to prevent errors and ensure standards, while quality control (QC) checks that standards are being met. This poster exercise divides participants into groups to discuss why SOPs are important, what quality assurance entails, whether an organization has a QA policy and how it is implemented, and how quality control is performed.
This document provides an overview of the status of soil laboratories in AFRILAB based on information received from various sources, including ZimLabs, AgLabs, the University of Zimbabwe lab, University of Nottingham, British Geological Survey, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute RS-DFID, WEPAL-ISE, WEPAL-IPE, University of Texas A&M, AgriLASA, BIPEA, CORESTA, University of Texas A&M (who provided testimony of satisfaction), and TUNAC (who provided accreditation). The document thanks the reader for their attention.
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SOIL ATLAS OF ASIA
2ND EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
JEONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 29 APRIL – 3 MAY 2019
Markus Anda (Indonesia)
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SOIL ATLAS OF ASIA
2ND EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
JEONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 29 APRIL – 3 MAY 2019
Satira Udomsri (Thailand)
- Nepal has been working to systematically classify its soils since 1957, completing surveys of 55 districts by 1983, though some high hill districts remained unsurveyed for a long time.
- In 1998 and 2014, soil maps of Nepal were prepared using the USDA and WRB soil classification systems, respectively. Around 6000 soil profiles were studied from five physiographic regions.
- The data from 158 representative soil profiles were analyzed and converted to fit the HWSD format using formulas from Batjes et al. 2017 to standardize the data into layers from 0-30 cm and 30-100 cm.
- Major soils identified include Calcaric Fluvisols, Eutric Gleysols, Calcaric Ph
Item 6: International Center for Biosaline AgricultureExternalEvents
SOIL ATLAS OF ASIA
2ND EDITORIAL BOARD MEETING
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
JEONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 29 APRIL – 3 MAY 2019
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This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
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The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
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تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
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2- تحتوي على 78 رسم توضيحي لكل كلمة موجودة بالملزمة (لكل كلمة !!!!)
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5- الملزمة تشرح نفسها ب نفسها بس تكلك تعال اقراني
6- تحتوي الملزمة في اول سلايد على خارطة تتضمن جميع تفرُعات معلومات الجهاز الهيكلي المذكورة في هذهِ الملزمة
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Land Stewardship, Investing in the Natural, Societal and Economical capital of Industrial Land
1.
2. Land Stewardship,
Investing in the natural, social and economic capital of
Industrial land
Hans Slenders (NICOLE/Arcadis), Claudio Albano, Margot De Cleen, Co Molenaar,
Lida Schelwald, Robert Spencer, Bianca Nijhof , Roger Jacquet, Nicholas Tymko,
Laurent Bakker, Horst Herzog, Pascal Mallien, Jordi Boronat, Paul van Riet
Network for Industrially Co-ordinated Sustainable Land Management in Europe
3. Network Pursuing Common Aims in
Sustainable Land Management
a unique network in Europe, linking contaminated land
management professionals from the industry, service providers
and academics
Network for Industrially Co-ordinated Sustainable Land Management in Europe
4. Exploring Land
Stewardship (LS) Natural resources
Natural capital
stewardship
Land management
Net impact on global /EU /
national /regional scale
• NICOLE:
Sustainable Land management -> LS
• Remediation
• Redevelopment of Brownfields
• (Temporary) use for nature or society
• Common Forum WG “Soil as a resource”
• Circular and sustainable use
• Land mostly privately owned; Public
Private cooperation
A joint effort in a booklet that shows the benefits
of the concept Land Stewardship
Source: INSPIRATION-H2020
5. Content
• Definitions
• Stakeholder involvement
• Decision-Making
• Valuation:
• Natural Capital
• Social Capital
• Value and dilemmas of industry
• Way forward
Case
The Onundaga Lake Cleanup
Source: Honeywell
“Land Stewardship is of all times: As long as there have been people,
they knew they had to care for their land in order to survive”
6. Land
Stewardship
“In its broadest sense, Land
Stewardship is the recognition of our
collective responsibility to retain the
quality and abundance of our land,
air, water and biodiversity, and to
manage this natural capital in a way
that conserves all of its values…..”
Canadian Centre for Land
Stewardship
www.landstewardship.org Lady of the North
Courtesy of The Land Trust, UK
www.northumberlandia.com
7. Soil, Land or
Soil and Land
• Soil; quality and ecosystem services
• Land; also a single site and its value
for society, for natural and industrial
production
• Soil or Land, circular goods
• Joint effort focusses on assessing the
broad value of (industrial) land
• LS implies decision-making in all
lifecycle stages of a site
• Visualizing value is an important
support for decision-making
“Land stewardship is key in the transition towards a Circular Economy”
8. Stakeholder
involvement
• Beyond the Fences
• Identifying key stakeholders and roles
• Opportunities and values for society
• Dialogue, collaboration and proactive stakeholder engagement
• Commitment for choices facing societal challenges
• Awareness and common sense
TERRA-project Belgium
Courtesy of:
Bekaert, Arcadis and ERM
“Xarxa de Custòdia del
Territori” A network for land
stewardship in Catalonia
9. Decision
Making
• Options appraisal Sustainable Remediation
• Understand physical and time boundaries
• Checklist to understand options and
opportunities
• Stepwise approach (SR approach)
• Engage stakeholders
• Agree options and indicators
• LS: agree on valuation tools
• Evaluating and recordkeeping
• Communication
10. Natural capital
• Elements of nature that produce value:
• Ecosystem
• Species
• Freshwater
• Minerals
• Clean air and water
• Capacity to produce goods and services
• Interdependency business and natural capital
• Demonstrating Sustainability performance
• Valuation of all elements of natural capital
• Supports long-term protection and sustainable use
Source: Natural Capital Coalition
11. Social capital
• Resources and relationships provided by people and society
• Value added by interactions between individuals, communities and organisations
• SC is part of an organisations ability to create value
• SC accounting, a variety of methods to measure impacts and dependencies
• SC accounting demonstrates the value of a company for the community
Case kindly provided by ArcelorMittal (taken from WBCSD Social Capital Protocol)
12. Value and
dilemmas of
industrial sites
• Industry responds to societal need for goods
• Brings welfare and employment to the community
• Industrial activity includes working under permits and
dealing with impacted environment
• A balance between delivering value versus
environmental protection and social impacts
• Towards working with nature for remediation,
temporary use for sports, nature etc.
• Redevelopment and value creation with derelict land
and minimize greenfield use
From landfill to nature reserve
Case kindly provided by Solvay
13. Way forward
• Release booklet during NICOLE workshop
Frankfurt June 21st
• Booklet is first reconnaissance and LS at early stage of development
• Acknowledgement of the value of the concept
• There are points of discussion, e.g. legal matters
• There are knowledge gaps to be closed
• Strong willingness to explore the concept and maybe come to a joint position
Network for Industrially Co-ordinated Sustainable Land Management in Europe
14. Thank you for your attention
Hans.Slenders@arcadis.com
NICOLE
ARCADIS
Envision-S
CH2M
Common Forum
Min. Infrastructure + Water NL
AECOM
Solvay
Honeywell
TAUW
InfraservHoechst
Baker Mckenzie
Mediterra
Dow Benelux