The document provides information about the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines. It discusses the DENR's history, official mandate to promote sustainable development and management of the environment and natural resources. It outlines the DENR's goals of protecting forests and rehabilitating degraded lands, promoting efficient resource use, and implementing community-based programs. The DENR's functions include forest management, land management, protected areas management, and ecosystems research. It provides agency services related to environmental policies, rehabilitation of ecosystems, sustainable resource use, enforcement of environmental laws and development of green technologies.
Denr mandate and role on climate change 11 march 2013Marho Realty
The document outlines the vision, mandate, mission, roles and programs of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines. It discusses DENR's role in climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as its goals of improving conservation of natural resources, environmental quality, and resilience to climate change. Major programs mentioned include the National Greening Program, total logging ban, coastal zone management, clean water initiatives, geohazard mapping, and climate change research.
This document provides an abstract for a master's thesis that examines policy measures to protect ecosystem services from the traditional vineyards of Doñana, Spain, which are considered outstanding cultural landscapes. The study aims to (1) identify ecosystem services provided by the vineyards and their importance, (2) assess trends in ecosystem services over 20 years and drivers of change, and (3) explore the perceived importance and viability of different policy measures. Methods included interviews, a participatory workshop, and a survey. Key findings were the identification of 17 ecosystem services provided by the vineyards, an overall perceived decline in services in recent decades due to economic and cultural factors, and support for awareness raising and subsidy reforms as policy options.
Protected areas for the 21st century: Lessons from UNDP /GEF’s PortfolioUNDP Eurasia
Protected areas need to change to meet 21st century challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and development goals. They must be planned and financed collaboratively, provide ecosystem services, and connect habitats. UNDP/GEF has established over 100 million hectares of protected lands, strengthening over 450 existing areas. Protected areas store carbon, provide water, alleviate poverty, and conserve biodiversity, so integrated planning is needed to balance these benefits. True protected area value must be understood to increase commitment and finance landscape-scale resilience.
The document contains questions and answers about biodiversity and biodiversity conservation. It discusses national and international policies related to protecting biodiversity, including the organizations IUCN, UNESCO, WWF, FAO, and CITES. It also addresses intellectual property rights as they relate to biodiversity and defines the terms bioprospecting and biopiracy.
Interdisciplinarity in action - Linking science and policy to preserve biodiv...luissantamariagaldon
The document discusses interdisciplinarity in preserving biodiversity and restoring ecosystems. It describes how protected areas and coverage have increased since 2002 but biodiversity loss targets were not met by 2010. A case study of Doñana Nature Reserves is presented, identifying values, pressures, impacts and flooding patterns. Interviews and workshops brought together water resource managers and nature conservators to develop recommendations including shared objectives, improved monitoring, and incorporating research and public participation in policy-making."
The document discusses protected areas in the Philippines as established under the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992. It notes that there are 112 protected areas covering over 3.5 million hectares, including 29 marine protected areas, 83 terrestrial protected areas, and various natural parks, protected landscapes, watershed reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries. The protected areas help conserve the country's unique biodiversity and natural resources in accordance with international agreements.
1) The Ohio Natural Areas and Preserves Program faces serious challenges to its future, including lack of dedicated funding and staffing as well as threats from invasive species and natural succession going unchecked.
2) Over the decades, the program grew from its beginnings in the 1960s to oversee 124 natural areas by 1999, but budget cuts in the 2000s led to
The document provides information about the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines. It discusses the DENR's history, official mandate to promote sustainable development and management of the environment and natural resources. It outlines the DENR's goals of protecting forests and rehabilitating degraded lands, promoting efficient resource use, and implementing community-based programs. The DENR's functions include forest management, land management, protected areas management, and ecosystems research. It provides agency services related to environmental policies, rehabilitation of ecosystems, sustainable resource use, enforcement of environmental laws and development of green technologies.
Denr mandate and role on climate change 11 march 2013Marho Realty
The document outlines the vision, mandate, mission, roles and programs of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines. It discusses DENR's role in climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as its goals of improving conservation of natural resources, environmental quality, and resilience to climate change. Major programs mentioned include the National Greening Program, total logging ban, coastal zone management, clean water initiatives, geohazard mapping, and climate change research.
