This document discusses ways that New York State is working to mitigate climate change through green transportation initiatives. It outlines the goals of the NYS Office of Climate Change to stabilize greenhouse gases and promote a green economy. Climate change will have many negative consequences without mitigation efforts. NYS programs support non-motorized transportation through complete streets policies, infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists, and grant funding. The Climate Smart Communities program provides assistance for communities to reduce emissions through transportation and other strategies. Individual actions like calculating carbon footprints and supporting climate policies can also help address this urgent issue.
S-Energy: A Sustainable, Symbiosis, Synergy-driven Ecosystem Approach for Cle...ESD UNU-IAS
S-Energy: A Sustainable, Symbiosis, Synergy-driven Ecosystem Approach for Clean Energy Access
Presented by:
Jean Paula Regulano
Kana Watando
Muhammad Prasetya Kuriawan
Tanmay Nag
2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
14-24 September, 2021
S-Energy: A Sustainable, Symbiosis, Synergy-driven Ecosystem Approach for Cle...ESD UNU-IAS
S-Energy: A Sustainable, Symbiosis, Synergy-driven Ecosystem Approach for Clean Energy Access
Presented by:
Jean Paula Regulano
Kana Watando
Muhammad Prasetya Kuriawan
Tanmay Nag
2021 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
14-24 September, 2021
Chris Short (CCRI) and Jenny Phelps (Gloucestershire FWAG) discuss their findings and experiences from work on developing an integrated approach to environmental outcomes - Integrated Local Delivery (ILD).
Boston Harbor, Julie Wormser, Executive Director, The Boston Harbor Association, Co-Author, Preparing for the Rising Tide; National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure, John F. Kennedy Center, Boston, Nov. 12, 2013: "The Triple Threat of Rising Sea Levels, Extreme Storms and Aging Infrastructure: Coastal Community Responses and The Federal Role"
Dr. Jennifer L. Jurado, Southeast Florida Climate Change Compact, Broward County Staff Steering Committee Member, Broward County Director Natural Resources Planning and Management Division; National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure, John F. Kennedy Center, Boston, Nov. 12, 2013: "The Triple Threat of Rising Sea Levels, Extreme Storms and Aging Infrastructure: Coastal Community Responses and The Federal Role" See http://www.nichiusa.org or http://www.nichi.us
Castle Debates - Managing the environmental impacts of new housing developmentsGeoSmart Information
With climate change very real and creating severe weather events anywhere in the country, new developments must take account of sustainable drainage within scheme design.
Dr. Paul Ellis, GeoSmart Information's Innovation Director, outlines how development and sound environmental management could go hand in hand.
Climate Change & Displaced People - Global Classroom 2016, EIUCNatalie Lowrey
Presentation as part of workshop on Climate Change & Displaced People run by Catherine Bolinga (Papua New Guinea) and Natalie Lowrey (Australia), Masters students from the MHRD Asia Pacific program.
Between 9-13 May 2016 the fourth edition of the Global Classroom was held in Lido, Venice, Italy at the European Inter-University Centre of Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC). This annual event is part of the activities carried out by the Global Campus partners in order to promote education and research on human rights and democracy worldwide and to provide a forum of discussion and additional tools of academic interaction. The Global Classroom theme for this year was Intractable human rights situations and failed international responses to crises.
The 2016 Global Classroom gathered professors and students from the seven Regional Master’s programme of the Global Campus which take place in five continents. Also in attendance were international experts from the United Nations and civil society organisations. The international forum focused on presentations and discussions about complex human rights situations around the world that have arisen from persistent and unresolved conflicts, natural disasters, and the lack of regional or international collective responses to crises.
Current and intractable crises around the globe, including different responses from international community to these highly complex human rights situations, were discussed from different angles and persepctives. These included the refugee crisis in Europe, the Mena region and the Asia Pacific, a comparative analysis of the socio-economic situation of Burundi and Rwanda and the human rights crises in Haiti.
MHRD Asia Pacific Global Classroom paper: http://bit.ly/AsiaPacificPaper
Presentation - Plight of refugee and refugee like situations in Asia and Pacific: http://bit.ly/AsiaPacificPresentation
Presentation for Climate Change and Displaced People workshop: http://bit.ly/ClimateDisplacement
Poverty is one of the biggest obstacles to human development and economic growth. Although progress has been made in reducing the global number of the poor, about 767 million people continue to live in extreme poverty and inequalities are still pervasive. Most of them live in rural areas and depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.
