Presentation at the STEPS Conference 2010 - Pathways to Sustainability: Agendas for a new politics of environment, development and social justice
http://www.steps-centre.org/events/stepsconference2010.html
Climate change is negatively impacting the rural communities in Sardi khola VDC, Kaski, Nepal. Temperatures are rising and rainfall is becoming more unpredictable. This is visibly affecting agriculture, biodiversity, wildlife, fisheries, poultry, tourism, water resources, and livelihoods. Data collected through surveys, focus groups, interviews and observations show people perceive increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. Water resources are decreasing as a result, causing problems like water scarcity and damage to mud houses. Climate change threatens food security as crop production and yields are declining. More than one third of the population is at high risk of food insecurity.
The document summarizes two workshops held in Kajiado County, Kenya on climate change adaptation and its impacts. In the first workshop, 21 participants from government and NGOs discussed how climate change is negatively affecting livelihoods in the county through more frequent droughts and unpredictable rainfall. The second workshop had 20 farmers, pastoralists, and extension workers identify several climate change hazards the county is experiencing, such as drying rivers and shifts in rainfall patterns and migration patterns. These hazards were found to be negatively impacting food security. The group proposed adaptation strategies like water harvesting and conservation, crop diversification, and irrigation to address the problems.
Macro-economic modeling in the Food-Energy-Water-NexusMeyer_IFPRI
1. The document discusses macro-economic modeling of the food-energy-water nexus in Malawi using computable general equilibrium (CGE) models and a yield-water module.
2. It presents findings from a 2010 social accounting matrix for Malawi that was used as the baseline for CGE modeling, including data on household income sources.
3. The yield-water module calculates water needs for different crops in Malawi, finding that sugarcane requires more water than maize. Integration of this module with the CGE model and SAM is proposed to assess impacts of biofuel policy scenarios.
Population growth is the change in a population over time, and can be quantified as the change in the number of individuals of any species in a population using "per unit time" for measurement. In biology, the term population growth is likely to refer to any known organism, but this article deals mostly with the application of the term to human populations in demography.
In demography, population growth is used informally for the more specific term population growth rate (see below), and is often used to refer specifically to the growth of the human population of the world.
Land degradation and conservation measures , hesia and lesiaKhushiSharma709267
The document discusses land degradation, its causes, and conservation measures. It then contrasts high external input agriculture (HEIA) and low external input sustainable agriculture (LEISA). HEIA relies on high-yielding hybrid seeds, synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation. It increases yields but degrades soils and the environment over time. LEISA utilizes local resources and cultural practices more sustainably with lower external inputs and greater biodiversity to maintain yields long-term in an environmentally friendly manner.
Climate Change and Vulnerability in Ghana by Justice Ampofo AgyeiJustice Ampofo
Climate change is one of the greatest environmental, social and economic threats to the livelihood of forest dependent communities in developing countries. The impacts of climate change on ecosystem services and the livelihood of communities surrounding the SRFR have been identified in this paper. These communities are very vulnerable due to their high dependence on ecosystem services and their low capacity to climate change impacts. Sectors that are adversely affected by climate change include agriculture, biodiversity, and water resources. These impacts are most likely to deepen poverty, food insecurity and the poor livelihoods of the communities. To address these negative impacts, the communities have adapted various adaptation strategies in agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and water resources management to minimize climate change impacts. To improve ecosystem services, adaptation to climate change impacts, the resilience and capacity of the local communities, it is important to put in place appropriate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Global Water Challenges: River Basin Management Opportunities and Risks
A presentation by Don Blackmore
(The presentation has been modified from the original version to remove any copyrighted material)
Water Land and Ecosystems
High Level Dialogue New Delhi
3 May 2013
Climate change, water scarcity, rising energy costs, and increasing global food demand are converging threats that must be addressed together through integrated solutions. Agricultural systems need to use resources like climate, water, energy, and nutrients more efficiently while transitioning to renewable energy and sustainable practices. Long-term food security in Timor-Leste requires building agricultural knowledge and capacity, strengthening legal frameworks, conducting environmental research, and considering these interconnected issues now to determine future success.
