This document summarizes the experiences and lessons learned from adaptation projects implemented through the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC) program. It provides examples of successful projects from Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, Tonga, Samoa, and Palau that improved coastal infrastructure, water security, and food security. Key lessons highlighted include the importance of community participation, using legal frameworks, conducting assessments, and replicating demonstration projects. While PACC has benefited many communities, more work is still needed given the scale of climate impacts facing Pacific Island countries.
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Jeremy Carew-Reid at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
Phase 1 of the Development Plan of International Navigation on the Lancang-Mekong River (LMDP) aims to improve navigation in the Mekong mainstream from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang. Projects include the development of three cargo ports at Xiengkok, Pak Beng and Luang Prabang in Laos; the improvement and maintenance of 146 rapids and shoals; and the construction of four emergency response and rescue ships and 1199 aids to navigation.
ICEM has received grant funding from the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF) to conduct the Environmental Study of the LMDP from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang. This study aims to engage riparian communities, MRC member countries and local government in an exploration of the potential environmental impacts of the LMDP, and to support Mekong countries in ensuring that potential impacts of the LMDP are managed through appropriate enhancement and mitigation measures.
Implementation of the study includes key issues for biodiversity and navigation development; trends in the key issues without the LMDP; impacts of the LMDP on each of these trends; and risks to be avoided or mitigated and benefits to be enhanced.
This presentation was delivered by ICEM Director General, Dr Jeremy Carew-Reid, at the Lancang - Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Peter-John Meynell at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
Phase 1 of the Development Plan of International Navigation on the Lancang-Mekong River (LMDP) aims to improve navigation in the Mekong mainstream from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang.
Projects include the development of three cargo ports at Xiengkok, Pak Beng and Luang Prabang in Laos; the improvement and maintenance of 146 rapids and shoals; and the construction of four emergency response and rescue ships and 1199 aids to navigation.
The environmental study aims to engage riparian communities, MRC member countries and local government in an exploration of the potential environmental impacts of the LMDP, and to support Mekong countries in ensuring that potential impacts of the LMDP are managed through appropriate enhancement and mitigation measures.
Implementation of the study includes:
- Key issues for biodiversity and navigation development
- Trends in the key issues without the LMDP
- Impacts of the LMDP on each of these trends
- Risks to be avoided or mitigated and benefits to be enhanced
On 17 and 18 June 2020 the EPA held its National Water Event as an online conference.
This year's theme was 'Restoring our waters'.
This years event was free to attend. It was the EPA's largest water event ever, with over 1250 attending.
To everyone who joined us: thanks for attending; thanks for your probing questions; thanks for your passion; thanks for caring about our waters. We can achieve more working together.
Special thanks to all our presenters and the team who worked behind the scenes to make sure this years conference happened.
For science and stories about water quality in Ireland, check out www.catchments.ie
This presentation was delivered by Simon Tilleard at the Lancang – Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
The presentation documents the current condition and drivers of change for hydrology and sediment transport in the study section. It also provides information for biodiversity teams so that they can understand habitat availability.
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Jeremy Carew-Reid at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
Phase 1 of the Development Plan of International Navigation on the Lancang-Mekong River (LMDP) aims to improve navigation in the Mekong mainstream from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang. Projects include the development of three cargo ports at Xiengkok, Pak Beng and Luang Prabang in Laos; the improvement and maintenance of 146 rapids and shoals; and the construction of four emergency response and rescue ships and 1199 aids to navigation.
ICEM has received grant funding from the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF) to conduct the Environmental Study of the LMDP from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang. This study aims to engage riparian communities, MRC member countries and local government in an exploration of the potential environmental impacts of the LMDP, and to support Mekong countries in ensuring that potential impacts of the LMDP are managed through appropriate enhancement and mitigation measures.
Implementation of the study includes key issues for biodiversity and navigation development; trends in the key issues without the LMDP; impacts of the LMDP on each of these trends; and risks to be avoided or mitigated and benefits to be enhanced.
This presentation was delivered by ICEM Director General, Dr Jeremy Carew-Reid, at the Lancang - Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Peter-John Meynell at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
Phase 1 of the Development Plan of International Navigation on the Lancang-Mekong River (LMDP) aims to improve navigation in the Mekong mainstream from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang.
Projects include the development of three cargo ports at Xiengkok, Pak Beng and Luang Prabang in Laos; the improvement and maintenance of 146 rapids and shoals; and the construction of four emergency response and rescue ships and 1199 aids to navigation.
