Conserving Biodiversity through an IWEco Approach in Caribbean SIDSiweco-project
An introduction to the UN Environment Programme Global Environment Facility-funded Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystem Management (IWEco) Project approach to Biodiversity Conservation in Caribbean Small Island Developing States, June 2020.
Black Sea NGO network- NGO support to the process of public involvement and p...Iwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008 by Emma Gileva of the
Black Sea NGO Network.
Wetland conservation in China and Asia: Protection, management, and restoration.
Presentation given at a wetland conservation workshop in Heilongjiang, China. Prepared in connection with the UNDP CBPF Main Streams of Life (MSL) project, Strengthening the Management Effectiveness of the Protected Area Landscape in the Altai Mountains and Wetlands.
Environmental Education for Sustainable Development - DENR-EMB-VIIRehne Gibb Larena
Rachelle Ybañez of DENR EMB 7 discussed the agency’s efforts for Environmental Education for Sustainable Development which is outlined in RA 9512. RA 9512, the Environmental Education and Awareness Act is intended to impose the value of conservation, protection, and the rehabilitation of natural resources to the general public. The goal is to develop sustainable communities in schools, cities, and companies and provide education to both the formal and informal sectors. An important aspect of the program is to integrate climate change in LGU’s CLUPs and other plans with the involvement of the academe and the private sector.
Enhancing communities’ adaptive capacity to climate-change induced water scar...ILRI
Presented by Kindu Mekonnen (ILRI), Alan Duncan( ILRI) and Elizabeth Migongo-Bake (UNEP) at the Final Stakeholders Workshop on Adapting to Climate Change Induced Water Stress in the Nile River Basin Project, Nairobi, Kenya, 27-28 May 2013
2. Reviewing Biodiversity Assessments in EIAs in MyanmarEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
Conserving Biodiversity through an IWEco Approach in Caribbean SIDSiweco-project
An introduction to the UN Environment Programme Global Environment Facility-funded Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystem Management (IWEco) Project approach to Biodiversity Conservation in Caribbean Small Island Developing States, June 2020.
Black Sea NGO network- NGO support to the process of public involvement and p...Iwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008 by Emma Gileva of the
Black Sea NGO Network.
Wetland conservation in China and Asia: Protection, management, and restoration.
Presentation given at a wetland conservation workshop in Heilongjiang, China. Prepared in connection with the UNDP CBPF Main Streams of Life (MSL) project, Strengthening the Management Effectiveness of the Protected Area Landscape in the Altai Mountains and Wetlands.
Environmental Education for Sustainable Development - DENR-EMB-VIIRehne Gibb Larena
Rachelle Ybañez of DENR EMB 7 discussed the agency’s efforts for Environmental Education for Sustainable Development which is outlined in RA 9512. RA 9512, the Environmental Education and Awareness Act is intended to impose the value of conservation, protection, and the rehabilitation of natural resources to the general public. The goal is to develop sustainable communities in schools, cities, and companies and provide education to both the formal and informal sectors. An important aspect of the program is to integrate climate change in LGU’s CLUPs and other plans with the involvement of the academe and the private sector.
Enhancing communities’ adaptive capacity to climate-change induced water scar...ILRI
Presented by Kindu Mekonnen (ILRI), Alan Duncan( ILRI) and Elizabeth Migongo-Bake (UNEP) at the Final Stakeholders Workshop on Adapting to Climate Change Induced Water Stress in the Nile River Basin Project, Nairobi, Kenya, 27-28 May 2013
2. Reviewing Biodiversity Assessments in EIAs in MyanmarEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The Comox Valley Conservatin Strategy is an ecosystem-based conservation plan for the protection and restoration of natural areas and sensitive ecosystems of the Comox Valley.
1. The document summarizes key discussions from the World Parks Congress regarding protected areas and nature conservation. It identifies greater emphasis on marine protected areas, management effectiveness, stakeholder recognition, and inclusiveness.
2. The document then provides recommendations for Scotland, including developing an integrated long-term strategy for nature, ensuring protected areas are ecologically connected, reviewing protected area coverage, improving management effectiveness, and engaging all sectors of society.
3. Key recommendations include undertaking a management effectiveness assessment of protected areas, developing new ecological indicators, improving stewardship outside protected areas, recognizing non-government conservation efforts, and ensuring youth engagement.
3. What Should a Consultant Be Doing at Different Stages?Ethical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The necessity of a multi-level framework for understanding coastal management...weADAPT
The document discusses a multi-level framework for understanding coastal management in Kenya. It describes CORDIO East Africa and its focus on coral reefs, fisheries, and socioeconomics. The framework includes collecting data on ecosystems, social factors, and linked projects. Ecosystem services from coral reefs are discussed, including biodiversity, resources, and protection. Climate change impacts like coral bleaching and changes to fisheries and rainfall patterns are a concern. Social resilience and informing decision-making are priorities through modeling, forecasting hazards, and understanding vulnerability.
