Presentación, en inglés, de Bert De Bievre, Coordinador del Área de Cuencas Andinas de CONDESAN, en el American Geophysical Union Meeting of the Americas (http://moa.agu.org/2013/) dado el 14 de mayo, 2013.
This document provides guidance on reporting outcomes and impacts from federally funded projects through NIFA's REEport system. It defines key terms like outputs, outcomes, and impacts. It explains that impact statements are important for justifying federal budgets, planning programs, and communicating results. The document offers tips for writing effective impact statements, including using both quantitative and qualitative evidence to document measurable changes. It also reviews the different forms in REEport and reporting requirements. Customer support contacts are provided for help with REEport.
T5: Case study: Supplemental irrigation in Tadla, MoroccoFAO
T5: Rainfed agriculture Financing climate smart agriculture projects - Case study: Supplemental irrigation in Tadla, Morocco ,By Mohammed Karrou, ICARDA, Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
As seen on EIP 2013, Brussels
A modular approach to wastewater treatment, providing solutions to water issuesand helping communities and countries to progress and grow!
Presented by Olufunke Cofie at the National WASH Action Plan Research and Capacity Building Agenda Setting Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria on February 17-18, 2020.
This document discusses decentralized composting and provides examples of community composting projects in New York City. It summarizes the goals of NYC's community composting project, which includes increasing organics recycling, building knowledge of composting, and supporting a network of community compost sites. The document also describes two specific community compost sites - one hosted by Big Reuse and one hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. It discusses the designs of these sites, including the use of covered composting systems to control odors and contact water. Finally, the document advocates for using multiple, decentralized compost sites of varying scales and appropriate technologies as an alternative to large, regional facilities.
Business: Jack Moss, Aquafed, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015water-decade
The document discusses water quality, pollution prevention, and water reuse. It introduces a panel on the topic including representatives from BASF, Veolia, and Aguas Andinas. It then summarizes AquaFed's role in global water issues and partnerships. It outlines categories and causes of water pollution, and approaches to prevention, removal, and restoration. It discusses political objectives around water quality from Rio+20 and the Budapest Water Summit. It emphasizes the importance of goals, targets, indicators, and monitoring for the SDGs. It provides examples of incentives and regulation from BASF and water quality contracts from Veolia. It outlines collective action through collaboration between Santiago authorities and Aguas Andinas, achieving major improvements. The
Assessment of sustainability of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions i...Murtaza Malik
This paper describes the methodology used for, and findings of, the assessment of sustainability of rural water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions under Rwanda WASH Project implemented by the Government of Rwanda with support from the Government of the Netherlands and UNICEF during 2009-14. The methodology involved development of the assessment tools, household surveys, focus group discussions, interviews with key informants and audit of WASH infrastructure. The sustainability of the project was assessed against 22 indicators grouped under five categories i.e. institutional, social, financial, technical and sanitation and hygiene. The overall sustainability score for the project (four districts) averaged 86% in 2014, showing a significant increase when compared with the corresponding scores of 70% in 2011 and 75% in 2013. The experiences of Rwanda WASH project demonstrate that regular sustainability assessments, though requiring significant financial resources and efforts, contribute to a considerable improvement in the sustainability of WASH interventions.
This document provides guidance on reporting outcomes and impacts from federally funded projects through NIFA's REEport system. It defines key terms like outputs, outcomes, and impacts. It explains that impact statements are important for justifying federal budgets, planning programs, and communicating results. The document offers tips for writing effective impact statements, including using both quantitative and qualitative evidence to document measurable changes. It also reviews the different forms in REEport and reporting requirements. Customer support contacts are provided for help with REEport.
T5: Case study: Supplemental irrigation in Tadla, MoroccoFAO
T5: Rainfed agriculture Financing climate smart agriculture projects - Case study: Supplemental irrigation in Tadla, Morocco ,By Mohammed Karrou, ICARDA, Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
As seen on EIP 2013, Brussels
A modular approach to wastewater treatment, providing solutions to water issuesand helping communities and countries to progress and grow!
Presented by Olufunke Cofie at the National WASH Action Plan Research and Capacity Building Agenda Setting Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria on February 17-18, 2020.
This document discusses decentralized composting and provides examples of community composting projects in New York City. It summarizes the goals of NYC's community composting project, which includes increasing organics recycling, building knowledge of composting, and supporting a network of community compost sites. The document also describes two specific community compost sites - one hosted by Big Reuse and one hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. It discusses the designs of these sites, including the use of covered composting systems to control odors and contact water. Finally, the document advocates for using multiple, decentralized compost sites of varying scales and appropriate technologies as an alternative to large, regional facilities.
