Accounting for peatlands: Kyoto and beyondNNCS_COP21
This document discusses the importance of peatlands for climate regulation and emissions. Some key points:
- Peatlands store large amounts of carbon, much more than other ecosystems per hectare. Drained peatlands emit 5-10% of global CO2 emissions each year.
- In many countries, peatland drainage emissions exceed those from fossil fuels and cement. Peatland agriculture alone produces 30% of agricultural emissions.
- Rewetting peatlands provides large emission reductions, twice as much as tropical rainforests can sequester per hectare per year.
- However, peatlands have received little attention in climate policy. "Wetland Drainage and Rew
Russia the largest peatlands country in the worldNNCS_COP21
Reducing GHG emissions by restoring and rewetting peatlands
Andrey Sirin
Peatland Protection and Restoration Center,
Institute of Forest Science
Russian Academy of Sciences
Peatlands and GHG emissions: Peatlands and GHG emissionsNNCS_COP21
Peatlands store twice as much carbon as forests, yet 15% of global peatlands have been drained, releasing carbon emissions. Key countries with high emissions from drained peatlands include Indonesia, where peatland degradation accounts for 50% of its greenhouse gas emissions, and countries in the European Union where peatlands make up only 2% of agricultural land but produce 75% of agricultural emissions. An atlas being developed will identify peatland hotspots to target finance and programs for large-scale restoration, with the goal of shifting practices from unsustainable to net positive impact.
Credits of the presentation are to the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This presentation was included in the event kit of Green Bloggers Forum, held 7 June 2016 at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel, QC, Philippines. The DENR authorized all bloggers and participants to promote the information and materials during the event.
South Africa generates over 42 million cubic meters of waste annually, most from the Gauteng province. Waste disposal, especially in landfills, produces greenhouse gases like methane that contribute to climate change. Under the Clean Development Mechanism, South Africa can implement projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and access financial resources. One opportunity is capturing methane from landfills through extraction and flaring to generate electricity. The Designated National Authority has received interest in such landfill gas to energy projects from municipalities seeking to address methane emissions.
The document summarizes Denmark's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture to meet its 2020 target of a 20% reduction from 2005 levels. Key efforts include improving production efficiency, plant breeding, changing crop types, environmental regulations on manure storage and handling, reducing cultivated organic soils, and support for wetlands and biogas plants. Looking to 2030 targets, Denmark proposes an EU-wide agricultural emissions target and allowing land use and forestry activities to count toward agriculture sector goals.
Accounting for peatlands: Kyoto and beyondNNCS_COP21
This document discusses the importance of peatlands for climate regulation and emissions. Some key points:
- Peatlands store large amounts of carbon, much more than other ecosystems per hectare. Drained peatlands emit 5-10% of global CO2 emissions each year.
- In many countries, peatland drainage emissions exceed those from fossil fuels and cement. Peatland agriculture alone produces 30% of agricultural emissions.
- Rewetting peatlands provides large emission reductions, twice as much as tropical rainforests can sequester per hectare per year.
- However, peatlands have received little attention in climate policy. "Wetland Drainage and Rew
Russia the largest peatlands country in the worldNNCS_COP21
Reducing GHG emissions by restoring and rewetting peatlands
Andrey Sirin
Peatland Protection and Restoration Center,
Institute of Forest Science
Russian Academy of Sciences
Peatlands and GHG emissions: Peatlands and GHG emissionsNNCS_COP21
Peatlands store twice as much carbon as forests, yet 15% of global peatlands have been drained, releasing carbon emissions. Key countries with high emissions from drained peatlands include Indonesia, where peatland degradation accounts for 50% of its greenhouse gas emissions, and countries in the European Union where peatlands make up only 2% of agricultural land but produce 75% of agricultural emissions. An atlas being developed will identify peatland hotspots to target finance and programs for large-scale restoration, with the goal of shifting practices from unsustainable to net positive impact.
Credits of the presentation are to the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This presentation was included in the event kit of Green Bloggers Forum, held 7 June 2016 at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel, QC, Philippines. The DENR authorized all bloggers and participants to promote the information and materials during the event.