7. Biodiversity and Tourism Projects in Myanmar: current and future guidelinesEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
Briefing Paper on ‘Biodiversity, Human Rights andBusiness in Myanmar’Ethical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
A Kenya coast perspective. By Ms. Khyria Karama from KMFRI, KenyaweADAPT
KMFRI is a state corporation established in 1979 to conduct integrated and multidisciplinary research on fisheries, aquaculture, natural products, post-harvest losses, environmental issues, and socio-economics. Its mandate is to generate information for sustainable exploitation and conservation of aquatic resources. KMFRI has partnerships for projects at national, local, regional, and international levels. The document discusses KMFRI's role in a project focused on community-based organizations and coastal activities along Kenya's 640km coastline, including fishing, seaweed farming, and destructive fishing practices. It concludes that KMFRI will continue to support further research and information generation to promote sustainability.
Beach resorts features and environmental impactsAMALDASKH
This document discusses the environmental impacts of beach resorts and how they can be managed sustainably. It notes that while beach resorts provide economic benefits, they can also negatively impact the environment through pollution, waste, and habitat destruction. The document then provides several recommendations for sustainable management, including establishing beach management committees, applying coastal zone management principles, properly disposing of waste and recycling, maintaining water quality standards, and educating visitors and the local community.
Denr mandate and role on climate change 11 march 2013Marho Realty
The document outlines the vision, mandate, mission, roles and programs of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines. It discusses DENR's role in climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as its goals of improving conservation of natural resources, environmental quality, and resilience to climate change. Major programs mentioned include the National Greening Program, total logging ban, coastal zone management, clean water initiatives, geohazard mapping, and climate change research.
8. E&S Hydro Advisory Program: Advancing sustainability in the hydropower sectorEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
5. Biodiversity Assessment and the Extractives SectorEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The document summarizes the history of conservation planning and green infrastructure in the United States from the 1850s to the present. It discusses key events, people, and ideas that have shaped the field over time, including the establishment of national parks, growth of regional planning, development of new tools and disciplines like GIS and conservation biology, and more recent focus on landscape-scale planning and green infrastructure to guide development.
Advisory Report_Sustainable Coastal Protection in Vietnam.compressedAnthony Meijer
This document provides an advisory report on sustainable coastal protection in Vietnam. It analyzes coastal protection strategies for two study areas totaling 21 km along the coastline of Soc Trang Province. The study areas were chosen as they face erosion and sedimentation issues near the Mekong River mouth. The report details the on-site analysis conducted, determination of acceptable strategies, design of new protection systems, and geotechnical and budgetary analyses. It concludes that traditional strategies are most suitable for Study Area A while managed realignment is best for Study B in terms of cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
The document provides information about the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines. It discusses the DENR's history, official mandate to promote sustainable development and management of the environment and natural resources. It outlines the DENR's goals of protecting forests and rehabilitating degraded lands, promoting efficient resource use, and implementing community-based programs. The DENR's functions include forest management, land management, protected areas management, and ecosystems research. It provides agency services related to environmental policies, rehabilitation of ecosystems, sustainable resource use, enforcement of environmental laws and development of green technologies.
This document provides a proposal for a wetland development project in Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka. The objectives are to build bridges, develop infrastructure like a boardwalk and watchtower, implement educational activities, and restore the wetland ecosystem. The proposal discusses selecting a suitable entrance location, threats from invasive plants, and a methodology involving constructing an entrance, boardwalk, watchtower, and information boards. It also provides a budget and timeline for the 6-month project.
This document discusses nutrient pollution and the Global Partnership on Nutrient Management. It notes that oceans provide key services for the planet but are suffering from pollution, including nutrient pollution. Nutrient overloading is a major concern as it leads to eutrophication, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms. The Global Partnership on Nutrient Management was established under the Global Programme of Action to address this issue through knowledge sharing, best practices, and engaging partners to promote sustainable nutrient management.
The document discusses how rainwater harvesting can support both ecosystem services and human well-being by increasing water availability through collection and storage of rainfall. It notes that rainfall and water are fundamental to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and determine their productivity, while also meeting increasing human demands. The document explores how rainwater harvesting may help address challenges of managing water resources and ecosystems under climate change and development pressures.
This document outlines a project to develop a multi-partner blueprint for biodiversity conservation in Lake Erie. The blueprint will identify key species, habitats, and processes to conserve, threats facing them, and long-term strategies. A conservation action planning process will be used, involving stakeholders to assess conditions, identify priorities, and coordinate implementation actions to improve the health of Lake Erie's biodiversity. An anticipated timeline lays out establishing partners and scope in 2010-2011, with workshops and assessments to define strategies and priorities through 2011-2012.