This document provides an abstract for a master's thesis that examines policy measures to protect ecosystem services from the traditional vineyards of Doñana, Spain, which are considered outstanding cultural landscapes. The study aims to (1) identify ecosystem services provided by the vineyards and their importance, (2) assess trends in ecosystem services over 20 years and drivers of change, and (3) explore the perceived importance and viability of different policy measures. Methods included interviews, a participatory workshop, and a survey. Key findings were the identification of 17 ecosystem services provided by the vineyards, an overall perceived decline in services in recent decades due to economic and cultural factors, and support for awareness raising and subsidy reforms as policy options.
Protected areas for the 21st century: Lessons from UNDP /GEF’s PortfolioUNDP Eurasia
Protected areas need to change to meet 21st century challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and development goals. They must be planned and financed collaboratively, provide ecosystem services, and connect habitats. UNDP/GEF has established over 100 million hectares of protected lands, strengthening over 450 existing areas. Protected areas store carbon, provide water, alleviate poverty, and conserve biodiversity, so integrated planning is needed to balance these benefits. True protected area value must be understood to increase commitment and finance landscape-scale resilience.
The document contains questions and answers about biodiversity and biodiversity conservation. It discusses national and international policies related to protecting biodiversity, including the organizations IUCN, UNESCO, WWF, FAO, and CITES. It also addresses intellectual property rights as they relate to biodiversity and defines the terms bioprospecting and biopiracy.
Interdisciplinarity in action - Linking science and policy to preserve biodiv...luissantamariagaldon
The document discusses interdisciplinarity in preserving biodiversity and restoring ecosystems. It describes how protected areas and coverage have increased since 2002 but biodiversity loss targets were not met by 2010. A case study of Doñana Nature Reserves is presented, identifying values, pressures, impacts and flooding patterns. Interviews and workshops brought together water resource managers and nature conservators to develop recommendations including shared objectives, improved monitoring, and incorporating research and public participation in policy-making."
The document discusses protected areas in the Philippines as established under the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992. It notes that there are 112 protected areas covering over 3.5 million hectares, including 29 marine protected areas, 83 terrestrial protected areas, and various natural parks, protected landscapes, watershed reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries. The protected areas help conserve the country's unique biodiversity and natural resources in accordance with international agreements.
1) The Ohio Natural Areas and Preserves Program faces serious challenges to its future, including lack of dedicated funding and staffing as well as threats from invasive species and natural succession going unchecked.
2) Over the decades, the program grew from its beginnings in the 1960s to oversee 124 natural areas by 1999, but budget cuts in the 2000s led to
This document outlines the curriculum for a course in environmental science and engineering. The course is divided into 5 units that cover topics such as ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental pollution, natural resources, social/environmental issues, and human population/environment interactions. Some key areas discussed include causes and impacts of different types of pollution; sustainable use and overexploitation of forest, water, and mineral resources; urban issues related to energy and water; and environmental regulations. Field study components are integrated into some units to allow students to directly observe local ecosystems, polluted sites, and environmental assets.
Within the framework of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development, Canada announced an initiative to convert official development aid debt in Latin America into local currency funds for environmental and sustainable development projects. In 1993, agreements were signed between Canada and Colombia to implement this initiative, with ECOFONDO established to administer project financing. A total of 172 projects were funded between 1994-2003 across three thematic areas: environmental management in wild areas and biodiversity; environmental management in agroecosystems; and urban environmental management. The projects achieved a variety of environmental, social, and economic results and impacts, demonstrating that conservation and development goals can be mutually reinforcing when community needs are prioritized.
This document summarizes the state of the environment in the Philippines and government actions taken to address various problems. Key issues discussed include deforestation, air and water pollution, natural hazards, and corruption. To tackle these, the government established programs like the National Greening Program, adopted an estero clean-up initiative, conducted hazard mapping, and instituted reforms to curb graft and illegal logging. Public surveys show approval of environmental efforts has risen and perception of corruption at the DENR has improved. However, fully resolving the serious problems will require sustained collaborative action across all sectors.
The document discusses sustainable forest management through the example of SUDECOR forest concession in the Philippines. It describes how SUDECOR implemented selective logging and reforestation over 40+ years to maintain 92% forest cover, including diverse dipterocarp and wildlife populations. Experts affirmed that SUDECOR demonstrated biodiversity conservation and regeneration are compatible with development through proper forest management. However, a 2011 log ban led to widespread illegal logging and land conversion in the concession and loss of forest quality elsewhere in the Philippines without sustainable practices.
This document discusses biodiversity conservation projects and sustainable development in Ecuador's Yasuní Biosphere Reserve region. It notes that while Ecuador promotes conservation through protected areas, extractive industries like oil development have led to rapid land use changes impacting local communities and ecosystems. The research aims to analyze land cover dynamics, community participation in planning, and potential environmental conflicts through a case study in the Yasuní Reserve. It utilizes field data collection, interviews, and GIS analysis to understand relationships between human activities, ecosystems, and protected areas in the region.
