Demonstration projects WP5 GWP SAM case study Santa Eulalia_tania burstein_28...Global Water Partnership
This document summarizes a program to improve transectoral interaction and build resilience to climate change and water security in the Santa Eulalia sub-basin of Peru. The program's general objective is to demonstrate how improved coordination across sectors can boost resilience to climate change and water security. Key stakeholders include various Peruvian ministries and local governments. The program's components include demonstration projects, capacity building, and developing an integrated water resources management plan for the sub-basin. Initial achievements include buy-in from central and local government authorities. Expected results are improved cross-sector collaboration, a sub-basin management plan, a coordinating committee, and eight demonstration projects covering areas like forestation and sustainable agriculture.
This document discusses opportunities for collaboration between watershed groups and local governments in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to help meet MS4 permit requirements. It outlines the roles of the Allegheny County Conservation District, Allegheny Watershed Alliance, and watershed groups. Watershed groups can help municipalities with public education, involvement in restoration projects, and meeting requirements under the MS4 permit, including implementing riparian buffers. The partnerships provide benefits like increased capacity, volunteers, cost-sharing, and extending the reach of education and outreach. Overall, collaborating can help both watershed groups and municipalities further their goals.
The objective of the project is to support sustainable natural resource management and poverty reduction in degraded watersheds in the 2 river basins and the Black Sea Coast.
Halil AGAH
Senior Rural Development Specialist
Presented at the Black Sea – Danube Regional Conference on Nutrient Pollution Control in Chisinau, Moldova – October 2006
A Sahelian Lands Development Strategy; A Front for the Adaptation and Resilie...NAP Events
Presented by: Marcelin Sanou
7.4 Regional approaches to adaptation planning
The session will consider adaptation planning and implementation at the transboundary level, for such areas as water management, hydroenergy production and supply, trade and ecosystem management, as well as technical assessment and data issues that can be addressed jointly among neighbouring countries. It will feature best practices from the Great Green Wall of the Sahara and the Sahel as well as examples on addressing water issues in shared river basins.
3.1.3 Developing lasting capacity- Saint LuciaNAP Events
Saint Lucia has developed a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address the climate change impacts the country is expected to face such as decreased water availability, increased flooding, more intense storms, and sea level rise. The NAP was created through a consultative process involving multiple stakeholders and identifies adaptation needs and strategies across key sectors like water, agriculture, fisheries, and infrastructure. It includes over 300 adaptation measures and will be implemented over 10 years, coordinated by the National Climate Change Committee and funded through national budgets as well as sources like the Green Climate Fund. The NAP is intended to be a living document that will be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure Saint Lucia can build resilience to climate change risks.
The document discusses water resource management in India. It outlines several issues with declining surface water and increasing groundwater depletion. It advocates for integrated national water resource planning and management. Key areas of focus include water conservation, allocation priorities, groundwater development, irrigation, drinking water, and flood control. The document also discusses enhancing water availability, demand management, water pricing, climate change adaptation, and conservation of river corridors and infrastructure.
This document summarizes a project in Sri Lanka to strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers to climate variability and extreme events through integrated water management. It discusses (1) observed climatic changes in Sri Lanka with warming temperatures and increased rainfall variability, (2) mapping of district vulnerability to climate change, (3) the project objective to strengthen resilience through improved water management, and (4) the three main project outputs including upgrading village irrigation systems, enhancing decentralized water supply, and strengthening climate/hydrological observing and forecasting systems.
Climate Change Adaptation Policy for HawaiiJesse Souki
State of Hawaii Office of Planning's presentation to Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Hawaii Chapter. Climate Change Adaptation Panel Speakers were Elizabeth “Liz” Fischer, RLA, ASLA, APA, IALEM, Emergency Coordinator, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Hawaii; John Marra, U.S. Regional Climate Services Director, Pacific Region, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Climate Data Center; and Jesse K. Souki, Director, Hawaii State Office of Planning.
Demonstration projects WP5 GWP SAM case study Santa Eulalia_tania burstein_28...Global Water Partnership
This document summarizes a program to improve transectoral interaction and build resilience to climate change and water security in the Santa Eulalia sub-basin of Peru. The program's general objective is to demonstrate how improved coordination across sectors can boost resilience to climate change and water security. Key stakeholders include various Peruvian ministries and local governments. The program's components include demonstration projects, capacity building, and developing an integrated water resources management plan for the sub-basin. Initial achievements include buy-in from central and local government authorities. Expected results are improved cross-sector collaboration, a sub-basin management plan, a coordinating committee, and eight demonstration projects covering areas like forestation and sustainable agriculture.