Business: Jack Moss, Aquafed, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015water-decade
The document discusses water quality, pollution prevention, and water reuse. It introduces a panel on the topic including representatives from BASF, Veolia, and Aguas Andinas. It then summarizes AquaFed's role in global water issues and partnerships. It outlines categories and causes of water pollution, and approaches to prevention, removal, and restoration. It discusses political objectives around water quality from Rio+20 and the Budapest Water Summit. It emphasizes the importance of goals, targets, indicators, and monitoring for the SDGs. It provides examples of incentives and regulation from BASF and water quality contracts from Veolia. It outlines collective action through collaboration between Santiago authorities and Aguas Andinas, achieving major improvements. The
Assessment of sustainability of water, sanitation and hygiene interventions i...Murtaza Malik
This paper describes the methodology used for, and findings of, the assessment of sustainability of rural water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions under Rwanda WASH Project implemented by the Government of Rwanda with support from the Government of the Netherlands and UNICEF during 2009-14. The methodology involved development of the assessment tools, household surveys, focus group discussions, interviews with key informants and audit of WASH infrastructure. The sustainability of the project was assessed against 22 indicators grouped under five categories i.e. institutional, social, financial, technical and sanitation and hygiene. The overall sustainability score for the project (four districts) averaged 86% in 2014, showing a significant increase when compared with the corresponding scores of 70% in 2011 and 75% in 2013. The experiences of Rwanda WASH project demonstrate that regular sustainability assessments, though requiring significant financial resources and efforts, contribute to a considerable improvement in the sustainability of WASH interventions.
The Hyderabad Golf Association faced a shortage of 2 million liters per day (MLD) of quality irrigation water. Additionally, the government mandated improving the quality of surface ponds near the golf course that were polluted with untreated sewage. The Natural Biological System was implemented as a case study to address both issues. It treats 3 MLD of sewage on-site without energy and produces tertiary quality water for irrigation, rejuvenating the ponds. Water quality tests showed significant reductions in parameters like COD, BOD, and fecal coliform after treatment. The system provides a green, aesthetic and cost-effective solution to water and wastewater challenges.
Drought Management in Iran, Masoud Bagherzadeh KarimiNENAwaterscarcity
Workshop on Operationalizing the Regional Collaborative Platform to Address ‘Water Consumption, Water Productivity and Drought Management’ in Agriculture, 27 - 29 October 2015, Cairo, Egypt
Business: John Matthews, Aliance for Water, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Co...water-decade
This document discusses tools and lessons for businesses to address water scarcity. It identifies three levels for tools - facilities management focusing on efficiency, process analysis of business operations, and strategic goals. Examples are given like stormwater reuse and supply chain analysis. Governance across supply chains and financing mechanisms like green bonds are also discussed. The document advocates for knowledge sharing between sectors and developing adaptive tools given changing conditions. Capacity building initiatives are highlighted, such as catchment management in mining and long-term water infrastructure guidelines.
This document discusses using diatom algae and nano silica-based nutrients to remediate polluted water sources through phycoremediation. It notes that diatom algae require less light than other phytoplankton due to their silica cell walls. A product called Nualgi delivers 10 essential micronutrients including silica adsorbed onto nano silica to support diatom algae growth. Case studies demonstrate successful water remediation of polluted lakes and sewage through Nualgi application, with diatom algae and zooplankton reducing organic matter and achieving water quality targets.
Peatland fire assessment: Reducing vulnerability, enhancing restoration successCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Solichin Manuri, a Senior Advisor at Daemeter Consulting, at Webinar "A Synthesis and Way Forward", 17 December 2020.
The speaker shared the principle that peatlands are sufficiently wet and covered with primary vegetation or sustainable commodities depending on the ecosystem functions and land use types. Speaker also shared potential criteria derived from that principle i.e. fire occurrence, natural and climax species abundance, and the number of hotspots, size of burned areas and depth of burn peatland, and the number of pioneer and fire climax species as indicators derived from those criteria.
This document summarizes an eco-technology presentation by Mr. Yeshwant Kulkarni of Green Water Revolution Pvt. Ltd. It discusses current issues with water pollution in urban areas of India. It then introduces various eco-technological solutions developed by Green Water Revolution to treat both point sources of pollution from places like cities as well as non-point sources like rivers and lakes. These include vertical soil scape filters to treat wastewater and horizontal green bridge systems installed in polluted rivers and streams to reduce pollution loads. It highlights several successful projects implementing these eco-technological solutions in India to restore polluted rivers and streams.
The document discusses several key issues related to water and agriculture in India:
1) Agriculture is the largest user of water in India but is not always an efficient user, and agricultural water demand can be reduced through various conservation measures and cropping changes.
2) The traditional approach of large irrigation projects is no longer sustainable, and water policy must shift priority to restraining demand growth and increasing local solutions like watershed management.