Climate change is negatively impacting the rural communities in Sardi khola VDC, Kaski, Nepal. Temperatures are rising and rainfall is becoming more unpredictable. This is visibly affecting agriculture, biodiversity, wildlife, fisheries, poultry, tourism, water resources, and livelihoods. Data collected through surveys, focus groups, interviews and observations show people perceive increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. Water resources are decreasing as a result, causing problems like water scarcity and damage to mud houses. Climate change threatens food security as crop production and yields are declining. More than one third of the population is at high risk of food insecurity.
The document summarizes two workshops held in Kajiado County, Kenya on climate change adaptation and its impacts. In the first workshop, 21 participants from government and NGOs discussed how climate change is negatively affecting livelihoods in the county through more frequent droughts and unpredictable rainfall. The second workshop had 20 farmers, pastoralists, and extension workers identify several climate change hazards the county is experiencing, such as drying rivers and shifts in rainfall patterns and migration patterns. These hazards were found to be negatively impacting food security. The group proposed adaptation strategies like water harvesting and conservation, crop diversification, and irrigation to address the problems.
Macro-economic modeling in the Food-Energy-Water-NexusMeyer_IFPRI
1. The document discusses macro-economic modeling of the food-energy-water nexus in Malawi using computable general equilibrium (CGE) models and a yield-water module.
2. It presents findings from a 2010 social accounting matrix for Malawi that was used as the baseline for CGE modeling, including data on household income sources.
3. The yield-water module calculates water needs for different crops in Malawi, finding that sugarcane requires more water than maize. Integration of this module with the CGE model and SAM is proposed to assess impacts of biofuel policy scenarios.
Population growth is the change in a population over time, and can be quantified as the change in the number of individuals of any species in a population using "per unit time" for measurement. In biology, the term population growth is likely to refer to any known organism, but this article deals mostly with the application of the term to human populations in demography.
In demography, population growth is used informally for the more specific term population growth rate (see below), and is often used to refer specifically to the growth of the human population of the world.
Land degradation and conservation measures , hesia and lesiaKhushiSharma709267
The document discusses land degradation, its causes, and conservation measures. It then contrasts high external input agriculture (HEIA) and low external input sustainable agriculture (LEISA). HEIA relies on high-yielding hybrid seeds, synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation. It increases yields but degrades soils and the environment over time. LEISA utilizes local resources and cultural practices more sustainably with lower external inputs and greater biodiversity to maintain yields long-term in an environmentally friendly manner.
Climate Change and Vulnerability in Ghana by Justice Ampofo AgyeiJustice Ampofo
Climate change is one of the greatest environmental, social and economic threats to the livelihood of forest dependent communities in developing countries. The impacts of climate change on ecosystem services and the livelihood of communities surrounding the SRFR have been identified in this paper. These communities are very vulnerable due to their high dependence on ecosystem services and their low capacity to climate change impacts. Sectors that are adversely affected by climate change include agriculture, biodiversity, and water resources. These impacts are most likely to deepen poverty, food insecurity and the poor livelihoods of the communities. To address these negative impacts, the communities have adapted various adaptation strategies in agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and water resources management to minimize climate change impacts. To improve ecosystem services, adaptation to climate change impacts, the resilience and capacity of the local communities, it is important to put in place appropriate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Global Water Challenges: River Basin Management Opportunities and Risks
A presentation by Don Blackmore
(The presentation has been modified from the original version to remove any copyrighted material)
Water Land and Ecosystems
High Level Dialogue New Delhi
3 May 2013
Climate change, water scarcity, rising energy costs, and increasing global food demand are converging threats that must be addressed together through integrated solutions. Agricultural systems need to use resources like climate, water, energy, and nutrients more efficiently while transitioning to renewable energy and sustainable practices. Long-term food security in Timor-Leste requires building agricultural knowledge and capacity, strengthening legal frameworks, conducting environmental research, and considering these interconnected issues now to determine future success.
Water conservation aims to manage fresh water sustainably to protect the environment and meet human needs. Population growth and climate change increase pressures on water resources, especially for manufacturing and farming. Rainwater harvesting collects rainwater for reuse before it reaches aquifers, and can provide non-drinking water for gardens, livestock, irrigation and heating. Watershed management studies characteristics of watersheds to sustainably distribute resources through plans enhancing watershed functions that support plant, animal and human communities.