This document discusses opportunities for collaboration between watershed groups and local governments in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to help meet MS4 permit requirements. It outlines the roles of the Allegheny County Conservation District, Allegheny Watershed Alliance, and watershed groups. Watershed groups can help municipalities with public education, involvement in restoration projects, and meeting requirements under the MS4 permit, including implementing riparian buffers. The partnerships provide benefits like increased capacity, volunteers, cost-sharing, and extending the reach of education and outreach. Overall, collaborating can help both watershed groups and municipalities further their goals.
The objective of the project is to support sustainable natural resource management and poverty reduction in degraded watersheds in the 2 river basins and the Black Sea Coast.
Halil AGAH
Senior Rural Development Specialist
Presented at the Black Sea – Danube Regional Conference on Nutrient Pollution Control in Chisinau, Moldova – October 2006
A Sahelian Lands Development Strategy; A Front for the Adaptation and Resilie...NAP Events
Presented by: Marcelin Sanou
7.4 Regional approaches to adaptation planning
The session will consider adaptation planning and implementation at the transboundary level, for such areas as water management, hydroenergy production and supply, trade and ecosystem management, as well as technical assessment and data issues that can be addressed jointly among neighbouring countries. It will feature best practices from the Great Green Wall of the Sahara and the Sahel as well as examples on addressing water issues in shared river basins.
3.1.3 Developing lasting capacity- Saint LuciaNAP Events
Saint Lucia has developed a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address the climate change impacts the country is expected to face such as decreased water availability, increased flooding, more intense storms, and sea level rise. The NAP was created through a consultative process involving multiple stakeholders and identifies adaptation needs and strategies across key sectors like water, agriculture, fisheries, and infrastructure. It includes over 300 adaptation measures and will be implemented over 10 years, coordinated by the National Climate Change Committee and funded through national budgets as well as sources like the Green Climate Fund. The NAP is intended to be a living document that will be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure Saint Lucia can build resilience to climate change risks.
The document discusses water resource management in India. It outlines several issues with declining surface water and increasing groundwater depletion. It advocates for integrated national water resource planning and management. Key areas of focus include water conservation, allocation priorities, groundwater development, irrigation, drinking water, and flood control. The document also discusses enhancing water availability, demand management, water pricing, climate change adaptation, and conservation of river corridors and infrastructure.
This document summarizes a project in Sri Lanka to strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers to climate variability and extreme events through integrated water management. It discusses (1) observed climatic changes in Sri Lanka with warming temperatures and increased rainfall variability, (2) mapping of district vulnerability to climate change, (3) the project objective to strengthen resilience through improved water management, and (4) the three main project outputs including upgrading village irrigation systems, enhancing decentralized water supply, and strengthening climate/hydrological observing and forecasting systems.
Climate Change Adaptation Policy for HawaiiJesse Souki
State of Hawaii Office of Planning's presentation to Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Hawaii Chapter. Climate Change Adaptation Panel Speakers were Elizabeth “Liz” Fischer, RLA, ASLA, APA, IALEM, Emergency Coordinator, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Hawaii; John Marra, U.S. Regional Climate Services Director, Pacific Region, U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Climate Data Center; and Jesse K. Souki, Director, Hawaii State Office of Planning.
Presentation by Alaine Clarke MIPI Physical Planner
Objectives:
Appreciate existing linkages between catchment management and the planning system
Recognise that the planning system is a key tool to implementation of River Basin Management Plans
Understand what is needed to deliver a water-friendly planning system
Structure of presentation:
Policy Context
Legislative context as it relates to planning & RBMPs
What guidance is out there?
Existing RBMPs + interaction with planning system
Developing appropriate & measurable policies
Next cycle of RBMPs
Towards the implementation of the Fertilizer Code at the global levelSoils FAO-GSP
Webinar: Towards the implementation of the International Code of Conduct for the Sustainable Use and Management of Fertilizers (Fertilizer Code). Zineb Bazza (GSP Secretariat
This document summarizes the concept of river basin management on a global scale and in India. It discusses how several countries have established River Basin Organizations to facilitate integrated planning and management of water resources within hydrological boundaries. In the US, the Tennessee Valley Authority pioneered this approach. In the UK, regional water authorities successfully manage resources across multiple uses in each river basin. Similar basin-scale management models exist in other countries like Australia, France and India. The document advocates adopting a holistic basin approach in India to address water-related issues in a sustainable manner.
