31 March - 4 April 2019. Cairo. Land and Water Days in the NENA Region 2019 :
1 April: Governance of Oases ecosystems: Challenges and perspectives
NENA oases overview : a strategic role for a fragile ecosystem, Noureddine Nasr FAOSNE
Synergies with Multilateral Environmental Conventions towards Smart Policy M...FAO
Synergies with Multilateral Environmental Conventions towards Smart Policy Making tools, By Nermin Wafa, Head of Programs & Activities Division - The Technical Secretariat of CAMRE League of Arab States, , Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This document provides a summary of a report by Dalberg Global Development Advisors and WWF on natural World Heritage sites as drivers of sustainable development. The report acknowledges contributions from individuals and organizations involved in case studies. It contains a foreword arguing that protecting the environment does not hinder development. The report finds that almost half of natural World Heritage sites are threatened by harmful industrial activities. More than 11 million people depend on these sites for livelihoods and well-being. The report calls for protecting these sites to promote sustainable development and alleviate poverty.
This document provides an overview of conservation of biodiversity and efforts to preserve species and habitats. It discusses the arguments for conservation, including ethical, aesthetic, commercial, and life support reasons. It compares the species-based and ecosystem-based approaches to conservation and outlines some of the strengths and weaknesses of each. It also describes some of the major governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in conservation efforts, such as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Greenpeace, and their roles and activities.
1. The document discusses principles and strategies for conservation of natural resources and biological diversity. It outlines international efforts like CITES, WHC, CMS, and IWC that India is a signatory to help protect endangered species and habitats.
2. Key Indian initiatives discussed include projects like Project Tiger and Project Elephant, establishing wildlife crime control bureaus, and policies/acts like the Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, and Biological Diversity Act.
3. The strategies aim to curb illegal wildlife trade, conduct conservation research, and protect national parks, sanctuaries, and biodiversity through collaborative international agreements and domestic legal and programmatic efforts.
IUCN: Assessment and Inventory based on the recommendation of IUCNVarsha Rani Jha
This PPT is for Students of Post Graduation Second semester. This Video contains Information about Assessment and Inventory based on the recommendation of IUCN. How IUCN made , What are the Agreement that IUCN Signed for Conservation of Biodiversity. The Conferenses organized in IUCN, About members of IUCN.
Ens 275 tv1 lec dela cruz, bmn - ramsar [autosaved]Bevs Dela Cruz
The document provides information about the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. It discusses the designation and management of wetlands of international importance under the convention. Key points include the criteria for identifying wetlands that should be included on the Ramsar list, how countries manage wetlands sites, and examples of Ramsar sites in the Philippines. It also discusses the mission and history of the convention, and the role of wetlands in achieving sustainable development goals.
The document provides information about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It discusses that CBD is an international treaty with the goals of conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable sharing of genetic resources. CBD has 196 parties and aims to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The Conference of Parties (COP) is CBD's governing body that meets every two years to review progress. CBD also has two protocols on biosafety and access to genetic resources. Sustainable use of biodiversity and fair benefit sharing from genetic resources are important principles of CBD.
Synergies with Multilateral Environmental Conventions towards Smart Policy M...FAO
Synergies with Multilateral Environmental Conventions towards Smart Policy Making tools, By Nermin Wafa, Head of Programs & Activities Division - The Technical Secretariat of CAMRE League of Arab States, , Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This document provides a summary of a report by Dalberg Global Development Advisors and WWF on natural World Heritage sites as drivers of sustainable development. The report acknowledges contributions from individuals and organizations involved in case studies. It contains a foreword arguing that protecting the environment does not hinder development. The report finds that almost half of natural World Heritage sites are threatened by harmful industrial activities. More than 11 million people depend on these sites for livelihoods and well-being. The report calls for protecting these sites to promote sustainable development and alleviate poverty.
This document provides an overview of conservation of biodiversity and efforts to preserve species and habitats. It discusses the arguments for conservation, including ethical, aesthetic, commercial, and life support reasons. It compares the species-based and ecosystem-based approaches to conservation and outlines some of the strengths and weaknesses of each. It also describes some of the major governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in conservation efforts, such as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Greenpeace, and their roles and activities.
1. The document discusses principles and strategies for conservation of natural resources and biological diversity. It outlines international efforts like CITES, WHC, CMS, and IWC that India is a signatory to help protect endangered species and habitats.
2. Key Indian initiatives discussed include projects like Project Tiger and Project Elephant, establishing wildlife crime control bureaus, and policies/acts like the Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act, and Biological Diversity Act.
3. The strategies aim to curb illegal wildlife trade, conduct conservation research, and protect national parks, sanctuaries, and biodiversity through collaborative international agreements and domestic legal and programmatic efforts.
IUCN: Assessment and Inventory based on the recommendation of IUCNVarsha Rani Jha
This PPT is for Students of Post Graduation Second semester. This Video contains Information about Assessment and Inventory based on the recommendation of IUCN. How IUCN made , What are the Agreement that IUCN Signed for Conservation of Biodiversity. The Conferenses organized in IUCN, About members of IUCN.
Ens 275 tv1 lec dela cruz, bmn - ramsar [autosaved]Bevs Dela Cruz
The document provides information about the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. It discusses the designation and management of wetlands of international importance under the convention. Key points include the criteria for identifying wetlands that should be included on the Ramsar list, how countries manage wetlands sites, and examples of Ramsar sites in the Philippines. It also discusses the mission and history of the convention, and the role of wetlands in achieving sustainable development goals.