With the adoption of the Agenda 2030, countries have renewed their commitment to fight against poverty and hunger. As part of its mandate, FAO supports countries to reduce rural poverty by ensuring that processes of structural and rural transformation are pro-poor and inclusive, to make sure that no one is left behind.
In helping countries in their efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger FAO’s multi-sectoral approach aims to address the social, economic and daily challenges that poor rural people face. This includes increasing access to natural resources and other assets for the rural poor, creating decent employment in agriculture and the rural economy, building strong social protection systems, strengthening rural institutions and empowering the rural poor to benefit from the development process.
Presentation given by David Fell, of Brooklyndhurst, on a Scoping Study on Behaviour Change. Talk delivered at East Midlands Regional Assembly conference, Nottingham, 8 May 2008
Community Based Adaptation as a Pillar of National Adaptation Efforts NAP Events
Presented by: Atiq Rahman
SESSION VI: PLENARY –PILLARS FOR NATIONAL ADAPTATION PLANS
The session will examine a few case studies of how a particular issue of prime importance for a country can be the main entry point or pillar of the adaptation work, after which all other issues would then be considered. Three examples will be covered. Madagascar is a well-known centre of biological biodiversity. Addressing climate change through adaptation must consider the dynamics of this biodiversity including closely related stress factors such as poverty, pressure on land due to deforestation, shifting viability of the main cash crops when climatic conditions change, etc. Two other examples are on taking a regional approach to the assessment and development of adaptation responses in the context of hydro-energy. In other cases, a focus on community-based adaptation has been very successful, as is the case for Bangladesh.
Chris Short (CCRI) and Jenny Phelps (Gloucestershire FWAG) discuss their findings and experiences from work on developing an integrated approach to environmental outcomes - Integrated Local Delivery (ILD).
Boston Harbor, Julie Wormser, Executive Director, The Boston Harbor Association, Co-Author, Preparing for the Rising Tide; National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure, John F. Kennedy Center, Boston, Nov. 12, 2013: "The Triple Threat of Rising Sea Levels, Extreme Storms and Aging Infrastructure: Coastal Community Responses and The Federal Role"
Dr. Jennifer L. Jurado, Southeast Florida Climate Change Compact, Broward County Staff Steering Committee Member, Broward County Director Natural Resources Planning and Management Division; National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure, John F. Kennedy Center, Boston, Nov. 12, 2013: "The Triple Threat of Rising Sea Levels, Extreme Storms and Aging Infrastructure: Coastal Community Responses and The Federal Role" See http://www.nichiusa.org or http://www.nichi.us
Castle Debates - Managing the environmental impacts of new housing developmentsGeoSmart Information
With climate change very real and creating severe weather events anywhere in the country, new developments must take account of sustainable drainage within scheme design.
Dr. Paul Ellis, GeoSmart Information's Innovation Director, outlines how development and sound environmental management could go hand in hand.
Climate Change & Displaced People - Global Classroom 2016, EIUCNatalie Lowrey
Presentation as part of workshop on Climate Change & Displaced People run by Catherine Bolinga (Papua New Guinea) and Natalie Lowrey (Australia), Masters students from the MHRD Asia Pacific program.
Between 9-13 May 2016 the fourth edition of the Global Classroom was held in Lido, Venice, Italy at the European Inter-University Centre of Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC). This annual event is part of the activities carried out by the Global Campus partners in order to promote education and research on human rights and democracy worldwide and to provide a forum of discussion and additional tools of academic interaction. The Global Classroom theme for this year was Intractable human rights situations and failed international responses to crises.
The 2016 Global Classroom gathered professors and students from the seven Regional Master’s programme of the Global Campus which take place in five continents. Also in attendance were international experts from the United Nations and civil society organisations. The international forum focused on presentations and discussions about complex human rights situations around the world that have arisen from persistent and unresolved conflicts, natural disasters, and the lack of regional or international collective responses to crises.
Current and intractable crises around the globe, including different responses from international community to these highly complex human rights situations, were discussed from different angles and persepctives. These included the refugee crisis in Europe, the Mena region and the Asia Pacific, a comparative analysis of the socio-economic situation of Burundi and Rwanda and the human rights crises in Haiti.
MHRD Asia Pacific Global Classroom paper: http://bit.ly/AsiaPacificPaper
Presentation - Plight of refugee and refugee like situations in Asia and Pacific: http://bit.ly/AsiaPacificPresentation
Presentation for Climate Change and Displaced People workshop: http://bit.ly/ClimateDisplacement
Poverty is one of the biggest obstacles to human development and economic growth. Although progress has been made in reducing the global number of the poor, about 767 million people continue to live in extreme poverty and inequalities are still pervasive. Most of them live in rural areas and depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.