Please Read and then contact me mapesanestory@yahoo.com/ kabaganga@gmail.com/ mapesanestory@outlook.com or +255752997756/+255684248202 For more readings
The status and challenges of global soil fertility and the use of fertilizersSoils FAO-GSP
This document discusses the status and challenges of global soil fertility and fertilizer use. It outlines that underuse of fertilizers is a problem in developing countries, leading to food production losses. However, overuse and misuse of fertilizers in other areas causes issues like harmful algal blooms and eutrophication. Moving forward, wider dissemination and stakeholder input on sustainable fertilizer practices are needed to help implement guidelines for improving global soil fertility while avoiding environmental problems from overuse.
The document summarizes the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP), which aims to coordinate planning and management of Shuswap Lake in response to concerns about increasing development pressures, recreational use conflicts, and degradation of water quality. SLIPP developed a strategic plan to address key issues like public safety, environmental health, and economic and recreation opportunities through innovative projects, research, and involvement of various stakeholders. The plan is being implemented through outreach initiatives and is achieving results in areas like sustainable development and water quality while also developing recreation strategies.
This was submitted on October 5th 2009 to the Joint Agency Review Team reviewing the Mount Nemo Quarry. I also provided the experts minutes from OMB case PL071044 to illustrate how a certain firm signed off on the fact their own data was insufficient. I have been monitoring the practices of this agency over years in different locations and have found consistencies in testing methods that result in undermined hydrogeological risks.
Uganda Country Experience Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Change Adapta...NAP Events
Presentation by: Muhammad Semambo
4a. Experience with ecosystem-based approaches under the Convention on Biological Diversity
The session will present findings from a synthesis report prepared by the CBD Secretariat on experiences with ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation (EBA) and disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR). It will provide opportunities for countries to share experiences and discuss ways to mainstream EBA and Eco-DRR into NAPs and other plans and strategies. Participants will be invited to take part in a group exercise to identify gaps and needs, as well as entry points and opportunities for integrating EBA.
Are urban water tariff structures designed to meet local challenges and polic...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses water tariff structures in various cities and their effectiveness in meeting local policy goals. It analyzes the challenges and tariff structures of Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila. For Singapore, recommendations include reducing the boundary of the first water consumption tier and separating water and wastewater bills. For Jakarta, a uniform tariff for all consumers with targeted subsidies is recommended. For Manila, simplifying the many tariff tiers and promoting conservation is suggested.
Informe avances del Programa Agua, Clima y Desarrollo (PACyD) - Sofía Castro ...Gwp Sudamérica
El documento resume los avances del Programa Agua, Clima y Desarrollo (PACYD) en la subcuenca del río Santa Eulalia en Perú, incluyendo la implementación de proyectos piloto para mejorar la gestión integrada de recursos hídricos, el fortalecimiento de capacidades locales, y la promoción de la cooperación intersectorial para aumentar la resiliencia climática y seguridad hídrica en la región.
This document discusses Work Package 8 of the WACDEP program, which focuses on partnership and sustainability in West Africa. The key activities under Work Package 8 include managing and coordinating the program, engaging stakeholders, fundraising, and monitoring and evaluation. Specific activities involve expanding steering committees, developing joint initiatives with regional organizations, seeking co-funding, and conducting external audits. While Work Package 8 helped strengthen partnerships and credibility of country water partnerships in Burkina Faso and Ghana, the conclusion notes the regional budget for Work Package 8 was too small to fully link with regional and country implementation processes.
The technical function of GWP should:
1) Identify critical issues in regions and help implement the GWP strategy through knowledge production and ensuring uptake.
2) Be organized holistically at global, regional, and country levels with regional technical committees and expert databases.
3) Be integrated into network operations through coordination between global and regional secretariats on knowledge generation and capacity building.
4) Show intellectual leadership in key areas like IWRM, climate change, food security, and their linkages across sectors.
Between 2009-2013, the organization raised a total of 66 million Euros, including 43 million globally, 12 million locally, and 11 million in-kind donations. Globally raised funds increased each year over this period. Locally raised and in-kind funds also increased between 2009-2011 but declined slightly in 2012. Over half of total expenditure went to direct program activities, while the remainder supported global technical, governance, and secretariat functions.