The document provides information about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It discusses that CBD is an international treaty with the goals of conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable sharing of genetic resources. CBD has 196 parties and aims to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The Conference of Parties (COP) is CBD's governing body that meets every two years to review progress. CBD also has two protocols on biosafety and access to genetic resources. Sustainable use of biodiversity and fair benefit sharing from genetic resources are important principles of CBD.
1. The document discusses isolated wetlands in the Sahel region of Africa, particularly in Niger.
2. These wetlands provide valuable ecosystem services, supporting biodiversity, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and human livelihoods.
3. However, the wetlands are undergoing rapid degradation and change due to population growth, land use changes, and climate change threats.
The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats across national borders. Also known as the Bonn Convention, it was signed in 1979 in Bonn, Germany and has 129 member states. The CMS appendices list migratory species that are endangered (Appendix I) and conserved through international agreements (Appendix II). The Conference of Parties meets every three years to review implementation. India is a signatory and hosts many migratory species covered by the CMS under various agreements and national action plans. Three species added new protections under CMS at COP13 were the Asian elephant, Great Indian bustard, and Bengal florican.
Nepal has many globally significant wetland ecosystems that provide ecological, economic, cultural, and recreational value. However, wetlands are being degraded and destroyed by natural succession, pollution, dams, overexploitation, siltation, and population growth. A lack of awareness, effective policy, responsible institutions, and clear ownership has exacerbated these threats. A conservation plan is needed to protect wetlands through stronger national support, protected area management, conservation of unprotected wetlands, and clear institutional roles for wetland governance.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a unique democratic union with over 1000 voluntary experts and 1000 paid staff working worldwide to promote conservation and sustainable use of nature. IUCN has over 1060 member organizations including governments, NGOs, and indigenous groups. Its global program focuses on human well-being, climate change, and ecosystem-based adaptation. Specifically, IUCN works with pastoral communities through its World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism program and promotes nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation and mitigation through initiatives like the Ecosystem and Livelihoods Adaptation Network.
The document discusses challenges for sustainable development in drylands. It recognizes the value drylands provide through goods and services. However, drylands are at risk of desertification from human activities, exacerbating poverty. While policies have aimed to address this, they have not been fully effective. The concept of dryland resilience is discussed, noting they are sensitive but not necessarily fragile ecosystems. Sustainable dryland development requires balancing ecological needs with human demands through agreed upon models and ongoing scientific assessment.
As an organisation, Wetlands International made big strides
forward in 2011; these will help
us achieve the goals of our new 10-year Strategic Intent (2011-2020). With the seal
of good governance from the Dutch Central Bureau on Fundraising under our belt,
and growing recognition of our distinctive approach and niche, we proudly share with
you some highlights of 2011.
Risk Management in the Iullemeden Aquifer System - Abdel Kader Dodo - Iulleme...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses a project to establish cooperative management of the shared Iullemeden Aquifer System between Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. It identifies key risks like increasing water demand, climate change, and lack of information sharing between countries. The project aims to create joint mechanisms and strategies to identify and address transboundary risks through activities like building a shared understanding of the aquifer system, strengthening consultation processes, and improving awareness and capacity building. Progress so far includes national reports on the aquifer and work to develop common data and maps, with remaining challenges around filling information gaps and establishing an effective cooperative management framework.
The document discusses the Great Green Wall for the Sahara and Sahel Initiative, an African partnership aimed at addressing desertification, land degradation, drought, climate change, and biodiversity loss in dryland regions. The Initiative seeks to improve resilience of human and natural systems through sustainable land management, development, and improving living conditions. It is coordinated by the African Union Commission and involves specialized agencies, countries, and RECs. To date it has established national action plans, restored land, and implemented projects focused on regeneration, livelihoods, and reducing pressures on natural resources. Moving forward, greater coordination, inclusion of more countries, research, education, and engaging youth will help strengthen the Initiative.
The Great Green Wall for the Sahara and Sahel: A General OverviewFMNR Hub
The Great Green Wall for the Sahara and Sahel Initiative is an African Union program aimed at combating desertification across the Sahel region. It began in 2005 when the Nigerian president proposed creating a "green wall" to halt desert expansion. The initiative would span 20 countries and involve large-scale tree planting, land management, and economic development efforts to improve livelihoods. Its goals are to slow desertification, reduce poverty, and increase food production through integrated natural resource management and sustainable land use over the long term. Implementation faces challenges due to the vast area, weak institutions, and land tenure issues but can succeed through phased regional cooperation, capacity building, and mainstreaming the initiative into national development plans.
Presentation from the Biannual Meeting of the European Union Livestock Development Group (ELIDEV) 6 May 2010 Italy, Rome IFAD Headquarters.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
This document is a book about the fish biodiversity of Tanguar Haor, a Ramsar wetland site in Bangladesh. It was published in 2015 by IUCN and contains information compiled by researchers and contributors on the fish species found in Tanguar Haor. The book aims to help monitor changes in the important fish diversity of the area and encourage local conservation efforts to reduce overexploitation of natural resources. It contains species information and photos to educate local people and researchers on the fish resources of Tanguar Haor.