With the adoption of the Agenda 2030, countries have renewed their commitment to fight against poverty and hunger. As part of its mandate, FAO supports countries to reduce rural poverty by ensuring that processes of structural and rural transformation are pro-poor and inclusive, to make sure that no one is left behind.
In helping countries in their efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger FAO’s multi-sectoral approach aims to address the social, economic and daily challenges that poor rural people face. This includes increasing access to natural resources and other assets for the rural poor, creating decent employment in agriculture and the rural economy, building strong social protection systems, strengthening rural institutions and empowering the rural poor to benefit from the development process.
Presentation given by David Fell, of Brooklyndhurst, on a Scoping Study on Behaviour Change. Talk delivered at East Midlands Regional Assembly conference, Nottingham, 8 May 2008
Community Based Adaptation as a Pillar of National Adaptation Efforts NAP Events
Presented by: Atiq Rahman
SESSION VI: PLENARY –PILLARS FOR NATIONAL ADAPTATION PLANS
The session will examine a few case studies of how a particular issue of prime importance for a country can be the main entry point or pillar of the adaptation work, after which all other issues would then be considered. Three examples will be covered. Madagascar is a well-known centre of biological biodiversity. Addressing climate change through adaptation must consider the dynamics of this biodiversity including closely related stress factors such as poverty, pressure on land due to deforestation, shifting viability of the main cash crops when climatic conditions change, etc. Two other examples are on taking a regional approach to the assessment and development of adaptation responses in the context of hydro-energy. In other cases, a focus on community-based adaptation has been very successful, as is the case for Bangladesh.
Landscape of international adaptation finance and role of NAPs NAP Global Network
2nd Targeted Topics Forum, Kingston, March 16, 2016
National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network
Presented by Sharon Lindo, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre
Resilient King County Fall Summit PresentationResilientKC
An overview of the Resilient King County initiative, workshop themes, and key outcomes. This also includes a case study of Christchurch and how the city was transformed through its recovery process.
On May 21, 2021, ICLR conducted a Friday Forum webinar titled 'Climate Disclosure, Litigation and Finance'"Climate Disclosure, Litigation and Finance' is a forthcoming chapter in 'Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues'. In this webinar, chapter authors Paul Kovacs, Gordon McBean, Gordon Beal, Maryam Golnaraghi, Pat Koval and Bohan Li examined the evolving climate risks for businesses and governments.
Climate change is now widely regarded as an environmental and an economic issue. While the policy discussion about climate change emphasizes the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to better cope with the impact of extreme events, the business community is increasingly focused on the physical and transition risks and opportunities presented by climate change. The research team will discuss how managing the risks and opportunities associated with climate change affect a company’s ability to access capital, deliver products and services, hire and retain employees and achieve positive financial performance.
Paul Kovacs is the Executive Director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.
Professor Emeritus Gordon McBean is with the ICLR and Department of Geography and Environment, Western University and the past President of the International Council for Science and former ADM of the atmospheric component of Environment Canada.
Gordon Beal, CPA, CA, M.Ed., is the Vice President of Research Guidance and Support for Chartered Professional Accountants Canada and a member of Canada’s National Climate Change Adaptation Platform Plenary.
Dr. Maryam Golnaraghi is the Director of Climate Change and Environment at The Geneva Association, a platform of Group CEOs of largest insurance companies, a non-resident senior fellow at The Atlantic Council and serves on a number of boards and advisory councils in the US, Canada and the UK.
Patricia Koval, JD, is a Board Director of a number of companies in the United States and Canada, a former partner of a major Canadian law firm, and a member of the Ontario Advisory Panel on Climate Change.
Dr. Bohan Li is a research associate at the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.
Donal Daly, EPA Catchment Science and Management Unit outlines a possible approach to integrating Water Framework Directive and Biodiversity goals at the catchment scale.
Sustain Southern Maine - GSMSummit 2014, Rebeccah SchaffnerGrowSmart Maine
Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
Community Based Adaptation as a Pillar of National Adaptation EffortsNAP Events
Presented by: Atiq Rahman
7.2 Approaches / adaptation solutions (1/2)
The section will provide best practices regarding various adaptation approaches or solutions at various scales based on latest science. Examples to be featured include ecosystem-based approaches, community based adaptation, responses to heat waves and ways to deal with shifting growing seasons in agriculture. The session will also feature practical experiences from countries in addressing issues at multiple scales. This is the first of two sessions on this topic. The second is under session 8.1.