Presentation by President of the Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies Joshua Ginsberg for a forum on sustainable farming practices. www.caryinstitute.org/forum-farm
The document discusses the risks and opportunities of sewage irrigation. It notes that sewage contains nutrients that can be used as fertilizer but also pathogens that pose health risks. Sewage irrigation provides opportunities such as addressing water scarcity and poverty but risks include transmission of diseases and heavy metals to consumers through contaminated food and water. Proper treatment is needed to manage the risks while harnessing the opportunities of sewage irrigation.
Drought is a prolonged dry period that lacks precipitation and can occur worldwide, resulting in water shortage. It seriously impacts health, agriculture, economies, energy, and the environment. An estimated 55 million people are affected by droughts annually. Drought threatens livelihoods and increases disease and death risks, potentially displacing 700 million people by 2030 due to water scarcity. Drought can be meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, or socioeconomic based on precipitation deficits and their effects. Impacts include famine, economic damages, and environmental degradation. Drought is monitored and predicted using precipitation and moisture data to assess vulnerability and inform mitigation measures like afforestation and water conservation.
Key messages of the Special Report on Climate Change and Landipcc-media
The document summarizes key messages from the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land. It discusses how land is a finite resource that is increasingly impacted by climate change. It notes that how we use land matters for future climate change response and that climate change poses severe challenges for human societies and ecosystems. Additionally, it states that how we use land can both exacerbate and help address climate change, and that there are land-based solutions that can reduce warming risks while providing other benefits. A mix of policy approaches is needed to help cope with land and climate challenges.
Land and climate science-policy interface ipcc-media
The document discusses the relationship between land use and climate change. It notes that land is a finite resource that is vulnerable to climate change, but also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and acts as a carbon sink. Sustainable land management can provide benefits for mitigation, adaptation, and ecosystem services. The challenges that climate change poses for societies and ecosystems are discussed. The document emphasizes that how we use land is both a problem and solution for land-climate issues. It explores policy options like regulation, land tenure systems, voluntary programs, and economic incentives to encourage sustainable land management. The importance of science-policy cooperation on issues like spatial planning, energy infrastructure siting, and bioenergy is also highlighted.
Influence of climatic changes in east coast of copyabirami manni
Climate change is negatively impacting agriculture and food security in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu, India. Paddy is the main crop grown, but rising temperatures and irregular rainfall have reduced productivity in recent times. This has seriously affected farmers economically. Additionally, urban areas are expanding and occupying agricultural lands. With improper rainfall, food shortages may occur in the future as the population grows. To improve this situation, climate-smart agricultural practices should be adopted, along with conserving agricultural lands, supporting farmers, and raising awareness of new technologies.
Presentation by Thomas Rosswall,
Chair, CCAFS Independent Science Panel to the International Conference on Food Security in Dry Lands (FSDL). 14 November 2012, Doha, Qatar.
The civil war in Syria was triggered by several interrelated factors, including a severe drought from 2006-2011 that was made worse by climate change. The drought caused widespread crop failures and displacement of rural populations, straining water resources and socioeconomic conditions. There is evidence that the drought was one of the primary contributors to the conflict's outbreak. New water infrastructure from companies like Hitachi could help alleviate water shortages and improve conditions in Syria.
Academia - SESSION 1: SRCCL - Context and Framingipcc-media
This document summarizes a presentation on the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land (SRCCL). The presentation discusses the outline and key topics that will be covered in the SRCCL report, including chapters on land-climate interactions, desertification, land degradation, food security, and interconnected relationships between these topics. It notes that the SRCCL will provide a more integrated analysis than previous IPCC reports by considering multiple direct and indirect drivers of natural resource management and their relationship to climate change, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes. The presentation concludes by emphasizing the importance of sustainable land management in response to the climate crisis.