3) Groundwater exploitation also needs to be curtailed to protect resources and equity, as over half of India's irrigation water comes from unsustainable groundwater use.
This document summarizes CRP 5, which aims to improve livelihoods and food security through solutions to water scarcity and land degradation. It outlines the development challenges addressed, goals and objectives. It then describes "best bets" or solutions across various areas like rainfed and irrigated systems, wastewater, river basins, groundwater, pastoral systems and ecosystems. For each area, it provides expected outputs and outcomes over 3-6 years. It also describes the proposed governance structure and budgets, indicating impact areas in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South/West Asia, and key partners led by IWMI.
Water Related Institutional Bodies in Sri LankaChanuk Liyanage
Water management institutions in Sri Lanka include government bodies like the National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Irrigation Department, Water Resources Board, and Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka. Non-government institutions include the International Water Management Institute, an international research organization, and Lanka Jalani, a non-profit focused on integrated water resources management. The document provides an overview of each institution's roles and responsibilities in managing Sri Lanka's water resources.
Practices of Downscaling Methods for Water Resources Management in Sri LankaPixel Clear (Pvt) Ltd
This document discusses methods for downscaling water resources management predictions in Sri Lanka. It examines using statistical downscaling with seasonal climate models (SCM), spatial synoptic classification (SSE), and multi-model regression (MRG) to predict rainfall and temperature in the OND season. SCM achieved a 44% success rate for both rainfall and temperature predictions. Dynamic downscaling was also explored using RegCM4 software for the South-West monsoon season, which achieved results consistent with past data. Further long-term simulations with RegCM3 and more station data are recommended to improve predictions.
The Challenge Program on Water and Food aims to improve water management for food production through research partnerships. In the Volta Basin, several research projects contribute to the integrated management of rainwater and small reservoirs to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty. If successful, the projects will develop tools to identify appropriate sites for agricultural interventions, improve rainwater management strategies to benefit crops and livestock, strengthen management of small reservoirs for multiple uses, and enhance governance and coordination across the basin.
1) The document discusses the concepts of irrigation efficiency and water productivity, noting important distinctions in their definitions, scales of analysis, and limitations.
2) It provides an example from Zhanghe Irrigation District in China where improvements to both on-farm water management and water allocation policies led to increased water productivity while maintaining agricultural output.
3) Key lessons are that strategies to improve water management need to consider perspectives of different water user groups and potential impacts at broader basin scales, and that multiple indicators of water productivity are needed to fully understand complex agricultural systems and trade-offs.
Technical Session 2: Use of treated waste water in forestry and agroforestry ...FAO
This document summarizes a technical session on the use of treated wastewater in forestry and agroforestry systems in Near East and North Africa countries. It outlines how water scarcity limits production in these dryland regions. The session discusses using treated wastewater as an alternative water source to improve availability and reduce degradation. Pilot projects are being implemented in 4 Mediterranean countries to test innovative wastewater treatment methods like fertirrigation and phyto-depuration. The goals are to support food security, combat desertification, and strengthen partnerships around safely using treated wastewater.
The document discusses how adding water storage capabilities to existing USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) watershed rehabilitation projects can help boost resilience to climate change. It notes that the Watershed Rehabilitation Amendments of 2000 authorized NRCS to rehabilitate aging dams to extend their lifespan and meet safety standards, and since 2014 this program has allowed adding new or expanded water storage. Examples given of how added storage could help with climate change include capturing extra spring runoff to support summer baseflows or irrigation. The planning process for rehabilitation projects provides an opportunity to discuss climate-related storage options with stakeholders.
As part of the seminar held by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in collaboration with IWMI, World fish and ICARDA “Options for improving irrigation water efficiency for sustainable agricultural development”.
This presentation was given at the EPA’s National Water Event 2019, which took place on 29 and 30 May 2019 in Galway. This presentation by Ken Taylor the Director of Land and Water Challenge is on the driving Innovation and science to underpin new mitigation measures in New Zealand
Presentation by IWMI Kakhramon Djumaboev about the application of the water-food-energy nexus concept on transboundary rivers of Central Asia. Presented at the 10th anniversary PEER program on August 17, 2021
Кyrgyz Republic: KG case of applying CBNRM for sustainable use and management...InfoAndina CONDESAN
Presentation made by A. Burkhanov, The Kyrgyz Association of Forest and Land Users
- Why KG has to protect its mountain forests?