The environmental study aims to engage riparian communities, MRC member countries and local government in an exploration of the potential environmental impacts of the LMDP, and to support Mekong countries in ensuring that potential impacts of the LMDP are managed through appropriate enhancement and mitigation measures.
Implementation of the study includes:
- Key issues for biodiversity and navigation development
- Trends in the key issues without the LMDP
- Impacts of the LMDP on each of these trends
- Risks to be avoided or mitigated and benefits to be enhanced
On 17 and 18 June 2020 the EPA held its National Water Event as an online conference.
This year's theme was 'Restoring our waters'.
This years event was free to attend. It was the EPA's largest water event ever, with over 1250 attending.
To everyone who joined us: thanks for attending; thanks for your probing questions; thanks for your passion; thanks for caring about our waters. We can achieve more working together.
Special thanks to all our presenters and the team who worked behind the scenes to make sure this years conference happened.
For science and stories about water quality in Ireland, check out www.catchments.ie
This presentation was delivered by Simon Tilleard at the Lancang – Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
The presentation documents the current condition and drivers of change for hydrology and sediment transport in the study section. It also provides information for biodiversity teams so that they can understand habitat availability.
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Director General of ICEM at the 5th Greater Mekong Subregion Environment Minister's Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 30 January to 1 February 2018. The presentation demonstrates how green infrastructure can enhance resilience and sustainability in urban areas and across rural landscapes.
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.
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Peter-John Meynell at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
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
The Second Public Workshop for the LCWA's Conceptual Restoration Plan was held at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on March 8th, 2012. These are the slides from the presentation at the Aquarium's Honda Theatre.
Environmental Flows in the Indian Context - Challenges and Potential Latha Anantha
Presentation made at Workshop held to felicitate Prof Ramaswamy Iyer, New Delhi 25- 27th November 2013, IIC - IHC New Delhi. Gives an overview of the status, potential and implementation challenges of E flows in Indian context
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
Talk provided for the annual Scottish Fisheries Co-ordination Centre Meeting. Held at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment, Loch Lomond. 4th-5th Feb 2015
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration Information Meeting - Ju...Fairfax County
The goal of the stream restoration project is to build an ecologically sound restoration that balances water quality benefits with riparian function and park user experience.
Oil and gas are essential parts of a sustainable future. Though these are finite energy resources and sources of greenhouse gas emissions, the world continues to require their production. For this reason, it is imperative that we consider improved industry practices.
To begin, the audience will be presented with the most basic principles of sustainability pertaining to oil and gas operations, including SPE’s position on this matter. When oil is discovered at a location, decisions and guarantees cannot be made without considering the project’s life cycle. Our commitments must be demonstrated consistently along each stage of a project in direct consideration of a sustainable future.
Next, several case studies relating to sustainability, integrating the realities of the social license to operate and operations will be presented to the audience, detailing the required steps for the successful execution of any project facing challenging conditions.
The presentation will conclude by underlining that the inclusion of internal and external stakeholders will only enrich the project and, therefore, pave the road to success. It is our responsibility to create a culture of operational professionalism and reliability through active participation. In order to counterbalance the world’s energy demand, we must produce oil and gas while considering that the more efficiently the energy is produced, the more affordable the energy will be. The oil industry is not only committed to its own sustainability but also to the sustainability of our planet.
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Director General of ICEM at the 5th Greater Mekong Subregion Environment Minister's Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 30 January to 1 February 2018. The presentation demonstrates how green infrastructure can enhance resilience and sustainability in urban areas and across rural landscapes.
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.
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Peter-John Meynell at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
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
The Second Public Workshop for the LCWA's Conceptual Restoration Plan was held at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on March 8th, 2012. These are the slides from the presentation at the Aquarium's Honda Theatre.
Environmental Flows in the Indian Context - Challenges and Potential Latha Anantha
Presentation made at Workshop held to felicitate Prof Ramaswamy Iyer, New Delhi 25- 27th November 2013, IIC - IHC New Delhi. Gives an overview of the status, potential and implementation challenges of E flows in Indian context
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
Talk provided for the annual Scottish Fisheries Co-ordination Centre Meeting. Held at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment, Loch Lomond. 4th-5th Feb 2015
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration Information Meeting - Ju...Fairfax County
The goal of the stream restoration project is to build an ecologically sound restoration that balances water quality benefits with riparian function and park user experience.