Noosa - a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve briefing-v2_2010Noosa Biosphere
The document discusses the Noosa Biosphere in Queensland, Australia. It begins by providing background on what a biosphere is, noting they are UNESCO designated areas that promote a balanced relationship between humans and the environment through conservation, sustainable development, and learning. Noosa achieved biosphere status in 2007, covering the local government area and coastal waters. UNESCO recognized Noosa for its sophisticated human settlement that is highly interrelated with the natural environment and strong community involvement in environmental issues. Noosa Biosphere Limited was established in 2008 to foster partnerships to create a sustainable Noosa through awareness rather than legislative powers.
The Great Green Wall is a climate change initiative involving 11 African nations to halt the spread of the Sahara Desert. It originally envisioned a line of trees across Africa but now focuses on sustainable land use. The project aims to reduce desertification, support communities, and increase resilience to climate change through practices like assisted tree regeneration. While early efforts in Senegal show promise, some question if top-down tree planting can succeed at the needed scale or whether natural regeneration is better.
Floral Diversity In Wetlands Of Nepal In Terai Region Of Nepalkiran
This article provides an overview of floral diversity in the wetlands of Nepal's Terai region. It finds that the Terai contains 720 species of vascular plants, including 23 pteridophytes, 2 gymnosperms, 469 dicots and 226 monocots. The Koshi Tappu and Ghodaghodi wetlands contain 670 and 473 species respectively. Many plant species in the Terai wetlands are economically important or endemic. However, the wetlands face threats from habitat loss and invasive alien species.
The document discusses the Western Ghats region of India, which contains high biodiversity and endemism. A High Level Working Group was formed to make recommendations balancing conservation and development. The group defined the region as covering 164,280 sq km across 6 states. They identified 37% of the region as Ecologically Sensitive Areas that contain high biodiversity, protected areas, and wildlife corridors and recommend notifying this area for protection. The group also suggested prohibiting environmentally damaging activities like mining in this area while allowing sustainable development.
CIFOR-IFPRI Policy Seminar "Food, Forests, and Landscapes - Solutions for Sustainable Development" with Shenggen Fan, IFPRI, Peter Holmgren, CIFOR, and Geeta Sethi, The World Bank.
The degradation of natural infrastructure like mangroves, wetlands, and coral reefs in urban coastal areas is a significant and growing problem that disproportionately impacts poor populations. Coastal ecosystems provide important benefits like food, income, and protection from hazards, but around half of these ecosystems have been lost globally since 1900 due to development and land use changes. This is especially pressing in Asia and Africa where populations are rapidly growing in coastal cities and rely heavily on natural resources. Continued degradation of remaining coastal ecosystems from climate change and development could lead to irreversible losses of natural infrastructure protection for tens of millions of vulnerable urban coastal dwellers worldwide.
This document summarizes waste management practices in West Africa, using Nigeria as a case study. It finds that most West African countries rely on uncontrolled dumpsites and landfills for waste disposal. This poses environmental and health risks due to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution. The document evaluates the potential for anaerobic digestion as an alternative. Anaerobic digestion produces biogas and fertilizer from organic waste, while controlling pollution. It calculates the net present value of a landfill in Nigeria, finding a negative value, suggesting anaerobic digestion may be more economically and environmentally sustainable for waste management and energy production in West Africa.
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.
This document outlines 5 grand challenges for ensuring global food security and environmental sustainability: 1) Increase food production capacity, 2) Ensure sustainable and prosperous farming, 3) Improve healthy diets for all, 4) Maintain stable food systems, and 5) Protect ecosystems by managing landscapes and addressing climate change. It also provides context on expected global population growth, consumption patterns, and increased climate variability, emphasizing the need to create a planet with healthy landscapes to meet these challenges.
Presented by Terry Sunderland, CIFOR Principal Scientist and Team Leader, Sustainable Landscapes and Food Systems, on 8 December 2016 at a CGIAR-CBD Linkages side event at CBD COP13, Cancun, Mexico.
1. The document discusses isolated wetlands in the Sahel region of Africa, particularly in Niger.
2. These wetlands provide valuable ecosystem services, supporting biodiversity, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and human livelihoods.
3. However, the wetlands are undergoing rapid degradation and change due to population growth, land use changes, and climate change threats.
The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats across national borders. Also known as the Bonn Convention, it was signed in 1979 in Bonn, Germany and has 129 member states. The CMS appendices list migratory species that are endangered (Appendix I) and conserved through international agreements (Appendix II). The Conference of Parties meets every three years to review implementation. India is a signatory and hosts many migratory species covered by the CMS under various agreements and national action plans. Three species added new protections under CMS at COP13 were the Asian elephant, Great Indian bustard, and Bengal florican.
Nepal has many globally significant wetland ecosystems that provide ecological, economic, cultural, and recreational value. However, wetlands are being degraded and destroyed by natural succession, pollution, dams, overexploitation, siltation, and population growth. A lack of awareness, effective policy, responsible institutions, and clear ownership has exacerbated these threats. A conservation plan is needed to protect wetlands through stronger national support, protected area management, conservation of unprotected wetlands, and clear institutional roles for wetland governance.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a unique democratic union with over 1000 voluntary experts and 1000 paid staff working worldwide to promote conservation and sustainable use of nature. IUCN has over 1060 member organizations including governments, NGOs, and indigenous groups. Its global program focuses on human well-being, climate change, and ecosystem-based adaptation. Specifically, IUCN works with pastoral communities through its World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism program and promotes nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation and mitigation through initiatives like the Ecosystem and Livelihoods Adaptation Network.
