The document discusses a proposed 99km road-dike project around Laguna Lake in the Philippines. It would involve building a 5m tall wall to help keep water in the lake and serve as a dike. This wall would be around two stories tall and 70m wide, around the size of two and a half basketball courts. Several questions are raised about the project, including whether people affected have been identified and surveys conducted, and if an environmental impact assessment has been completed given the geologically active nature of the area. It stresses the need to respect community rights and follow the precautionary principle before moving forward with the project.
The document summarizes the impacts of severe weather events in Queensland in late 2010 and early 2011, including floods and Cyclone Yasi, on Queensland's national parks and protected areas. It discusses how over half of Queensland's 279 national parks were closed or partially closed due to flooding or the cyclone. The document outlines the response efforts by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to repair damage, re-open parks, and support wildlife recovery. It provides updates on restoration progress and priorities going forward.
The ACT Basin Priority Project aims to improve long-term water quality in the ACT and Murrumbidgee River systems through two phases. Phase 1 involves data collection, monitoring, and identifying treatment options for six priority catchments including Yarralumla Creek. Phase 2 will construct identified infrastructure from Phase 1 by March 2019. For Yarralumla Creek, options include wetlands, bio-retention systems, naturalization and revegetation to address high sediment and nutrient loads. Community engagement will be integral to the project.
The Shire River Basin project basins as entry pointsNAP Events
The document summarizes the Shire River Basin Management Program which aims to develop a strategic planning framework for managing land and water resources in the basin. It covers the overall design including long term planning over 15+ years, project objectives to improve management, and components including basin planning, catchment management, and water infrastructure. Key sectors like agriculture, energy, and water resources are also summarized with goals, objectives, strategies and priority investments identified.
Full mouth rehabilitation with implants case report in indiadentalimplantsindia
The patient came to the clinic with multiple missing teeth and fixed bridges. An examination revealed missing teeth, tooth-supported bridges, and infected root stumps. A treatment plan was made to restore the teeth using fixed implant-supported prosthetics. After treatment, 10 implants were placed and connected with titanium wire for stability, and fixed acrylic dentures were placed, restoring good function and aesthetics to the patient's smile.
This document discusses the partnership between Oxfam and Monash University, including several research projects they conducted together on topics like the gendered impacts of climate change in Bangladesh and governance/accountability in South Africa's health sector. It notes that the partnership allows them to pool innovation, better support social change processes, and pilot new collaborative approaches. It also highlights a case study they conducted on strengthening citizen accountability for South Africa's national health insurance program.
Sudhir Mane was awarded a NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety on April 28, 2016 with credit. The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) certified that Sudhir Mane successfully completed the requirements for this qualification. NEBOSH is a charitable company registered in England and Wales that issues qualifications in health and safety.
The document discusses a proposed 99km road-dike project around Laguna Lake in the Philippines. It would involve building a 5m tall wall to help keep water in the lake and serve as a dike. This wall would be around two stories tall and 70m wide, around the size of two and a half basketball courts. Several questions are raised about the project, including whether people affected have been identified and surveys conducted, and if an environmental impact assessment has been completed given the geologically active nature of the area. It stresses the need to respect community rights and follow the precautionary principle before moving forward with the project.
The document summarizes the impacts of severe weather events in Queensland in late 2010 and early 2011, including floods and Cyclone Yasi, on Queensland's national parks and protected areas. It discusses how over half of Queensland's 279 national parks were closed or partially closed due to flooding or the cyclone. The document outlines the response efforts by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to repair damage, re-open parks, and support wildlife recovery. It provides updates on restoration progress and priorities going forward.
The ACT Basin Priority Project aims to improve long-term water quality in the ACT and Murrumbidgee River systems through two phases. Phase 1 involves data collection, monitoring, and identifying treatment options for six priority catchments including Yarralumla Creek. Phase 2 will construct identified infrastructure from Phase 1 by March 2019. For Yarralumla Creek, options include wetlands, bio-retention systems, naturalization and revegetation to address high sediment and nutrient loads. Community engagement will be integral to the project.
The Shire River Basin project basins as entry pointsNAP Events
The document summarizes the Shire River Basin Management Program which aims to develop a strategic planning framework for managing land and water resources in the basin. It covers the overall design including long term planning over 15+ years, project objectives to improve management, and components including basin planning, catchment management, and water infrastructure. Key sectors like agriculture, energy, and water resources are also summarized with goals, objectives, strategies and priority investments identified.
Full mouth rehabilitation with implants case report in indiadentalimplantsindia
The patient came to the clinic with multiple missing teeth and fixed bridges. An examination revealed missing teeth, tooth-supported bridges, and infected root stumps. A treatment plan was made to restore the teeth using fixed implant-supported prosthetics. After treatment, 10 implants were placed and connected with titanium wire for stability, and fixed acrylic dentures were placed, restoring good function and aesthetics to the patient's smile.
This document discusses the partnership between Oxfam and Monash University, including several research projects they conducted together on topics like the gendered impacts of climate change in Bangladesh and governance/accountability in South Africa's health sector. It notes that the partnership allows them to pool innovation, better support social change processes, and pilot new collaborative approaches. It also highlights a case study they conducted on strengthening citizen accountability for South Africa's national health insurance program.
Sudhir Mane was awarded a NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety on April 28, 2016 with credit. The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) certified that Sudhir Mane successfully completed the requirements for this qualification. NEBOSH is a charitable company registered in England and Wales that issues qualifications in health and safety.