Land Degradation Neutrality and adaptation to climate changeNAP Events
Presentation by: Lorena Santamaria Rojas
3.4 Synergy between climate change adaptation and other issues
The session will introduce approaches for facilitating synergy and inter-linkages in the implementation of climate change adaptation actions in the context of the formulation and implementation of NAPs, and relevant actions on biodiversity and desertification/land degradation. It will discuss the existing arrangements and opportunities, including capacity-building, and how can countries build on these to explore synergy between the three issues. It will also include practical experiences from countries.
Measures of the effects of agricultural practices on ecosystem servicesMichael Newbold
This document discusses measuring the effects of agricultural practices on ecosystem services. It presents a framework for interpreting indicators of ecosystem services at different scales, from the farm field level to global scales. The framework involves considering ecological indicators related to the composition, structure, and function of landscapes, ecosystems, and populations/species. Selecting good indicators requires they represent key features of the ecological system that are important for provision of ecosystem services. Both compositional and structural indicators are often easier to measure than functional indicators but can still provide insights into ecological functions.
Professor Barry Hart, Chair, Gippsland Lakes and Catchment Task Forcehneg
The Gippsland Lakes Task Force was established in 2001 to protect the ecological health of the Gippsland Lakes by managing the lakes and their catchment area. Over $19.8 million has been spent on on-ground actions that have reduced nutrients and sediments entering the lakes by 75%. Monitoring shows that total phosphorus loads and concentrations in the lakes are decreasing. Looking to the future, the lakes are expected to transition to a more dynamic and marine system over the next 20-30 years due to climate change impacts. The Task Force will continue nutrient reduction actions and improve ecosystem monitoring and communications over the next four years.
Links between land use and groundwater - governance provisions and management...Global Water Partnership
The document discusses the links between land use and groundwater, noting that while there is a causal chain from need for resources to land use change to groundwater impacts, these links are not deterministic. It provides examples of how land use planning can address groundwater quality and quantity through techniques like limiting land use in hydrogeologically defined zones. Governance instruments at national, regional, and local levels can help implement these techniques through policies, planning, and regulatory frameworks, though there are also legal, institutional, and economic obstacles.
The document summarizes research on threats to water security in the Amazon basin from climate change and land use change. It finds that land use change may negatively impact water quality more than quantity by 2050. Climate change is projected to significantly reduce rainfall and increase water stress in the basin by 2050 and 2080. This could undermine food production, energy generation and health. The document recommends establishing protected zones to safeguard water security, a regional platform to monitor securities, and incorporating securities into national planning.
This document summarizes a study on the effects of a precision agriculture system on soil and water quality in the central Mississippi River Basin. The study compared a corn-soybean rotation with conventional tillage and inputs from 1990-2003 to a no-till system with winter cover crops and variable fertilizer application from 2004-2014. The precision agriculture system resulted in an 87% reduction in sediment loss and significantly less dissolved nitrogen runoff, though it may have increased leaching and gas emissions. Atrazine and dissolved phosphorus losses were similar or lower than expected. However, the system presented challenges like weed control and timing of field operations that require ongoing adaptive management.
J jones water 21 env eng action & planning ukJoy Elliott
This document discusses various topics related to environmental engineering and water quality standards. It begins with a summary of a parliamentary question about defining microbial standards for watercourses and discharges. It then discusses issues like the variable quality of watercourses, accumulation of pathogens in rivers due to disrupted flows, and the development of drug-resistant bacteria in sewage treatment plants. Other sections address topics such as raw sewage overflows contaminating waterways, natural solutions to sewer overcapacity, and the need for "safe and viable plans for water" globally to benefit resources, livelihoods and meet regulatory standards.
Melissa Leach - Imagining and negotiating pathways in an age of anxiety and i...STEPS Centre
Talk by Melissa Leach, STEPS Director, at the conference ‘Modelling Futures: Understanding risk and uncertainty’ on 28-30 September.
http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/1133
Performance – the right frame for improving access to rural water supply?STEPS Centre
This document discusses the framing of access to rural water supply in Ethiopia through a case study of Mole Kebele, Mirab Abaya. It introduces the concept of performance-based monitoring in development and how it has been applied to the water sector in Ethiopia. The case study examines estimates of access to water supply in Mole Kebele and issues related to specific water sources like hand pumps and a China-built borehole, such as non-functionality, water quality problems, and manipulation of access. Residents must fetch water from all available schemes with long waiting times and need alternative strategies due to impacts on access.