National development and sectoral plans WP2 GWP Bangladesh and GWP Nepal_lal ...Global Water Partnership
This document outlines the plans and activities for Work Package 2 of the Water and Climate Resilience Programme (WACREP) in Bangladesh and Nepal. Work Package 2 aims to integrate water security and climate resilience into national development planning. In Bangladesh, activities will include conducting a national dialogue on delta issues, establishing a Bangladesh Delta Knowledge Portal, and developing an investment portfolio for the Delta Plan. In Nepal, activities will provide support to implement local adaptation plans and prepare a mitigation plan on flood and drought in Banke District. A total of 147,251 Euros, or 18% of the total WACREP budget, is allocated to Work Package 2, with 23,000 Euros for Bangladesh activities and 50,000 Euros
This document outlines a capacity development program in Africa focused on economics of adaptation, water security and climate resilient development. The program has several partners and aims to enhance the capacities of planners and decision makers in Africa to develop no/low regret investments and integrate them into development planning. It will provide training and materials to 8 countries at the national level and 5 transboundary river/aquifer systems. The program will measure its success based on the number of institutions and individuals with enhanced capacity in climate resilience for water security. It expects the training to result in participants better able to make the economic case for climate resilient development and integrate no/low regret investments into planning processes.
Water, Climate and Development Programme in Santa Eulalia Sub Basin, PeruGlobal Water Partnership
The Water, Climate and Development Programme (PACyD) Pilot initiative in Santa Eulalia Sub basin in Lima, Peru aims to improve water security, livelihoods, food production, and ecosystem conservation, while increasing resilience to climate change. The main expected outputs of the initiative include developing an integrated water resources management plan, investment plan, demonstration projects, capacity building, and a proposal to define and implement mechanisms to protect ecosystem services in the sub-basin. The Global Water Partnership will support techniques to conserve ecosystem services, establish payment for ecosystem services, define and value ecosystem services, and propose payment mechanisms to feed into a bill for payment for ecosystems services.
Presentation by Alaine Clarke MIPI Physical Planner
Objectives:
Appreciate existing linkages between catchment management and the planning system
Recognise that the planning system is a key tool to implementation of River Basin Management Plans
Understand what is needed to deliver a water-friendly planning system
Structure of presentation:
Policy Context
Legislative context as it relates to planning & RBMPs
What guidance is out there?
Existing RBMPs + interaction with planning system
Developing appropriate & measurable policies
Next cycle of RBMPs
Towards the implementation of the Fertilizer Code at the global levelSoils FAO-GSP
Webinar: Towards the implementation of the International Code of Conduct for the Sustainable Use and Management of Fertilizers (Fertilizer Code). Zineb Bazza (GSP Secretariat
This document summarizes the concept of river basin management on a global scale and in India. It discusses how several countries have established River Basin Organizations to facilitate integrated planning and management of water resources within hydrological boundaries. In the US, the Tennessee Valley Authority pioneered this approach. In the UK, regional water authorities successfully manage resources across multiple uses in each river basin. Similar basin-scale management models exist in other countries like Australia, France and India. The document advocates adopting a holistic basin approach in India to address water-related issues in a sustainable manner.
Please Read and then contact me mapesanestory@yahoo.com/ kabaganga@gmail.com/ mapesanestory@outlook.com or +255752997756/+255684248202 For more readings
The status and challenges of global soil fertility and the use of fertilizersSoils FAO-GSP
This document discusses the status and challenges of global soil fertility and fertilizer use. It outlines that underuse of fertilizers is a problem in developing countries, leading to food production losses. However, overuse and misuse of fertilizers in other areas causes issues like harmful algal blooms and eutrophication. Moving forward, wider dissemination and stakeholder input on sustainable fertilizer practices are needed to help implement guidelines for improving global soil fertility while avoiding environmental problems from overuse.
The document summarizes the Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP), which aims to coordinate planning and management of Shuswap Lake in response to concerns about increasing development pressures, recreational use conflicts, and degradation of water quality. SLIPP developed a strategic plan to address key issues like public safety, environmental health, and economic and recreation opportunities through innovative projects, research, and involvement of various stakeholders. The plan is being implemented through outreach initiatives and is achieving results in areas like sustainable development and water quality while also developing recreation strategies.
This was submitted on October 5th 2009 to the Joint Agency Review Team reviewing the Mount Nemo Quarry. I also provided the experts minutes from OMB case PL071044 to illustrate how a certain firm signed off on the fact their own data was insufficient. I have been monitoring the practices of this agency over years in different locations and have found consistencies in testing methods that result in undermined hydrogeological risks.
Uganda Country Experience Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Change Adapta...NAP Events
Presentation by: Muhammad Semambo
4a. Experience with ecosystem-based approaches under the Convention on Biological Diversity
The session will present findings from a synthesis report prepared by the CBD Secretariat on experiences with ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation (EBA) and disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR). It will provide opportunities for countries to share experiences and discuss ways to mainstream EBA and Eco-DRR into NAPs and other plans and strategies. Participants will be invited to take part in a group exercise to identify gaps and needs, as well as entry points and opportunities for integrating EBA.
