The document outlines NOAA's plans to establish a National Climate Service (NCS) to better serve the needs of stakeholders and the public regarding climate information. The NCS will work to advance understanding of climate change and predict climate impacts through improved climate science, observations, assessments and decision support tools. Key priorities include increasing understanding and preparation for climate impacts on water resources, coastal resilience, marine ecosystems and climate extremes. The NCS will also work to inform climate mitigation options. Meeting challenges such as establishing partnerships, ensuring credible science-based information and balancing user and science needs are discussed.
The document outlines NOAA's plans to establish a National Climate Service (NCS) to better serve the needs of stakeholders and the public regarding climate science and services. The NCS will work to understand and anticipate changes in climate, share climate knowledge and information, and help communities adapt to climate impacts. Key priorities of the NCS include providing information on climate impacts to water resources, coastal resilience, marine ecosystems, and climate extremes. The NCS will also work to establish regional partnerships and user engagement to ensure climate services are useful, credible and based on the best available science.
Each of the eight Priority Program teams associated with Imagine Austin presents a brief description of the program and the members of the team, as well as work already taking place and items on the horizon.
Integrated management and sustainable development of ecosystems and environmental living and non-living resources is a major challenge for governments. Their decision making, planning, and policy development, on local, national, regional and world-wide scales require a solid base of updated, complete and reliable data on environment and ecosystems, including biodiversity, and needs to comply with strict conditions with respect to quality, consistency and continuity.Currently, monitoring of environment and ecosystems is mostly irregular and scattered, covers a wide range of purposes, designs and needs, and almost always depends on the availability of external project funding. Furthermore, access to existing data and its integration over time and space, is difficult for various reasons, such as the reluctance to share data, and the fact that different methods and technologies are being used for measurements and observations.
The document discusses the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and capacity building efforts to promote social-ecological resilience. It outlines the Ramsar Convention's mission and bodies, as well as tools to monitor changes in wetland ecological character and support natural disaster prevention plans, including the Ramsar Mangrove Programme. It calls for partnerships across multiple sectors and actors to implement environmental security strategies and climate resilience plans.
NYS DEC PSRT Program-Tom Blanchard, NYSDEC and Andy Stiles, NYSDOTmecocca5
This document discusses New York's response to major storms and flooding events. It outlines training opportunities for emergency stream response following storms like Tropical Storms Irene and Lee in 2011. The training aims to develop local capacity to properly respond to stream impacts from floods. A three-pronged approach includes raising awareness, providing education on science-based repair techniques, and sharing technical information. The goal is a well-informed emergency response that reduces environmental impacts and future flood risks.
Pdf final reference levels slide deck bonn sbsta meeting june 2011theREDDdesk
This document summarizes key issues regarding the development of modalities for REDD+ reference levels. It discusses the importance of reference levels for determining business-as-usual baselines and eligibility for results-based finance. Some technical issues addressed include the scope of REDD+, use of historical emissions data, adjusting for national circumstances, and linking reference levels to financing. Procedural issues discussed involve the adoption of reference levels under the UNFCCC and related processes under the Kyoto Protocol. The document provides principles and potential outlines for REDD+ reference level modalities to inform UNFCCC negotiations.
This document discusses the development of policy guidelines for wetland management in China. It provides background on China's wetlands, including types and areas. It outlines China's goals for wetland conservation by 2030. The project aims to develop guidelines on management planning, monitoring, constructing wetland parks, and wetland restoration. Achievements include draft guidelines, strengthening national coordination, and building partnerships and capacity. Recommendations include adopting ecological character descriptions, addressing local capacity gaps, and enhancing inter-agency cooperation.
The document outlines NOAA's plans to establish a National Climate Service (NCS) to better serve the needs of stakeholders and the public regarding climate science and services. The NCS will work to understand and anticipate changes in climate, share climate knowledge and information, and help communities adapt to climate impacts. Key priorities of the NCS include providing information on climate impacts to water resources, coastal resilience, marine ecosystems, and climate extremes. The NCS will also work to establish regional partnerships and user engagement to ensure climate services are useful, credible and based on the best available science.
Each of the eight Priority Program teams associated with Imagine Austin presents a brief description of the program and the members of the team, as well as work already taking place and items on the horizon.
Integrated management and sustainable development of ecosystems and environmental living and non-living resources is a major challenge for governments. Their decision making, planning, and policy development, on local, national, regional and world-wide scales require a solid base of updated, complete and reliable data on environment and ecosystems, including biodiversity, and needs to comply with strict conditions with respect to quality, consistency and continuity.Currently, monitoring of environment and ecosystems is mostly irregular and scattered, covers a wide range of purposes, designs and needs, and almost always depends on the availability of external project funding. Furthermore, access to existing data and its integration over time and space, is difficult for various reasons, such as the reluctance to share data, and the fact that different methods and technologies are being used for measurements and observations.