Frauke Urban: International collaboration for equitable low carbon developmen...STEPS Centre
Professor Frauke Urban, Institute of Development Studies.
Presentation to the UK-China Innovation Workshop for Sustainable and Equitable Development, Tsinghua University, 19 March 2010, co-organised by China Institute for Science and Technology Policy (CISTP) at Tsinghua University and the STEPS Centre.
http://anewmanifesto.org/news/china-workshop-presentationschina-workshop-presentations/
Water conservation aims to manage fresh water sustainably to protect the environment and meet human needs. Population growth and climate change increase pressures on water resources, especially for manufacturing and farming. Rainwater harvesting collects rainwater for reuse before it reaches aquifers, and can provide non-drinking water for gardens, livestock, irrigation and heating. Watershed management studies characteristics of watersheds to sustainably distribute resources through plans enhancing watershed functions that support plant, animal and human communities.
Presentation by President of the Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies Joshua Ginsberg for a forum on sustainable farming practices. www.caryinstitute.org/forum-farm
The document discusses the risks and opportunities of sewage irrigation. It notes that sewage contains nutrients that can be used as fertilizer but also pathogens that pose health risks. Sewage irrigation provides opportunities such as addressing water scarcity and poverty but risks include transmission of diseases and heavy metals to consumers through contaminated food and water. Proper treatment is needed to manage the risks while harnessing the opportunities of sewage irrigation.
Drought is a prolonged dry period that lacks precipitation and can occur worldwide, resulting in water shortage. It seriously impacts health, agriculture, economies, energy, and the environment. An estimated 55 million people are affected by droughts annually. Drought threatens livelihoods and increases disease and death risks, potentially displacing 700 million people by 2030 due to water scarcity. Drought can be meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, or socioeconomic based on precipitation deficits and their effects. Impacts include famine, economic damages, and environmental degradation. Drought is monitored and predicted using precipitation and moisture data to assess vulnerability and inform mitigation measures like afforestation and water conservation.
Key messages of the Special Report on Climate Change and Landipcc-media
The document summarizes key messages from the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land. It discusses how land is a finite resource that is increasingly impacted by climate change. It notes that how we use land matters for future climate change response and that climate change poses severe challenges for human societies and ecosystems. Additionally, it states that how we use land can both exacerbate and help address climate change, and that there are land-based solutions that can reduce warming risks while providing other benefits. A mix of policy approaches is needed to help cope with land and climate challenges.
Land and climate science-policy interface ipcc-media
The document discusses the relationship between land use and climate change. It notes that land is a finite resource that is vulnerable to climate change, but also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and acts as a carbon sink. Sustainable land management can provide benefits for mitigation, adaptation, and ecosystem services. The challenges that climate change poses for societies and ecosystems are discussed. The document emphasizes that how we use land is both a problem and solution for land-climate issues. It explores policy options like regulation, land tenure systems, voluntary programs, and economic incentives to encourage sustainable land management. The importance of science-policy cooperation on issues like spatial planning, energy infrastructure siting, and bioenergy is also highlighted.
Influence of climatic changes in east coast of copyabirami manni
Climate change is negatively impacting agriculture and food security in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu, India. Paddy is the main crop grown, but rising temperatures and irregular rainfall have reduced productivity in recent times. This has seriously affected farmers economically. Additionally, urban areas are expanding and occupying agricultural lands. With improper rainfall, food shortages may occur in the future as the population grows. To improve this situation, climate-smart agricultural practices should be adopted, along with conserving agricultural lands, supporting farmers, and raising awareness of new technologies.
Presentation by Thomas Rosswall,
Chair, CCAFS Independent Science Panel to the International Conference on Food Security in Dry Lands (FSDL). 14 November 2012, Doha, Qatar.
The civil war in Syria was triggered by several interrelated factors, including a severe drought from 2006-2011 that was made worse by climate change. The drought caused widespread crop failures and displacement of rural populations, straining water resources and socioeconomic conditions. There is evidence that the drought was one of the primary contributors to the conflict's outbreak. New water infrastructure from companies like Hitachi could help alleviate water shortages and improve conditions in Syria.