The document discusses challenges for sustainable development in drylands. It recognizes the value drylands provide through goods and services. However, drylands are at risk of desertification from human activities, exacerbating poverty. While policies have aimed to address this, they have not been fully effective. The concept of dryland resilience is discussed, noting they are sensitive but not necessarily fragile ecosystems. Sustainable dryland development requires balancing ecological needs with human demands through agreed upon models and ongoing scientific assessment.
As an organisation, Wetlands International made big strides
forward in 2011; these will help
us achieve the goals of our new 10-year Strategic Intent (2011-2020). With the seal
of good governance from the Dutch Central Bureau on Fundraising under our belt,
and growing recognition of our distinctive approach and niche, we proudly share with
you some highlights of 2011.
Risk Management in the Iullemeden Aquifer System - Abdel Kader Dodo - Iulleme...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses a project to establish cooperative management of the shared Iullemeden Aquifer System between Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. It identifies key risks like increasing water demand, climate change, and lack of information sharing between countries. The project aims to create joint mechanisms and strategies to identify and address transboundary risks through activities like building a shared understanding of the aquifer system, strengthening consultation processes, and improving awareness and capacity building. Progress so far includes national reports on the aquifer and work to develop common data and maps, with remaining challenges around filling information gaps and establishing an effective cooperative management framework.
The document discusses the Great Green Wall for the Sahara and Sahel Initiative, an African partnership aimed at addressing desertification, land degradation, drought, climate change, and biodiversity loss in dryland regions. The Initiative seeks to improve resilience of human and natural systems through sustainable land management, development, and improving living conditions. It is coordinated by the African Union Commission and involves specialized agencies, countries, and RECs. To date it has established national action plans, restored land, and implemented projects focused on regeneration, livelihoods, and reducing pressures on natural resources. Moving forward, greater coordination, inclusion of more countries, research, education, and engaging youth will help strengthen the Initiative.
The Great Green Wall for the Sahara and Sahel: A General OverviewFMNR Hub
The Great Green Wall for the Sahara and Sahel Initiative is an African Union program aimed at combating desertification across the Sahel region. It began in 2005 when the Nigerian president proposed creating a "green wall" to halt desert expansion. The initiative would span 20 countries and involve large-scale tree planting, land management, and economic development efforts to improve livelihoods. Its goals are to slow desertification, reduce poverty, and increase food production through integrated natural resource management and sustainable land use over the long term. Implementation faces challenges due to the vast area, weak institutions, and land tenure issues but can succeed through phased regional cooperation, capacity building, and mainstreaming the initiative into national development plans.
Presentation from the Biannual Meeting of the European Union Livestock Development Group (ELIDEV) 6 May 2010 Italy, Rome IFAD Headquarters.
[ Originally posted on http://www.cop-ppld.net/cop_knowledge_base ]
This document is a book about the fish biodiversity of Tanguar Haor, a Ramsar wetland site in Bangladesh. It was published in 2015 by IUCN and contains information compiled by researchers and contributors on the fish species found in Tanguar Haor. The book aims to help monitor changes in the important fish diversity of the area and encourage local conservation efforts to reduce overexploitation of natural resources. It contains species information and photos to educate local people and researchers on the fish resources of Tanguar Haor.
Noosa - a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve briefing-v2_2010Noosa Biosphere
The document discusses the Noosa Biosphere in Queensland, Australia. It begins by providing background on what a biosphere is, noting they are UNESCO designated areas that promote a balanced relationship between humans and the environment through conservation, sustainable development, and learning. Noosa achieved biosphere status in 2007, covering the local government area and coastal waters. UNESCO recognized Noosa for its sophisticated human settlement that is highly interrelated with the natural environment and strong community involvement in environmental issues. Noosa Biosphere Limited was established in 2008 to foster partnerships to create a sustainable Noosa through awareness rather than legislative powers.
The Great Green Wall is a climate change initiative involving 11 African nations to halt the spread of the Sahara Desert. It originally envisioned a line of trees across Africa but now focuses on sustainable land use. The project aims to reduce desertification, support communities, and increase resilience to climate change through practices like assisted tree regeneration. While early efforts in Senegal show promise, some question if top-down tree planting can succeed at the needed scale or whether natural regeneration is better.
Floral Diversity In Wetlands Of Nepal In Terai Region Of Nepalkiran
This article provides an overview of floral diversity in the wetlands of Nepal's Terai region. It finds that the Terai contains 720 species of vascular plants, including 23 pteridophytes, 2 gymnosperms, 469 dicots and 226 monocots. The Koshi Tappu and Ghodaghodi wetlands contain 670 and 473 species respectively. Many plant species in the Terai wetlands are economically important or endemic. However, the wetlands face threats from habitat loss and invasive alien species.