Are urban water tariff structures designed to meet local challenges and polic...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses water tariff structures in various cities and their effectiveness in meeting local policy goals. It analyzes the challenges and tariff structures of Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila. For Singapore, recommendations include reducing the boundary of the first water consumption tier and separating water and wastewater bills. For Jakarta, a uniform tariff for all consumers with targeted subsidies is recommended. For Manila, simplifying the many tariff tiers and promoting conservation is suggested.
Informe avances del Programa Agua, Clima y Desarrollo (PACyD) - Sofía Castro ...Gwp Sudamérica
El documento resume los avances del Programa Agua, Clima y Desarrollo (PACYD) en la subcuenca del río Santa Eulalia en Perú, incluyendo la implementación de proyectos piloto para mejorar la gestión integrada de recursos hídricos, el fortalecimiento de capacidades locales, y la promoción de la cooperación intersectorial para aumentar la resiliencia climática y seguridad hídrica en la región.
This document discusses Work Package 8 of the WACDEP program, which focuses on partnership and sustainability in West Africa. The key activities under Work Package 8 include managing and coordinating the program, engaging stakeholders, fundraising, and monitoring and evaluation. Specific activities involve expanding steering committees, developing joint initiatives with regional organizations, seeking co-funding, and conducting external audits. While Work Package 8 helped strengthen partnerships and credibility of country water partnerships in Burkina Faso and Ghana, the conclusion notes the regional budget for Work Package 8 was too small to fully link with regional and country implementation processes.
The technical function of GWP should:
1) Identify critical issues in regions and help implement the GWP strategy through knowledge production and ensuring uptake.
2) Be organized holistically at global, regional, and country levels with regional technical committees and expert databases.
3) Be integrated into network operations through coordination between global and regional secretariats on knowledge generation and capacity building.
4) Show intellectual leadership in key areas like IWRM, climate change, food security, and their linkages across sectors.
Between 2009-2013, the organization raised a total of 66 million Euros, including 43 million globally, 12 million locally, and 11 million in-kind donations. Globally raised funds increased each year over this period. Locally raised and in-kind funds also increased between 2009-2011 but declined slightly in 2012. Over half of total expenditure went to direct program activities, while the remainder supported global technical, governance, and secretariat functions.
National development and sectoral plans WP2 GWP Bangladesh and GWP Nepal_lal ...Global Water Partnership
This document outlines the plans and activities for Work Package 2 of the Water and Climate Resilience Programme (WACREP) in Bangladesh and Nepal. Work Package 2 aims to integrate water security and climate resilience into national development planning. In Bangladesh, activities will include conducting a national dialogue on delta issues, establishing a Bangladesh Delta Knowledge Portal, and developing an investment portfolio for the Delta Plan. In Nepal, activities will provide support to implement local adaptation plans and prepare a mitigation plan on flood and drought in Banke District. A total of 147,251 Euros, or 18% of the total WACREP budget, is allocated to Work Package 2, with 23,000 Euros for Bangladesh activities and 50,000 Euros
This document outlines a capacity development program in Africa focused on economics of adaptation, water security and climate resilient development. The program has several partners and aims to enhance the capacities of planners and decision makers in Africa to develop no/low regret investments and integrate them into development planning. It will provide training and materials to 8 countries at the national level and 5 transboundary river/aquifer systems. The program will measure its success based on the number of institutions and individuals with enhanced capacity in climate resilience for water security. It expects the training to result in participants better able to make the economic case for climate resilient development and integrate no/low regret investments into planning processes.
Water, Climate and Development Programme in Santa Eulalia Sub Basin, PeruGlobal Water Partnership
The Water, Climate and Development Programme (PACyD) Pilot initiative in Santa Eulalia Sub basin in Lima, Peru aims to improve water security, livelihoods, food production, and ecosystem conservation, while increasing resilience to climate change. The main expected outputs of the initiative include developing an integrated water resources management plan, investment plan, demonstration projects, capacity building, and a proposal to define and implement mechanisms to protect ecosystem services in the sub-basin. The Global Water Partnership will support techniques to conserve ecosystem services, establish payment for ecosystem services, define and value ecosystem services, and propose payment mechanisms to feed into a bill for payment for ecosystems services.