The Ocean Watch open data platform delivers science to policy makers developing sustainable ocean economies and operationalizing integrated ocean management.
Learn more: https://oceanwatchdata.org
Presentation - Scaling up nature-based solutions to address water-related cli...OECD Environment
Presentation - Scaling up nature-based solutions to address water-related climate risks: insights from country experiences - OECD Secretariat, Mikaela RAMBALI and Brooke DEMCHUK
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
1. 1
Mitigating Climate Change
through Green Transportation
Mark Lowery
Climate Policy Analyst
Office of Climate Change
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation
2. 2
Office of Climate Change Goals
▪ Contribute to stabilization of global
atmospheric greenhouse gases at
levels that minimize harms.
▪ Promote and facilitate investment in
a green economy and green jobs in
New York
▪ Achieve climate resiliency for New
York State and its communities
3. 3
Climate change will have consequences for the
Earth system and human lives
Sea-level rise
Shifting climate zones
Species loss
Ocean acidification
Coral reef destruction
Extreme weather
Infrastructure destruction
Water shortages
Agricultural disruption
Poverty traps
Population displacement
Regional conflicts
Humanity’s Choice
6. 66
New York State
Programs
State and local programs
now more critical
“Climate change is an issue of
society’s sustainability – and to
deny that climate change is real is
to deny reason. Today, New York is
stepping up. We are demonstrating
the leadership and focus that this
issue demands. We are joining
together and committing ourselves
to tackling climate change and
showing the nation what is
possible. Now it is up to world
leaders to follow suit.”
-Governor Andrew Cuomo
7. 7
Main Sources of Greenhouse Gases in NYS
34
%
32
%
17
%
6
%
5
%New York State emits approximately 212 million metric tons of CO2
equivalent per year – about 0.5% of total annual global emissions.
8. 8
New York State GHG-reduction Goals:
40% by 2030, 80% by 2050
Strong NYS electricity policies:
• Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
• Reforming the Energy Vision
80x50 will still be hard
Required:
• Electrification of cars and heating
• Waste reduction (organics and
embedded emissions)
• Conversion to low-GWP refrigerants
• Deep efficiency improvements
9. 9
Climate Smart Communities
It’s time to
• commit (or recommit),
• organize,
• make a plan,
• get technical and
financial help, and
• prepare for the long
haul.
10. 10
What are the benefits?
• Free technical assistance, customized to NYS:
• Clean Energy Community Coordinators
• Guidance on energy efficiency, renewables & preparing for
severe weather:
• Extensive website (http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/50845.html)
• Monthly webinars, email listserv, decision-support tools, manuals
• Funding: CSC grants, and better positioned to compete for
other funds
• Savings: reduced GHG emissions, energy use & costs
• Certification: Recognition of leadership, framework for local
action
• Networking: Learn with like-minded leading communities
11. 11
Climate Smart Communities Certification
Support for Non-motorized Transportation
Resource Efficient Transportation
Actions:
•6.9 Adopt a complete streets policy
•6.10 Implement strategies that
support bicycling and walking
•6.13 Implement strategies that
support bicycling and walking
•6.14 Implement traffic calming
measures
12. 12
Grant Support for Non-motorized
Transportation
EPF Construction
Grants:
•Facilities for
pedestrians and
bicyclists
•Infrastructure to
provide safe
routes for
non-drivers
$37,500 Richmondville Multi-Use Trail Construction
$245,077 Oswego Neighborhood Bikeway Installation
$1,134,333 Saratoga Springs Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector
Construction
$325,000 Albany Albany South End Bikeway
Construction
$150,000 Rochester Bicycle Boulevards Design and
Construction
$850,000 Kingston Complete Streets Elements
Construction
$2,741,910 for CSC Grant
bikeway support in 2016
13. 13
What can you do?
• Calculate your personal GHG footprint
www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator
• Reduce energy usage, waste and emissions
at home, at work, on the road and at school
• Consider a plant-based diet
• Support a price on carbon and other
climate-protection policies
• Make your community
climate-smart
• Talk
▪ to your family, friends and
neighbors
▪ elected officials
▪ those who want your vote
14. 14
Mark Lowery
Climate Policy Analyst
625 Broadway
Albany NY 12233-1030
Mark.Lowery@dec.ny.gov
Connect with us:
• DEC: www.dec.ny.gov
• Climate Smart Communities:
www.dec.ny.gov/energy/76483.html
• Facebook:
www.facebook.com/NYSDEC
• Twitter: twitter.com/NYSDEC
• Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/nysdec
We can solve this problem, but
only if we have the will.