National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act and E (expanded) - NI...Bevs Dela Cruz
The presentation provides the overview of the Republic Acts 7568 and 11038 of 1992 and 2018, respectively. The latter is the amendment of the former in which 94 new areas (some are initial components) have been declared under the protected areas system.
This report was presented in ENS (Environmental Science) 275: Contemporary Issues in the Environment and Development, School of Environmental Science and Management, University of the Philippines.
Piloting Ecosystem Accounts in Palawan: A quick glimpse for the Media - by John Francisco Pontillas and May Lacao, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and Technical Working Group Members for Southern Palawan (World Bank-led WAVES global partnership)
PD 1151 and 1152 establish the basic environmental protection laws and policies for the Philippines. PD 1151 establishes the state policy to create conditions for people and nature to thrive in harmony. It recognizes the people's right to a healthy environment and requires environmental impact assessments for projects. PD 1152 implements a comprehensive environmental protection program, establishing standards and policies for air and water quality, land use, natural resources conservation, waste management, and other areas. It aims to balance environmental protection and sustainable development.
Approaches to Applying IEM in PA management and local land use plans_Gen Orie...Elmer Mercado
The document discusses guidelines for integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs) at the local government level in the Philippines. It recommends adopting an "ridge-to-reef" or integrated watershed ecosystem management framework to emphasize the interrelationships between upland, lowland, and coastal ecosystems. It also recommends designating protection land use areas, buffer zones, and production/multiple use areas in CLUPs. A 12-step CLUP preparation process is outlined that incorporates public participation, inter-agency cooperation, and monitoring.
This document summarizes Lithuania's system of protected areas and sustainable land management. It discusses the country's legislation around protected areas, classification system, and statistics. It also describes the planning and management of protected areas, including management plans, restrictions, and recent management activities. The goal is to balance sustainable land use and protected area preservation through proper planning, stakeholder cooperation, and management effectiveness evaluation.
resource use conflicts and biodiversity conservation in jozani ecosystem, zan...IJEAB
Resource Conflicts are the major challenge to the responsible Institutions in the management and conservation of biodiversity in Zanzibar due to the existence of multiple and interactive reasons that lead to conflicts. This paper intends to reveal the less known current status of resource conflicts in the management of biodiversity in Jozani ecosystem, Zanzibar. The study employed descriptive survey research design of the causal comparative research design to collect data from 280 respondents which constitute the study population. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, mean, frequency, standard deviation and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. The outcome of the study showed that there is significant relationship existed between resource conflicts and the management of biodiversity conservation in Jozani ecosystem. The study has implications for environmental policy makers. The study concludes by asserting that unemployment, poverty and scarcity of environmental resources are the major causes of conflict, therefore the call is directed to policy makers to strengthen efforts on resolving conflicts by establishing overall strategies such as establishment of participatory community-based approaches to natural resource management, conflict resolution capacity building measures among the stakeholders, amendment of Laws and expansion of employment to reduce direct relying on using natural resource assets for livelihood.
The document discusses sustainable development from global to local scales. It advocates adopting a multi-scale approach and considers sustainable development from global, analytical, political, and epistemological perspectives. At the local scale, relationships between energy systems and territories are explored, comparing fossil fuel and renewable energy sources. Renewable resources can generate more localized forms of organization where local actors play important roles.
This PhD project examines the spatial expansion of the oil industry in Ecuador and resulting environmental conflicts. The student will analyze the case study of Yasuni National Park in Ecuador using a framework that views territories as complex systems of material and immaterial relationships between societies and the environment. A literature review covers topics like biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, and integrating environmental sustainability into models of local development.
The document outlines several Philippine environmental laws and policies related to air quality management, including the Clean Air Act of 1999. It discusses inspection of various sources of air pollution, including stationary sources like power plants, mobile sources through vehicle emission testing, and ambient air monitoring. It also covers the roles and challenges of local government units in implementing air quality management programs as mandated by national laws and policies.
This study examines land cover change and fire patterns within the Bay of Jiquilisco Reserve mangrove forest region of El Salvador between 2001-2015. Satellite imagery analysis shows a decrease in forest cover and an increase in water cover within the Monte Cristo mangrove subset between 2002-2014. Few fires were detected in the region, though some occurred at the forest-agriculture interface, indicating fire may be used for deforestation. Overall fire patterns in El Salvador correlate with agricultural and wooded areas. Community management of the reserve lands may contribute to lower fire frequency within the mangroves compared to surrounding areas.