A land degradation assessment and mapping method. A standard guideline propos...csfd
Brabant Pierre, 2010. A land degradation assessment and mapping method. A standard guideline proposal. Les dossiers thématiques du CSFD. N°8. November 2010. CSFD/Agropolis International, Montpellier, France. 52 pp. - Arable land is a vital resource for humankind. Cultivation of this land generates food to meet the daily needs of the world’s population. This land is limited and the area is constantly shrinking—2 ha/inhabitant in 1900 versus 0.4 in 2010—due to the impact of human activities and population growth. Arable land is not a naturally renewable resource on the time scale of human evolution and is invaluable as it cannot be manufactured. This land therefore has to be properly managed. It is thus essential to understand the actual land degradation status so as to be able to draw up protection, restoration and/or sustainable management policies.
The Comox Valley Conservatin Strategy is an ecosystem-based conservation plan for the protection and restoration of natural areas and sensitive ecosystems of the Comox Valley.
1. The document summarizes key discussions from the World Parks Congress regarding protected areas and nature conservation. It identifies greater emphasis on marine protected areas, management effectiveness, stakeholder recognition, and inclusiveness.
2. The document then provides recommendations for Scotland, including developing an integrated long-term strategy for nature, ensuring protected areas are ecologically connected, reviewing protected area coverage, improving management effectiveness, and engaging all sectors of society.
3. Key recommendations include undertaking a management effectiveness assessment of protected areas, developing new ecological indicators, improving stewardship outside protected areas, recognizing non-government conservation efforts, and ensuring youth engagement.
3. What Should a Consultant Be Doing at Different Stages?Ethical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The necessity of a multi-level framework for understanding coastal management...weADAPT
The document discusses a multi-level framework for understanding coastal management in Kenya. It describes CORDIO East Africa and its focus on coral reefs, fisheries, and socioeconomics. The framework includes collecting data on ecosystems, social factors, and linked projects. Ecosystem services from coral reefs are discussed, including biodiversity, resources, and protection. Climate change impacts like coral bleaching and changes to fisheries and rainfall patterns are a concern. Social resilience and informing decision-making are priorities through modeling, forecasting hazards, and understanding vulnerability.
7. Biodiversity and Tourism Projects in Myanmar: current and future guidelinesEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
Briefing Paper on ‘Biodiversity, Human Rights andBusiness in Myanmar’Ethical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
A Kenya coast perspective. By Ms. Khyria Karama from KMFRI, KenyaweADAPT
KMFRI is a state corporation established in 1979 to conduct integrated and multidisciplinary research on fisheries, aquaculture, natural products, post-harvest losses, environmental issues, and socio-economics. Its mandate is to generate information for sustainable exploitation and conservation of aquatic resources. KMFRI has partnerships for projects at national, local, regional, and international levels. The document discusses KMFRI's role in a project focused on community-based organizations and coastal activities along Kenya's 640km coastline, including fishing, seaweed farming, and destructive fishing practices. It concludes that KMFRI will continue to support further research and information generation to promote sustainability.
Beach resorts features and environmental impactsAMALDASKH
This document discusses the environmental impacts of beach resorts and how they can be managed sustainably. It notes that while beach resorts provide economic benefits, they can also negatively impact the environment through pollution, waste, and habitat destruction. The document then provides several recommendations for sustainable management, including establishing beach management committees, applying coastal zone management principles, properly disposing of waste and recycling, maintaining water quality standards, and educating visitors and the local community.
Denr mandate and role on climate change 11 march 2013Marho Realty
The document outlines the vision, mandate, mission, roles and programs of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines. It discusses DENR's role in climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as its goals of improving conservation of natural resources, environmental quality, and resilience to climate change. Major programs mentioned include the National Greening Program, total logging ban, coastal zone management, clean water initiatives, geohazard mapping, and climate change research.
8. E&S Hydro Advisory Program: Advancing sustainability in the hydropower sectorEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
5. Biodiversity Assessment and the Extractives SectorEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
The document summarizes the history of conservation planning and green infrastructure in the United States from the 1850s to the present. It discusses key events, people, and ideas that have shaped the field over time, including the establishment of national parks, growth of regional planning, development of new tools and disciplines like GIS and conservation biology, and more recent focus on landscape-scale planning and green infrastructure to guide development.
