Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the pre-conference workshop marine ecosystems, Global Change and Marine Resources).
Clive Wilkinson
This document summarizes the report from a regional workshop on water resource management financing held in Malaysia. It discusses the organization of the workshop, key water resource management issues like floods and pollution, and presentations given on topics like water allocation and financing solutions. It also summarizes discussions on water management functions and financing mechanisms in Selangor, as well as recommendations from workshop participants. These included establishing a national focal point for water resources, developing river basin master plans, full implementation of stormwater management policies, and harnessing funds from various sources like user fees, government funds, grants and penalties to finance water resource management.
Presentation made at the Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States conference, 23-24 November 2017, Seychelles. A partnership of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation, IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group, University of Seychelles, Paris Tourism Sorbonne (IREST), and Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Towards a Methodology for Assessment of Internationally Shared Aquifers (IWC5...Iwl Pcu
Neno Kukuric, IGRAC
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the pre-conference workshop for freshwater ecosystems, Global Changes and Water Resources Workshop).
Outcomes of the institutional review of the Black Sea Commission: implementat...Iwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Final Seminar of the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project, from 14-15 February 2008 in Istanbul.
Ahmet Kideys
Executive Director
Black Sea Commission
Translating the UNECE Water Convention into Practise: Concluding Agreements ...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses international river basin management and cooperation between riparian states. It provides examples of two major international river basin commissions - the Danube River Basin Commission and Rhine River Basin Commission. The commissions were established through bilateral or multilateral agreements between states per Article 9 of the UNECE Water Convention. They work to facilitate cooperation on issues like water quality, quantity, and flood protection in transboundary basins.
Guinea Current LME Strategic Action Programme (IWC5 Presentation)Iwl Pcu
Stephen Maxwell Donkor, Interim Guinea Current Commission and Christian Susan, UNIDO
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia during the project management workshop on TDA-SAP Development.
Guinea Current Large Marine Ecosystem Marine Management and Governance (IWC5 ...Iwl Pcu
Christian Susan, UNIDO Water Management Unit
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the pre-conference workshop marine ecosystems, Global Change and Marine Resources).
This document summarizes the report from a regional workshop on water resource management financing held in Malaysia. It discusses the organization of the workshop, key water resource management issues like floods and pollution, and presentations given on topics like water allocation and financing solutions. It also summarizes discussions on water management functions and financing mechanisms in Selangor, as well as recommendations from workshop participants. These included establishing a national focal point for water resources, developing river basin master plans, full implementation of stormwater management policies, and harnessing funds from various sources like user fees, government funds, grants and penalties to finance water resource management.
Presentation made at the Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States conference, 23-24 November 2017, Seychelles. A partnership of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation, IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group, University of Seychelles, Paris Tourism Sorbonne (IREST), and Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Towards a Methodology for Assessment of Internationally Shared Aquifers (IWC5...Iwl Pcu
Neno Kukuric, IGRAC
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the pre-conference workshop for freshwater ecosystems, Global Changes and Water Resources Workshop).
Outcomes of the institutional review of the Black Sea Commission: implementat...Iwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Final Seminar of the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project, from 14-15 February 2008 in Istanbul.
Ahmet Kideys
Executive Director
Black Sea Commission
Translating the UNECE Water Convention into Practise: Concluding Agreements ...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses international river basin management and cooperation between riparian states. It provides examples of two major international river basin commissions - the Danube River Basin Commission and Rhine River Basin Commission. The commissions were established through bilateral or multilateral agreements between states per Article 9 of the UNECE Water Convention. They work to facilitate cooperation on issues like water quality, quantity, and flood protection in transboundary basins.
Guinea Current LME Strategic Action Programme (IWC5 Presentation)Iwl Pcu
Stephen Maxwell Donkor, Interim Guinea Current Commission and Christian Susan, UNIDO
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia during the project management workshop on TDA-SAP Development.
Guinea Current Large Marine Ecosystem Marine Management and Governance (IWC5 ...Iwl Pcu
Christian Susan, UNIDO Water Management Unit
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the pre-conference workshop marine ecosystems, Global Change and Marine Resources).
The GEF IW Learning Portfolio of Projects: Combined Presentation at the IWC5Iwl Pcu
Combined presentation of the GEF International Waters Learning portfolio during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the host region project results and expectations session).