The 2012 annual report summarizes habitat management and monitoring activities at the Headlands Biological Open Space. Twelve coastal California gnatcatcher pairs were observed, with a total of 30 fledglings detected, representing an increase from 2011. No coastal cactus wrens were observed. Ongoing habitat restoration continued in former road areas. Blochman's dudleya plantings remained viable in Hilltop Park with protective fencing. The nature center had approximately 2,000 monthly visitors. Erosion control measures were maintained.
Preconditions for Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction and Prosperity for All t...Environmental Alert (EA)
This is a Joint Civil Society Position on the Environment and Natural Resources sector performance, published ahead of the annual joint sector review for the Water and Environment sector for the financial year 2008/09. It highlights the contributions of the Environment and Natural Resources Civil Society Organizations to the sector. Furthermore, it presents the challenges in the sector and associated recommendations for addressing them.
MAB-IHP Regional Symposium: Managing Water Resources in Biosphere Reserves in...UNESCO Venice Office
Gabriela Morozov, Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, Romania
Venice, 16-17 December 2021
Overall responsibility for the views and opinions expressed in the slides is taken by the authors
This document outlines the curriculum for a course in environmental science and engineering. The course is divided into 5 units that cover topics such as ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental pollution, natural resources, social/environmental issues, and human population/environment interactions. Some key areas discussed include causes and impacts of different types of pollution; sustainable use and overexploitation of forest, water, and mineral resources; urban issues related to energy and water; and environmental regulations. Field study components are integrated into some units to allow students to directly observe local ecosystems, polluted sites, and environmental assets.
Within the framework of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development, Canada announced an initiative to convert official development aid debt in Latin America into local currency funds for environmental and sustainable development projects. In 1993, agreements were signed between Canada and Colombia to implement this initiative, with ECOFONDO established to administer project financing. A total of 172 projects were funded between 1994-2003 across three thematic areas: environmental management in wild areas and biodiversity; environmental management in agroecosystems; and urban environmental management. The projects achieved a variety of environmental, social, and economic results and impacts, demonstrating that conservation and development goals can be mutually reinforcing when community needs are prioritized.
This document summarizes the state of the environment in the Philippines and government actions taken to address various problems. Key issues discussed include deforestation, air and water pollution, natural hazards, and corruption. To tackle these, the government established programs like the National Greening Program, adopted an estero clean-up initiative, conducted hazard mapping, and instituted reforms to curb graft and illegal logging. Public surveys show approval of environmental efforts has risen and perception of corruption at the DENR has improved. However, fully resolving the serious problems will require sustained collaborative action across all sectors.
The document discusses sustainable forest management through the example of SUDECOR forest concession in the Philippines. It describes how SUDECOR implemented selective logging and reforestation over 40+ years to maintain 92% forest cover, including diverse dipterocarp and wildlife populations. Experts affirmed that SUDECOR demonstrated biodiversity conservation and regeneration are compatible with development through proper forest management. However, a 2011 log ban led to widespread illegal logging and land conversion in the concession and loss of forest quality elsewhere in the Philippines without sustainable practices.
This document discusses biodiversity conservation projects and sustainable development in Ecuador's Yasuní Biosphere Reserve region. It notes that while Ecuador promotes conservation through protected areas, extractive industries like oil development have led to rapid land use changes impacting local communities and ecosystems. The research aims to analyze land cover dynamics, community participation in planning, and potential environmental conflicts through a case study in the Yasuní Reserve. It utilizes field data collection, interviews, and GIS analysis to understand relationships between human activities, ecosystems, and protected areas in the region.
National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act and E (expanded) - NI...Bevs Dela Cruz
The presentation provides the overview of the Republic Acts 7568 and 11038 of 1992 and 2018, respectively. The latter is the amendment of the former in which 94 new areas (some are initial components) have been declared under the protected areas system.
This report was presented in ENS (Environmental Science) 275: Contemporary Issues in the Environment and Development, School of Environmental Science and Management, University of the Philippines.
Piloting Ecosystem Accounts in Palawan: A quick glimpse for the Media - by John Francisco Pontillas and May Lacao, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and Technical Working Group Members for Southern Palawan (World Bank-led WAVES global partnership)
PD 1151 and 1152 establish the basic environmental protection laws and policies for the Philippines. PD 1151 establishes the state policy to create conditions for people and nature to thrive in harmony. It recognizes the people's right to a healthy environment and requires environmental impact assessments for projects. PD 1152 implements a comprehensive environmental protection program, establishing standards and policies for air and water quality, land use, natural resources conservation, waste management, and other areas. It aims to balance environmental protection and sustainable development.