- Mountain Forest Goods and Services
- Green economy opportunities
- Examples of 2 Forest User groups Nouken & Alai, South Kyrgyzstan
- Good practice of KG
- Lessons learned
CONDESAN is an organization that has worked in the Andes for 20 years to promote sustainable natural resource management and alleviate poverty. It focuses on areas like Andean basins, rural livelihoods, and biodiversity. CONDESAN operates a network of 22 monitoring sites across South America and facilitates collaboration between over 60 organizations. Some of its work includes biodiversity, carbon, hydrological, and land use monitoring, as well as projects related to payments for hydrological services, rural innovation, and climate change adaptation.
The Hyderabad Golf Association faced a shortage of 2 million liters per day (MLD) of quality irrigation water. Additionally, the government mandated improving the quality of surface ponds near the golf course that were polluted with untreated sewage. The Natural Biological System was implemented as a case study to address both issues. It treats 3 MLD of sewage on-site without energy and produces tertiary quality water for irrigation, rejuvenating the ponds. Water quality tests showed significant reductions in parameters like COD, BOD, and fecal coliform after treatment. The system provides a green, aesthetic and cost-effective solution to water and wastewater challenges.
Drought Management in Iran, Masoud Bagherzadeh KarimiNENAwaterscarcity
Workshop on Operationalizing the Regional Collaborative Platform to Address ‘Water Consumption, Water Productivity and Drought Management’ in Agriculture, 27 - 29 October 2015, Cairo, Egypt
Business: John Matthews, Aliance for Water, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Co...water-decade
This document discusses tools and lessons for businesses to address water scarcity. It identifies three levels for tools - facilities management focusing on efficiency, process analysis of business operations, and strategic goals. Examples are given like stormwater reuse and supply chain analysis. Governance across supply chains and financing mechanisms like green bonds are also discussed. The document advocates for knowledge sharing between sectors and developing adaptive tools given changing conditions. Capacity building initiatives are highlighted, such as catchment management in mining and long-term water infrastructure guidelines.
This document discusses using diatom algae and nano silica-based nutrients to remediate polluted water sources through phycoremediation. It notes that diatom algae require less light than other phytoplankton due to their silica cell walls. A product called Nualgi delivers 10 essential micronutrients including silica adsorbed onto nano silica to support diatom algae growth. Case studies demonstrate successful water remediation of polluted lakes and sewage through Nualgi application, with diatom algae and zooplankton reducing organic matter and achieving water quality targets.
Peatland fire assessment: Reducing vulnerability, enhancing restoration successCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Solichin Manuri, a Senior Advisor at Daemeter Consulting, at Webinar "A Synthesis and Way Forward", 17 December 2020.
The speaker shared the principle that peatlands are sufficiently wet and covered with primary vegetation or sustainable commodities depending on the ecosystem functions and land use types. Speaker also shared potential criteria derived from that principle i.e. fire occurrence, natural and climax species abundance, and the number of hotspots, size of burned areas and depth of burn peatland, and the number of pioneer and fire climax species as indicators derived from those criteria.
This document summarizes an eco-technology presentation by Mr. Yeshwant Kulkarni of Green Water Revolution Pvt. Ltd. It discusses current issues with water pollution in urban areas of India. It then introduces various eco-technological solutions developed by Green Water Revolution to treat both point sources of pollution from places like cities as well as non-point sources like rivers and lakes. These include vertical soil scape filters to treat wastewater and horizontal green bridge systems installed in polluted rivers and streams to reduce pollution loads. It highlights several successful projects implementing these eco-technological solutions in India to restore polluted rivers and streams.
The document discusses several key issues related to water and agriculture in India:
1) Agriculture is the largest user of water in India but is not always an efficient user, and agricultural water demand can be reduced through various conservation measures and cropping changes.
2) The traditional approach of large irrigation projects is no longer sustainable, and water policy must shift priority to restraining demand growth and increasing local solutions like watershed management.
3) Groundwater exploitation also needs to be curtailed to protect resources and equity, as over half of India's irrigation water comes from unsustainable groundwater use.
This document summarizes CRP 5, which aims to improve livelihoods and food security through solutions to water scarcity and land degradation. It outlines the development challenges addressed, goals and objectives. It then describes "best bets" or solutions across various areas like rainfed and irrigated systems, wastewater, river basins, groundwater, pastoral systems and ecosystems. For each area, it provides expected outputs and outcomes over 3-6 years. It also describes the proposed governance structure and budgets, indicating impact areas in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South/West Asia, and key partners led by IWMI.
Water Related Institutional Bodies in Sri LankaChanuk Liyanage
Water management institutions in Sri Lanka include government bodies like the National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Irrigation Department, Water Resources Board, and Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka. Non-government institutions include the International Water Management Institute, an international research organization, and Lanka Jalani, a non-profit focused on integrated water resources management. The document provides an overview of each institution's roles and responsibilities in managing Sri Lanka's water resources.