South Africa generates over 42 million cubic meters of waste annually, most from the Gauteng province. Waste disposal, especially in landfills, produces greenhouse gases like methane that contribute to climate change. Under the Clean Development Mechanism, South Africa can implement projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and access financial resources. One opportunity is capturing methane from landfills through extraction and flaring to generate electricity. The Designated National Authority has received interest in such landfill gas to energy projects from municipalities seeking to address methane emissions.
The document summarizes Denmark's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture to meet its 2020 target of a 20% reduction from 2005 levels. Key efforts include improving production efficiency, plant breeding, changing crop types, environmental regulations on manure storage and handling, reducing cultivated organic soils, and support for wetlands and biogas plants. Looking to 2030 targets, Denmark proposes an EU-wide agricultural emissions target and allowing land use and forestry activities to count toward agriculture sector goals.
Nitrogen deposition dose: Response relationships for habitats - Dr Chris FieldsIES / IAQM
Semi-natural habitats in Britain and, indeed, most highly populated world regions are threatened by aerial deposition of reactive nitrogen compounds, largely emitted from the processes of intensive agriculture, vehicles and power generation. We have been slow to understand the potential significance of the increased exposure and accumulation of nitrogen in the ecological system. Numerous research studies from varied habitats in different countries indicate that the composition and biodiversity of plant communities is adversely affected at even low levels of exposure and impacts may extend beyond the plant kingdom to other trophic levels such as butterflies and birds. Furthermore, the likelihood that negative change in habitats can be easily reversed is now being questioned due to the longevity of accumulated nitrogen in the ecosystem. This paper will discuss the main effects of nitrogen compounds and the nature of the dose response between nitrogen and ecological harm.
Credits of the presentation are to the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This presentation was included in the event kit of Green Bloggers Forum, held 7 June 2016 at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel, QC, Philippines. The DENR authorized all bloggers and participants to promote the information and materials during the event.
This is a presentation made by David Newman, Vice president of ISWA, at the “ISWA Beacon Conference on Globalisation, Urban Metabolism and Waste Management” held on 3 & 4 of July 2012 in Singapore. The presentation is divided in two parts (Part A & Part B). Part A presents global factors, data and environmental aspects related to waste management while Part B identifies local actions on waste management with global effects.
Presented by Simon Lewis, Congo Peat Project and Chair in Global Change Science, University of Leeds on ITPC session “South-South cooperation and lessons learned from Indonesia: Corrective actions on its national agenda” at the Indonesia Pavilion, UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021, 10 November 2021.
Public Administration Presentation Waste Reduction Programme[1]Lam Ka Man
The document summarizes Hong Kong's current municipal solid waste disposal problem and policies. The three existing landfills will be full by 2010, so Hong Kong must choose between expanding landfills or adopting incineration. Incineration would reduce waste volume by 90% and generate electricity, but faces opposition over pollution concerns. A political, economic, social and technological analysis is provided of the options. Suggestions include consulting foreign experts and reducing waste through the 3R approach of reduce, reuse and recycle.
Jón Geir Pétursson, Director General at Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources & Aðalsteinn Sigurgeirsson, Director at Icelandic Forest Research
Nordic Agriculture facing Climate Change, workshop 28.6.2016 www.mmm.fi/norden2016
Europe has experienced a high rate of land consumption, with artificial land cover increasing by 3.4% between 2000 and 2006. While artificial land makes up only 4% of the EU's total area, urban development and infrastructure have affected over a quarter of EU territory. As more people live in urban areas, urban sprawl has become an issue as cities and towns expand in a scattered way across the countryside. Land is a finite resource that is critical for food production and ecosystem health, so sustainable land use and management of competing demands is important for environmental objectives.
Resource efficiency and low-carbon economy - French vision, framework and exp...Stéfan Le Dû
France has made resource efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions high priorities. Material management accounts for over 50% of France's emissions, so material efficiency policies can significantly reduce emissions. France has implemented targets and policies to increase recycling rates, reduce waste production, and decrease material consumption overall. These include setting a 65% recycling rate for certain waste by 2025 and halving food waste by 2025. France aims to increase its material productivity 30% by 2030 compared to 2010 through industrial redevelopment while ensuring availability of needed resources. Ongoing work will develop a strategic roadmap for a more resource efficient industry and better align France's natural resource needs with availability.