Including:
Legal and Institutional Frameworks project in Transboundary Waters Management
Presenter: Richard Paisley, University of British Columbia
Science-Based Understanding
Presenter: Dansie Andrew, United Nations University-INWEH
Nutrient Reduction Best Practices in Central/Eastern Europe
Presenter: Chuck Chaitovitz, Global Environment and Technology Foundation
Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme
Presenter: Elina Rautalahti, UN Environment Programme
ICPDR-CTI IW:LEARN Learning Exchange Program
Presenter: Phillip Weller, Executive Secretary, International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River
GEF IW:LEARN
Presenters: Sean Khan, UN Enironment Programme and Mish Hamid (CTI IW:LEARN)
Sustainable livelihoods in Milne Bay: Eco-tourism versus logging (IWC5 Pres...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses sustainable livelihood strategies for communities in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, comparing eco-tourism and logging. It finds that an eco-tourism venture in one village provided greater annual cash benefits and income per capita than a logging operation. However, the analysis does not consider ecological costs and benefits, feedback effects on natural resources, or dynamics over time. While eco-tourism built social capital and linked economic activity to biodiversity protection more strongly, its benefits were marginalized as focus shifted elsewhere. The document calls for considering broader networks and system dynamics to fully evaluate different livelihood options.
Progress towards Results: Overall Performance Study of the GEF (IWC5 Presenta...Iwl Pcu
Aaron Zazueta, GEF Evaluation Office
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia during the results-based management session.
Adaptive Management in the Danube River Basin (Weller/Zavadsky) [IWC4 Present...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses adaptive management in the Danube River Basin. It notes that the basin covers 10% of Europe, includes 19 countries and 81 million inhabitants, and has historical differences and economic disparities. Key problems in the basin include nutrient pollution, loss of wetlands, and the need for transboundary cooperation. The challenges are strengthening institutions, addressing legal framework disparities, and evolving strategies over time. The approach takes an adaptive management strategy through close cooperation with the ICPDR and supporting non-EU countries equally. Innovations include technical solutions to support policy, pilot demonstrations, tools to reform tariffs and strategies, and assessing the Danube's impact on the Black Sea. Fulfilling political, operational, and communication requirements can
Joint Monitoring and Assessment in transboundary basins: obligations and expe...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses joint monitoring and assessment of transboundary basins under the UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Helsinki Convention). It provides an overview of different levels of cooperation, including the international level with guidelines developed by the Convention, as well as national and transboundary basin levels. Specific examples of regulations and agreements between Hungary and neighboring countries like Romania and Slovakia are outlined. Lessons learned emphasize the importance of cooperation across institutions and translation of documents to facilitate joint monitoring and assessment of surface and groundwater resources in transboundary basins.
Key outputs: monitoring, legal documents, photo collections, pilot management plans, draft plans of actions, reports on state of wetlands. Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008.
INSTITUTIONAL MAPPING OF THE SAN JUAN RIVER BASINIwl Pcu
The document discusses the San Juan River Basin, which spans Costa Rica and Nicaragua. It outlines the institutional organization that was established to formulate a Strategic Action Program (SAP) for the basin. A steering committee oversees technical units in each country and consultative committees that include government agencies, NGOs, municipalities, and international organizations. The formulation of the SAP involves baseline studies, demonstration projects, public participation workshops, and thematic dialogues to develop programs and projects. The execution of the SAP will rely on both bottom-up multi-stakeholder alliances and top-down regional integration.
The document discusses the Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project and Integrated Water Resources Management projects. It aims to support the sustainable development and management of international waters in Pacific island countries. The projects work on issues such as overfishing, pollution, and inadequate water management. They implement solutions like integrated coastal zone management, fisheries management, and demonstrations of best practices in watershed management, wastewater treatment, and sustainable groundwater use. The projects have made progress but still need to focus more on national implementation, awareness raising, and long-term capacity building.
This is part of the report on the 15 Years of UNDP/GEF in the Black Sea Region presented on 14-15 February 2008 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Contents:
Exit Strategy;
Why Exit Strategy?;
Overview of BSERP outputs;
Recommendations on Outstanding Issues and Transfer of Goods.
Presented by Yegor Volovik
The Regional Environmental Center provided small grants totaling 150,000 EUR to support 55 projects run by NGOs in 6 Central and Eastern European countries along the Danube River. The grants aimed to enable NGOs to contribute to pollution reduction, raise environmental awareness, and strengthen cooperation. Projects addressed issues like nature protection, water quality research and monitoring, and policymaking. However, high demand showed a need for more funding to support regional cooperation and address wider environmental issues in the Danube countries.