Academia - SESSION 1: SRCCL - Context and Framingipcc-media
This document summarizes a presentation on the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land (SRCCL). The presentation discusses the outline and key topics that will be covered in the SRCCL report, including chapters on land-climate interactions, desertification, land degradation, food security, and interconnected relationships between these topics. It notes that the SRCCL will provide a more integrated analysis than previous IPCC reports by considering multiple direct and indirect drivers of natural resource management and their relationship to climate change, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes. The presentation concludes by emphasizing the importance of sustainable land management in response to the climate crisis.
Land Degradation Neutrality and adaptation to climate changeNAP Events
Presentation by: Lorena Santamaria Rojas
3.4 Synergy between climate change adaptation and other issues
The session will introduce approaches for facilitating synergy and inter-linkages in the implementation of climate change adaptation actions in the context of the formulation and implementation of NAPs, and relevant actions on biodiversity and desertification/land degradation. It will discuss the existing arrangements and opportunities, including capacity-building, and how can countries build on these to explore synergy between the three issues. It will also include practical experiences from countries.
Measures of the effects of agricultural practices on ecosystem servicesMichael Newbold
This document discusses measuring the effects of agricultural practices on ecosystem services. It presents a framework for interpreting indicators of ecosystem services at different scales, from the farm field level to global scales. The framework involves considering ecological indicators related to the composition, structure, and function of landscapes, ecosystems, and populations/species. Selecting good indicators requires they represent key features of the ecological system that are important for provision of ecosystem services. Both compositional and structural indicators are often easier to measure than functional indicators but can still provide insights into ecological functions.
Professor Barry Hart, Chair, Gippsland Lakes and Catchment Task Forcehneg
The Gippsland Lakes Task Force was established in 2001 to protect the ecological health of the Gippsland Lakes by managing the lakes and their catchment area. Over $19.8 million has been spent on on-ground actions that have reduced nutrients and sediments entering the lakes by 75%. Monitoring shows that total phosphorus loads and concentrations in the lakes are decreasing. Looking to the future, the lakes are expected to transition to a more dynamic and marine system over the next 20-30 years due to climate change impacts. The Task Force will continue nutrient reduction actions and improve ecosystem monitoring and communications over the next four years.
Links between land use and groundwater - governance provisions and management...Global Water Partnership
The document discusses the links between land use and groundwater, noting that while there is a causal chain from need for resources to land use change to groundwater impacts, these links are not deterministic. It provides examples of how land use planning can address groundwater quality and quantity through techniques like limiting land use in hydrogeologically defined zones. Governance instruments at national, regional, and local levels can help implement these techniques through policies, planning, and regulatory frameworks, though there are also legal, institutional, and economic obstacles.
The document summarizes research on threats to water security in the Amazon basin from climate change and land use change. It finds that land use change may negatively impact water quality more than quantity by 2050. Climate change is projected to significantly reduce rainfall and increase water stress in the basin by 2050 and 2080. This could undermine food production, energy generation and health. The document recommends establishing protected zones to safeguard water security, a regional platform to monitor securities, and incorporating securities into national planning.
This document summarizes a study on the effects of a precision agriculture system on soil and water quality in the central Mississippi River Basin. The study compared a corn-soybean rotation with conventional tillage and inputs from 1990-2003 to a no-till system with winter cover crops and variable fertilizer application from 2004-2014. The precision agriculture system resulted in an 87% reduction in sediment loss and significantly less dissolved nitrogen runoff, though it may have increased leaching and gas emissions. Atrazine and dissolved phosphorus losses were similar or lower than expected. However, the system presented challenges like weed control and timing of field operations that require ongoing adaptive management.
J jones water 21 env eng action & planning ukJoy Elliott
This document discusses various topics related to environmental engineering and water quality standards. It begins with a summary of a parliamentary question about defining microbial standards for watercourses and discharges. It then discusses issues like the variable quality of watercourses, accumulation of pathogens in rivers due to disrupted flows, and the development of drug-resistant bacteria in sewage treatment plants. Other sections address topics such as raw sewage overflows contaminating waterways, natural solutions to sewer overcapacity, and the need for "safe and viable plans for water" globally to benefit resources, livelihoods and meet regulatory standards.