Advisory Report_Sustainable Coastal Protection in Vietnam.compressedAnthony Meijer
This document provides an advisory report on sustainable coastal protection in Vietnam. It analyzes coastal protection strategies for two study areas totaling 21 km along the coastline of Soc Trang Province. The study areas were chosen as they face erosion and sedimentation issues near the Mekong River mouth. The report details the on-site analysis conducted, determination of acceptable strategies, design of new protection systems, and geotechnical and budgetary analyses. It concludes that traditional strategies are most suitable for Study Area A while managed realignment is best for Study B in terms of cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
The document provides information about the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines. It discusses the DENR's history, official mandate to promote sustainable development and management of the environment and natural resources. It outlines the DENR's goals of protecting forests and rehabilitating degraded lands, promoting efficient resource use, and implementing community-based programs. The DENR's functions include forest management, land management, protected areas management, and ecosystems research. It provides agency services related to environmental policies, rehabilitation of ecosystems, sustainable resource use, enforcement of environmental laws and development of green technologies.
This document provides a proposal for a wetland development project in Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka. The objectives are to build bridges, develop infrastructure like a boardwalk and watchtower, implement educational activities, and restore the wetland ecosystem. The proposal discusses selecting a suitable entrance location, threats from invasive plants, and a methodology involving constructing an entrance, boardwalk, watchtower, and information boards. It also provides a budget and timeline for the 6-month project.
This document discusses nutrient pollution and the Global Partnership on Nutrient Management. It notes that oceans provide key services for the planet but are suffering from pollution, including nutrient pollution. Nutrient overloading is a major concern as it leads to eutrophication, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms. The Global Partnership on Nutrient Management was established under the Global Programme of Action to address this issue through knowledge sharing, best practices, and engaging partners to promote sustainable nutrient management.
The document discusses how rainwater harvesting can support both ecosystem services and human well-being by increasing water availability through collection and storage of rainfall. It notes that rainfall and water are fundamental to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and determine their productivity, while also meeting increasing human demands. The document explores how rainwater harvesting may help address challenges of managing water resources and ecosystems under climate change and development pressures.
This document outlines a project to develop a multi-partner blueprint for biodiversity conservation in Lake Erie. The blueprint will identify key species, habitats, and processes to conserve, threats facing them, and long-term strategies. A conservation action planning process will be used, involving stakeholders to assess conditions, identify priorities, and coordinate implementation actions to improve the health of Lake Erie's biodiversity. An anticipated timeline lays out establishing partners and scope in 2010-2011, with workshops and assessments to define strategies and priorities through 2011-2012.
A land degradation assessment and mapping method. A standard guideline propos...csfd
Brabant Pierre, 2010. A land degradation assessment and mapping method. A standard guideline proposal. Les dossiers thématiques du CSFD. N°8. November 2010. CSFD/Agropolis International, Montpellier, France. 52 pp. - Arable land is a vital resource for humankind. Cultivation of this land generates food to meet the daily needs of the world’s population. This land is limited and the area is constantly shrinking—2 ha/inhabitant in 1900 versus 0.4 in 2010—due to the impact of human activities and population growth. Arable land is not a naturally renewable resource on the time scale of human evolution and is invaluable as it cannot be manufactured. This land therefore has to be properly managed. It is thus essential to understand the actual land degradation status so as to be able to draw up protection, restoration and/or sustainable management policies.
The document discusses Mizoram's New Land Use Policy (NLUP), which was introduced to end the practice of shifting cultivation and promote sustainable livelihoods. The key goals of the NLUP are to end shifting cultivation, ensure all farmers have their own land for permanent agriculture or animal husbandry, develop wet rice cultivation for self-sufficiency, and reforest land to regenerate the environment. The NLUP is implemented through various departments and provides assistance to beneficiaries for activities like agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries over three years to transition from shifting cultivation to sustainable livelihoods. It also establishes boards to oversee implementation and allocate funds, and emphasizes the need for production and marketing plans to ensure economic success of
Muyambi Benda FORTUNATE "Land degradation assessment in the IGAD Region - Its...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document summarizes a land degradation assessment in the IGAD region of Africa. Several key factors that contribute to land degradation are analyzed using earth observation data, including vegetation cover, rainfall erosivity, population density, soil erodibility, and slope length. Maps are produced showing vegetation condition, rainfall erosivity, soil erodibility, terrain slope, and a combined land degradation index. The assessment finds that 45% of the IGAD region is affected by considerable land degradation, with the most extensive areas located in eastern and northern parts of the region. Several hotspot areas are also identified for more detailed analysis.