Approaches to Applying IEM in PA management and local land use plans_Gen Orie...Elmer Mercado
The document discusses guidelines for integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction into comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs) at the local government level in the Philippines. It recommends adopting an "ridge-to-reef" or integrated watershed ecosystem management framework to emphasize the interrelationships between upland, lowland, and coastal ecosystems. It also recommends designating protection land use areas, buffer zones, and production/multiple use areas in CLUPs. A 12-step CLUP preparation process is outlined that incorporates public participation, inter-agency cooperation, and monitoring.
This document summarizes Lithuania's system of protected areas and sustainable land management. It discusses the country's legislation around protected areas, classification system, and statistics. It also describes the planning and management of protected areas, including management plans, restrictions, and recent management activities. The goal is to balance sustainable land use and protected area preservation through proper planning, stakeholder cooperation, and management effectiveness evaluation.
resource use conflicts and biodiversity conservation in jozani ecosystem, zan...IJEAB
Resource Conflicts are the major challenge to the responsible Institutions in the management and conservation of biodiversity in Zanzibar due to the existence of multiple and interactive reasons that lead to conflicts. This paper intends to reveal the less known current status of resource conflicts in the management of biodiversity in Jozani ecosystem, Zanzibar. The study employed descriptive survey research design of the causal comparative research design to collect data from 280 respondents which constitute the study population. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, mean, frequency, standard deviation and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. The outcome of the study showed that there is significant relationship existed between resource conflicts and the management of biodiversity conservation in Jozani ecosystem. The study has implications for environmental policy makers. The study concludes by asserting that unemployment, poverty and scarcity of environmental resources are the major causes of conflict, therefore the call is directed to policy makers to strengthen efforts on resolving conflicts by establishing overall strategies such as establishment of participatory community-based approaches to natural resource management, conflict resolution capacity building measures among the stakeholders, amendment of Laws and expansion of employment to reduce direct relying on using natural resource assets for livelihood.
The document discusses sustainable development from global to local scales. It advocates adopting a multi-scale approach and considers sustainable development from global, analytical, political, and epistemological perspectives. At the local scale, relationships between energy systems and territories are explored, comparing fossil fuel and renewable energy sources. Renewable resources can generate more localized forms of organization where local actors play important roles.
This PhD project examines the spatial expansion of the oil industry in Ecuador and resulting environmental conflicts. The student will analyze the case study of Yasuni National Park in Ecuador using a framework that views territories as complex systems of material and immaterial relationships between societies and the environment. A literature review covers topics like biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, and integrating environmental sustainability into models of local development.
The document outlines several Philippine environmental laws and policies related to air quality management, including the Clean Air Act of 1999. It discusses inspection of various sources of air pollution, including stationary sources like power plants, mobile sources through vehicle emission testing, and ambient air monitoring. It also covers the roles and challenges of local government units in implementing air quality management programs as mandated by national laws and policies.
This study examines land cover change and fire patterns within the Bay of Jiquilisco Reserve mangrove forest region of El Salvador between 2001-2015. Satellite imagery analysis shows a decrease in forest cover and an increase in water cover within the Monte Cristo mangrove subset between 2002-2014. Few fires were detected in the region, though some occurred at the forest-agriculture interface, indicating fire may be used for deforestation. Overall fire patterns in El Salvador correlate with agricultural and wooded areas. Community management of the reserve lands may contribute to lower fire frequency within the mangroves compared to surrounding areas.
The 2012 annual report summarizes habitat management and monitoring activities at the Headlands Biological Open Space. Twelve coastal California gnatcatcher pairs were observed, with a total of 30 fledglings detected, representing an increase from 2011. No coastal cactus wrens were observed. Ongoing habitat restoration continued in former road areas. Blochman's dudleya plantings remained viable in Hilltop Park with protective fencing. The nature center had approximately 2,000 monthly visitors. Erosion control measures were maintained.
Preconditions for Economic Growth, Poverty Reduction and Prosperity for All t...Environmental Alert (EA)
This is a Joint Civil Society Position on the Environment and Natural Resources sector performance, published ahead of the annual joint sector review for the Water and Environment sector for the financial year 2008/09. It highlights the contributions of the Environment and Natural Resources Civil Society Organizations to the sector. Furthermore, it presents the challenges in the sector and associated recommendations for addressing them.