Oil and gas are essential parts of a sustainable future. Though these are finite energy resources and sources of greenhouse gas emissions, the world continues to require their production. For this reason, it is imperative that we consider improved industry practices.
To begin, the audience will be presented with the most basic principles of sustainability pertaining to oil and gas operations, including SPE’s position on this matter. When oil is discovered at a location, decisions and guarantees cannot be made without considering the project’s life cycle. Our commitments must be demonstrated consistently along each stage of a project in direct consideration of a sustainable future.
Next, several case studies relating to sustainability, integrating the realities of the social license to operate and operations will be presented to the audience, detailing the required steps for the successful execution of any project facing challenging conditions.
The presentation will conclude by underlining that the inclusion of internal and external stakeholders will only enrich the project and, therefore, pave the road to success. It is our responsibility to create a culture of operational professionalism and reliability through active participation. In order to counterbalance the world’s energy demand, we must produce oil and gas while considering that the more efficiently the energy is produced, the more affordable the energy will be. The oil industry is not only committed to its own sustainability but also to the sustainability of our planet.
Strengthening Community Resilience to Impacts of Climate Change and Stewardsh...CANAAFRICA
Strengthening Community Resilience to Impacts of Climate Change and Stewardship of Natural Resources
in Baringo, Laikipia and Kajiado County by
Noah Lusaka - Project Manager Arid Lands Information
Network (ALIN)
This presentation was given at the 2019 Catchment Management Notwork meeting, which was held on the 11 October in Tullamore. All our local authorities and other bodies responsible for implementing the Water Framework Directive in Ireland attended to share knowledge and learn from each other.
Presented by IWMI's Luna Bharati, Senior Researcher-Hydrology Water Resources, at a high level policy dialog held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 27, 2016.
Presented by Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (Japan) and University of the Philippines, Los Baños (Philippines) at Global Landscapes Forum Kyoto 2019
WAMM North East Regional Workshop York 29 Jan 2020CaBASupport
Presentations from the WAMM (Wholescape Approach to Marine Management) North East Regional Workshop.
A series of 4 regional workshops is being held in 2020 to build knowledge and expertise within coastal, estuarine and CaBA partnerships across a range of issues including data and evidence, policy and legislation and the benefits of collaborative working. The workshops also provide the opportunity to meet other partnerships and initiate collaboration with potential partners, hear about project case studies and discuss barriers and opportunities to collaborative delivery. You can find out more about the WAMM project at https://www.theriverstrust.org/projects/wamm-wholescape-approach-to-marine-management/
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
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#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
1. Experiences, challenges,
lessons and successes with on
the ground adaptation in the
Pacific
Perspectives from the Pacific
Espen Ronneberg
Climate Change Adviser
With thanks to Peniamina Leavai and the
PACC national coordinators
2. About SPREP
• SPREP is a regional inter-governmental
treaty based organisation, HQ in Apia,
Samoa, established in 1991
• Largely involved in all environmental
challenges facing the 21 Pacific Island
Countries and Territories
• 5 Metropolitan members (Australia,
France, New Zealand, United Kingdom
and United States of America)
3. SPREP climate change work
• SPREP supports PICs in the UNFCCC
process (negotiations training, technical
support), in practical mitigation
(renewable energy, efficiency) and
adaptation (water, food, coastal)
projects, and with policy support and
advice
•SPREP is also secretariat for Pacific
Meteorological Council
4. Priorities
• SPREP takes its lead from Members’
priorities
•In adaptation this was based on
synthesis and analysis of all national
reports to the UNFCCC
•Food security, water resources
management, and coastal zone
protection (including assets) were
highest priorities across region
5. Comparative advantage of SPREP
• Excellent network with countries and
other agencies in region
• Staff have worked at nat/reg level
• Developed a manual for projects
• Regional Technical Support Mechanism
with Rapid Response Fund gets TA fast
• Knowledge and experience with
projects as well as challenges
• Able to find synergies with other
environment issues or projects
6. Project development
• Pacific is capacity and resource
constrained
• Capacity supplementation provided by
regional agencies, but they cannot drive
the concept identification
• Officials come forward with ideas, but
not fully developed concepts
• Resources required for consultative
process to develop projects – costs are
higher for some countries
7. Project development challenges
• Countries find requirements difficult
• Studies, reports, consultations - costly
and time consuming, communities feel
over-consulted and want to see results
• Size of concepts for projects very long
• Time consuming to tick all boxes
• Good contact/feedback from the funds,
but flexibility sometimes needed
• Cost of investment vs. project?