Methods used to place values when markets are weak or missing: non-use values, contingent valuation, hedonic pricing, issues and limitations.
Morteza Rahmatian
Understanding and Managing Visitor Use on the Virgin River, Utah - Ericka Pil...rshimoda2014
This session describes lessons learned while addressing visitor use management and visitor capacity during the development of the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Virgin River at Zion National Park and adjacent BLM Wilderness. This plan used a proactive and adaptive process of planning for and managing characteristics of visitor use and its physical and social setting. The process provides a variety of strategies and tools to sustain desired conditions for river values and provides the framework within which visitor capacity should be addressed when necessary. The plan followed guidance from both the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordination Council (IWSRCC) and the Interagency Visitor Use Management Council (IVUMC). Updates on the work of the IVUMC will be provided during this session. The IVUMC collaborated with the IWSRCC on their guidebook for “Addressing User Capacities in Comprehensive River Management Plans”. The IVUMC is also working to complete “how-to” guidebooks for the visitor use management framework, visitor capacity, and indicators and thresholds. Progress on these topics will be discussed in the context of the Virgin River planning effort.
Key Learning Objectives:
1) Understanding the planning framework for visitor use on Wild and Scenic Rivers
2) Gaining awareness about progress for visitor use management guidance on Wild and Scenic Rivers
3) Learning about how to address visitor capacity on Wild and Scenic Rivers
Bruce Carlisle Massachusetts Ocean Management: Implementation Progress and Re...riseagrant
The document summarizes Massachusetts' progress in implementing its Ocean Management Plan. Key points include:
- The plan established siting standards and identified/mapped special marine habitats and areas of high existing ocean use to guide protection and development.
- Agencies are coordinating regulatory decisions and prioritizing science like improved mapping of habitats and recreational boating data.
- A case study showed how standards guided a cable project to avoid sensitive habitats through routing changes and construction methods.
- An Ecological Valuation Index was developed to systematically evaluate habitat importance, though it has limitations due to data availability.
The NSW Roadside Environment Committee (REC) helps manage NSW's linear reserve environments like roadsides, stock routes, and rail corridors, which cover around two-thirds of the state's land area. The REC provides support and resources to managers of these areas, promotes best practices, and educates the community on their importance. It aims to achieve high quality and consistent environmental management across NSW's linear reserves by engaging stakeholders and addressing management issues. The REC helps develop Roadside Vegetation Management Plans and provides services, resources, and contacts to support the management of linear reserve environments.
Presentation made at the Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States conference, 23-24 November 2017, Seychelles. A partnership of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation, IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group, University of Seychelles, Paris Tourism Sorbonne (IREST), and Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Natural England seeks to improve its relationship with the shellfisheries sector through enhanced partnership and communication. As the statutory advisor on biodiversity, Natural England provides evidence to help designate protected areas and advise on managing activities, but does not create policy or regulate directly. Its role is to enable solutions by understanding industries and advising regulators. A new risk-based approach to managing fisheries in protected sites aims to prioritize conservation while engaging stakeholders, with most activities to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by 2016. Natural England will provide data and advice to support these assessments and work with the shellfish industry to develop assessment methods through an enhanced memorandum of understanding and industry secondment.
CARIBSAVE: A Sectoral approach to vulnerability, resilience and climate chang...intasave-caribsavegroup
This document summarizes the CARIBSAVE partnership, which aims to strengthen the Caribbean tourism industry and livelihoods against climate change impacts. It outlines the major climate change risks to Caribbean tourism, including rising temperatures, sea levels and extreme weather. CARIBSAVE will model climate impacts on tourism at regional/local scales; assess vulnerability; evaluate sectoral impacts; develop adaptation/mitigation strategies; and build capacity. It has 7 objectives and involves partnerships across the Caribbean and with international organizations. Funding so far is $35 million from groups like the UK FCO, CTO and World Bank. The approach is interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral to address this critical issue through collaboration.
Case study:The Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity Programme (Meynell, Peter-John)Iwl Pcu
The document provides an overview of the Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity Programme, which aims to conserve and sustainably use wetland resources in the Lower Mekong Basin. The program focuses on environmental flows, economic valuation of wetlands, and developing financing mechanisms. It works at regional, national and local levels through activities like wetland management planning, livelihood enhancement, and strengthening capacity. Environmental flows research models the impacts of different water development scenarios. Valuation demonstrates wetlands' economic and social values to support planning and decision making. The program seeks to learn through these processes and provide guidance to countries.