Melissa Leach - Imagining and negotiating pathways in an age of anxiety and i...STEPS Centre
Talk by Melissa Leach, STEPS Director, at the conference ‘Modelling Futures: Understanding risk and uncertainty’ on 28-30 September.
http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/1133
Performance – the right frame for improving access to rural water supply?STEPS Centre
This document discusses the framing of access to rural water supply in Ethiopia through a case study of Mole Kebele, Mirab Abaya. It introduces the concept of performance-based monitoring in development and how it has been applied to the water sector in Ethiopia. The case study examines estimates of access to water supply in Mole Kebele and issues related to specific water sources like hand pumps and a China-built borehole, such as non-functionality, water quality problems, and manipulation of access. Residents must fetch water from all available schemes with long waiting times and need alternative strategies due to impacts on access.
Frauke Urban: International collaboration for equitable low carbon developmen...STEPS Centre
Professor Frauke Urban, Institute of Development Studies.
Presentation to the UK-China Innovation Workshop for Sustainable and Equitable Development, Tsinghua University, 19 March 2010, co-organised by China Institute for Science and Technology Policy (CISTP) at Tsinghua University and the STEPS Centre.
http://anewmanifesto.org/news/china-workshop-presentationschina-workshop-presentations/
This document discusses pathways to sustainability from the perspective of the STEPS Centre. It notes the complexity of coupled social-ecological systems and the need to consider multiple narratives and pathways. The pathways approach seeks to understand how governance shapes which narratives dominate and become locked in, excluding alternatives. It advocates opening up discussions to recognize diverse values and goals and consider strategies beyond stability and control. The conference aims to discuss contesting and governing sustainability, framing and narratives, dynamics and transitions, and grounding concepts in diverse issues and contexts to inform Rio Plus 20 and beyond.
How Secure Is Water in Rural India ? Program Initiatives and PathwaysSTEPS Centre
The document discusses water security in rural India. It provides key statistics on water and sanitation issues in India, with over 600 million people lacking access to sanitation facilities. It then outlines the evolution of various government programs from the 1970s to present aimed at improving rural water supply and sanitation, shifting from infrastructure-focused approaches to more community-driven and household-level initiatives. It notes ongoing issues with program design and a need for policy to better incorporate understanding of local institutional arrangements to effectively produce results.
This document outlines a variety of methods that can be used to scope issues broadly, focus on particularities in depth, and link relations and perspectives across contexts. It provides a repertoire of methods that can help appreciate alternative pathways, including interpretive, interactive, and group deliberative styles as well as techniques like critical literature reviews, in-depth case studies, discourse analysis, and participatory approaches.
Coloniality in Transformation: decolonising methods for activist scholarship ...STEPS Centre
Presentation by Andy Stirling to 2021 Transformations to Sustainability conference session on '‘Philosophical Underpinnings’ in decolonizing research methods for transformation towards sustainability', 17th June 2021
Opening up the politics of justification in maths for policy: power and uncer...STEPS Centre
Presentation by Andy Stirling to conference of INET in collaboration with OECD on ‘Forecasting the Future for Sustainable Development: approaches to modelling and the science of prediction’. 16th June 2021
Discussion: The Future of the World is Mobile - Giorgia GiovannettiSTEPS Centre
By Giorgia Giovannetti, University of Firenze and Robert Schuman Centre, EUI. Given at EUI on 10 April 2019.
https://steps-centre.org/event/the-future-of-the-world-is-mobile-what-can-we-learn-from-pastoralists/
Interfacing pastoral movements and modern mobilitiesSTEPS Centre
By Michele Nori, PASTRES (Pastoralism, Uncertainty, Resilience) project. Given at EUI on 10 April 2019.
https://steps-centre.org/event/the-future-of-the-world-is-mobile-what-can-we-learn-from-pastoralists/
Reconceiving migration through the study of pastoral mobilitySTEPS Centre
By Natasha Maru, PASTRES (Pastoralism, Uncertainty, Resilience) project. Given at EUI on 10 April 2019.