The document discusses the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and capacity building efforts to promote social-ecological resilience. It outlines the Ramsar Convention's mission and bodies, as well as tools to monitor changes in wetland ecological character and support natural disaster prevention plans, including the Ramsar Mangrove Programme. It calls for partnerships across multiple sectors and actors to implement environmental security strategies and climate resilience plans.
NYS DEC PSRT Program-Tom Blanchard, NYSDEC and Andy Stiles, NYSDOTmecocca5
This document discusses New York's response to major storms and flooding events. It outlines training opportunities for emergency stream response following storms like Tropical Storms Irene and Lee in 2011. The training aims to develop local capacity to properly respond to stream impacts from floods. A three-pronged approach includes raising awareness, providing education on science-based repair techniques, and sharing technical information. The goal is a well-informed emergency response that reduces environmental impacts and future flood risks.
Pdf final reference levels slide deck bonn sbsta meeting june 2011theREDDdesk
This document summarizes key issues regarding the development of modalities for REDD+ reference levels. It discusses the importance of reference levels for determining business-as-usual baselines and eligibility for results-based finance. Some technical issues addressed include the scope of REDD+, use of historical emissions data, adjusting for national circumstances, and linking reference levels to financing. Procedural issues discussed involve the adoption of reference levels under the UNFCCC and related processes under the Kyoto Protocol. The document provides principles and potential outlines for REDD+ reference level modalities to inform UNFCCC negotiations.
This document discusses the development of policy guidelines for wetland management in China. It provides background on China's wetlands, including types and areas. It outlines China's goals for wetland conservation by 2030. The project aims to develop guidelines on management planning, monitoring, constructing wetland parks, and wetland restoration. Achievements include draft guidelines, strengthening national coordination, and building partnerships and capacity. Recommendations include adopting ecological character descriptions, addressing local capacity gaps, and enhancing inter-agency cooperation.
The Ganges Basin Development Challenge aims to reduce poverty and improve food security in coastal areas of the Ganges Basin through improved water governance, management, and more productive and diversified agricultural systems. It consists of 5 research projects focused on land and water resources, farming systems, water governance, modeling climate change impacts, and coordination. The goal is to provide science-based solutions to support governments and investments in agriculture through research, policy advice, and enabling sustainable change.
The Third Workshop for the LCWA's Conceptual Restoration Plan was held at the Seal Beach Senior Center on May 10th 2012. These slides are from the presentation of that evening.
Mark Kavanagh has over 30 years of experience in environmental consulting and regulatory work. He has held senior positions with the Alberta Utilities Commission, Energy Resources Conservation Board, and several environmental consulting firms. He has extensive experience conducting environmental assessments, developing environmental management systems, and advising on regulatory compliance issues in Canada, the United States, India, China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Kavanagh also has experience instructing university courses and conducting training programs internationally.
The document summarizes a public workshop that presented 3 conceptual restoration designs for Los Cerritos Wetlands. The workshop objectives were to: 1) update on the conceptual restoration plan's progress, 2) share the 3 conceptual designs, and 3) present results of analyzing the alternatives. The 3 alternatives varied in the degree of infrastructure consolidation, new tidal connections, grading, and habitat types created. Analysis of hydrology, habitat, and public access for each alternative under existing and future sea levels was presented. Key findings were that culverts may impact hydrology and habitats, and that while some alternatives were resilient to moderate sea level rise, significant rise may require additional measures like sediment addition to preserve wetlands.
The document summarizes a public involvement workshop held on March 8th, 2012 to review baseline data collected for the Los Cerritos Wetlands conceptual restoration plan. The workshop goals were to review baseline hydrology, watershed, and habitat reports and discuss opportunities and constraints to restoration. Presentations were given on the reports and a website was launched. A public feedback activity was held where community members provided input on the baseline data. The next workshop was planned for May 10th.
This is a presentation that was given by Eric Zahn and Taylor Parker of Tidal Influence for the Moffatt & Nichol consulting team in charge of the Conceptual Restoration Design for the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority. If you have questions or concerns, please email info@tidalinfluence.com
Fairfax County: A Commitment to Environmental/ Energy ConservationFairfax County
Fairfax County has committed to environmental conservation and energy efficiency through various programs and initiatives. The county has environmental goals outlined in documents like the Board's Environmental Agenda and Environmental Improvement Program. These goals are implemented through initiatives focused on areas like solid waste management, air quality, transportation, energy efficiency, growth and land use, conservation, and water quality. The county also coordinates with regional organizations and has received national recognition for its environmental leadership and programs.