Case study:The Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity Programme (Meynell, Peter-John)Iwl Pcu
What is the programme about: Based upon the principle that conservation can only be achieved through promotion of sustainable use of wetland resources.
Goal: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetland Biodiversity in the Lower Mekong Basin.
Purpose: To strengthen regional, national and local capacities for conservation and sustainable use of wetlands in the Lower Mekong Basin.
This document outlines an integrated assessment to analyze policy options for adapting to fluctuating Great Lakes water levels. The assessment will integrate diverse stakeholder perspectives, policy context, disciplines, and causes/solutions analyses. A multi-sector advisory committee will guide analysis teams in evaluating place-based and regionally-minded adaptive actions. The assessment has three phases: an initial overview and analysis of status, trends, and consequences; developing viable adaptive policies with stakeholder input; and a final comprehensive report on select options.
The GEF IW Learning Portfolio of Projects: Combined Presentation at the IWC5Iwl Pcu
Combined presentation of the GEF International Waters Learning portfolio during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia (during the host region project results and expectations session).
Including:
Legal and Institutional Frameworks project in Transboundary Waters Management
Presenter: Richard Paisley, University of British Columbia
Science-Based Understanding
Presenter: Dansie Andrew, United Nations University-INWEH
Nutrient Reduction Best Practices in Central/Eastern Europe
Presenter: Chuck Chaitovitz, Global Environment and Technology Foundation
Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme
Presenter: Elina Rautalahti, UN Environment Programme
ICPDR-CTI IW:LEARN Learning Exchange Program
Presenter: Phillip Weller, Executive Secretary, International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River
GEF IW:LEARN
Presenters: Sean Khan, UN Enironment Programme and Mish Hamid (CTI IW:LEARN)
Sustainable livelihoods in Milne Bay: Eco-tourism versus logging (IWC5 Pres...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses sustainable livelihood strategies for communities in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, comparing eco-tourism and logging. It finds that an eco-tourism venture in one village provided greater annual cash benefits and income per capita than a logging operation. However, the analysis does not consider ecological costs and benefits, feedback effects on natural resources, or dynamics over time. While eco-tourism built social capital and linked economic activity to biodiversity protection more strongly, its benefits were marginalized as focus shifted elsewhere. The document calls for considering broader networks and system dynamics to fully evaluate different livelihood options.
Progress towards Results: Overall Performance Study of the GEF (IWC5 Presenta...Iwl Pcu
Aaron Zazueta, GEF Evaluation Office
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia during the results-based management session.
Adaptive Management in the Danube River Basin (Weller/Zavadsky) [IWC4 Present...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses adaptive management in the Danube River Basin. It notes that the basin covers 10% of Europe, includes 19 countries and 81 million inhabitants, and has historical differences and economic disparities. Key problems in the basin include nutrient pollution, loss of wetlands, and the need for transboundary cooperation. The challenges are strengthening institutions, addressing legal framework disparities, and evolving strategies over time. The approach takes an adaptive management strategy through close cooperation with the ICPDR and supporting non-EU countries equally. Innovations include technical solutions to support policy, pilot demonstrations, tools to reform tariffs and strategies, and assessing the Danube's impact on the Black Sea. Fulfilling political, operational, and communication requirements can
Joint Monitoring and Assessment in transboundary basins: obligations and expe...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses joint monitoring and assessment of transboundary basins under the UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Helsinki Convention). It provides an overview of different levels of cooperation, including the international level with guidelines developed by the Convention, as well as national and transboundary basin levels. Specific examples of regulations and agreements between Hungary and neighboring countries like Romania and Slovakia are outlined. Lessons learned emphasize the importance of cooperation across institutions and translation of documents to facilitate joint monitoring and assessment of surface and groundwater resources in transboundary basins.
Key outputs: monitoring, legal documents, photo collections, pilot management plans, draft plans of actions, reports on state of wetlands. Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008.
INSTITUTIONAL MAPPING OF THE SAN JUAN RIVER BASINIwl Pcu
The document discusses the San Juan River Basin, which spans Costa Rica and Nicaragua. It outlines the institutional organization that was established to formulate a Strategic Action Program (SAP) for the basin. A steering committee oversees technical units in each country and consultative committees that include government agencies, NGOs, municipalities, and international organizations. The formulation of the SAP involves baseline studies, demonstration projects, public participation workshops, and thematic dialogues to develop programs and projects. The execution of the SAP will rely on both bottom-up multi-stakeholder alliances and top-down regional integration.