Day 1 (09.00)
"good news: solutions exist at all levels"
(http://events.globallandscapesforum.org/agenda/bonn-2017/day-1/discussion-forums-3-parallel/global-peatlands-initiative/)
The document summarizes the history and activities of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It outlines the IPCC's assessment reports from 1988 to the present, which have informed international agreements like the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement. The IPCC was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to disseminate knowledge about climate change. Current activities include special reports, the sixth assessment cycle through 2022, and outreach events to share information about the IPCC's work.
Assessment of bioenergy potential in Ukraine and opportunities for paludicultureEcoquant
Drained peatlands are a major source of CO2 emissions within the land use, land use change and forestry sector. Greenhouse gas emissions from oxidation and bacterial decomposition of peat and frequent peat fires are very high in Ukraine, because more than 50% of total peatland area was drained in soviet times. To avoid further land degradation and reduce GHG emissions, rewetting of peatlands is essential. By means of paludicaulture big territories in Volyn, Rivne, Kyiv and Chernihiv regions can be transformed into sites for the production of biomass as an energy source.
This document discusses greenhouse gas emissions data from various countries and sectors. It includes insights from the data such as the highest emitting countries and gases. Recommendations to reduce emissions include increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency, reducing deforestation, capturing methane from waste, and encouraging public transport. Government policies aim to induce lower industry emissions while research can help address uncertainties around climate change.
Main findings of the Working Group III - Fifth Assessment Report ipcc-media
1) The document summarizes the key findings of the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report from Working Group III on mitigating climate change.
2) It finds that total greenhouse gas emissions have continued to increase from 1970-2010, with larger increases recently, despite climate policies.
3) Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels contributed 78% of the increased emissions over that period. Economic and population growth are the main drivers, outpacing emission reductions from improved energy intensity.
4) Without more ambitious mitigation efforts, emissions are projected to continue rising due to population and economic growth, resulting in 3.7-4.8°C of warming by 2100 compared to pre-industrial levels.
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report regarding mitigation of climate change. It finds that:
1) Human influence on the climate system is clear and GHG emissions growth between 2000-2010 was larger than in previous decades.
2) Energy production, especially from fossil fuels, is the primary driver of GHG emissions.
3) Substantial and sustained reductions in GHG emissions are needed to limit global temperature increase to 2°C and avoid severe climate impacts. Measures exist to achieve the required emissions reductions through energy efficiency, low-carbon energy, carbon sinks, and lifestyle changes.
Policymakers - Key messages on climate change mitigationipcc-media
1) Stabilizing atmospheric concentrations to meet climate goals like 2°C requires moving away from fossil fuels and increasing carbon sinks through activities like reforestation.
2) The window for action is closing rapidly as over 65% of the carbon budget compatible with 2°C has already been emitted.
3) While current national climate commitments move in the right direction, more ambitious action across many areas including energy efficiency, renewable energy, carbon sinks, lifestyles, and all economic sectors is needed to meet long-term temperature goals in a cost-effective way.
This is a reprinted version of a Power Point found on line. I did not create this but must store it here for quick reference to share with elected officials.
Key message on climate change: the physical science basisipcc-media
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC 2013/2014 report on climate change science:
1) Warming of the climate system is unequivocal and human influence is clear based on increased greenhouse gas emissions and energy stored in oceans and atmosphere.
2) If emissions continue at a high level, global temperature increases by the late 21st century will likely exceed 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
3) Limiting warming to 2°C will require substantial reductions in greenhouse emissions, as the remaining carbon budget for a 2°C target is shrinking due to ongoing emissions.
The document discusses greenhouse gas emissions from the industry sector based on the Working Group III contribution to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report. It states that total emissions from the industry sector in 2010 were 15.5 GtCO2eq, representing over 30% of global emissions. Emissions come from both direct sources within the industry and indirect emissions from purchased electricity and heat. The document also notes there are significant opportunities to reduce emissions in a cost-effective manner through practices like improving energy efficiency, fuel switching, material efficiency, and deploying best available technologies.