MAB-IHP Regional Symposium: Managing Water Resources in Biosphere Reserves in...UNESCO Venice Office
Gabriela Morozov, Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, Romania
Venice, 16-17 December 2021
Overall responsibility for the views and opinions expressed in the slides is taken by the authors
The Noel Kempff Mercado Climate Action Project (NK-CAP) expanded the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park in Bolivia by 832,000 hectares between 1997-2005 to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation. It was the first REDD project certified by the Clean Development Mechanism. The expansion allowed the park boundaries to be defined by rivers, ensuring biological viability of species populations, and established a trust fund for long-term park protection.
Policy and Implementation of Mangrove Strategic Management PlanCIFOR-ICRAF
This document summarizes Indonesia's policy and plans for mangrove strategic management. It discusses blue carbon storage in mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrasses. Indonesia has the second largest mangrove area in the world at 3.49 million hectares, but 1.82 million hectares are degraded. The government aims to rehabilitate 60,000 hectares per year until 2045 to recover 1.82 million hectares. Key policies and frameworks guiding mangrove management include a 2012 national strategy and a 2017 policy on indicators. The document outlines achievements and targets rehabilitation mapping, working groups, and strategies like silvofishery to promote sustainable management.
Paraguay has significant biodiversity but many species are threatened. It has over 13,000 plant species, with many endemics, and over 1,200 vertebrate species. Currently 125 species are on the IUCN Red List as endangered or critically endangered. Paraguay has established a national protected areas system and ratified several international agreements on biodiversity conservation, but budget and research capacity remain limited. Conservation of genetic resources also requires strengthening national programs and infrastructure.
The National Environment Policy (NEP) aims to establish an umbrella framework for environmental protection and conservation in Vanuatu. The NEP will facilitate implementation of the Fisheries Policy by making environmental priorities and fisheries a national agenda. Key aspects of the Fisheries Policy that relate to the environment, such as enforcement of regulations to protect coastal habitats, will be addressed. The NEP will also foster cooperation across sectors such as agriculture and forestry to establish sustainable land management practices that prevent pollution impacting fisheries. By improving coordination between agencies such as the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, the NEP can support more efficient environmental projects and resource management.
The Learning Route on Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Adaptation best practices, the experience in Kenya; took place between the 6-13 July 2014 in several counties in Kenya.
The objective of this learning route is to scale up through peer to peer learning the Kenyan best multi stakeholders' strategies, tools and practices to fight environmental degradation and to adapt to climate change with the aim of improving the livelihoods of people living in affected communities.
The learning Route has been developed by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) CARE (relief agency) in Kenya and the Cgiar Research Program on Climate Change & Food Security, in partnership with Procasur Africa.
Here we have an overview of the presentation shared with us from our first of the three host case studies that were visited:
Case 1: Mount Kenya East Pilot Project (MKEPP), the Upper Tana Natural Resource Manangement Project (UTANRMP)
http://www.fao.org/giahs/en/
This presentation was presented during the Joint Meeting of Steering and Scientific Commitee that took place at FAO headquarters 28-29 April 2015. The presentation was made by Prof. Stuart Harrop, University of Sussex
Nature-based solutions for agricultural water management and food security (W...FAO
This document discusses nature-based solutions (NBS) for agricultural water management and food security. It provides an overview of a webinar series on scaling up adaptation in the agricultural sectors that included a webinar on NBS for agricultural water management. The webinar agenda covered an FAO discussion paper on the topic, presentations on NBS in the UN World Water Development Report and guidance from the Convention on Biological Diversity, and a case study on wasabi cultivation in Japan. The document discusses definitions of NBS, different types of NBS interventions, and concludes that while NBS are not a panacea, they can make an important contribution to addressing upcoming water challenges if certain requirements for success are met, such
The mangroves of Panamá store and sequester enormous amounts of organic carbon not only in their vegetation, but also in roots and soil. Wetlands International works together with UNDP and national governmental authorities to find out how much exactly and to make sure that these carbon pools and sinks are better managed and protected. For their contribution to climate change mitigation, but also to maintain their broad range of ecosystem services in support of local adaptation.