Best Practices In Land And Water ManagementJosé Jump
Government organizations need to serve farmer clients in more interdisciplinary and participatory ways
Re-orient agriculture and rural development programmes to promote and nurture active participation of farmers and their organizations
Target the production chain: GAP-LWM productivity + food quality markets health and nutrition
Participatory research and support services to facilitate transition from conventional agriculture to GAP-LWM
Restructure inappropriate macro-economic and agricultural policies
Adopt policies that promote and enforce sustainable and productive land and water use through GAP protocols
Protect the integrity of agricultural families – land tenure, build on indigenous knowledge, promote youth in agriculture, reduce labour/drudgery
Adjust legislation to facilitate initiatives of local groups adopting GAP (help meet their needs)
Policy impacts on land use and agricultural practices in North-West India. Ni...Joanna Hicks
The document discusses policy impacts on land use and agriculture in North-West India. It notes that while the Green Revolution was initially successful in increasing food production, current policies favor intensive, irrigated crops like rice and wheat, leading to overuse of water resources and pollution from rice straw burning. Simply adding new programs risks entrenching problems and increasing costs, instead the principles answer is to reexamine existing policies and incentives to find better solutions. Modeling shows subsidizing new technologies like the Happy Seeder could significantly reduce rice burning and shift crops while costing less than further subsidies.
Cn tu12 6_isric_glada_mapping_of_desire_study_sites_baiErik van den Elsen
Global land degradation was assessed using satellite data on net primary productivity (NPP) from 1981-2006. Hotspots of degradation covered 25% of global land area, particularly in Africa south of the equator, Southeast Asia, southern China, and northern Australia. Degradation correlated with forest and grassland land uses. Though the analysis has limitations, it indicates large-scale trends that require further local verification of degradation drivers.
Participatory development: the case of land degradation in southern AfricaAberdeen CES
The document discusses participatory development and stakeholder participation in addressing land degradation issues in southern Africa. It focuses on involving local communities in monitoring land degradation indicators and developing sustainable land management practices. The key challenges are the multi-dimensional nature of land degradation, current methods being unable to adequately address this, and lack of community participation. The document proposes developing degradation indicators that empower non-specialists to detect changes and identify solutions. It also advocates maintaining traditional livestock movement systems and adapting them to increased climate variability through cross-scale monitoring and knowledge sharing.
This document discusses conservation agriculture and its principles of minimum soil disturbance, permanent organic soil cover, and crop diversification. It summarizes that conservation agriculture, also known as no-till agriculture, can reverse soil degradation and sustainably intensify agricultural production by maintaining soil health and structure. The three principles of conservation agriculture, when practiced with other complementary techniques, provide an appropriate solution to issues of soil erosion, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity caused by conventional tillage agriculture.
Land or soil degradation as an environmental problemMwenya Mundende
The document is a seminar presentation on land degradation by Mwenya Mundende. It defines land degradation as the reduction in the capability of land to support particular uses. The causes of land degradation include both natural factors like climate change and human activities like deforestation and unsustainable agriculture. The effects are loss of biodiversity, decline in soil quality, increased food and water insecurity. Both international agreements like the UNCCD and national Zambian laws address land degradation. Recommendations include developing economic incentives for sustainable land use and improving land use information systems.
The document discusses several key issues related to land degradation and environmental problems in Australia, including:
1) Land degradation is caused by land clearing and poor land management practices like overgrazing and excessive fertilizer and pesticide use.
2) Water erosion occurs when heavy rainfall or running water removes soil particles, washing them downhill and depositing them in waterways. The loss of vegetation cover increases water runoff and erosion.
3) Salinity is caused by high salt levels in soils and groundwater brought near the surface due to changes in vegetation cover and water flows. This damages agricultural lands and pollutes waterways.
Total catchment management, which considers all resource uses and stakeholders, is needed to
Similar to Participation of Local Government and Communities in Implementing Activities at the Demonstration Sites of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project (Tuan)
GEF and Integration of Activities in Biodiversity and International Waters Iwl Pcu
Development Objective: To Contain Existing Damage and Prevent Further Environmental Degradation of the Gulf of Aqaba’s Coast, Coral Reefs and Marine Ecosystem.
Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia: ...Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint Presentation by Chua Thia-Eng, Regional Programme Director Partnerships in Environmental Management during International Waters Workshop - A CEO Dialogue Jointly Organized by GEF and WFEO/FIDIC last June 7-8, 2001 in Washington, DC, USA
Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia: ...Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint Presentation by Chua Thia-Eng, Regional Programme Director Partnerships in Environmental Management during International Waters Workshop - A CEO Dialogue Jointly Organized by GEF and WFEO/FIDIC last June 7-8, 2001 in Washington, DC, USA
The Ocean Watch open data platform delivers science to policy makers developing sustainable ocean economies and operationalizing integrated ocean management.
Learn more: https://oceanwatchdata.org
RCE Greater Pwani - Introduction and OverviewESD UNU-IAS
This presentation was part of the 7th African RCE Meeting, 2-4 August 2017 in Lusaka, Zambia “RCE Initiatives: Milestones for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”.
In cooperation with the Research and Evaluation Division of BRAC, Copenhagen Consensus Center organized roundtable discussions with an aim to figure out smarter solutions to the most problematic issues facing Bangladesh.