Assignment 2 - Sheet - B16 - Site LayoutBarry Hughes
This document contains project details for a new build site layout and renderings for Mrs. O'Reilly including the project issue date of 20.04.16, project number Q4565BH, sheet number B16, and drawings by Author including a 1:500 site layout, 1:3 north elevation rendering, 1:5 overhead rendering, 1:2 east elevation rendering, and 1:2 nightime rendering.
Nitrogen deposition dose: Response relationships for habitats - Dr Chris FieldsIES / IAQM
Semi-natural habitats in Britain and, indeed, most highly populated world regions are threatened by aerial deposition of reactive nitrogen compounds, largely emitted from the processes of intensive agriculture, vehicles and power generation. We have been slow to understand the potential significance of the increased exposure and accumulation of nitrogen in the ecological system. Numerous research studies from varied habitats in different countries indicate that the composition and biodiversity of plant communities is adversely affected at even low levels of exposure and impacts may extend beyond the plant kingdom to other trophic levels such as butterflies and birds. Furthermore, the likelihood that negative change in habitats can be easily reversed is now being questioned due to the longevity of accumulated nitrogen in the ecosystem. This paper will discuss the main effects of nitrogen compounds and the nature of the dose response between nitrogen and ecological harm.
Credits of the presentation are to the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This presentation was included in the event kit of Green Bloggers Forum, held 7 June 2016 at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel, QC, Philippines. The DENR authorized all bloggers and participants to promote the information and materials during the event.
This is a presentation made by David Newman, Vice president of ISWA, at the “ISWA Beacon Conference on Globalisation, Urban Metabolism and Waste Management” held on 3 & 4 of July 2012 in Singapore. The presentation is divided in two parts (Part A & Part B). Part A presents global factors, data and environmental aspects related to waste management while Part B identifies local actions on waste management with global effects.
Presented by Simon Lewis, Congo Peat Project and Chair in Global Change Science, University of Leeds on ITPC session “South-South cooperation and lessons learned from Indonesia: Corrective actions on its national agenda” at the Indonesia Pavilion, UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021, 10 November 2021.
Public Administration Presentation Waste Reduction Programme[1]Lam Ka Man
The document summarizes Hong Kong's current municipal solid waste disposal problem and policies. The three existing landfills will be full by 2010, so Hong Kong must choose between expanding landfills or adopting incineration. Incineration would reduce waste volume by 90% and generate electricity, but faces opposition over pollution concerns. A political, economic, social and technological analysis is provided of the options. Suggestions include consulting foreign experts and reducing waste through the 3R approach of reduce, reuse and recycle.
Jón Geir Pétursson, Director General at Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources & Aðalsteinn Sigurgeirsson, Director at Icelandic Forest Research
Nordic Agriculture facing Climate Change, workshop 28.6.2016 www.mmm.fi/norden2016
Europe has experienced a high rate of land consumption, with artificial land cover increasing by 3.4% between 2000 and 2006. While artificial land makes up only 4% of the EU's total area, urban development and infrastructure have affected over a quarter of EU territory. As more people live in urban areas, urban sprawl has become an issue as cities and towns expand in a scattered way across the countryside. Land is a finite resource that is critical for food production and ecosystem health, so sustainable land use and management of competing demands is important for environmental objectives.
Resource efficiency and low-carbon economy - French vision, framework and exp...Stéfan Le Dû
France has made resource efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions high priorities. Material management accounts for over 50% of France's emissions, so material efficiency policies can significantly reduce emissions. France has implemented targets and policies to increase recycling rates, reduce waste production, and decrease material consumption overall. These include setting a 65% recycling rate for certain waste by 2025 and halving food waste by 2025. France aims to increase its material productivity 30% by 2030 compared to 2010 through industrial redevelopment while ensuring availability of needed resources. Ongoing work will develop a strategic roadmap for a more resource efficient industry and better align France's natural resource needs with availability.