Biodiversity action plan for Pakistan.pptxAdnan Tariq
Biodiversity action plane for Pakistan
Key issues
Major threats to biodiversity
Government institutional arrangements
Protect area
Legislation
Threatened ecosystems in Pakistan
Development of BAP
Objectives
Environment & Forests in the 12th Plan (2012 - 2017)NITI Aayog
The 12th Five Year Plan aims to manage the environment, forests, wildlife, and address climate change impacts to enable equitable and sustainable growth. Key strategies include regulatory reforms, policy changes, organizational improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and programs for biodiversity, climate change, wildlife, forestry, livelihoods, and capacity building. Targets are outlined for environmental protection, forests/livelihoods, wildlife/ecotourism, and ecosystems/biodiversity. New initiatives include improving effluent treatment, environmental monitoring, invasive species management, coastal/marine conservation, and valuing ecosystem services. Effectiveness requires linking goals to global agendas, collaborating on projects, reviewing best practices, public-private partnerships, and
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) is located in Panama City, Panama. It works closely with 33 countries in the region on projects related to climate change, ecosystems management, environmental governance, harmful substances and resource efficiency. Some of ROLAC's key projects include promoting mangrove conservation in Central America, facilitating technology transfers on climate change, and mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in microfinance practices.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) is located in Panama City, Panama. It works closely with 33 countries in the region on projects related to climate change, ecosystems management, environmental governance, harmful substances and resource efficiency. Some of ROLAC's key projects include promoting mangrove conservation in Central America, facilitating technology transfers on climate change, and mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in microfinance practices.
Ecuador has high biodiversity due to its various geographic zones and location between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. It is estimated to have more plant species per area than any other South American country. However, deforestation from activities like agriculture, mining, and fires threatens much of its biodiversity. Conservation efforts have helped protect areas like the Galapagos Islands, but more work is needed as habitats and species remain at risk. Ecuador is working to update its biodiversity strategy and achieve international biodiversity targets through initiatives that protect forests, combat deforestation, and educate communities on sustainable practices.
Policy and implementation of mangrove strategic management planCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Muhammad Firman of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit, on 23–25 April 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Planning in the region starts with a vision about what we want to be. It is the aspiration of the Filipinos particularly those from SOCCSKSARGEN Region to have a long-term vision for the region and the country as a whole to become a prosperous, predominantly middle class society where no one is poor. The challenge is how every Filipino can afford to have a “matatag, maginhawa at panatag na buhay by 2040.”
The Philippines experienced coral bleaching during the 2016 global bleaching event. Monitoring was conducted in several areas which found bleaching levels ranging from 0.5-90% depending on the location. The Philippines' climate action plan mentions marine ecosystems. Examples of nature-based climate solutions used in the Philippines include mangrove reforestation programs and marine protected area management. Two successful projects described are Green Fins Philippines, which establishes guidelines for sustainable diving, and the MKBA Project, which works to improve the management and representation of marine protected areas.
This document discusses biodiversity and sustainable energy laws, with a focus on conservation of biodiversity and protection of traditional knowledge. It examines factors that hinder effective implementation of biodiversity policies and conservation frameworks. It analyzes domestic and international laws to identify issues, arguing for stronger political will, public awareness, institutional capacity building, and addressing legal loopholes to improve conservation efforts. It also discusses the importance of protecting traditional knowledge and involving indigenous communities in conservation and benefit sharing.
Similar to Ministry Of Environment Province Of Salta Dario Arias May 2011 (20)
2. The Ministtry of Environment and Sustainable
Development is the enforcement authority of Laws
N° 7070 Environmental Protection; N° 7017 Water
Code, N° 7107 Provincial Protected Areas System, N°
5513 of Fauna Conservation; N° 6709 Vicuna
Protection, N° 7543 of Native Forests, among
others.
Its functional structure comprises the Secretary of
Environmental Policy, Protected Areas and Native
Forests. Each of these have their own Directions,
Units, Programs and Sub-programs that act on
different matters.
3. Asists the governor in all matters related to environmental issues:
1. Strategic planning in relation to environmental protection, pollution
prevention and sustainable development;
2. Coordinate with the corresponding areas the environmental
protection in relation to socio-cultural activities of economic
development, within the sustainability framework;
3. Act in the use and development of water basins.
4. Intervene in actions toward avoiding, compensating and diminish the
negative effects of the nature and other disasters on population and
goods.
6. In 2008 Governor Urtubey creates the
Ministry of Environment and Sustainable
Development.
7. MINISTER
GENERAL COORDINATOR
PROGRAMS ENVIRONME WATER NATIVE PROTECTED AREAS:
1. BIODIVERSITY NTAL RESOURCES FORESTS AREAS 1.
2.