Practices of Downscaling Methods for Water Resources Management in Sri LankaPixel Clear (Pvt) Ltd
This document discusses methods for downscaling water resources management predictions in Sri Lanka. It examines using statistical downscaling with seasonal climate models (SCM), spatial synoptic classification (SSE), and multi-model regression (MRG) to predict rainfall and temperature in the OND season. SCM achieved a 44% success rate for both rainfall and temperature predictions. Dynamic downscaling was also explored using RegCM4 software for the South-West monsoon season, which achieved results consistent with past data. Further long-term simulations with RegCM3 and more station data are recommended to improve predictions.
The Challenge Program on Water and Food aims to improve water management for food production through research partnerships. In the Volta Basin, several research projects contribute to the integrated management of rainwater and small reservoirs to improve livelihoods and reduce poverty. If successful, the projects will develop tools to identify appropriate sites for agricultural interventions, improve rainwater management strategies to benefit crops and livestock, strengthen management of small reservoirs for multiple uses, and enhance governance and coordination across the basin.
1) The document discusses the concepts of irrigation efficiency and water productivity, noting important distinctions in their definitions, scales of analysis, and limitations.
2) It provides an example from Zhanghe Irrigation District in China where improvements to both on-farm water management and water allocation policies led to increased water productivity while maintaining agricultural output.
3) Key lessons are that strategies to improve water management need to consider perspectives of different water user groups and potential impacts at broader basin scales, and that multiple indicators of water productivity are needed to fully understand complex agricultural systems and trade-offs.
Technical Session 2: Use of treated waste water in forestry and agroforestry ...FAO
This document summarizes a technical session on the use of treated wastewater in forestry and agroforestry systems in Near East and North Africa countries. It outlines how water scarcity limits production in these dryland regions. The session discusses using treated wastewater as an alternative water source to improve availability and reduce degradation. Pilot projects are being implemented in 4 Mediterranean countries to test innovative wastewater treatment methods like fertirrigation and phyto-depuration. The goals are to support food security, combat desertification, and strengthen partnerships around safely using treated wastewater.
The document discusses how adding water storage capabilities to existing USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) watershed rehabilitation projects can help boost resilience to climate change. It notes that the Watershed Rehabilitation Amendments of 2000 authorized NRCS to rehabilitate aging dams to extend their lifespan and meet safety standards, and since 2014 this program has allowed adding new or expanded water storage. Examples given of how added storage could help with climate change include capturing extra spring runoff to support summer baseflows or irrigation. The planning process for rehabilitation projects provides an opportunity to discuss climate-related storage options with stakeholders.
As part of the seminar held by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in collaboration with IWMI, World fish and ICARDA “Options for improving irrigation water efficiency for sustainable agricultural development”.
This presentation was given at the EPA’s National Water Event 2019, which took place on 29 and 30 May 2019 in Galway. This presentation by Ken Taylor the Director of Land and Water Challenge is on the driving Innovation and science to underpin new mitigation measures in New Zealand
Presentation by IWMI Kakhramon Djumaboev about the application of the water-food-energy nexus concept on transboundary rivers of Central Asia. Presented at the 10th anniversary PEER program on August 17, 2021
Кyrgyz Republic: KG case of applying CBNRM for sustainable use and management...InfoAndina CONDESAN
Presentation made by A. Burkhanov, The Kyrgyz Association of Forest and Land Users
- Why KG has to protect its mountain forests?
- Mountain Forest Goods and Services
- Green economy opportunities
- Examples of 2 Forest User groups Nouken & Alai, South Kyrgyzstan
- Good practice of KG
- Lessons learned
CONDESAN is an organization that has worked in the Andes for 20 years to promote sustainable natural resource management and alleviate poverty. It focuses on areas like Andean basins, rural livelihoods, and biodiversity. CONDESAN operates a network of 22 monitoring sites across South America and facilitates collaboration between over 60 organizations. Some of its work includes biodiversity, carbon, hydrological, and land use monitoring, as well as projects related to payments for hydrological services, rural innovation, and climate change adaptation.
The document discusses the evolution of the Mountain Forum (MF) from its creation in 1995 as an information network to sharing knowledge on sustainable mountain development. It is transitioning to become a knowledge hub and respond to the needs of the Mountain Partnership Consortium. The MF aims to be an integrated platform for knowledge sharing among mountain stakeholders while avoiding duplication. It provides information services and seeks to develop standards for managing mountain knowledge and data through its digital repository. The way forward involves strengthening collaboration and using the MF platform to promote the work of Mountain Partnership members.
UNESCO’ multidisciplinary approach to develop adaptation strategiesInfoAndina CONDESAN
UNESCO takes a multidisciplinary approach to developing adaptation strategies for glacier retreat in the Andes mountains. This includes assessing climate impacts, vulnerability, and policies. The program aims to understand changes to water resources and their effects, enhance resilience, and support mountain communities through research, training, awareness, and recommendations. Regional workshops bring together experts from fields like glaciology to analyze conditions and develop best practices for mountain regions facing climate change.