The document discusses the Western Ghats region of India, which contains high biodiversity and endemism. A High Level Working Group was formed to make recommendations balancing conservation and development. The group defined the region as covering 164,280 sq km across 6 states. They identified 37% of the region as Ecologically Sensitive Areas that contain high biodiversity, protected areas, and wildlife corridors and recommend notifying this area for protection. The group also suggested prohibiting environmentally damaging activities like mining in this area while allowing sustainable development.
CIFOR-IFPRI Policy Seminar "Food, Forests, and Landscapes - Solutions for Sustainable Development" with Shenggen Fan, IFPRI, Peter Holmgren, CIFOR, and Geeta Sethi, The World Bank.
The degradation of natural infrastructure like mangroves, wetlands, and coral reefs in urban coastal areas is a significant and growing problem that disproportionately impacts poor populations. Coastal ecosystems provide important benefits like food, income, and protection from hazards, but around half of these ecosystems have been lost globally since 1900 due to development and land use changes. This is especially pressing in Asia and Africa where populations are rapidly growing in coastal cities and rely heavily on natural resources. Continued degradation of remaining coastal ecosystems from climate change and development could lead to irreversible losses of natural infrastructure protection for tens of millions of vulnerable urban coastal dwellers worldwide.
This document summarizes waste management practices in West Africa, using Nigeria as a case study. It finds that most West African countries rely on uncontrolled dumpsites and landfills for waste disposal. This poses environmental and health risks due to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution. The document evaluates the potential for anaerobic digestion as an alternative. Anaerobic digestion produces biogas and fertilizer from organic waste, while controlling pollution. It calculates the net present value of a landfill in Nigeria, finding a negative value, suggesting anaerobic digestion may be more economically and environmentally sustainable for waste management and energy production in West Africa.
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.
This document outlines 5 grand challenges for ensuring global food security and environmental sustainability: 1) Increase food production capacity, 2) Ensure sustainable and prosperous farming, 3) Improve healthy diets for all, 4) Maintain stable food systems, and 5) Protect ecosystems by managing landscapes and addressing climate change. It also provides context on expected global population growth, consumption patterns, and increased climate variability, emphasizing the need to create a planet with healthy landscapes to meet these challenges.
Presented by Terry Sunderland, CIFOR Principal Scientist and Team Leader, Sustainable Landscapes and Food Systems, on 8 December 2016 at a CGIAR-CBD Linkages side event at CBD COP13, Cancun, Mexico.
Presentation of Juan Jaén, membero of the Regional Committee of CSU ROLAC, on the Priority Area of Biodiversity for the #ICSUFocalPointsinLAC workshop in Universidad de Panamá March 9-10, 2015
Steps towards self-standing Blue Carbon emission reporting and mitigation tar...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Rosa Maria Roman, CIFOR.
At the webinar event of Steps towards Blue Carbon mitigation under NDCs in Latin America and the Caribbean, 7 July 2020.
The presentation covers introduction about CIFOR SWAMP project, overview about wetlands research and key notes of the webinar.
The document discusses the concept of sustainability from ecological, socio-cultural, economic, and ethical perspectives. It defines sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. Some key impacts of tourism discussed include carbon emissions, waste production, water and energy use, effects on agricultural ecology, and damage to fragile locations from hotel development. Sustainable practices that can be adopted by the tourism industry are also outlined.
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The document discusses a conference on biodiversity action hosted by Community Foundation Ireland. It provides an agenda for the conference which includes presentations on exemplary community biodiversity action plans, the citizen's assembly on biodiversity loss, the evolving Tidy Towns competition, and a workshop on successes and challenges. It also announces that the foundation's biodiversity fund is open for applications to develop community biodiversity action plans or implement recommendations from existing plans.
Forests are fundamental for food, water, climate change mitigation and adaptation, livelihoods, and more. However, poverty, food insecurity, and climate change impacts persist due to sector silos, undervaluation of forests, and weak governance. The SDGs provide an opportunity to strengthen forests by recognizing their contributions across multiple goals and exploring sustainable landscapes as a crosscutting goal.
This document provides an overview of the State of the World's Waterbirds report from 2010. It discusses the following key points:
1. The Waterbird Index shows that the status of waterbird populations remains poor globally, with 44% decreasing and only 17% increasing.
2. There has been a marginal 5% decrease in the proportion of declining populations between 1975-2005, representing some progress towards biodiversity targets.
3. Waterbird populations have the most favorable conservation status in North America, Europe, and Oceania, where legislative frameworks are strongest, driving the global trend. Status is least favorable in Africa, South America, and Asia.
4. Habitat loss from development, agriculture, and
This document summarizes the history and objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It discusses three phases in the development of international agreements related to biodiversity: a sectoral approach in the 1970s, a generic approach in the 1990s, and increased science-policy interaction starting in 2000. The CBD was adopted in 1992 as one of the Rio Conventions, with the objectives of conserving biological diversity, sustainably using its components, and sharing benefits from genetic resources. The document outlines CBD strategic plans and looks ahead to the post-2020 framework to be decided at COP15. It also discusses challenges like the "responsibility dilemma" and mobilizing support for the CBD's goals.
Bioversity International researcher Silvia Wood explains the process of developing the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals and areas of interest and intervention that the researchers from CGIAR and the Ecosystem Services Partnership could take. Presented at the 7th Annual Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference in Costa Rica, September 8-12, 2014.