LEGAL
COMUNICATIONS
2. CLEANER
PRODUCTION
POLICY SECRETARY AGENCY AGENCY 3. HR
4. FINANCE
3. ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY
AL
ENGINEERING
8. BIODIVERSITY
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGENEERING
CLEANER PRODUCTION
9. Mission: implementation and management of actions towards
conservation of biodiversity through protection, use, management
and restoration of fauna and flora species, its environment and the
genetic patrimony, within the sustainable development framework.
Hunting, fishing, research, control and monitoring of species,
protection of native fauna.
ACTION PLANS FOR CONSERVATION: Salta participates in
conservation strategies of Tapir, American Jaguar and High-altitude-
wetlands.
10. Design of management policies for waste
treatment, cooperation with municipalities.
ACTIONS
Diagnosis, design of the Provincial Waste Management, implementation of
empowerment plans, personnel training, and social awareness.
Monitoring of actions implemented by each municipality within their
jurisdictions. Seeking domestic and international finance assistance toward
infrastructure and logistic facilities for municipalities.
11. Mission: Promote sustainable production mechanisms in line with national and
international policies and trends.
Promote the use of processing technology toward sustainable production in the
investment and implementation phases.
Protection of environmental systems and resources.
Promote active participation of stakeholders.
Diagnosys of environmental and social base-line of investment projects as a
decision tool.
Detect sensitive areas that require differential environmental policies.
12. MONITORING AND CONTROL PROGRAM
EIA PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL REGISTRIES
SURVEY AND PLANNING PROGRAM
PERMITTING PROGRAM
13. WATER CADASTER PROGRAM
SUB PROGRAMA CONSORCIOS DE RIEGO
CARTOGRAPHY PROGRAM
DEMAND, INDUSTRY AND MINING PROGRAM
DRINKABLE WATER DEMAND PROGRAM
CONTROL AND MONITORING PROGRAM
CHACO BASIN PROGRAM
JURAMENTO RIVER SUB PROGRAM
SMALL WATER CONSORTIA PROGRAM
SEWAGE DIRECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY PROGRAM
14. Protected areas represent 15% of the provincial territory
There are 22 Protected Areas.
Created between 1967 and 2007
5 of them are in process to be implemented:
Acambuco Provincial Flora and Fauna Reserve
Los Palmares Provincial Flora and Fauna Reserve
Finca Las Costas provincial water reserve
Quebrada de Las Conchas Managed Natural Reserve
Pintascayo Lagoon Provincial Park
19 rangers work on these 5 protected areas.
15. Created in 2010.
Functions:
Fomentar sustainable management and enrichment of native woodlands for
the development of local communities.
Protect water basins, acuifers and habitats.
Asist the Ministry to regulate activities related to forest management and
native forests enrichment
Promote projects for sustainable forests management
Promote mechanisms of product certification under sustainability standards
Propose projects and seek funds to implement the National Law 26.331 (of
Minimum standards)
16. The Forests Agency seeks the change of the timber industry paradigm and
methodology through a sustainable model of enrichment, restoration,
conservation, use and management of native forests and environmental
services that they supply to the society.
To date the Agency manages the Plans of Land and Forest Use and
Conservation Projects under laws 26.331 and Ley 7.543.
17. University of Versailles
Creation of two observatories: climate change and
eco-tourism.
Regional network for Climate Change
Governments of Salta, Jujuy (Argentina), Tarija
(Southern Bolivia) and UNSa, UNJuy, and the Tarija
autonomous university.
18. Yungas Biosphere Reserve
Coordination of governments of Salta, Jujuy (Argentina), Tarija
(Southern Bolivia) and UNESCO, seeking the internationalisation.
ZICOSUR
Environmental Commission where the transnational feature of the
Yungas Biosphere Reserve is considered of high priority.
JICA
Japan Cooperation Agency will appoint a senior climate change
consultant to work at the Climate Change Program.
19. Italia
In negotiation an agreement with Lombardia Park. In 2011 a
workshop will take place in Perugia to assess alternative energies in
the NW region.
USA
University of Montana and Florida: workshop of protected areas
management. Next meeting in August, when an MOU will be signed
with the Ministry.
CAF
Sub-secretary of International Financing for institutional
empowerment
20. Norte Grande- Integration Committee
Bi-national integration (with Northern Chile). Environmental Sub-Committee:
protected areas and climate change
UNESCO
Governments of Salta and Jujuy with UNESCO: cooperation for strenghthening
the Yungas Biosphere Reserve
PNUD
Vulnerability of Yungas to climate change.