The document discusses the Pacific Islands Oceanic Fisheries Management Project and Integrated Water Resources Management projects. It aims to support the sustainable development and management of international waters in Pacific island countries. The projects work on issues such as overfishing, pollution, and inadequate water management. They implement solutions like integrated coastal zone management, fisheries management, and demonstrations of best practices in watershed management, wastewater treatment, and sustainable groundwater use. The projects have made progress but still need to focus more on national implementation, awareness raising, and long-term capacity building.
This is part of the report on the 15 Years of UNDP/GEF in the Black Sea Region presented on 14-15 February 2008 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Contents:
Exit Strategy;
Why Exit Strategy?;
Overview of BSERP outputs;
Recommendations on Outstanding Issues and Transfer of Goods.
Presented by Yegor Volovik
The Regional Environmental Center provided small grants totaling 150,000 EUR to support 55 projects run by NGOs in 6 Central and Eastern European countries along the Danube River. The grants aimed to enable NGOs to contribute to pollution reduction, raise environmental awareness, and strengthen cooperation. Projects addressed issues like nature protection, water quality research and monitoring, and policymaking. However, high demand showed a need for more funding to support regional cooperation and address wider environmental issues in the Danube countries.
Methods used to place values when markets are weak or missing: non-use values, contingent valuation, hedonic pricing, issues and limitations.
Morteza Rahmatian
Understanding and Managing Visitor Use on the Virgin River, Utah - Ericka Pil...rshimoda2014
This session describes lessons learned while addressing visitor use management and visitor capacity during the development of the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Virgin River at Zion National Park and adjacent BLM Wilderness. This plan used a proactive and adaptive process of planning for and managing characteristics of visitor use and its physical and social setting. The process provides a variety of strategies and tools to sustain desired conditions for river values and provides the framework within which visitor capacity should be addressed when necessary. The plan followed guidance from both the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordination Council (IWSRCC) and the Interagency Visitor Use Management Council (IVUMC). Updates on the work of the IVUMC will be provided during this session. The IVUMC collaborated with the IWSRCC on their guidebook for “Addressing User Capacities in Comprehensive River Management Plans”. The IVUMC is also working to complete “how-to” guidebooks for the visitor use management framework, visitor capacity, and indicators and thresholds. Progress on these topics will be discussed in the context of the Virgin River planning effort.
Key Learning Objectives:
1) Understanding the planning framework for visitor use on Wild and Scenic Rivers
2) Gaining awareness about progress for visitor use management guidance on Wild and Scenic Rivers
3) Learning about how to address visitor capacity on Wild and Scenic Rivers
Bruce Carlisle Massachusetts Ocean Management: Implementation Progress and Re...riseagrant
The document summarizes Massachusetts' progress in implementing its Ocean Management Plan. Key points include:
- The plan established siting standards and identified/mapped special marine habitats and areas of high existing ocean use to guide protection and development.
- Agencies are coordinating regulatory decisions and prioritizing science like improved mapping of habitats and recreational boating data.
- A case study showed how standards guided a cable project to avoid sensitive habitats through routing changes and construction methods.
- An Ecological Valuation Index was developed to systematically evaluate habitat importance, though it has limitations due to data availability.
The NSW Roadside Environment Committee (REC) helps manage NSW's linear reserve environments like roadsides, stock routes, and rail corridors, which cover around two-thirds of the state's land area. The REC provides support and resources to managers of these areas, promotes best practices, and educates the community on their importance. It aims to achieve high quality and consistent environmental management across NSW's linear reserves by engaging stakeholders and addressing management issues. The REC helps develop Roadside Vegetation Management Plans and provides services, resources, and contacts to support the management of linear reserve environments.
Presentation made at the Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States conference, 23-24 November 2017, Seychelles. A partnership of the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation, IUCN WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group, University of Seychelles, Paris Tourism Sorbonne (IREST), and Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
Natural England seeks to improve its relationship with the shellfisheries sector through enhanced partnership and communication. As the statutory advisor on biodiversity, Natural England provides evidence to help designate protected areas and advise on managing activities, but does not create policy or regulate directly. Its role is to enable solutions by understanding industries and advising regulators. A new risk-based approach to managing fisheries in protected sites aims to prioritize conservation while engaging stakeholders, with most activities to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by 2016. Natural England will provide data and advice to support these assessments and work with the shellfish industry to develop assessment methods through an enhanced memorandum of understanding and industry secondment.