Find out more about the Bridging Agriculture and Conservation Initiative: http://www.bioversityinternational.org/about-us/news/bridging-agriculture-conservation/
This document discusses the effects of deforestation in Nigeria. Deforestation destroys habitats for thousands of plant and animal species, endangering many trees, shrubs, nuts, kernels, gorillas, chimpanzees, amphibians, fruit bats, fish and snails that are endemic to Nigeria's forests. Deforestation also contributes to climate change by reducing the number of forests that absorb greenhouse gases and carbon emissions. The loss of forests disrupts weather patterns and increases risks of drought, desertification, flooding and coastal flooding in Nigeria.
The document discusses the need for enhanced cooperation and synergies among multilateral environmental conventions related to biodiversity, combating desertification, and sustainable land and water management in the Near East and North Africa region. It notes that unsustainable practices have degraded 24% of global land and calls for more sustainable and efficient food production, protection of biodiversity and ecosystems, and integrated management of resources. Achieving the goals of conventions like the CBD and UNCCD will require increased understanding of environmental values, traditional knowledge, control of invasive species, and using science to inform policymaking and regional cooperation on issues like climate change adaptation.
CIFOR: Stepping up to the new Global Development AgendaCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Terry Sunderland, from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), at the IUFRO Conference: Strengthening scientific collaboration and networking at the IPB Convention Centre in Bogor, Indonesia, on September 8, 2016.
CIFOR: Stepping up to the new Global Development AgendaCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Terry Sunderland at the IUFRO Conference: Strengthening scientific collaboration and networking
IPB Convention Centre,
Bogor 8th September 2016
This document discusses integrated coastal area management. It notes increasing demands on coastal areas from agriculture, tourism and infrastructure development. This has led to issues like nitrate pollution, impacts on bathing waters and urban waste. It advocates an integrated approach to management using tools like indicators, decision support systems, and public participation. This will help regulate uses and activities sustainably. It provides examples from Spain of intensive agriculture impacting local areas. It also discusses challenges small island developing states face with coastal threats like climate change, and how the IOC can help with tools like ocean observing systems and integrated management approaches.
The document discusses sustainable consumption and production patterns (SCP), which is Goal 12 of the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides background on SCP, noting that while recognized as important since the 1990s, it was not addressed by the Millennium Development Goals. The goal of SCP is to meet needs and improve living standards while minimizing environmental impacts over the full life cycle of products and services. The target areas of Goal 12 include sustainable resource management, reducing food waste and plastic pollution, shifting to more sustainable business practices, and increasing awareness of sustainable lifestyles. Achieving SCP will create synergies and support other development goals related to food, water, energy and climate change
Challenges and impacts of land use and land use planning on ecosystem, biodiv...ILRI
Presented by Mohammed Said, Philip Osano, Dickson Kaelo, Shem Kifugo, Leah Ng'ang’a, Florence Landersberg, Norbert Heninger, Gordon Ojwang, Patrick Wargute, Lucy Njino, Polly Ericksen, and Jan de Leeuw at the Sustainable Growth and Adaptation in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya, Nairobi, 6-7 November 2013
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Can we measure female social entrepreneurship? ICARDA
1st Annual Conference of the Private Sector Development Research Network:Private Enterprise and Inclusion12-13 December 2019
Presentation by Anastasia Seferiadis, Sarah Cummings and Bénédicte Gastineau
Building Climate Smart FARMERSThe Indian PerspectiveICARDA
Presented by
DR. KIRIT N SHELAT, I.A.S. (Rtd)
National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD)
AHMEDABAD - INDIA
The document discusses the concepts of Food, Energy, and Water (FEW) and their interlinkages. It describes the Solar Universities Network (SUN) which has 72 registered universities working towards sustainability goals. The network is establishing guidelines around campus water, energy, and plastics use to help universities become carbon neutral. It also presents various perspectives on FEW such as production for food versus fodder, large versus small systems, and using FEW for multiple purposes.
Just Add Water: Approaches to Smart Agricultural Water ManagementICARDA
1) The document discusses approaches to smart agricultural water management including using water more productively, increasing water availability through small reservoirs and managed aquifer recharge, and bringing innovations such as solar irrigation under smarter water management.
2) It notes that water is the first and worst hit resource by climate change and is vital, connecting sectors. The Global Commission on Adaptation report emphasizes helping small-scale producers manage risks and making agriculture climate smart.
3) Pilot projects on on-grid and off-grid solar solutions for irrigation can provide energy access, food security, and incomes while diversifying power grids and reducing costs for farmers.
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NENA oases overview : a strategic role for a fragile ecosystem
1. FAO/GEF project Adaptative Management
and Monitoring of Oasis ecosystems in
Maghreb (2017/2020)
The Maghreb strategy for the oases
conservation : towards an
international strategy
Land & Water Days – FAO – Cairo
31/03 to 05/04 2019
Patrice Burger – Chair CARI and cofounder of RADDOPatrice Burger – Chair CARI and cofounder of RADDO
2. Who we are ?
RADDO (CSOs international network) dedicated to Oasis
ecosystems safeguard and developpement ( including
population and culture )
JOHANNESBURG
2002
MADRID, 2008
DOHA,
ANKARA, 2015
MARSEILLE,
2012
PARIS, 2015
MARRAKECH
2016, GENEVA
2008
Partnership with FAO
Tunisia, Morocco,
Mauritania….