Day 1 (09.00)
"good news: solutions exist at all levels"
(http://events.globallandscapesforum.org/agenda/bonn-2017/day-1/discussion-forums-3-parallel/global-peatlands-initiative/)
The document summarizes the history and activities of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It outlines the IPCC's assessment reports from 1988 to the present, which have informed international agreements like the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement. The IPCC was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to disseminate knowledge about climate change. Current activities include special reports, the sixth assessment cycle through 2022, and outreach events to share information about the IPCC's work.
Assessment of bioenergy potential in Ukraine and opportunities for paludicultureEcoquant
Drained peatlands are a major source of CO2 emissions within the land use, land use change and forestry sector. Greenhouse gas emissions from oxidation and bacterial decomposition of peat and frequent peat fires are very high in Ukraine, because more than 50% of total peatland area was drained in soviet times. To avoid further land degradation and reduce GHG emissions, rewetting of peatlands is essential. By means of paludicaulture big territories in Volyn, Rivne, Kyiv and Chernihiv regions can be transformed into sites for the production of biomass as an energy source.
This document discusses greenhouse gas emissions data from various countries and sectors. It includes insights from the data such as the highest emitting countries and gases. Recommendations to reduce emissions include increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency, reducing deforestation, capturing methane from waste, and encouraging public transport. Government policies aim to induce lower industry emissions while research can help address uncertainties around climate change.
Main findings of the Working Group III - Fifth Assessment Report ipcc-media
1) The document summarizes the key findings of the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report from Working Group III on mitigating climate change.
2) It finds that total greenhouse gas emissions have continued to increase from 1970-2010, with larger increases recently, despite climate policies.
3) Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels contributed 78% of the increased emissions over that period. Economic and population growth are the main drivers, outpacing emission reductions from improved energy intensity.
4) Without more ambitious mitigation efforts, emissions are projected to continue rising due to population and economic growth, resulting in 3.7-4.8°C of warming by 2100 compared to pre-industrial levels.
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report regarding mitigation of climate change. It finds that:
1) Human influence on the climate system is clear and GHG emissions growth between 2000-2010 was larger than in previous decades.
2) Energy production, especially from fossil fuels, is the primary driver of GHG emissions.
3) Substantial and sustained reductions in GHG emissions are needed to limit global temperature increase to 2°C and avoid severe climate impacts. Measures exist to achieve the required emissions reductions through energy efficiency, low-carbon energy, carbon sinks, and lifestyle changes.
Policymakers - Key messages on climate change mitigationipcc-media
1) Stabilizing atmospheric concentrations to meet climate goals like 2°C requires moving away from fossil fuels and increasing carbon sinks through activities like reforestation.
2) The window for action is closing rapidly as over 65% of the carbon budget compatible with 2°C has already been emitted.
3) While current national climate commitments move in the right direction, more ambitious action across many areas including energy efficiency, renewable energy, carbon sinks, lifestyles, and all economic sectors is needed to meet long-term temperature goals in a cost-effective way.
This is a reprinted version of a Power Point found on line. I did not create this but must store it here for quick reference to share with elected officials.
Key message on climate change: the physical science basisipcc-media
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC 2013/2014 report on climate change science:
1) Warming of the climate system is unequivocal and human influence is clear based on increased greenhouse gas emissions and energy stored in oceans and atmosphere.
2) If emissions continue at a high level, global temperature increases by the late 21st century will likely exceed 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
3) Limiting warming to 2°C will require substantial reductions in greenhouse emissions, as the remaining carbon budget for a 2°C target is shrinking due to ongoing emissions.
The document discusses greenhouse gas emissions from the industry sector based on the Working Group III contribution to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report. It states that total emissions from the industry sector in 2010 were 15.5 GtCO2eq, representing over 30% of global emissions. Emissions come from both direct sources within the industry and indirect emissions from purchased electricity and heat. The document also notes there are significant opportunities to reduce emissions in a cost-effective manner through practices like improving energy efficiency, fuel switching, material efficiency, and deploying best available technologies.