Presentation made by Lawrence Hislop, Head of Polar and Cryosphere programme. GRID-Arendal - Norway
- What is GRID-Arendal
- Polar programme mandate
- Mountains and Rio
- Mountain ecosystem goods and services
- Global Environmental Changes. The effects of climate change
- Central Asia climate
- Recommendations
- Hindu Kush Himalaya region
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Presentación de Miguel Saravia en la Sesión especial: Montains under review,que tuvo lugar en Pakista el 12 de Marzo de 2013 como parte del International Workshop on Integrated Use of Space Technologies for Food and Water Security, organized by United Nations Office in Pakistan, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Inter-Islamic Network on Space Science and Technology, hosted by Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on behalf of the Government of Pakistan.
Multiple Benefits of SLCP Mitigation in Alpine and Polar RegionsInfoAndina CONDESAN
Presentation of Johan C.I. Kuylenstierna, Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute York Centre
It describe the main findings of an Integrated Assessment developed under UNEP and WMO on tropospheric ozone and black carbon. This has been put together by key experts around the globe, with Drew Shindell of NASA-GISS as the Chair of the Assessment and which has been coordinated by the Stockholm Environment Institute. Tropospheric ozone is ozone which is formed in the lower atmosphere – different from Stratospheric ozone layer. This ozone is not emitted but created in the atmosphere from emitted precursors, of which methane and carbon monoxide are important ones. Black carbon is emitted as particles of carbon – essentially the main compnent of soot. These substances warm the atmosphere and act as air pollutants and there has been a lot of interest recently in the potential for reducing climate warming by addressing these substances.
Glacier changes and climate trends derived from multiple sources in the data ...InfoAndina CONDESAN
The document summarizes research on glacier changes and climate trends in the Cordillera Vilcanota region of southern Peru using data from multiple sources. Analysis of satellite images and glacier inventories from 1962-2006 found a loss of about 30% of glacier area and 45% of glacier volume over this period, with most of the loss occurring since 1985. Climate data showed a moderate increase in air temperature but weak and inconsistent precipitation trends, which alone could not explain the substantial ice loss. The researchers conclude that an likely increase in specific humidity in the upper troposphere, where the glaciers are located, played a major role in the large ice loss over recent decades in this data-scarce region.
Mountains under review: human alteration of landscapes: Iterei - The Mountain...InfoAndina CONDESAN
Presentation made by Léa Corrêa Pinto. Iterei
Brazil is the country that probably hides in its own territory the largest extension of mountain range “Serra do Mar”, “Serra Mantiqueira , “Serra do Espinhaço“
In contrast to the Andes, which rose to elevations of nearly 7,000 metres (22,966 ft) in a relatively recent epoch and inverted the Amazon's direction of flow from westward to eastward, Brazil's geological formation is very old.
Precambrian crystalline shields cover 36% of the territory, especially its central area. The principal mountain ranges average elevations just under 2,000 metres (6,562 ft).
- ITEREI Proposals
Public councils were introduced in Kyrgyzstan in 2010 to facilitate cooperation between the government and civil society. The public council under the State Agency of Nature Protection and Forest considers issues like legislation, environmental programs and reports. Members actively engage in discussions and provide suggestions. There is also interaction between public councils through mailing lists and a website. A multistakeholder group similarly facilitates discussion on extractive industry transparency between government, companies and NGOs. Public councils serve as an institutional tool for inclusive governance of natural resources in Kyrgyzstan.
This document summarizes research on groundwater in the Cordillera Blanca region of Peru. Groundwater plays an important role by contributing to dry season flows in rivers and sustaining wetland ecosystems. It is recharged by precipitation and glacier melt and stored in aquifers, with travel times estimated between 1.5-3 years. However, groundwater is vulnerable to threats from climate change impacts like receding glaciers and changing precipitation patterns, as well as human contamination. The researchers aim to better understand the sources, flow paths, and residence times of groundwater in the region to assess these threats.
Can the snowline be used as an indicator of the equilibrium-line and mass bal...InfoAndina CONDESAN
1) The document examines whether the snowline can be used as an indicator of the equilibrium line and mass balance for glaciers in the outer tropics.
2) It validates the method using mass balance measurements from two glaciers in Bolivia and Peru, finding good agreement between remote-sensed snowlines and in-situ equilibrium line altitude measurements.
3) Glacier-wide surface mass balances are then reconstructed for 11 glaciers in Bolivia using remote-sensed snowline data and a mass balance gradient, with results consistent with independent geodetic mass balance estimates.