Australian Showcase:Theme 1:Australia and Waterined_v3icidciid
The document discusses water management in Australia, focusing on the Water Act of 2007 and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. It provides background on Australia's climate and history of water management agreements. It describes the objectives of the Water Act to manage basin water resources through plans and environmental flows. It also discusses government investment programs aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and balancing environmental and consumptive water needs.
This a presentation that was given by Eric Zahn and Taylor Parker of Tidal Influence for the Moffatt & Nichol consulting team in charge of the Conceptual Restoration Design for the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority. If you have questions or concerns, please email info@tidalinfluence.com
This document discusses Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and its goals of protecting water resources while allowing for economic and social development. It outlines the strategy's key elements which include defining environmental values and water quality objectives, establishing water quality guidelines, developing monitoring programs, and taking management responses to achieve the objectives. The strategy takes a catchment-based approach and uses tools like predictive models and monitoring to assess progress towards the objectives.
This document presents a conservation blueprint and action plan for the Middle Minnesota River Valley. It identifies the valley's important natural and cultural resources that have developed over thousands of years and were shaped by climate, fire, grazing and Native American inhabitants. The plan establishes conservation priorities and strategies to protect these resources in the face of threats like habitat loss and fragmentation. The strategies include land acquisition, easements, restoration and education to reconnect habitat blocks while providing recreational opportunities that support ecotourism and the local economy. The plan aims to balance resource conservation with public use for current and future generations.
The document summarizes the 2012 amendments to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). Some of the key changes included expanding the scope to address new issues like climate change impacts and groundwater, increasing emphasis on pollution prevention, and establishing a new Great Lakes Executive Committee to advise the parties. The amendments also retained existing approaches for areas of concern, lakewide management of chemicals of mutual concern and nutrients, and principles like virtual elimination of toxic substances. Implementation will occur through continued binational coordination and each country's domestic mechanisms like the Clean Water Act in the US.
The document discusses negotiations to amend the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). Key points include:
1) Negotiations are taking place to update the GLWQA through a phased public engagement process.
2) The amendments aim to streamline processes, improve governance, enhance protection of nearshore areas, and clarify roles of stakeholders and the International Joint Commission.
3) The renewed agreement will retain the goal of restoring ecosystem health, and strengthen commitments to remediating contaminated sites and managing issues across entire lakes.
Transportation and Environmental Collaboration Initiative219GreenConnect
4-16-12 Green Drinks Valparaiso: Abby Corso from the Delta Institute is our featured speaker. Abby is the Senior Director, Sustainability Services at the Delta Institute.
Since 2008, The Delta Institute has facilitated a Transportation and Environmental Collaboration Initiative in Northwest Indiana (working with local partners Shirley Heinz Land Trust and Save the Dunes). Through the Chicago Wilderness Sustainability team and working with local partners, Delta has developed local stakeholder groups, hosted a series of educational workshops, developed consensus-driven natural resource prioritization maps, and developed and implemented an outreach plan grounded in the work of those local stakeholder groups.
The result of this project is a series of maps identifying high priority environmental areas that should be considered as part of any planning activity.
The document summarizes education programs and resources available through the US Department of Energy (DOE) and its national laboratories, with a focus on programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It describes DOE's role in supporting basic research across various scientific fields and initiatives to advance STEM education. Specific programs highlighted at ORNL include internships, teacher professional development programs, outreach to Appalachian students, and partnerships bringing research into classrooms.
The document provides information about climate change and global warming. It defines key terms like weather, climate and greenhouse gases. It discusses the evidence that climate change is caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels and releasing greenhouse gases. It also notes some of the observed impacts of climate change, such as rising temperatures, sea level rise, and more extreme weather events. Finally, it discusses some actions that can be taken to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
The Ganges Basin Development Challenge aims to reduce poverty and improve food security in coastal areas of the Ganges Basin through improved water governance, management, and more productive and diversified agricultural systems. It consists of 5 research projects focused on land and water resources, farming systems, water governance, modeling climate change impacts, and coordination. The goal is to provide science-based solutions to support governments and investments in agriculture through research, policy advice, and enabling sustainable change.
The Third Workshop for the LCWA's Conceptual Restoration Plan was held at the Seal Beach Senior Center on May 10th 2012. These slides are from the presentation of that evening.
Mark Kavanagh has over 30 years of experience in environmental consulting and regulatory work. He has held senior positions with the Alberta Utilities Commission, Energy Resources Conservation Board, and several environmental consulting firms. He has extensive experience conducting environmental assessments, developing environmental management systems, and advising on regulatory compliance issues in Canada, the United States, India, China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Kavanagh also has experience instructing university courses and conducting training programs internationally.