Assignment 2 - Sheet - B16 - Site LayoutBarry Hughes
This document contains project details for a new build site layout and renderings for Mrs. O'Reilly including the project issue date of 20.04.16, project number Q4565BH, sheet number B16, and drawings by Author including a 1:500 site layout, 1:3 north elevation rendering, 1:5 overhead rendering, 1:2 east elevation rendering, and 1:2 nightime rendering.
El documento presenta la actividad 2 de Wilson Rincón para su curso Avanzada 1 y Avanzada 2. Incluye 3 artículos sobre impresoras 3D RepRap con sus enlaces web respectivos, así como 3 libros relacionados con el tema. Finaliza indicando las referencias de los artículos y libros mencionados.
10 Things Only New Yorkers Understand, by Maria HaymandouMaria Haymandou
New York is arguably the most famous city not just in the US, but the world. You might watch "Seinfeld" and have a subscription to the New Yorker, but there are certain things that only New Yorkers understand.
This document discusses ocular injuries from explosions. It notes that while the eye comprises a small part of the body, eye injuries still occur in 10-13% of combat casualties and increasingly in civilian bombings. Explosions can cause life-threatening multi-system injuries through primary (blast wave), secondary (flying debris), tertiary (being thrown), and quaternary (toxic inhalation) effects. The eyes are vulnerable due to their exposed position and the thin bones surrounding the orbit. Common ocular injuries include ruptured globes, hyphaemas, proptosis, avulsions, and penetrating wounds. Proper triage and treatment of eye injuries in mass casualty situations can be challenging.
The document provides information on suicide/homicide bombings including identification of bombers, tactics, targets, and interdiction considerations. It notes bombers can be any age, gender, or appearance and use various disguises. Tactics discussed include secondary devices, the use of vehicles and bicycles, and targeting responders. Guidelines are presented for responding personnel including maintaining a safe perimeter and waiting for bomb squads to approach suspects.
The document discusses projects from 2014, including LuxLoop and Photonstar which were finalists for 'Lighting Product of the Year' at the FX Design Awards in 2014. It suggests beginning by listening before attempting to solve problems or design projects.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a su invasión de Ucrania. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones y prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso en la UE a finales de este año. Algunos estados miembros aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y se les ha concedido una exención, pero se espera que todo el petróleo ruso quede prohibido para fines de 2023.
This document discusses the importance of STEM education for physics and increasing the number of female students in physics courses. It argues that STEM and inquiry-based learning are complementary approaches that develop important skills for physics. By supporting elementary teachers to integrate STEM projects into their inquiry-based curriculum, more students, especially females, will likely choose physics courses later on. An example STEM challenge is described where students must transport "radioactive salt" using coffee filters as parachutes, requiring planning, testing, data analysis, and reporting - developing both STEM and inquiry skills in an engaging way.
Brett Wakeling is seeking a career that allows him to consolidate and develop his professional skills. He has over 18 years of experience working in child protection and community services roles for the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, including 12 years of managerial experience supervising casework teams. He has strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills and values managing workload and maintaining a work-life balance.
Croatia has a decentralized national system for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. The Croatian Agency for the Environment and Nature coordinates the inventory preparation and collects activity data, while an authorized institution is responsible for calculating emissions using IPCC methodology. Emissions are reported to the UNFCCC and EU. In the waste sector, emissions are estimated from solid waste disposal, biological treatment of waste, and incineration. Improvements are being made to increase the accuracy of waste data and calculation methodologies.
Climate Change is both a disruption, and opens opportunities in the Arctic: an integrated EU policy for the Arctic.
Copernicus is a key tool for the EU Arctic policy, but dedicated capabilities are needed:EU’s Polar Expert Group (PEG) reports.
The polar components of the Copernicus Services must be brought forward, taking into account stakeholders needs: EU KEPLER starts Jan. 2019, www.kepler-polar.eu.
The document summarizes cooperation on the Danube River basin across 19 countries and over 800,000 square kilometers. It discusses the establishment of organizations like the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River to coordinate management, implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive, and progress toward goals of reducing water pollution and improving habitat. Key challenges include upgrading wastewater infrastructure, reducing nutrient loads from agricultural and industrial sources, and addressing hydrological alterations from dams and flood control.