https://steps-centre.org/event/the-future-of-the-world-is-mobile-what-can-we-learn-from-pastoralists/
Bringing moral economy into the study of land deals: reflections from MadagascarSTEPS Centre
19 March 2019, Institute of Development Studies
Seminar organised by the Resource Politics and Rural Futures Clusters, in association with the STEPS Centre’s PASTRES project
Speaker: Mathilde Gingembre
https://steps-centre.org/event/steps-seminar-mathilde-gingembre-bringing-moral-economy-into-the-study-of-land-deals-reflections-from-madagascar/
Agency and social-ecological system (SES) pathways: the Transformation Lab in...STEPS Centre
Presentation by J. Mario Siqueiros, February 2019, at a STEPS Seminar at the Institute of Development Studies.
More information: https://steps-centre.org/project/pathways-network/
From controlled transition to caring transformations - StirlingSTEPS Centre
This document discusses the differences between "controlling transitions" and "caring transformations" when addressing issues like climate change. It argues that ideas of control are part of the problem and that controlled transition does not equal real transformation. Caring for transformation instead of control could mean culturing transformation through myriad grassroots actions that challenge power and are driven by solidarity, values and hope rather than singular theories and top-down control. True transformation is shaped by unruly diversity rather than imposed order and expertise.
Systems, change and growth - Huff and BrockSTEPS Centre
Presentation from week 1 of the System Change HIVE that outlines big ideas about the environment and some criticisms of capitalism.
http://systemchangehive.org/
STEPS Annual Lecture 2017: Achim Steiner - Doomed to fail or bound to succeed...STEPS Centre
Achim Steiner, incoming UNDP director, gave the STEPS Annual lecture at the University of Sussex on 15 May 2017. Find out more: https://steps-centre.org/event/steps-annual-lecture-achim-steiner/
Andy Stirling - nexus methods (RGS 2016)STEPS Centre
This document discusses the concept of "nexus thinking" across multiple domains and topics. It makes several key points:
1) Nexus thinking spans across different silos and considers connections between domains like food, water, energy, climate, and development.
2) Framing of nexus issues applies at every level and transcends place, space, and scale. Different framings lead to different understandings and potential solutions.
3) Nexus thinking recognizes the entanglement of objective conditions and subjective actors, and highlights the role of power and politics in knowledge production.
Andy Stirling - STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods'STEPS Centre
The document outlines the STEPS Centre 'Pathways Methods' for helping appreciate alternative pathways. It summarizes the methods as follows:
1. The methods aim to catalyze more open political space by broadening out discussions beyond incumbent 'pro-innovation' views and opening up consideration of marginalized interests and alternative pathways.
2. The methodology involves engaging actors, exploring narratives, characterizing dynamics, and revealing strategies through a repertoire of participatory and deliberative methods.
3. A case study applying these methods in Kenya found surprising optimism for alternative crops but farmer preference for local maize varieties, showing how the methods can surface plural perspectives on pathways.
This document provides an overview of a presentation given by Andy Stirling on 'Nexus Methods' at the ESRC Methods Festival. It discusses the complex and interconnected nature of issues related to the food-water-energy nexus. It notes that while there are many quantitative and qualitative methods that can be applied to nexus issues, they all involve subjective framings and no single method can capture the full complexity. The presentation advocates a reflexive approach that acknowledges the conditional nature of knowledge and assessment in this domain.
Suresh Rohilla - Climate change and sanitation, water resourcesSTEPS Centre
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Shibaji Bose - Voices from below - a Photo Voice exploration in Indian sundar...STEPS Centre
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Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
2. What is wrong with industrial agriculture? Ecological impacts Carbon emissions Biodiversity loss / increased vulnerability to pest damage. Water pollution Soil damage (compaction, salinization) Political/economic impacts Displaces / fails to generate employment Concentration of control of value chain in hands of capital at the expense of producers and consumers.
5. Woodhouse P (2010) Beyond Industrial Agriculture? Some Questions about Farm Size, Productivity and Sustainability. Journal of Agrarian Change 10 (3): 437-453