CARIBSAVE: A Sectoral approach to vulnerability, resilience and climate chang...intasave-caribsavegroup
This document summarizes the CARIBSAVE partnership, which aims to strengthen the Caribbean tourism industry and livelihoods against climate change impacts. It outlines the major climate change risks to Caribbean tourism, including rising temperatures, sea levels and extreme weather. CARIBSAVE will model climate impacts on tourism at regional/local scales; assess vulnerability; evaluate sectoral impacts; develop adaptation/mitigation strategies; and build capacity. It has 7 objectives and involves partnerships across the Caribbean and with international organizations. Funding so far is $35 million from groups like the UK FCO, CTO and World Bank. The approach is interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral to address this critical issue through collaboration.
Case study:The Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity Programme (Meynell, Peter-John)Iwl Pcu
The document provides an overview of the Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity Programme, which aims to conserve and sustainably use wetland resources in the Lower Mekong Basin. The program focuses on environmental flows, economic valuation of wetlands, and developing financing mechanisms. It works at regional, national and local levels through activities like wetland management planning, livelihood enhancement, and strengthening capacity. Environmental flows research models the impacts of different water development scenarios. Valuation demonstrates wetlands' economic and social values to support planning and decision making. The program seeks to learn through these processes and provide guidance to countries.
Case study:The Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity Programme (Meynell, Peter-John)Iwl Pcu
What is the programme about: Based upon the principle that conservation can only be achieved through promotion of sustainable use of wetland resources.
Goal: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wetland Biodiversity in the Lower Mekong Basin.
Purpose: To strengthen regional, national and local capacities for conservation and sustainable use of wetlands in the Lower Mekong Basin.
This document outlines an integrated assessment to analyze policy options for adapting to fluctuating Great Lakes water levels. The assessment will integrate diverse stakeholder perspectives, policy context, disciplines, and causes/solutions analyses. A multi-sector advisory committee will guide analysis teams in evaluating place-based and regionally-minded adaptive actions. The assessment has three phases: an initial overview and analysis of status, trends, and consequences; developing viable adaptive policies with stakeholder input; and a final comprehensive report on select options.
Indicators are data or combinations of data used to measure and communicate complex phenomena for policy purposes. They simplify complex issues and provide early warnings. Developing good indicators requires defining policy goals, identifying available data sources, selecting appropriate indicators, and testing them. Biodiversity, socioeconomic, and governance indicators are needed at local and regional scales. Key steps in developing indicators include defining goals, identifying data sources, selecting indicators, and ensuring communication and agreement across countries and scales. Sources of uncertainty can arise from assumptions, models, linking evaluation to action, implementation, and mismatches across temporal and spatial scales.
The document summarizes Massachusetts' development of a comprehensive ocean management plan as required by the 2008 Oceans Act. Key points:
- The plan will govern ocean uses and protect resources as mandated by the Oceans Act, using spatial data and analysis to inform compatible siting of allowed uses like renewable energy and fishing.
- A screening process analyzed ecological data to identify protected areas and constraints, and suitable sites for offshore wind while avoiding conflicts with important habitats and uses.
- The draft plan designates renewable energy siting areas, prohibited areas, and allows some uses elsewhere subject to siting standards to protect sensitive resources.
Keynote presentation at the Houting project - Martin janesRESTORE
The document discusses the RESTORE project, which aims to communicate best practices in river restoration across Europe. It seeks to do this through capacity building events, developing resources like a project website and best practice database, and strengthening networks of restoration practitioners. The goal is to support better river restoration implementation based on scientific evidence and joined-up policy approaches.
This document summarizes the essential elements of sector-based climate change adaptation and resilience building. It discusses conducting comprehensive assessments of resource potential and vulnerabilities. This includes analyzing climate change threats and opportunities, as well as cooperation potential. Preliminary steps include assessing sector vulnerabilities and capabilities, and determining and implementing adaptive planning measures. Several policy suggestions are provided, such as implementing monitoring systems, community sustainability plans, and legislation to promote responsible and sustainable aquatic resource utilization under climate change.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on environmental obligations for deep-sea mining. It discusses the legal context for environmental protection under UNCLOS. It outlines potential environmental impacts from deep-sea mining including effects on surface waters, throughout the water column, and on benthic habitats. The presentation emphasizes the need for baseline data collection and environmental risk assessments to inform impact assessments and management plans. It notes challenges around balancing comprehensive data collection with practical constraints. Building local scientific capacity is also highlighted as important for effective environmental oversight of deep-sea mining activities.