• STANDING FOR DRYLANDSSTANDING FOR DRYLANDS
AND OASISAND OASIS
• ACTION ON GROUND LEVELACTION ON GROUND LEVEL
• ADVOCATING FOR PUBLICADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC
POLICIESPOLICIES
• WHISTLEBLOWERSWHISTLEBLOWERS
3. Global Risk Forum 2010 - Davos
41% of the land are drylands ; 10
to 20 % are hihgly degraded
Asia is the most affected 1.4
billion
Africa has 74 % of its land
affected North America,
Australia and
Europe are also affected
DRYLANDS ARE MORE VULNERABLE
DRYLANDS ARE MORE VULNERABLE
Population growth
Water stress
Drought
Drylands : an underrated global concern
4. 4
Desertification andDesertification and
its Landdegradationits Landdegradation
processesprocesses
The nature of desertificationThe nature of desertification
is thatis that althoughalthough each place
is unique andand
desertification is alwaysdesertification is always
contextual,contextual, the physicalthe physical
processes and humanprocesses and human
behaviourbehaviour that cause it arethat cause it are
usuallyusually similar.similar.
soil erosionsoil erosion
soil fertility reductionsoil fertility reduction
biodiversity lossbiodiversity loss
wild firewild fire
salinisationsalinisation
land abandonmentland abandonment
poorly conducted irrigationpoorly conducted irrigation
littoralisationlittoralisation
drought /flooddrought /flood
Going somewhere ?
DEGRADED LANDDEGRADED LAND
LEAD to DEGRADEDLEAD to DEGRADED
LIVES !LIVES !
5. Why drylands are so important ?
• By their surface of total available land (40 to 44%)
• 1/3 of the world population hosted in drylands
• 4% of the cultivated systems in the world
• 30% of the international biodiversity
• 50% to 70 % of the global livestock
Maghreb = 70% of the land are drylands (90% in
Mauritania )
CP MENA DELP –27 juin 2013
6. Oasis the specific agroecosystem born
from adaptation to drylands …
And spread all over the world
Silk, gold, slaves, trade and cultureSilk, gold, slaves, trade and culture
7. Oasis a drylands tailored system for coping with
aridity recognized as Globally important
Agriculture Heritage System
• Intensively cultivated area
on three floors/levels
• Located and often isolated
in dry and arid areas
• Built and organized around
water management and
scarce natural ressources
• Created by Human
• A tiny equilibrium based on
social, ecological and
economical strict
constructions
• A shelter, a fallback point, a
place of exchange and food
production, a stop, a
symbol …
8. Oasis ecosystems are under high treath
• Rainfall variations
• Decrease of water tables
• Outmigration
• Palm tree desease
(bayoud, red charançons)
• Sand invasion
• Low access to market and
low prices
• Land division by inheritage
and lack of land reform
• Uncontrolled pumping of
water
• Cultural and know how
losses…
• ….
9. Any future for these ecossytemsAny future for these ecossytems
and population ?and population ?
10. Oasis offer answers to present global stakes
global warming : oasis have history of adapattion and can
contribute to carbon sequestration trhough sound agriculture
Biodversity fall down : oasis are protected reservoirprotected reservoir of
biodiversity
land degradation, desertification and drought : oasis can
contribute to land degradtion neutrality ( SDG 15 o 15.3)
food security in drylands : oasis held part of the local suplylocal suply
aand expertise
Water shortage : oasis have expertise in water socialwater social
engineeriengineering and management and water savingwater saving
Agriculture transitionAgriculture transition : expertise in: expertise in ecological intensificationecological intensification
Out migration : providing income for settlement ofsettlement of
populationpopulation
Experience ofExperience of resilient ecosystems and communities ( 2000resilient ecosystems and communities ( 2000
11. 8,9±0,4
2,6±0,5
2,9±0.8
0,9±0,5
Average Values pour 2004-2013 (Le Quéré et al., 2014)
Oasis Agriculture can contribute to increase
C Sink
The FLUXES (per year)
Soils
= 1500-2400
(0-1m)
Vegetation=450-650
Atmosphere=830
~800
Soils top 0-30 cm
Gt C ou Milliards de t
The SINK ?
Selon JL Chotte
IRD
OASISOASIS
13. Anticipat
e
& Plan
Interpret
& Adjust
A level balance = neutrality = no net loss
New
degradation
Reversed past
degradation
Gains
Losses
LDN
For each land
type
Avoid or Reduce new
degradation via
Sustainable Land
Management (SLM)
Reverse past degradation
via restoration,
rehabilitation, reclamation
LDN “a state whereby the amount
and quality of land resources
necessary to support ecosystem
functions and services and enhance
food security remain stable or
increase within specified temporal
and spatial scales and ecosystems”
Monitor indicators of
LDN through time
bas
elin
e
14. In the drylands, eg Maghreb and Machrek,
Oasis are part of the solutions,
• A considerable advantage in
about 80 % dry region
• A food production contributing
to food security
• Optimisation of land surface
through the « oasis effect»« oasis effect»
• Sustainable management of natural ressources
( water, land,)
•Collective management of water ( social
engineering)
• livestock – including pastoralism - integration
• Resilent agriculture through « oasis« oasis
breathing »breathing »
• endogen biodiversity
• settelement of population with agriculture
employement
•Family farming
15. Le projet DEV OASIS est mené dans le cadre du programme PAP ENPARD
Objective : change of policyObjective : change of policy
and/or its implementationand/or its implementation
Means :Means :
tactic and tools for influencetactic and tools for influence
AdvocacyAdvocacy
TargetsTargets
Policy and economicPolicy and economic
Decision makersDecision makers
Advocacy : how it works ?