This master's thesis assesses the potential for using constructed mini-wetlands to help meet nitrogen reduction targets for the Isefjord and Roskilde Fjord river basin in Denmark. The authors develop a geographic information systems model to identify suitable locations for constructing mini-wetlands in a cost-effective manner. The model identifies 375 potential sites and estimates that 227 of these could reduce nitrogen loads by 192 tons per year, meeting 72% of the 268 ton reduction target for the fjords, at a cost lower than natural wetlands. Field testing of parameters at a sample mini-wetland site confirmed the model's assumptions. The authors conclude the model can effectively identify cost-effective locations for mini-wetlands to help
Swedish peatlands - accounting and restorationNNCS_COP21
This document discusses peatlands in Sweden. It notes that peatlands cover 6.9 million hectares or 17% of Sweden's land area. Most peatlands are either open mire or grazed mire (4.2 million hectares) or mire with forestry or forested (2.5 million hectares). Drained peatlands emit 9-11.4 million tons of CO2 equivalents per year, accounting for 15-20% of Sweden's total greenhouse gas emissions. The document advocates restoring peatlands used for agriculture or low-carbon forestry through rewetting measures to reduce emissions and discusses several restoration projects and studies underway.
Capacity Building on the IPCC 2013 Wetlands Supplement, FREL Diagnostic and U...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Ruandha Agung Sugardiman, Director General Climate Change Control, MoEF, at Online Workshop
Capacity Building on the IPCC 2013 Wetlands Supplement, FREL Diagnostic and Uncertainty Analysis, April 13th, 2020
The document summarizes the Danish concept for targeted and cost-effective mitigation of agricultural nutrients in drainage discharge. It discusses (I) a systematic targeted mitigation approach and (II) effective drainage filter technologies. Drainage filters like surface-flow constructed wetlands and subsurface-flow biofilters have shown 25-50% reductions in nitrogen loads and can be a cost-effective solution if sized appropriately for the drainage area. Seasonal variations in temperature and flow rates impact nutrient removal rates.
This document discusses opportunities for including coastal blue carbon ecosystems in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted under the Paris Agreement. It finds that 28 countries currently include references to coastal wetlands in their NDCs' mitigation sections, while 59 include coastal ecosystems in adaptation strategies. There is significant potential to expand consideration of blue carbon mitigation contributions in future NDCs. Protecting and restoring coastal wetlands could increase annual carbon sequestration by 160 million tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to offsetting over 77 million tons of coal burned. Including blue carbon can help countries strengthen their climate commitments in line with the Paris Agreement.
This publication is meant to provide insight in the global greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands and formulates some UN-FCCC policy approaches to addressing these issues.
European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2013 Session
Climate Change Adaptation in Mountain Areas by Gabriel Borràs, Catalan Office for Climate Change
Hamburg, March 18th
Pilot Course Opening Session. University of Girona, 8th May 2017.
Expert exploratory session 1: Planning and engaging communities for low-carbon development and climate change.
Jukka Nykänen - Environment energy acts North Karelia
Dr. Per Christer Lund, Counsellor Science and Technology Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo, gave a briefing on CCS in Norway at the Global CCS Institute Japan study meeting in Tokyo on October 29, 2012
Presentació per part de Filippo Montalbetti (Consultor ambiental) en el marc de l’acte de clausura del projecte europeu CIRCLE 2 MOUNTain co-organitzat per l'Oficina Catalana del Canvi Climàtic durant els dies 26 i 27 de setembre de 2013.
This document discusses corrections made to estimates of global ocean-atmosphere CO2 fluxes calculated from Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (SOCAT) data. Applying temperature corrections to account for differences between sampling depths and subsurface temperatures increases the estimated fluxes by around 50% or 0.9 petagrams of carbon per year. The corrected global fluxes are consistent with observed increases in anthropogenic CO2 in the ocean interior. However, uncertainties remain high for the Southern Ocean and South Pacific, which contribute much to the overall uncertainty in estimated ocean CO2 uptake.