The City of Manitou Springs is planning a creek walk along Fountain Creek, an aspirational goal for over two decades. The question is: how to unite a diverse set of stakeholders with competing interests to agree on a preferred route, that incorporates their values and priorities? The answer was to use geodesign.
Geodesign is a powerful participatory planning method that uses stakeholder input and geospatial analytics to show the possible impact of design scenarios. It gets its strength in two ways: 1) from the diversity of participants—proving the adage that two heads are indeed better than one—and 2) from the power of spatial analytics, which allow the visualization of the world both as it is, and as it could be.
The presentation will focus on how geodesign methods where used to define stakeholder groups, clarify values, and prioritize criteria to help decision makers evaluate planning scenarios. Esri ArcGIS Pro was utilized to develop models—such as bikeability, walkability, ADA compliance, and more—that were used to both visualize and evaluate the impacts of each route segment. The spatial analysis resulted in an innovative solution that addressed both the concerns of both government and public stakeholders.
Attendees of this session will learn how to use geodesign as a systems approach for informed decision-making. More importantly, they will learn how to use spatial technology to guide conversations among diverse stakeholders to come up with plans that people understand and are happy with.
The document provides an overview of the Graham Sustainability Institute, its mission to enhance sustainability through research and education, and its work on integrated assessments and the Planet Blue Ambassadors program. It describes the Water Levels Integrated Assessment, which examines options for adapting to changing Great Lakes water levels, and the multi-phase planning process. It also summarizes the Planet Blue Ambassadors program, which engages the University of Michigan community in sustainability efforts through training and pledges.
This document discusses the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem program and ecosystem approach to fisheries management. It notes that the Bay of Bengal supports over 1.5 billion people across 8 countries with high dependency on fishing. An ecosystem approach is proposed to balance ecological and human well-being through integrated governance. Key needs identified include addressing overexploitation of resources, habitats, and land-based pollution. Management requires defining areas of responsibility, objectives, and indicators. Challenges include filling data gaps and stakeholder participation in decision making and monitoring.
Similar to Monitoring Coral Reef Marine Protected Areas (IWC5 Presentation) (20)
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative tools being developed by the GEF-UNEP Flood and Drought Management Tools project, by Raul Glotzbach in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative solutions being deployed by the Caribbean Wastewater Project (Revolving Fund) GEF-IADB/UNEP, by Alfredo Coelloin the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Large Marine Ecosystems: Megaregional Best Practices for LME Assessment and M...Iwl Pcu
This document provides an overview of large marine ecosystems (LMEs) and efforts to implement ecosystem-based management (EBM) of LMEs. It notes that LMEs produce 80% of global fisheries catches and contribute $12.6 trillion annually to the global economy. The document outlines the five module assessment approach used for LMEs, including productivity, fish/fisheries, pollution, socioeconomics, and governance. It discusses how the Global Environment Facility has provided $6.01 billion since 1994 to support EBM planning and implementation projects in 22 LMEs. The LME approach is now the cornerstone of the GEF's ocean management strategy.
Slides used during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference, to explain how to understand and communicate with an audience better when presenting.
Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference. The presentations focuses on how to create effective powerpoint slides.