Enhancing community resilience to climate change in Mountain WatershedsCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Roderick F. De Castro (Center for Conservation Innovation, Inc.-CCIPH) at COP27, UNFCCC Official Side Event, "Adaptation and NDCs in Africa and Asia: How much progress in the agroforestry and forestry sectors?", 11 Nov 2022
Three presentations from session 13 of the Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy, hosted by the Stockholm Environment Institute, the Myanmar Environment Institute, the Dragon Institute, and SUMERNET on October 25th in Yangon. This session was targeted at policy stakeholders tasked with developing safe and sustainable food systems through a discussion of proven approaches and policy options with the aim of creating a community of practice across deltas within the region.
The document discusses good practices in public participation for water governance. It outlines modes of participation including multistakeholder platforms that bring together stakeholders to share knowledge, generate options, and inform decisions. Case studies from Tanzania, Uganda, and Guatemala demonstrate engaging stakeholders from top-down and bottom-up through tools like water user groups and watershed planning. Effective governance requires enabling policies, social learning institutions, decentralized decision-making, coordination across scales, and leadership to build adaptive capacity through participation.
This document provides background information and welcome messages for a workshop on managing groundwater in coastal areas and small island developing states. It highlights that coastal areas and groundwater are vulnerable and interconnected resources. The workshop aims to exchange knowledge on sustainable management of coastal areas, particularly for small island nations, and to inform projects supporting integrated management of water resources. It is supported by several international organizations focused on water, oceans, and the environment.
WIOLAB Achievements, Best Practices and ChallengesIwl Pcu
The Nairobi Convention is a regional agreement between 10 coastal East African countries aimed at protecting the Western Indian Ocean from land-based pollution. A UNDP/GEF-funded project addressed this issue through various activities between 2005-2010. These included creating a plan to reduce coastal stress, strengthening laws around pollution, and building capacity in the region. The project conducted demonstrations of wastewater management and other technologies, and helped develop national action plans. However, challenges remained around limited capacity and overambitious goals. Continued support is needed to fully implement the Strategic Action Program and Protocol developed under the Nairobi Convention.
The National Environment Policy (NEP) aims to establish an umbrella framework for environmental protection and conservation in Vanuatu. The NEP will facilitate implementation of the Fisheries Policy by making environmental priorities and fisheries a national agenda. Key aspects of the Fisheries Policy that relate to the environment, such as enforcement of regulations to protect coastal habitats, will be addressed. The NEP will also foster cooperation across sectors such as agriculture and forestry to establish sustainable land management practices that prevent pollution impacting fisheries. By improving coordination between agencies such as the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, the NEP can support more efficient environmental projects and resource management.
Approved Kashwakamak Lake Sustainability Plan - July 2016Scott_A_Bennett
The Kashwakamak Lake Sustainability Plan was approved at the Kashwakamak Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 9, 2016. This plan is a living document that will be reviewed every five years. It will be implemented by volunteers in the lake community over the coming years.
Kashwakamak Lake is located in the North Frontenac Township, in Central Ontario, Canada.
In cooperation with the Research and Evaluation Division of BRAC, Copenhagen Consensus Center organized roundtable discussions with an aim to figure out smarter solutions to the most problematic issues facing Bangladesh.
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.
Enhancing communities’ adaptive capacity to climate change in drought-prone h...ILRI
Presented by Tilahun Amede and Yitbarek W/Hawariat at the Stakeholders’ Workshop on Enhancing Communities’ Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change Induced Water Scarcity in Kabe Watershed, South Wollo Zone, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia, 24-25 November 2011.
The document summarizes the work of the Mangrove Action Project (MAP) in restoring mangroves around the world through community-based ecological mangrove restoration (CBEMR) training and demonstration sites. MAP has provided CBEMR training in over 10 countries in Asia and Latin America. The summary highlights three case studies: 1) A 2009 CBEMR training and demonstration site in Thailand that engaged the local community and restored 0.7 hectares of mangroves. 2) A 1998 CBEMR training in Honduras that formed a mangrove conservation network. 3) A sustainable apiculture program in Thailand started in 2014 that provides an alternative livelihood for mangrove restoration. MAP also runs a mangrove education program called Marvellous Mangro
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TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
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TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
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TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
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2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
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TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
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Participation of Local Government and Communities in Implementing Activities at the Demonstration Sites of the UNEP/GEF South China Sea Project (Tuan)
1. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND
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PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITIES IN
IMPLEMENTING ACTIVITIES AT THE
DEMONSTRATION SITES OF THE
UNEP/GEF PROJECT ENTITLED
“REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL
DEGRADATION TRENDS IN THE SOUTH
CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND”
Presented by Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Former Senior Expert,
UNEP/DGEF For further information, please visit the
2. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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3. Serve as
nodes in a
regional
learning
network for the
South China
Sea.