Dangerous Glacial Lakes in Apolobamba Protected Area, BoliviaInfoAndina CONDESAN
The document summarizes a monitoring program and management perspectives for dangerous glacial lakes in the Apolobamba Protected Area of Bolivia. It notes that glaciers in the region have retreated over 50% in recent decades due to climate change. The monitoring program, led by the Bolivian Mountain Institute and involving local communities and universities, tracks glaciers, glacier lakes, climate data, and other environmental factors to inform adaptation efforts. The long-term goal is to integrate ongoing glacier and lake monitoring into protected area management to help address risks from glacial lake outburst floods and other impacts of climate change.
This document provides justification and background information for the Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Programme (HICAP). It summarizes that HICAP is a 5-year, $12 million project funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and managed through partnerships between the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), CICERO, and UNEP/GRID-Arendal. The project aims to assess vulnerability and adaptive capacity across the Himalayan region through questionnaires administered to over 7,900 households in target areas spanning the Upper Indus, Eastern Brahmaputra, Koshi Sub-basin, and Upper Brahmaputra river basins.
Predicting MassmovementProcesses induced in Periglazial AreasInfoAndina CONDESAN
This document summarizes a study on predicting mass movement processes induced in periglacial areas in central Switzerland. The study examines climate change impacts using process models to simulate rockfall, landslides, debris flows, and their deposition volumes. The results indicate that glacier retreat, rising temperatures, and thawing permafrost will increase the frequency and magnitude of mass movements. Specifically, rockfall deposition volumes are projected to increase from 150,000 cubic meters currently to over 2 million cubic meters by 2060 due to these climate change impacts. The conclusions emphasize the importance of understanding ongoing geomorphic processes and process chains to accurately predict future mass movement risks.
Rewarding water-related ecosystem services in the Canete Basin, PeruInfoAndina CONDESAN
Presentation made in the Multi-stakeholder Dialogue in PSD/PES
12-13 September 2013
FAO, Rome
Marcela Quintero (CIAT), Roger Loyola (MINAM), Yolanda Puemape (MINAM)
The document summarizes relevant conditions and drivers regarding water management in the Andes mountains. It notes the high altitudes and variable precipitation across countries. Mountain rivers have limited regulation and water availability depends on glaciers and peatlands. Urbanization is increasing water demand in cities while land degradation reduces regulation capacity. Climate change will likely cause ecosystems to shift vertically but other impacts are uncertain. Responses include urban water infrastructure, payments for ecosystem services, integrated management approaches, and partnerships between organizations.
Safeguarding our Heritage for our Grandchildren - Can UNESCO help?InfoAndina CONDESAN
UNESCO tools like the World Heritage Convention and the Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage aim to protect cultures that are threatened by globalization. The World Heritage Convention recognizes culturally and naturally significant sites, but communities have limited involvement in nominations. Intangible cultural heritage like traditions, crafts and rituals are also under threat without recognition. UNESCO's work highlights the importance of cultural diversity and community participation in safeguarding heritage for future generations.
This document summarizes the global achievements and ongoing work of the Forests, Trees and Agroforestry program from 2011-2014. It discusses key outputs including over 10 million people benefiting from improved livelihoods and around 15 million hectares of forests and agroforests better managed. It also highlights several ongoing spatial monitoring and data sharing initiatives. Finally, it provides examples of projects in Latin America focusing on issues like climate change mitigation, forest management, and support for smallholder farmers.
Governments: Thomas Chiramba, UNEP, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference...water-decade
This document summarizes tools and initiatives to improve water quality globally. It discusses the importance of water quality, UN goals around reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems. Key challenges are lack of consistent water quality data and indicators. Examples from Brazil, South Korea, Spain and WIPO GREEN initiative show approaches like regulations, monitoring programs, pilot projects, and technology marketplaces to address issues like untreated wastewater and promote solutions. Lessons highlight the need for timely investment, information sharing, and multi-stakeholder involvement to support sustainable water quality management.
SWaRMA_IRBM_Module1_#5, Experiences of IWRM implementation from Australia, An...ICIMOD
This presentation is the part of 12-day (28 January–8 February 2019) training workshop on “Multi-scale Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) from the Hindu Kush Himalayan Perspective” organized by the Strengthening Water Resources Management in Afghanistan (SWaRMA) Initiative of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and targeted at participants from Afghanistan.