8. COOK ISLANDS
COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT
Paul Maoate
Project
Coordinator
Infrastructure
Cook Islands
Mangaia Harbour 1970’s
9. Story
• The Mangaia Harbour is the peoples lifeline for
goods and services, 5 communities total population
572
• Severely damaged by the 2005 cyclones, rough
seas ships will turn around and leave
• Harbour Upgrade Construction began January
2014, completed and officially launched April 2014
• Rough seas experienced during the construction
(Cyclone Mike) the people saw how the new design
has made the harbour much safer and the structure
remained intact
• No More Waiting! ships can easily deliver cargo no
boats have turned around since
12. Lessons & Practices: Demonstration
• Replication to other
coastal projects
• General layout:
– sheltered area,
– seawalls to disperse
wave energy
– Thicker concrete slab
– Anchored to bedrock
• Constant
collaboration from
beginning, middle
and end
MANIHIKI HARBOUR PROJECT 2014
13. Madelsar T. Ngiraingas, Project Coordinator
Palau Community College, Cooperative Research
Extension
17. Outcome: Increased food security
Results:
• Ngimis mesei – from 0.75 acre to 4.5 acres
• Ngimis ridge – from -0- acres to 1.5 acres
• Ollei mesei – from 0.75 acre to 3 acres
• Nekken ridge – from -0- acres to 1.5 acres
• Total - 10.5 acres reclaimed
• Sharing across the Pacific of 3 new salt-tolerant taro
varieties discovered in Palau
Indicator(s): Increase in production area reclaimed
Lessons:
• Clear roles/responsibilities w/community (data
collection)
• Clear project timeline/objectives (what will happen to
their land)
18. Output: traditional practices implemented
& salt tolerant varieties discovered
Results:
• Three mesei farms using PACC dyke system
• Three varieties of salt-tolerant taro: kirang, dirrubong
and dungersuul
Indicator(s): # of farms using dyke system & traditional
methods; # of crop varieties resilient to adverse CC
Lessons:
• Dyke construction context-specific (no one-size)
• Community participation key (laborious)
• Mesei farms trap sedimentation (2014 PICRC study)
19. MARSHALL ISLANDS
Presented by Joseph Cain
PACC RMI National Coordinator
Office of Environmental Planning & Policy Coordination
Office of the President
Majuro, MH96960
20. Outcome 2.1: Increased water security in RMI in times of drought
through demonstration measures to improving water retention
Results:
percentage of water retention in the reservoir increased from 50% to
80%.
100% of water retention from the 3 renovated tanks.
Customer satisfaction with increased access to water from 2-3 hours
per day to 8 hours/day
Water reservoir during drought situation improved from 3-4 weeks to
3-4 months
Lessons & Practices:
Use legal instruments to consolidate implementation activities
MoUs, TORs, Contracts, tender bidding processes, etc
Conduct assessments to make informed decisions. e.g V&A, CBA
Indicator(s):The reservoir capacity has been increased from 32 million gallons to 36.5
million gallons (approximately 138 million litres). Covers have also been fitted to the
tanks, reducing loss from evaporation; Water access (hrs per day in DUD)
Output 2.1 Demonstration project delivered to improve RMI airport water
storage system
32. Output1.1:
Results:
• Bylaw was developed and endorsed by community and
Attorney General’s Office
• Community strengthened governance role to enforce
bylaw for managing water resources
• Bylaw reviewed by all (men, women, youth) where issues
were raised and addressed jointly.
• Community governance decisions pertaining to bylaw
enforcement are recognised in court of law.
Indicator(s):: Tafitoala Water Resource bylaw developed,
endorsed and reviewed
Lessons:
• Build capacity of community to take the lead in
managing their resources. Encourage them to
make a difference.
34. Concluding remarks
• SPREP has championed soft as well as engineered
options, regulatory as well as technical changes
• Ecosystem based approaches are promoted but do
sometimes require engineering assistance
• Community buy-in is crucial, as is also Government
endorsement – top-down/bottom-up
• While PACC has been successful, it is only a limited
number of communities out of 1000’s
• There is a need for better localised science on impacts,
stressors, contributing factors – whole of island/ridge to
reef
• We welcome partnerships!
35. Thank you very much for your attention
Fa’afetai tele lava, kommol tata, malo
aupito
espenr@sprep.org
www.sprep.org
www.pacificclimatechange.net