Habitat demonstration sites approved by the
Project Steering Committee
Role of demonstration sites:
1. Implement experiment in
new management models and
methods.
2. Generate knowledge,
experiences, and good
practices.
Kampot
3. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND
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Land-based Pollution Pilot Activities and Self-funded Projects
LingDingYang – artificial
wetlands for waste treatment
SFP Cu Lao Cham – MPA for
sustainable use of coral reefs &
associated resources
SFP Thi Nai – Ecological
restoration and multiple use
of coastal lagoon
SFP LARCM – Coastal zone
management
SFP CHARM – Coastal habitat
& resource co-management
Batam – Industry & community
Involvement in waste
management
4. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND
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Cross-sectoral Management to Ensure Coordination
Mechanism for Multiple Use of Coastal Habitats
Concerns:
Sectoral management common in the region – conflicts among sectors and
reduction of total benefits from habitats
Solutions:
Management Boards with participation of
related government utilities, NGOs, private
sector, local communities
Integration of activities under demonstration
projects with other related actions at local
levels
Maintenance of coordination mechanism for
management of habitat and resources
beyond the project
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Cross-sectoral Management to Ensure Coordination
Mechanism for Multiple Use of Coastal Habitats
Good Practice at Hepu
Seagrass Demonstration Site
Hepu
Dugong
Protection
Station
Beihai EPA
CSCIO
Beihai RDC
Beihai
Aquatic
Adm
Beihai
Ocean Adm
Beihai MSA
Hepu Govt
Tieshanggang
Govt
Admin.
Committee
(City Govt.)
• Establishment of the first
State-level Nature Reserve
for Seagrass-Dugong
• Improved infrastructure for
the Zone
• Building of a platform for
scientific research and
education
• Maintaining a favorable
balance between economic
development and
environmental protection
6. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND
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Involvement of Local Related Stakeholders in Development
of Fisheries Refugia
Concerns:
MPAs/Marine Parks developed not based on sound scientific information for
re-stock of living resources – poor integration with fisheries sectors
Limitation of experts on life-cycle of marine resources
Weak integration among scientists, managers and local communities
Solutions:
• Using knowledge of local fishermen in identifying spawning and
nursery areas – Interpretation between local and scientific language
• Participation of local people in developing and implementation of
management plan and regulation
• Formalisation of local agreements by local governments
7. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Involvement of Local Related Stakeholders in Development
of Fisheries Refugia
Development of the regional refugia network
Pilot project for development
of pilot refugia at Phu Quoc
(Viet Nam)
Stakeholder Consultations
on Refugia Concept
Review of Fish Egg and
Larvae Data for Refugia
Identification
Local consultation in Phu
Quoc on Mapping Known
Refugia
8. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND
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Law Enforcement through Supports of Local
Government and Participation of Communities
Concerns:
Many laws but inefficient effectiveness
Lack of human and financial capacity for enforcement
Solutions:
• Appropriate mechanism and legal basis for
local involvement
• Financial supports from local government
• Mobilising fund from other sources
• Training on knowledge on habitats and
enforcement skill
• Public awareness to gain community supports
9. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Law Enforcement through Supports of Local
Government and Participation of Communities
Good Practice at Bolinao Seagrass Demonstration Site : “Bantay
Daggat” – Local Law Enforcement in Coastal Management
• The “Bantay Dagat” operates with 8 motorized native outriggers (bancas):
1 speedboat (donated by BFAR)
1 from SAGIP Project
1 from BSDS
5 from LGU
Decrease in number of violations (dynamite
and trawl fishing and use of active gear
(1997 - 2007)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
No.ofapprehensions
• 17 law enforcers, 16
volunteers from peoples’
organizations (POs)
10. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Changes of Awareness and Habits for Encouraging Local
People in Managing Land-based Pollution
Concerns:
Lack of willingness of local people
Costed in waste treatment
Negative habits in discharsing domestic
waste
Solutions:
• Involvement of local people in planning &
implementation
• Clear responsiveness in sustainable
development
• Tools for management (legal basis and
commitments, monitoring)
• Enhancement of public awareness
11. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Changes of Awareness and Habits for Encouraging Local
People in Managing Land-based Pollution
Good Practice at Batam Pilot Project, Indonesia : Industry and Local
Community Involvement in Land-based Pollution Management
• Local Government : Controlling and evaluating of environmental
management of industries (e.g. documents, sea water quality and
activities) & seminar, socialization, training for industrial sectors / stake
holders
• Industrial sector: Reporting of environmental management of industrial
activities; Compliance to the National and Local government regulations;
and Monitoring Sea Water Quality
• Participation of the local communities started from planning, designing,
construction and maintenance of communal septic tank system.