The document summarizes a public workshop that presented 3 conceptual restoration designs for Los Cerritos Wetlands. The workshop objectives were to: 1) update on the conceptual restoration plan's progress, 2) share the 3 conceptual designs, and 3) present results of analyzing the alternatives. The 3 alternatives varied in the degree of infrastructure consolidation, new tidal connections, grading, and habitat types created. Analysis of hydrology, habitat, and public access for each alternative under existing and future sea levels was presented. Key findings were that culverts may impact hydrology and habitats, and that while some alternatives were resilient to moderate sea level rise, significant rise may require additional measures like sediment addition to preserve wetlands.
The document summarizes a public involvement workshop held on March 8th, 2012 to review baseline data collected for the Los Cerritos Wetlands conceptual restoration plan. The workshop goals were to review baseline hydrology, watershed, and habitat reports and discuss opportunities and constraints to restoration. Presentations were given on the reports and a website was launched. A public feedback activity was held where community members provided input on the baseline data. The next workshop was planned for May 10th.
This is a presentation that was given by Eric Zahn and Taylor Parker of Tidal Influence for the Moffatt & Nichol consulting team in charge of the Conceptual Restoration Design for the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority. If you have questions or concerns, please email info@tidalinfluence.com
Fairfax County: A Commitment to Environmental/ Energy ConservationFairfax County
Fairfax County has committed to environmental conservation and energy efficiency through various programs and initiatives. The county has environmental goals outlined in documents like the Board's Environmental Agenda and Environmental Improvement Program. These goals are implemented through initiatives focused on areas like solid waste management, air quality, transportation, energy efficiency, growth and land use, conservation, and water quality. The county also coordinates with regional organizations and has received national recognition for its environmental leadership and programs.
Australian Showcase:Theme 1:Australia and Waterined_v3icidciid
The document discusses water management in Australia, focusing on the Water Act of 2007 and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. It provides background on Australia's climate and history of water management agreements. It describes the objectives of the Water Act to manage basin water resources through plans and environmental flows. It also discusses government investment programs aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and balancing environmental and consumptive water needs.
This a presentation that was given by Eric Zahn and Taylor Parker of Tidal Influence for the Moffatt & Nichol consulting team in charge of the Conceptual Restoration Design for the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority. If you have questions or concerns, please email info@tidalinfluence.com
This document discusses Australia's National Water Quality Management Strategy and its goals of protecting water resources while allowing for economic and social development. It outlines the strategy's key elements which include defining environmental values and water quality objectives, establishing water quality guidelines, developing monitoring programs, and taking management responses to achieve the objectives. The strategy takes a catchment-based approach and uses tools like predictive models and monitoring to assess progress towards the objectives.
This document presents a conservation blueprint and action plan for the Middle Minnesota River Valley. It identifies the valley's important natural and cultural resources that have developed over thousands of years and were shaped by climate, fire, grazing and Native American inhabitants. The plan establishes conservation priorities and strategies to protect these resources in the face of threats like habitat loss and fragmentation. The strategies include land acquisition, easements, restoration and education to reconnect habitat blocks while providing recreational opportunities that support ecotourism and the local economy. The plan aims to balance resource conservation with public use for current and future generations.
The document summarizes the 2012 amendments to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). Some of the key changes included expanding the scope to address new issues like climate change impacts and groundwater, increasing emphasis on pollution prevention, and establishing a new Great Lakes Executive Committee to advise the parties. The amendments also retained existing approaches for areas of concern, lakewide management of chemicals of mutual concern and nutrients, and principles like virtual elimination of toxic substances. Implementation will occur through continued binational coordination and each country's domestic mechanisms like the Clean Water Act in the US.
The document discusses negotiations to amend the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). Key points include:
1) Negotiations are taking place to update the GLWQA through a phased public engagement process.
2) The amendments aim to streamline processes, improve governance, enhance protection of nearshore areas, and clarify roles of stakeholders and the International Joint Commission.
3) The renewed agreement will retain the goal of restoring ecosystem health, and strengthen commitments to remediating contaminated sites and managing issues across entire lakes.
Transportation and Environmental Collaboration Initiative219GreenConnect
4-16-12 Green Drinks Valparaiso: Abby Corso from the Delta Institute is our featured speaker. Abby is the Senior Director, Sustainability Services at the Delta Institute.
Since 2008, The Delta Institute has facilitated a Transportation and Environmental Collaboration Initiative in Northwest Indiana (working with local partners Shirley Heinz Land Trust and Save the Dunes). Through the Chicago Wilderness Sustainability team and working with local partners, Delta has developed local stakeholder groups, hosted a series of educational workshops, developed consensus-driven natural resource prioritization maps, and developed and implemented an outreach plan grounded in the work of those local stakeholder groups.