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Section 2 : Tools and Techniques for IWRM
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Accesible hydrological monitoring for better decision making and modelling: a regional initiative in the Andes
1. Accesible hydrological monitoring for better
decision making and modelling: a regional
initiative in the Andes
Bert De Bievre, Rolando Célleri, Patricio Crespo, Boris Ochoa,
Wouter Buytaert, Conrado Tobón, Marcos Villacís, Mauricio
Villazon, Carlos Llerena, Mayanín Rodriguez, Paul Viñas
AGU Meeting of the Americas, Cancún, May 14, 2013
2. History
• Research component of Proyecto Páramo Andino
• Quickly interest from several partners to extend beyond
paramo to other Andean ecosystems
• Integrated in Climate Change Monitoring Program of the
Andean Community (SGCAN)
• Validated in II World Paramo Congress, Loja, Ecuador, 2009
• Workshop in Cuenca, Ecuador, to fine tune proposal, July 2010
4. BIG knowledge gaps on Andean ecosystems
hydrology
• We don’t know many basic things on hydrological processes
in Andean ecosystems, this is more evident when Climate
Change catches us being unprepared
• Many “water conservation” practices have not been
evaluated for their hydrological benefit
• Bad misunderstandings and mistakes because of lack of good
information, e.g. on (re)forestation
• Efficiency of water conservation investment is low
• Lack of information for modellers
• More recently big efforts for glacier monitoring
5. Traditional hydrometeorological monitoring
• National scale
• Location in function of infrastructure presence (airports,
hydropower, irrigation, …)
• Therefore huge gap in high altitude areas
• Processing of long time series, statistics, little attention for
hydrological processes
6. What do we need then?
• Local information
• Monitoring of watersheds and ecosystems, effect of land use
and vegetation cover
• Main focus on highlands: the “water sources”
• Information that allows to give some answers to burning
questions, and decision making on the short or mid term
7. Some burning questions that decision makers and
watershed managers have
• Short term (a few years)
– How does land use change affect water yield and water
regulation?
– What kind of land use change?
- Conversion of natural ecosystem to agricultural land
- Livestock/overgrazing
- Deforestation, Reforestation, Forestation, introduced vs native species
• Long term (10+ years)
– Climate change: changes in rainfall AND hydrological response to it.
8. Principles guiding this proposal
• It is better to have simple hydrological monitoring at many
sites than detailed monitoring on a few ones
• This will take us to regional conclusions and not leave big
gaps
• Low complexity threshold, to make it accesible for many
stakeholders
• Guarantee quality through followup from a technical
coordination
• Not just identify the changes in hydrology, but provide
information that improves management action efficiency
• Develop simple indicators that qualify the quality of the
hydrological service
9. Proposal
• Minimum = Rainfall &
Runoff
• 3 well distributed rain
gauges and an automatic
discharge gauging station
per microcatchment
• Paired catchment design
wherever feasible,
catchments differ in the
most relevant land use
regime
12. • Monitoring that can give us policy-relevant conclusions in a
short monitoring period
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Andean paramo, Forest Ecology and Management 251(1-2): 22-30
13. Regional initiative
• Implementation with
local partners
• Share results in
common formats
• Organize interchange
of experience and
discussion of results
• Link research groups
14. Current partners
• A dozen of local NGO’s, local governments, from Mérida
(Venezuela), to Bolivia
• Universidad de los Andes, Mérida, Venezuela
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Medellin, Colombia
• Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca, Ecuador
• Universidad Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru
• Universidad Mayor San Simón, Cochabamba, Bolivia
• Imperial College, London
• Please tell us if you are interested to join!
16. Overgrazing in páramo ecosystems
in Piura?
Overgrazing in puna ecosystem at
the foot of Cordillera Blanca in
Huaraz?
Does reforestation with pines asociated
with infiltration ditches really help
hydrology in puna in Tambobamba –
Apurimac?
How does potato cultivation at
unprecedented altitudes impact
water regulation in puna in
Cochabamba, Bolivia?
17. Keys for success (so far …)
• Being able to combine local stakeholders’ information needs
(key for sustainability), with more regional Andean
knowledge gaps and advancement of science
• Organizing technical backstopping to local partners,
benefiting quality and information gaps
• Monitoring new technologies/sensor market
• Simple indicators – building discussion language among
participants with different backgrounds
19. A Global Fair and Workshop
on
Long-Term Observing Systems of Mountain Social-
Ecological Systems
What: A multi-day event bringing together researchers, managers and
funders of mountain observatories, field stations, transects and observing
networks that gather data on mountain social systems, on mountain
ecosystems (from climate to genetics), on mountain abiotic environments or
all of the above to
• describe their work
• explain sensors and protocols (flagship stations, crowd-sourcing, etc.)
• discuss data management, access and presentation
• explore the questions and phenomena driving observations
• visit exemplary transects and observatories
• create new collaborations
• formalize cooperative arrangements.
When: Summer 2014 (between July and September)
Where: Reno, Nevada, USA (and surrounding Sierra Nevada, Cascade and
Great Basin mountain ranges)