• The willingness of local community to offer their own land for the
placement of communal septic tank.
• Participation of women (house wives) in solid waste management
particularly for composting activities.
Domestic waste management
Heavy metal discharging management
12. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Involvement of Private Sector in Habitat Management
Concerns:
Inadequacy of human and financial capacity for management
Priority of private sector in getting profits
Solutions:
• Appropriate policy of the
government for private sector in
habitat management
• Profits for investors through
sustainable use of resources
• Integration of private sector and
local communities
Coordination
Committee
of
FCG Demo Site
Zone 1
(Beilun Mangrove Reserve)
Managed by
Oceanic Administration
of FCG
Zone 2 (Mangrove Park
run by Xindi Co. Ltd
Guangxi Mangrove
Research
Center
Site Manager
( LIU Jingfa )
And
Chief Scientist
( Dr. FAN Hangqing )
13. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Involvement of Private Sector in Habitat Management
• Xindi Co. Ltd donates money to support
mangrove conservation activities organized by
local government
• Local government offers policy supports to
mangrove conservation in a multi-sectoral
management attempt
• Army and police help to conduct law and
regulation enforcement for mangrove
conservation
• Schools and local communities engage in
mangrove education
• Invite famous designer (Edew of USA) to
design a mangrove eco park
• Raise construction funds from different
sources
Good Practice at Fangchengang Mangrove Demonstration Site –
Management of the Mangrove Urban by Xindi Co. Ltd
14. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND
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Integration of Traditional Wisdom into Management Plan
Concerns:
Traditional regulations applied effectively
Weak enforcement of formal laws because of lack capacity
Solutions:
• Possibility to integrate
traditional wisdom to
management at large scale
• Promotion of participation
of local communities in
enforcement
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Integration of Traditional Wisdom into Management Plan
Good Practice at Belitung Coral Reef Demonstration Site – Integration
of Traditional Wisdom in Development of Management Plan
The traditional wisdom:
- Whoever fishes in
Gersik and Suak Gual
waters should use the
same fishing gear as
local people
- Light fishing is forbidden
in Gersik and Suak Gual
village waters
-Whoever goes against
the agreement will be
punished
Experiences and practices of the
traditional wisdom in Gersik and Suak
Gual would be applied into
management plan for coral reefs and
related resources of Selat Nasik Sub-
district
16. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Supplementary and Alternative Livelihood as a Tool
For Improvement of Habitat and Resources Management
Concerns:
Dependence of local people on resources related to coastal
habitats
Poor practices causing habitat degradation
Low awareness on sustainable useSolutions:
• Finding alternate activities not
harmful directly to habitats
• Training on techniques and
improvement of quality & prices of
products
• Reasonable use of nature living
resources that recovered by effective
management
17. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Supplementary and Alternative Livelihood as a Tool
For Improvement of Habitat and Resources Management
Good Practice at Batu Ampar Mangrove Demonstration Site –
Livelihood Alternatives
Coconut charcoal
production to reduce
mangrove cutting
Soft-shell crab culture
Leban plantation forLeban plantation for
replaced materialsreplaced materials
18. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Sustainable Tourism Based on Coastal Habitats
Concerns:
Expanded uncontrolled tourism in the region
Poor planning for tourist development
Tourism as tool for enhancement of habitat management or as impacts for
degradation?
Solutions:
• Planning with participation of local related
stakeholders
• Sound scientific information required for planning
• Enhancement of consensus and awareness on
sustainable management
• Mechanism for enforcement
• Encouraging responsiveness of tourist sectors
19. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Sustainable Tourism Based on Coastal Habitats
Good Practice at Koh Chang Coral Reef Demonstration Site –
Sustainable Tourism based on Coral Reefs
- Carrying capacity study for tourism in Mu Koh Chang
- Study to determine tourist fee for coral reef management purposes
- Establishment of Local Guide Centre
- Demonstration project of coral reef restoration
- An underwater snorkeling trail
- Installation of additional mooring buoys
- Building awareness and education on
ecological importance and sustainable use of coral reefs
A management plan and guideline for sustainable tourism based on
coastal resources, taking into account functions of local related
stakeholders and linkages in the network
20. REVERSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION TRENDS
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Replication of Lessons Learnt and Good Practices
What should be done:
• Documentation for dissemination (project website, publications ...)
• Visits to the sites
Feasibility in application:
• Lessons learnt at the regional level could be applied in other regional
projects
• Consideration if any difference in real conditions at the site level
(Municipal rights to sea areas in the Philippines; dependence of
coastal communities on forest resources in Batu Ampar)
• Some sensitivities (serve punishes of Belitung traditional wisdom,
including stoned)