The result of this project is a series of maps identifying high priority environmental areas that should be considered as part of any planning activity.
The document summarizes education programs and resources available through the US Department of Energy (DOE) and its national laboratories, with a focus on programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). It describes DOE's role in supporting basic research across various scientific fields and initiatives to advance STEM education. Specific programs highlighted at ORNL include internships, teacher professional development programs, outreach to Appalachian students, and partnerships bringing research into classrooms.
The document provides information about climate change and global warming. It defines key terms like weather, climate and greenhouse gases. It discusses the evidence that climate change is caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels and releasing greenhouse gases. It also notes some of the observed impacts of climate change, such as rising temperatures, sea level rise, and more extreme weather events. Finally, it discusses some actions that can be taken to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
The ESIP Federation is a consortium of over 100 Earth science partners, formed in 1998 by NASA and presently funded by NASA and NOAA. It is a data- and technology-centric community that spans interests from data centers to researchers to application developers. The Federation aims to make Earth science data more usable and accessible, increase data use, and leverage technologies to improve data flow. It does this through technical activities like standards development and societal benefit areas like air quality and climate. The Federation has had successes in building data systems, developing specifications, and facilitating collaborations across agencies.
The document describes the Sampling the Sea project, which aims to educate students about oceans through collecting and sharing data, images, and stories about fish using social media and partnerships with NASA GLOBE and ePals. The project hopes to aggregate student data on Google Earth/Ocean to show regional fisheries sustainability and link it to lessons on fishing ecology, sustainability, and fish consumption. Feedback is sought from attendees to help the project grow.
Thomas R. Karl discusses the need for a NOAA Climate Service to better meet the growing demand for reliable climate information. He outlines NOAA's vision to create a new framework that connects users to climate products and services, transforms science into usable information, and engages users in development. The proposed NOAA Climate Service would consolidate climate efforts and be optimized for service delivery while maintaining NOAA's leadership in climate science.
NOAA is uniquely positioned to establish climate services due to its mission and existing capabilities. NOAA's mission includes understanding changes to Earth's environment and managing coastal and marine resources. It has scientific expertise in atmospheric and ocean sciences as well as responsibilities for coastal ecosystems. NOAA also has existing infrastructure for climate observations, research, modeling, assessments, and information delivery that could form the basis for an integrated climate services strategy. However, more coordination is needed both within NOAA and with external partners to fully meet national needs for climate information and services.
This document discusses NOAA's role in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a $475 million effort to restore the Great Lakes. As one of 15 agencies involved, NOAA received $29.72 million to conduct restoration projects using its science and services. The projects focus on toxic substances, aquatic invasive species, habitat restoration, and accountability. They include contaminant monitoring, modeling, database expansion, land use indicator development, and implementing lakewide management plans. The goal is to restore the Great Lakes, which contain 20% of the world's fresh surface water.
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds projects focused on accountability, education, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and partnerships. Through this work, NOAA contributes science to help make progress on initiative objectives. NOAA is implementing a coordinated Great Lakes observing system to provide decision-makers with scientific data and help sustain restoration investments. Projects analyze climate change impacts and help communities adapt to changes in the Great Lakes.
The document discusses the Climate Change and Development Project (CCDP) led by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia. The CCDP aims to build climate resilience at local and national levels by increasing awareness, building capacity for vulnerability assessments, and supporting adaptation activities. It outlines the CCDP's results areas and describes ongoing activities, including training stakeholders, implementing adaptation measures in pilot sites, and influencing climate policy.
This document provides an update on the Lake Erie Biodiversity Conservation Strategy project. It discusses progress made on the viability and threat assessments, which are being conducted through expert webinars and surveys. Next steps include completing the analyses, receiving additional data, and writing preliminary results sections for the project report. It also describes the development of an information management and delivery system to provide conservation decision-makers with data, tools, and knowledge to support strategic habitat conservation in the Great Lakes region.
Update from the North American Drought MonitorDRIscience
The document provides an update on drought monitoring efforts across North America through collaborations between the US, Canada, and Mexico. It discusses the North American Drought Monitor (NADM), a cooperative effort that produces monthly drought assessments across the continent. It also discusses the North American Climate Services Partnership (NACSP), which facilitates information exchange to improve climate services. Key ongoing initiatives include expanding the NADM, developing continental drought indices, and improving drought definitions for North America's diverse climates.