How to communicate science effectively (IWC8 Presentation)Iwl Pcu
Presentation by Professor Sevvandi Jajakody, of the Wayamba University(Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Presentation by Peter Whalley, International Nitrogen Management System GEF- UNEP project providing an introduction to the nitrogen roundtable at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters conference
Presentation by Hugh Walton of the GEF-UNDP Pacific Fisheries project 4746 at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
Hugh Walton – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Background - The FFA region
GEF OFMP – 2001 – 2004 & 2005 – 2011
Evaluation in the context of transformational change
OFMP 2 – 2015 – 2019 – Setting the stage for institutional change
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 1Iwl Pcu
This document discusses the development of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). It outlines the steps to develop the TDA, including defining system boundaries, collecting and analyzing data, identifying and prioritizing transboundary problems, determining the impacts of priority problems, analyzing causes of problems, and developing thematic reports. It also discusses that the TDA provides factual basis for the strategic planning component and should involve engagement with stakeholders throughout the process. Finally, it notes that the TDA development team should be representative of participating countries and stakeholders.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
This document provides information about governance analysis as part of the TDA/SAP process. It defines governance as the process of decision-making and implementation. Governance analysis examines the key aspects of political, economic, and civil society processes. It focuses on the dynamics of these relationships. There is no agreed approach, and the type of analysis will depend on the cultural, political, and social structures of the countries involved. The governance analysis should consider the decision-making, institutional, policy, and civil society arrangements that influence economic and political decisions affecting the issues being analyzed. The document provides advice to go beyond formal structures and understand informal dynamics and relationships.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
This document provides information about governance analysis as part of the TDA/SAP process. It defines governance as the process of decision-making and implementation. Governance analysis examines the key aspects of political, economic, and civil society processes. It focuses on the dynamics of these relationships. There is no agreed approach, and the type of analysis will depend on the cultural, political, and social structures of the countries involved. The governance analysis should consider decision-making processes, institutional structures, policy frameworks, economic arrangements, and civil society arrangements. Advice is given to use existing assessments, go beyond formal structures, attend coordination meetings, and interview long-time staff to understand informal dynamics.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 9Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on drafting a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). It discusses integrating various parts of the TDA, such as thematic reports, studies, and stakeholder analyses. It recommends that a TDA should be concise and easy to understand, with an executive summary, main text, supporting data/figures, maps, a content list, and acknowledgements. Technical reports can be annexed. The TDA size typically ranges from 80-150 pages. Preliminary recommendations for the Strategic Action Program can be included. The TDA should be reviewed by stakeholders and adopted by the steering committee, though government acceptance is also often required.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is used to determine impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A process for determining impacts involves identifying them for each problem, and qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 7Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on developing thematic reports for a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). Thematic reports are the main source of supporting information for the TDA and are drafted by national experts. The document outlines a two-step process for developing the reports: 1) key areas and national experts are identified based on prioritized transboundary problems, and 2) reports are drafted and reviewed by the TDA development team. Examples of thematic reports from previous TDAs are provided. Advice is given to allow sufficient time for reports, ensure appropriate expertise, and develop clear terms of reference.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 6Iwl Pcu
This document provides an overview of causal chain analysis (CCA) as part of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) process. It defines CCA as examining the linear cause and effect relationships between the causes of a problem and its impacts. The key components of a causal chain are described as the immediate, underlying, and root causes. A stepwise process for developing causal chains is outlined, including identifying the chain components and further developing the chains with data. Examples of completed causal chains for different regions are also presented.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
3. Uses, Users – Trends & Attitudes
• Who & how they use (interact) with the resources
• Economic dependence on reefs
• Special focus on fishing – catches, markets etc.
• Attitudes to problems & management
• Tourism operators special case
• Likewise tourists need assessing
4. Asses Large-Scale Disturbances
• Storms, coral bleaching, COTS, disease etc.
• Based on methods for general monitoring – but
assess specific indicators (bleached, broken corals)
• Special methods developed in Caribbean AGRRA
• Need baselines / undamaged areas for comparisons
• This is the basis for assessing resilience &
resistance
5. Assess Human Impacts
• Main targets are fishing, water quality, coastal
development, tourism (development & activities)
Assess & Map Resources
• Modify standard methods or insert special measures
• Can be short-term & should have BACI plan if
possible
6. Performance Evaluation &
Adaptive Management
• A major value of monitoring – is it working!
• Use basic methods around specific questions &
activities
• The data are key to Adaptive Management
7. Education & Awareness Raising
• May be least appreciated cf data gathering
• Need to involve communities, fishers, local
government people & MPA staff
• Tourists & operators special group
8. Building in Resilience in MPAs
• Need monitoring to see trends, find the sites
• Status & Trends in Resources
• Uses & Users – Trends & Attitudes
• Asses Large-Scale Disturbances
• Assess human Impacts
• Performance Evaluation & Adaptive Management
• Education & Awareness Raising
• Regional & Global Networks
9. Monitoring Tasks on Coral Reefs
• Assess & Map Resources
• Status & Trends in Resources
• Uses & Users – Trends & Attitudes
• Asses Large-Scale Disturbances
• Assess human Impacts
• Performance Evaluation & Adaptive Management
• Education & Awareness Raising
• Building in Resilience in MPAs
• Regional & Global Networks
10. Monitoring Tasks on Coral Reefs
• Assess & Map Resources
• Status & Trends in Resources
• Uses & Users – Trends & Attitudes
• Asses Large-Scale Disturbances
• Assess human Impacts
• Performance Evaluation & Adaptive Management
• Education & Awareness Raising
• Building in Resilience in MPAs
• Regional & Global Networks