From Local to Global: Realizing Water Security for Sustainable Development - ...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses water security and sustainable development from local to global scales. It summarizes the growth of GWP's global partner network and outlines a vision for a water secure world with enough water for all. Key elements include reducing risks from droughts/floods, improving quality of life, and an integrated, participatory approach. The document also discusses climate change impacts, integrated flood and drought management programs, stakeholder consultations on developing water and disaster risk reduction goals for 2015, and the role of river restoration in contributing to these goals.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) is located in Panama City, Panama. It works closely with 33 countries in the region on projects related to climate change, ecosystems management, environmental governance, harmful substances and resource efficiency. Some of ROLAC's key projects include promoting mangrove conservation in Central America, facilitating technology transfers on climate change, and mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in microfinance practices.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) is located in Panama City, Panama. It works closely with 33 countries in the region on projects related to climate change, ecosystems management, environmental governance, harmful substances and resource efficiency. Some of ROLAC's key projects include promoting mangrove conservation in Central America, facilitating technology transfers on climate change, and mainstreaming ecosystem-based adaptation in microfinance practices.
The document summarizes discussions from the World Water Week conference in Stockholm, Sweden from August 21-24, 2011. Topics included integrated flood management, population increases challenging flood management in Jakarta, early warning systems, and strategies for managing floods in the Ciliwun river. Disaster relief in Sri Lanka and partnerships between organizations and local communities were also discussed. Presentations covered water access issues, the impacts of phosphorus and nitrogen over-enrichment, and the state of global land and water resources according to the UN's FAO organization.
UNECE Session: Raimund Mair, ICPDR, 15th January UN Water Zaragoza Conferencewater-decade
Intersectoral cooperation is important for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the basin level. Almost two-thirds of the global landmass is covered by international river basins, making transboundary cooperation critical. The Danube River Basin covers 14 countries and is an example of successful intersectoral cooperation through its International Commission. Stakeholder involvement and integrated management plans have helped balance sectors like agriculture, flood management, hydropower and navigation. This approach has led to accelerated implementation of policies and created benefits for involved sectors while achieving compliance with environmental legislation.
1) Cape Verde faces chronic water scarcity due to low rainfall and has implemented various water collection and desalination methods.
2) The document proposes establishing wastewater treatment plants in Praia using membrane bioreactor technology to treat and reuse water for irrigation, industry, and other purposes.
3) The treatment plants would help address water scarcity while providing environmental, economic, social and educational benefits to the community.
This document provides an executive summary of the report "Charting Our Water Future" which was created by the 2030 Water Resources Group to analyze solutions to increasing water scarcity. The group consisted of private companies and organizations who worked with experts to develop frameworks to inform decision-making. The report found that by 2030, over a third of the world's population will live in areas facing water stress, and that current rates of increasing supply and efficiency will not meet rising demand. However, the report also finds that through measures like improving agricultural efficiency, augmenting supply, and reducing water intensity in economies, water needs can potentially be met at an affordable cost even in rapidly developing areas.
Results of the Sinergia project: challenges of water resources management in the context of climate change in the Paraguay Basin in South America. Main impacts of climate change and main adaptations as recommended by the project participants
WATER INNOVATION SUMMIT 2023 | Sessione 6-Ciarlo Servizi a rete
The document discusses water management approaches of the Italian Development Cooperation and AICS. It covers their guidelines for interventions in water for human and civil use, agriculture, and aquifer protection. Examples of best practices are provided, including projects in Tunisia supporting irrigation systems, in Senegal managing water resources, and in Ethiopia improving integrated water management. The conclusion emphasizes improving water productivity and management can help address scarcity issues and prevent conflicts over this critical resource.
WATER INNOVATION SUMMIT 2023 | Sessione 6-SertoliServizi a rete
The document discusses water management approaches of the Italian Development Cooperation and AICS. It covers their guidelines for interventions in water for human and civil use, agriculture, and aquifer protection. Examples of best practices are provided, including projects in Tunisia supporting irrigation systems, in Senegal managing water resources, and in Ethiopia improving integrated water management. The conclusion emphasizes improving water productivity and management can help address scarcity issues and prevent conflicts over this critical resource.
Engaging the Private Sector in Climate Change Adaptation in Dominican RepublicNAP Global Network
Presentation given by Karem Rivero, Project Manager, Ministry of Environment, Dominican Republic, as part of the NAP Global Network's Peer Learning Summit on Vertical Integration in the NAP Processes, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 11 to 13, 2023.
Reyes, J.A.; Gómez-Barrón, J.P.; Muis, R.O.; Zavala, R., 2012b, “Potential of Environmental Services in the Social Property of Mexico”. (English summary). National Agrarian Registry (RAN) & Inter-American Institute of Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Project. Mexico, D.F. 72 pp.
This document presents the findings in the first stage of the Strategy for Environmental Services and Common Property, which analyzes the relative importance of the environmental services in the agrarian nucleuses, such as: forest carbon, biodiversity and hydrological cycles. An important conclusion of this analysis is that none of the three themes can be efficiently developed without the integration of the common property.