3.1.3 Developing lasting capacity- Saint LuciaNAP Events
Saint Lucia has developed a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address the climate change impacts the country is expected to face such as decreased water availability, increased flooding, more intense storms, and sea level rise. The NAP was created through a consultative process involving multiple stakeholders and identifies adaptation needs and strategies across key sectors like water, agriculture, fisheries, and infrastructure. It includes over 300 adaptation measures and will be implemented over 10 years, coordinated by the National Climate Change Committee and funded through national budgets as well as sources like the Green Climate Fund. The NAP is intended to be a living document that will be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure Saint Lucia can build resilience to climate change risks.
FY 2013 R&D REPORT January 6 2014 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administ...Lyle Birkey
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts $331 million in environmental research and development annually. This research is conducted through NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and its seven laboratories across the US. OAR research addresses climate, weather, oceans, coasts, and atmospheric chemistry to improve NOAA products and services. Specific areas of research include hurricanes, severe storms, air quality, ocean acidification, fisheries, and coastal and marine ecosystem science.
This document discusses NASA's sustainability policy and efforts. It makes the following key points:
1. NASA's sustainability policy is to execute its mission without compromising resources for future generations. This involves taking action now to protect the environment and ensure NASA has resources to perform its mission.
2. NASA uses Communities of Practice (CoPs) across disciplines like energy, water, and procurement to integrate sustainability. However, aging infrastructure and increasing energy costs present major challenges.
3. Developing the Strategic Sustainability Program Plan (SSPP) requires coordinating multiple CoPs to set goals. Communication between CoPs and NASA leadership is important for implementation.
NOAA California Drought Service Assessment - Kevin Werner, Western Regional C...DRIscience
The document summarizes a NOAA assessment of its effectiveness in providing data, forecasts, and services to decision-makers in California during the 2012-2014 drought. The assessment found that stakeholders wanted improved seasonal precipitation forecasts. It also found that water managers needed a holistic view of water systems incorporating physical and biological factors. The assessment recommended NOAA partner with other agencies to develop full natural flow modeling and forecasts. It also recommended improving coordination of NOAA's drought expertise across the agency.
Presentation made by Lawrence Hislop, Head of Polar and Cryosphere programme. GRID-Arendal - Norway
- What is GRID-Arendal
- Polar programme mandate
- Mountains and Rio
- Mountain ecosystem goods and services
- Global Environmental Changes. The effects of climate change
- Central Asia climate
- Recommendations
- Hindu Kush Himalaya region
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Alicia Karspeck, Climate Scientist and Associate Director of Research Partnerships, Jupiter Technology Systems, Inc.
UCAR Congressional Briefing - April 2018
NOAA aims to provide foundational climate and ocean services and focus on key areas like marine ecosystems, coastal resilience, and climate impacts. NOAA will strengthen science through engaging scientists on grand challenges, best practices, organizational alignment, and continual evaluation. The Deepwater Horizon spill highlighted scientific needs to assess impacts on Gulf ecosystems like plankton, oil biodegradation, protected species, and fisheries.
Asclme monitoring and indicators scott for iw learn v3Iwl Pcu
The document discusses long term monitoring and indicators for the Agulhas and Somali Currents Large Marine Ecosystem Project. It outlines the development of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and Strategic Action Programme, including identifying four main areas of concern - water quality degradation, habitat modification, declines in living marine resources, and unpredictable environmental variability. It then discusses the types of indicators used to monitor progress, including process, stress reduction, and environmental/socioeconomic status indicators. Partners involved in long term monitoring of indicators are also identified.
Long Term Monitoring and Ecosystem Indicators Experience and perspectives fro...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses long term monitoring and indicators for the Agulhas and Somali Currents Large Marine Ecosystem Project. It outlines the development of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and Strategic Action Programme to identify key concerns and actions. A monitoring framework was established with environmental, socioeconomic, stress reduction, and process indicators to track impacts of actions and status of the ecosystem over time. Partnerships were formed for long term monitoring of indicators related to fish/fisheries, ecosystem health, productivity, water quality, and socioeconomics.
Gef p acific iwrm gw integration dialogue presgroundwatercop
This document summarizes the GEF Pacific IWRM Project from 2009-2014 that aimed to improve water resources and wastewater management in Pacific Island countries. It provided context that access to safe drinking water and sanitation is much lower in Pacific SIDS compared to other regions. The project had 4 components: demonstration projects, developing IWRM indicators, policy and institutional reform, and capacity building. It highlights key messages around community involvement and outlines elements needed for integration, capacity building, and sustainable development. The next steps discussed are a new GEF Ridge to Reef Program and Project to continue pioneering integrated approaches across the region.
This chapter introduces environmental science and discusses its goals of understanding and solving environmental problems. It describes how hunter-gatherers, the agricultural revolution, and the industrial revolution impacted the environment. It also distinguishes between renewable and nonrenewable resources and classifies major environmental problems as resource depletion, pollution, and loss of biodiversity.