DSD-SEA 2023 BlueCAN - cutting carbon emissions by improving water quality - ...Deltares
Presentation by Guus Kruitwagen (Witteveen+Bos) at the Seminar Models and decision-making in the wake of climate uncertainties, during the Deltares Software Days South-East Asia 2023. Wednesday, 22 February 2023, Singapore.
Kebijakan Blue Carbon dalam operasionalisasi globalCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Alue Dohong, Vice Minister of Environment and Forestry Republic of Indonesia at "Blue Carbon Dialogue: From science-based policy to implementation" in Bogor, 20 February 2024.
This presentation displays the strong links between peatlands, climate change and biodiversity. Peatland degradation is a disaster for both the local and global climate as well as biodiversity.
Similar to Peatlands in the Nordic Baltics and climate change (20)
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Monitor indicators of genetic diversity from space using Earth Observation dataSpatial Genetics
Genetic diversity within and among populations is essential for species persistence. While targets and indicators for genetic diversity are captured in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, assessing genetic diversity across many species at national and regional scales remains challenging. Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) need accessible tools for reliable and efficient monitoring at relevant scales. Here, we describe how Earth Observation satellites (EO) make essential contributions to enable, accelerate, and improve genetic diversity monitoring and preservation. Specifically, we introduce a workflow integrating EO into existing genetic diversity monitoring strategies and present a set of examples where EO data is or can be integrated to improve assessment, monitoring, and conservation. We describe how available EO data can be integrated in innovative ways to support calculation of the genetic diversity indicators of the GBF monitoring framework and to inform management and monitoring decisions, especially in areas with limited research infrastructure or access. We also describe novel, integrative approaches to improve the indicators that can be implemented with the coming generation of EO data, and new capabilities that will provide unprecedented detail to characterize the changes to Earth’s surface and their implications for biodiversity, on a global scale.
Download the Latest OSHA 10 Answers PDF : oyetrade.comNarendra Jayas
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The modification of an existing product or the formulation of a new product to fill a newly identified market niche or customer need are both examples of product development. This study generally developed and conducted the formulation of aramang baked products enriched with malunggay conducted by the researchers. Specifically, it answered the acceptability level in terms of taste, texture, flavor, odor, and color also the overall acceptability of enriched aramang baked products. The study used the frequency distribution for evaluators to determine the acceptability of enriched aramang baked products enriched with malunggay. As per sensory evaluation conducted by the researchers, it was proven that aramang baked products enriched with malunggay was acceptable in terms of Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color, and Texture. Based on the results of sensory evaluation of enriched aramang baked products proven that three (3) treatments were all highly acceptable in terms of variable Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color and Textures conducted by the researchers.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...
Peatlands in the Nordic Baltics and climate change
1. Peatlands in the Nordic Baltics and climate change
Regional Assessment of emission proportions
By Lars Dinesen, Danish Nature Agency, Chair NorBalWet
UNFCCC COP21 in Paris 2 December 2015
2. Peatlands and Climate
- A Nordic Baltic Perspective
A project funded by the Nordic
Council of Ministers and
prepared by Greifswald
University and Risager C.
Outcome a status report on a
country assessment of peatlands
area and CO2 emissions from
drained peatlands based on GIS
analysis - ”a second opinion”
Download report and policy brief
- Nordic Council of Ministers
- NorBalWet website
Barthelmes et al. 2015
4. - In Nordic Baltic countries 44% of the peatlands are drained
- Responsible for c. 25 % of the anthropogenic CO2 emission
- c. 6% of global peatland CO2-emissions and 0,2% global CO2.
5. Peatland / organic soil (km2)
a) total b) drained b/a %
Estonia 9,150 6,619 72.3
Latvia 11,143 7,978 71,6
Lithuania 6,460 4,679 72,4
Finland 83,198 64,931 78,0
Sweden 85.023 15,458 18,2
Norway 46.211 4,348 9,4
Iceland 5.777 3,665 63,4
Denmark 1,428 1,365 93,2
Greenland 75 3 4,0
Total 249,066 109,573 44.0
9. Conclusion:
Large CO2 emissions from drained peatlands
Large scale restoration is now taking place
Originally for biodiversity conservation
Mitigation of climate change