As part of the findings, 115 ejidos and communities were identified with the highest potential to contribute in the provision of the three environmental services: carbon storage and capture, biodiversity conservation and maintenance of the hydrological cycle. In the next stage, these agrarian nucleuses will be analyzed for its feasibility in order to be included in payment for environmental services schemes.
The Nile River Basin: Public Participation Challenges and Opportunities (Shad...Iwl Pcu
Presentation Outline of Africa: Population, Natural Environment and Water Resources. Nile River Basin: Features, Challenges and Opportunities. The Big Picture: Multi-tracks Hydro Diplomacy. Public Participation: The Realities on the Ground. Concluding Remarks: Prospects, Potentials and Conclusions.
The Nile River Basin: Public Participation Challenges and Opportunities (Shad...Iwl Pcu
Presentation Outline of Africa: Population, Natural Environment and Water Resources. Nile River Basin: Features, Challenges and Opportunities. The Big Picture: Multi-tracks Hydro Diplomacy. Public Participation: The Realities on the Ground. Concluding Remarks: Prospects, Potentials and Conclusions.
The Nile River Basin: Public Participation Challenges and Opportunities (Shad...Iwl Pcu
Presentation Outline of Africa: Population, Natural Environment and Water Resources. Nile River Basin: Features, Challenges and Opportunities. The Big Picture: Multi-tracks Hydro Diplomacy. Public Participation: The Realities on the Ground. Concluding Remarks: Prospects, Potentials and Conclusions.
The Learning Route on Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Adaptation best practices, the experience in Kenya; took place between the 6-13 July 2014 in several counties in Kenya.
The objective of this learning route is to scale up through peer to peer learning the Kenyan best multi stakeholders' strategies, tools and practices to fight environmental degradation and to adapt to climate change with the aim of improving the livelihoods of people living in affected communities.
The learning Route has been developed by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) CARE (relief agency) in Kenya and the Cgiar Research Program on Climate Change & Food Security, in partnership with Procasur Africa.
Here we have an overview of the presentation shared with us from our first of the three host case studies that were visited:
Case 1: Mount Kenya East Pilot Project (MKEPP), the Upper Tana Natural Resource Manangement Project (UTANRMP)
1) Ecosystem services provide important benefits to water security according to GWP's framework and goals of promoting integrated water resources management.
2) Degradation of ecosystem services poses a challenge to achieving water security and sustainable development goals due to effects on water quantity and quality as well as resilience to climate change.
3) GWP plans to focus on generating and sharing knowledge about the value of ecosystem services, engage policymakers, and strengthen partnerships to advocate for the conservation of ecosystem services as an essential element of water security.
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Presentación del Programa Agua, Clima y Desarrollo para Sudamérica (Inglés)
1. Improved Transectoral Interaction to
Generate Resilience to Climate Change
and Water Security in Santa Eulalia SubBasin (Peru)
Tania Burstein, Programme Manager
2. CONTENT
1. Background and national context
2. Programme overview
• General objective
• Key Stakeholders
• Components
• Achievements
3. Some expected results
3. 1. Background and national context
PERÚ, country of contrasts
Twentieth largest country in the world,
71% of the world's tropical glaciers,
One of top 10 megadiverse countries,
6% of surface water in the world
Water availability per person
over 70 000 m3… but
Glacial retreat during the last
35 years has resulted in a
22% loss of coverage
Between the ten most vulnerable
countries in the world…It
presents four of the five
characteristics of vulnerability
recognized by the United States
Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC)
4. 1. Background and national context
Atlantic watershed
74.6% of territory
26% of the population
97.4% of water availability
18% of the GDP
Pacific watershed
21.8% of territory
70% of the population
2% of the water availability
80% of the GDP
Titicaca watershed
3.8% of territory
4% of the population
0.6% of the water availability
2% of the GDP
5. 1. Background and national context
Flagrant need of coordination water resources State Policy #33 on water
resources (August 2012)
Establishment of transectoral agreement : “The integrated water resources
management, in the framework of climate change adaptation”
Ministries considered in the agreement: Health, Agriculture, Environment,
Energy and Mining, Production, Housing, Infrastructure and Sanitation,
Finance, Foreign Affairs, Education, Women and Vulnerable Populations
Culture, Development and Social Inclusion
GWP selected Santa Eulalia sub-basin as a pilot initiative to put in practice
effective transectoral interaction…
6. SANTA EULALIA RIVER
50% of water
70% of energy
RIMAC RIVER
RIMAC BASIN AND
SANTA EULALIA
SUB BASIN
LIMA CITY
10 million people
7. Glacial retreat in the upper Santa Eulalia sub basin
Summer 1999
Summer 2004
8. 2. Programme overview
General Objective
Provide an example of how improved transectoral interaction
is an effective means to generate resilience to climate change
and achieve water security for sustainable development.