Using Classroom Activities and Interactive Web Tools to Explore The Earth Carbon Cycle
Tommy Jasmin, CIMSS/SSEC, UW-Madison at the ESIP Summer Meeting in Santa Fe, NM
Students are now able to examine geo-referenced locations from both satellite imagery from space and field observations on the ground using an integrated "SEES" (Space-Earth Earth-Space) model. Teachers are incorporating real-time satellite data and remote sensing technologies into their classrooms to foster geospatial thinking. Students are also collaborating with NASA to build small satellites, or "CubeSats", in order to make observations of Earth from space and visualize their future.
Digital Earth Watch is a citizen science program that uses PicturePosts to monitor environmental changes through digital images. PicturePosts are poles with cameras that automatically take repeat photographs of the surrounding landscape. The photos are uploaded to the project website, where they can be viewed and analyzed over time to track things like plant growth, land cover changes, water levels, and sky or canopy conditions. The program aims to support environmental monitoring, education, and community planning efforts through the use of these geotagged, time-stamped images.
The document discusses global climate change and provides information about rising global temperatures, greenhouse gas concentrations, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It summarizes the IPCC's key findings over time that the evidence for warming is strong and human activity is the dominant cause of recent global warming. It also describes resources and a program to train teachers to promote climate literacy.
This document discusses EPA resources for educators. It provides an overview of EPA, its mission to protect human and environmental health, and the key issues it addresses. The document outlines various EPA programs and resources that can help educators, including grants, teaching tools, and training opportunities. It also describes some of EPA's databases and reports that provide environmental data, such as the Report on the Environment, and how these resources can be used in education. The document proposes developing an Educator's Guide to help teachers utilize environmental indicators from the Report on the Environment in their classrooms.
Tom Wilbanks argues that avoiding severe climate change impacts will require dramatically improving our ability to inform decisions about response options. Information professionals will play a critical role in determining if we are successful. The document discusses the challenges of stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations, accelerating technological change, improving data integration and connecting science to decisions. Realizing the potential of information to help address climate change will require agency support and developing national climate services.
2. The Rising Demand for Climate Services
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Vision: Resilient Ecosystems, Communities, and Economies
Healthy ecosystems, communities, and economies that are resilient in the face
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Long-Term Goal: Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
An informed society anticipating and responding to climate and its impacts
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Health
InformaEon
Delivery
and
Decision
Support
NOAA uses its national and regional infrastructure to deliver climate services today Infrastructure
Assessments
of
Climate
Change
and
Impacts
NOAA is a leader in national and regional climate impact assessments Global
Over 70% of Federal IPCC AR4 WG1 authors were from NOAA
Land
Climate
Change
Research
and
Modeling Management
Internationally recognized models of the global climate
Oceans
Climate
ObservaEons
and
Monitoring
NOAA operates over 90 observation and monitoring systems Energy
NOAA is mandated to monitor and provide access to climate data and
information
Other
*Representative Organizations & Sectors 6
7. NOAA Climate Service Priorities
CLIMATE IMPACTS ON WATER QUANTITY: Increase the
Nationʼs ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to drought
and flooding
Example User Groups: water resource managers, civil engineers, farmers,
emergency management officials, USBR, USDA, USACE
COASTS AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE: Characterize the
physical processes that drive local sea-level rise and inundation;
promote understanding of sea-level rise impacts on coastal
communities
Example User Groups: coastal and emergency managers, NOS, FEMA,
USACE, USGS, HUD, MSP
SUSTAINABILITY OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS: Integrate
climate information into management of fisheries and large
marine ecosystems (e.g. California Current)
Example User Groups: NMFS, states, NOS, FWS,USBR, fi sheries
management councils
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8. NOAA Climate Service Priorities
EXTREMES IN A CHANGING CLIMATE – Provide
regional information to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to
extremes in a changing climate
Example User Groups: emergency managers, state and local
officials, energy industry, resource managers, city planners,
insurance industry
INFORMING CLIMATE MITIGATION OPTIONS –
Assess emissions of short and long-lived GHG species and
effectiveness of GHG management strategies
Example User Groups: policy makers, energy industry, EPA, DOE,
state and local communities, State Dept.