16. Striving for an official and specific recognition of oases
as vulnerable ecosystems and heritage to be preserved at
United Nations level
3 specific objectives for a long term strategy
Recognition of oases as vulnerable
ecosystems and heritage to be preserved within
the three Rio Conventions
Development of interlinked advocacy among
the issues covered by the three Rio Conventions
Linking with the Sustainable Development
Goals process ( goals and targets )
17. www.raddo.org
• Production and dissemination of specific
positioning notes
• Based on current achievements in the field of
policy ( eg ANDZOA Morroco)
• of oases for humanity
• The new findings of rresearchesearch and the goodgood
practicespractices
• Technical support that shows the multi-use ofthe multi-use of
waterwater (eg khettaras/foggaras..)
• Writing and disseminating an Oasesases
declarationdeclaration for endorsement by VIPs,
countries and international organizations
.
The strategy is based on increasing the knowledge both
in terms of problems and solutions expecting public
policies
BASED ON
• their structuring role in the sustainable development of drylands,
• their vulnerability to climate change, desertification and land degradation
• their assets for the development of dryland regions
• their contribution to local food security, to job creation and population
stabilization, etc.)
18. Convention to Combat
Desertification
(UNCCD), New Delhi,
India 7-18 October
2019
• RecognitionRecognition of oasis
ecosystems as
vulnerable
• side eventside event and
advocacy during COP
based on testimonies
• Accompanying the
national focal in order
ton enter the oasis
issue into the
negociationsnegociations
• Joint mention of Oasesmention of Oases
as vulnerableas vulnerable
ecosystems andecosystems and
solutions to climatesolutions to climate
change by the Maghreb
countries and the Sahel
region. Participation in
the UNFCCC, end of
2019: Follow-up of the
Sustainable Oasis
Initiative; Dissemination
of documents to
identified targets;
networking;
Accompanied focal
points to push
departmental officials to
bring the oasis issue into
UNFCCC discussions
and negotiations.
• UNCCD.
Proposal for an "official
initiative" on oases and
biodiversity on the occasion
of the COP 15 of 2020,
Advocacy and launching of
the official Oases and
Biodiversity Initiative, at the
COP - CBD end of 2020.
Highlighting expertise and
positioning notes with
identified targets; Co-
organization and participation
in launching the official
initiative on Oases and
Biodiversity within the CBD.
COP 25 UNFCCC
Climate change (11
to 22 november
2019 in Chile )
COP 15 Convention on
Biological Diversity
(CBD) 2020 in Beijing,
China and revision of
the post-2020 CBD
Strategic Plan
19. COP14
UNCD –
New Dehli
On the basis of
existing
research and
advocacy
documents
produced:
production of
position papers
related to the 3
conventions
.
Atelier
plaidoyer
régional
projet
FEM/FAO
FITS
(MAROC)
International advocacy road map : 2019
Side event
RADDO /
key
countries
Meeting of the national focal points of the three rio Conventions +
régional group of Nort Africa
Desertif’Actio
n 2019
(Burkina
Faso)
Production of
advocacy / com
media (video,
computer
graphics, etc.)
for use during
events
COP14
CCNUCC –
Chili
Specific
messages
about oases;
Invitation of
National
Focal Points
of the
Conventions.
Side
event
Conférence
FAO-
Région
NENA
(Land and
water days
2019)
Identifications
of
ambassadeur
s in support
to the
advocacy
Links with the national advocacies
22. Morroco (Icht) protect and
multiply local « beldis » seeds
and test marketing from local
varieties
Its possible !
23. Le projet DEV OASIS est mené dans le cadre du programme PAP ENPARD
« Stand for the oasis, they are our first and last
borders that prevent us from many upcoming
dangers … »
D’a17 Strasbourg Thank you foryour attention
www.raddo.org
Editor's Notes
While 41% of the global land are drylands ; 10 to 20 % are hihgly degraded : Asia is the most affected 1.4 billion Africa has 74 % of its land affected North America, Australia and Europe are also affected
In the same time 38 % of the world population ( 2.3 billlion) live in this areas : 250 millions are directly affected by consequences of desertification
Unfortunatly drylands are particularelly targeted by the current trends of a changing world :
- the population is increasing much in drylands : from 1.5 to 3 % or more
The recorded droughts indicate a concentration in this areas ( 2 or three times more )
- the increase of temperature and water stress will be the highest wher drylands are located ( for example the mediterranean region concentrate already 60 % of the world water poor people and will be one of the most affected
Slide modelo para abertura da capitulo — foto serve apenas de referência
Pour répondre à cette question: nous pouvons partir des grands flux mondiaux
Puits océanique: pas un levier sur lequel nous pouvons jouer ..au contraire augmente légèrement et pose pbm: acidification des océans
PUITS terrestre uniquement par difference!! Donc valeur nette Pas de comptabilisation ascendante (bottom-up)…on ne sépare que les pertes de biomasses …flux des sols globaux: ??