9. 2. Programme overview
Key stakeholders: partners and allies
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Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Environment
Ministry of Energy and Mining
Commonwealth of Santa Eulalia Valley Municipalities
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
National Agrarian University
GWP Peru
Base Org: Small farmer communities, Producers Association of
Santa Eulalia sub basin
• NGOs
• SEDAPAL (Lima’s largest supplier of water and sanitation services)
• Buenaventura (largest mining and energy company)
10. 2. Programme overview
Components
Water security and climate resilience
integrated in growth and development
Partnerships and
Sustainability
Governance and
Fundrising
Knowledge and
Awareness
Knowledge and
Capacity
Development
Capacity
Development
Demonstration
Projectswater,energy, food
Nexus
Innovative Green
Solutions
Project Preparation
and Financing
No/low Regrets
Investments at all
levels
Local Development
and Sector Plans
Investments in
regional and
National
Development
11. 2. Programme overview
Progress: Two workshops and programe document in process:
1. Santa Eulalia workshop: 17 and 18 july. Agree on the focus of the
programme, define priorities, actions, partners, allies and co-funding
potential.
2. Workshop with Group of Coordinators: 7 august.
12. 2. Programme overview
Achievements: Strong buy-in from key authorities
Central government
Minister of Agriculture : Active participation and fruitful discussions
about the relevance of signing the transectoral agreement, and how
the W&C Programmbe a tool for putting in practice a much more
active interaction e will amongst actors and sectors.
Minister of the Environment: actively participating in the programme
and willing to engage with GWP in other initiatives (i.e. COP 20)
Ministry of Energy and Mining
Local government
Santa Eulalia Commonwealth of Municipalities
13. 3. Some expected results
1. Improved transectoral interaction.
2. The IWRM Plan for the Santa Eulalia sub-basin
3. The creation and strengthening of the Santa Eulalia sub-basin
committee
4. Eight (08) demonstration projects showing good adaptation
practices:
1. Forestation with native species
2. Rehabilitation of pre-inca terraces
3. Strengthening of water management and sanitation
4. Cattle, pastures and contamination control
5. Soil management and conservation
6. Sustainable tourism to fund IWRM
7. Sustainable agriculture
8. Springs management and conservation
But they are concentrated in the Atlantic watershed where there is only one fourth of the population, whereas in the Pacific watershed there is only 2% of water availability for 70% of the population and produce 80% of the GDP
There is a flagrant need for improving the coordination of the use of water resources. As a response to this need the govermment engaged in a two year process to define a State Policy on water resources.The result was the approval of the State Policy No 33 on Water Resources,GWP proposed the establishment of a transectoral agreement to ensure its implementation.This agreement involves 13 ministries and the lobbying process is underway…a hard process that the outcomes indicators do not show.In the meantime, GWP selected Santa Eulalia sub-basin as a pilot initiative to put in practice effective transectoral interaction… but, why have we chosen this sub basin?
Because, on one side,this sub basin produces 50% of water and 70% of energy used in Lima… the largest city in Peru, with 10 million inhabitants.On the other hand, the upper Santa Eulalia basin, in addition to its great potential for water and energy supply, it shows very high levels of poverty and inequality. Its population endures water insecurity, food insecurity and energy insecurity, all exacerbated by increased vulnerability to the effects of climate change. We estimate that the immediate beneficiaries will be around 17,000people, of whomalmost 7,000 live in poverty.Amongst the indirect beneficiaries we consider Lima´s population and economic activities.
This slide is just to show that this initiative is following the same structure of the Water and Climate programmes, the only work package that is missing, is the one on transboundary water management.
To develop the programme document we carried out a couple of workshops. The first one in the sub-basin, with participation of national and local authorities, farmers communities and all those ones mentioned before. The second workshop was held to expand on the definition of activities and align the proposed activities to the structure of the W&C Programmes. All this information, generated in a very participatory manner, is being used in the preparation of the programme document.
Some expected results:Improved transectoral interaction will set an example for the rest of the country. The IWRM Plan for the Santa Eulalia sub-basinThe creation and strengthening of the Santa Eulalia sub-basin committeeEight (08) demonstration projects showing good adaptation practices and sharing lessons learned in other parts of the country.