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9. Meeting Key Challenges
• Establishing and sustaining partnerships and
appropriate business practices
• Ensuring climate information and products are
based on best available science
• Balancing User-pull and Science-push
• Maintaining Transparency and Credibility
• Developing approaches for shared learning
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10. Next Steps
Develop
business
pracKces
to
ensure
that
we
strengthen
science
while
meeKng
the
growing
demand
for
services
Engage
internal
and
external
audiences
on
the
NOAA
Climate
Services
plans
Establish
Regional
Climate
Services
Directors
(Aug/Sept)
EvoluKon
of
climate
portal
Submission
of
a
reprogramming
package
to
Congress
in
Fall
10
11. Federal
Regional
Climate
Service
Enterprise
Connec=ng
Science,
Services
and
People
State
and
Local
Engagement,
EducaEon
&
Service
Delivery
•Weather
Forecast
Offices • Other
agencies
(e.g.,
NaKonal
Science
FoundaKon,
•Sea
Grant
EducaEon
&
Extension Dept.
of
EducaKon,
Health
&
Human
Services,
Dept.
of
•Marine
Sanctuaries,
Monuments
Energy,
Dept
of
Interior,
Dept
of
Agriculture)
&
Estuarine
Reserves • Dept.
of
Agriculture
Extension
•River
Forecast
Centers • State
Climatologists
•Data
Centers • Federal
Protect
Area
Programs
•DOC
Commerce
Connect
(in
development) • USGCRP
Climate
Literacy
Partners
• Etc…
Regional
Climate
Services
Partnerships
•NOAA
Regional
Climate
USER
ENGAGEMENT
Service
Programs
• Relevant
Regional
Offices
from
other
•Weather
Service
Regions agencies
(e.g.,
Environmental
•Development,
Delivery
&
•Regional
Climate
Centers ProtecKon
Agency,
Dept.
of
Evalua=on
of
Products
&
Tools
•Coastal
Services
Center Agriculture,
Dept.
of
Interior,
•Understanding
and
Transla=ng
•River
Forecast
Centers Health
and
Human
Services,
•Regional
CollaboraEon
Teams Dept.
of
TransportaKon,
Dept
of
User
Needs
•Data
Centers Energy,
etc.) •Informing
Program
Requirements Government
Private
Sector
Regional
Climate
Science Academia
•Regional
Integrated
Science
&
NGO’s
Assessments
(RISA)
•NOAA
Labs •Other
agencies
(e.g.,
NaKonal
AeronauKcs
•Sea
Grant
and
Space
AdministraKon,
Dept.
of
Interior,
•CooperaEve
InsEtutes Dept.
of
Agriculture,
NaKonal
Science
•Applied
Research
Centers FoundaKon
&
other
USGCRP
agencies)
•Data
Centers •Etc…
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12. NCS Regional Climate Service Enterprise:
Key Objectives
• Problem-focused products, information services & decision
support tools
• Place-based information & assessments (with other
USGCRP agencies)
• Robust, service-centric program with active user
engagement through sustained dialogue & collaboration
• Connect to todayʼs products while developing new,
authoritative, reliable services
• Promote scientifically-based adaptation & mitigation by
integrating NOAA science & service capabilities with
partners
• Promote partnerships that leverage the assets of
government, academia, private sector & NGOs
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15. NOAA Climate Services Portal
Goal: One-stop access for
NOAAʼs climate information
Multiple audiences so multiple
avenues to access information
ClimateWatch Magazine
Data and Services
Understanding Climate
Education
Climate Dashboard
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www.climate.gov
16. NOAA Climate Services Portal
Distributed in nature and
standards-based for
scalability and
compatibility with
other efforts
User focused and user
driven – feedback
required!
16
www.climate.gov
17. NOAA Climate Services Portal
Current release is a Phase
1 prototype …. much
work remains
To post comments—see the
“Contacts” link in lower
right of site
Site URL:
http://www.climate.gov/
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18. NOAA Climate Services Portal….
Potential Engagements with ESIP
Become engaged in testing and evaluation….weʼre
“building” an evaluation virtual team
Provide ideas for new material, content, and site
functionality
As the Portal expands, assist in engagements with data and
content providers for the Portal
Spread the word…..let your communities know about the
Portal website
18
19. For More Information…
www.climate.gov
NOAA’s
New
Climate
Portal
www.noaa.gov/climate
Q&As,
proposed
reorganizaKon
chart,
a
Power
Point,
climate
handouts
featuring
our
science
and
regional
services,
and
recordings
from
this
Town
Hall
and
a
press
conference.
climateservice@noaa.gov
New
mailbox
to
address
your
quesKons
www.ppi.noaa.gov/ngsp
NOAA’s
Next
GeneraKon
Strategic
Plan
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20. Effectively Anticipating and Responding
to a Changing Climate Requires…
A continuously evolving understanding of the
integrated “climate-society system” to address
today’s challenges and plan for the future
and
An adaptive management approach that provides
for regular evaluation and adjustment of decisions
as new scientific insights emerge and socio-
economic conditions change
People, Places, Possibilities, Partnerships:
Understanding Risks & Enhancing Resilience