Provisional restorations serve as blueprints for definitive restorations by being used temporarily to plan the final restoration's form, tissue molding, and color. This document discusses using ovate pontics in provisional restorations to create a natural gingival profile for missing maxillary central incisors. A 19-year-old patient was missing her upper front teeth due to trauma and previously used a removable partial denture.
This document appears to be an English exam for secondary school students. It contains multiple choice questions and fill-in-the-blank exercises testing students' knowledge of prepositions of time such as "at", "in", and "on". The questions cover topics like days, dates, times, and seasonal events. An English teacher named Mrs. Anabel Montes M. signed the document, noting the class motto "Winners from the beginning..!".
The document discusses extending the term of the Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) in the Philippines that advise the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) from 2 to 4 years. The RACs play a key role in FPE's governance. Extending their term will allow the current RAC members to provide input on ongoing organizational reforms and see them through. It will also reduce the workload of regional staff who would otherwise have to prepare for new elections. Precedents show the terms have been extended before for similar reasons. The main alternative discussed is having FPE publish bulletins to share information with constituents instead of regional consultative meetings during the extended term.
FPE funded 67 projects worth P40.98 million in the past fiscal year, focusing on large grants and community-led projects in key biodiversity areas. A new 10-year strategic plan was formulated to align goals with conservation targets and double the trust fund size to P60 million annually by 2025. Initiatives included promoting sustainable livelihoods, strengthening partners' financial management, and developing a knowledge management system including an online grants platform. Going forward, FPE will integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into selected vulnerable sites. The organization aims to be a leader in actions for healthy ecosystems and resilient communities.
This document lists the regional coordinators for the Foundation for the Philippine Environment for 2010-2014. It provides the name, position, and organization for each coordinator, organized by bioregion. The bioregions included are Davao-Compostela Valley, Caraga, Lanao Provinces, North Cotabato - Maguindanao - Sultan Kudarat, Zamboanga - Basilan - Sulu - Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga del Norte - Misamis Occidental, South Cotabato - Sarangani - General Santos, and Camiguin - Bukidnon - Misamis Oriental.
- The document discusses areas of concern and recommendations for improving project development, monitoring and evaluation, reportorial requirements, financial matters, and mentoring/technical assistance for NGO and PO partners.
- It notes a need to involve experts in project development, provide assistance to partners in developing proposals, and standardize indicators. Approval timelines should be extended to 3 years.
- Reporting periods should be increased to 6 months to reduce burden, and electronic reporting should be accepted. Retention amounts may be reduced.
- Mentoring and technical assistance can be improved through more frequent visits, tapping expertise, and using technology for training.
FPE funded 67 conservation projects worth P40.98 million in 2013-2014. Most projects were small-scale (44) focusing on sites (42%) and advocacy (22%). Projects were distributed across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with the most (22) in National regions. The board set strategic initiatives to focus on 9 key biodiversity sites, develop a 10-year strategic plan, generate over P60 million annually from investments, and integrate livelihood and disaster risk reduction into conservation management. Partnerships with local and international organizations helped mobilize an additional P20.66 million. Evaluations confirmed partners were good implementers and FPE will continue strategic partnerships while initiating knowledge management.
FPE at 25: Celebrating Connectedness through Conservation
Calibrating commitments and actions into the future through the FPE Strategic Plan (2015 - 2025)
www.fpe.ph
Trastorno del desarrollo de la coordinacionAndreato14
El documento trata sobre el trastorno del desarrollo de la coordinación (TDC). Explica que es un trastorno común que causa dificultades motoras en niños y que puede afectar su desempeño académico y actividades cotidianas. No se conoce su causa exacta pero involucra problemas en la comunicación entre el cerebro y el cuerpo. Su diagnóstico y tratamiento deben ser multidisciplinarios e incluyen terapia ocupacional, física y el uso de realidad virtual para mejorar el control motor.
The document summarizes a regional advisory committee meeting in Mindanao with the following objectives:
1. To orient new and outgoing RAC members on the strategic direction, performance, and programs of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment over the next 10 years.
2. To conduct a turnover ceremony where outgoing RAC members transfer responsibilities to newly elected members.
3. To discuss key environmental issues in Mindanao and develop an action plan to address these issues as the regional advisory committee.
The meeting included sessions on the institution's agenda and performance, a turnover ceremony and oath taking, networking activities, and an orientation for new RAC members on their roles and responsibilities. The goal was to better equip the
Where agencies feared to tread: Incorporating fishermen’s knowledge into Cali...Ecotrust
1) Ecotrust Consulting was retained by the MLPA Initiative to characterize the extent and importance of commercial fishing grounds in Central California to incorporate fishermen's knowledge into MPA planning for the region.
2) Interviews were conducted with 218 fishermen to map out fishing grounds and have fishermen rank areas by economic importance using a "bag of 100 pennies" system.
3) The mapping results were used to analyze impacts of proposed MPA networks by reporting on fishing grounds and economic importance lost to different alternatives. This formed the basis for socioeconomic impact analysis.
3.4 northern everglades payment for environmental services a public private p...ascemiami-dade
This document summarizes a public-private partnership called the Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services program. The program pays farmers to temporarily store and clean excess surface water running off their lands in South Florida. It describes a pilot project called the Nicodemus Slough Pilot Project that is designed to store water and enhance wetlands on over 15,000 acres of land in Glades County, Florida. The project involves building berms and canals to divert water from Lake Okeechobee onto the land to restore more natural sheet flow and water treatment processes. It is a sustainable partnership between public agencies, private landowners, and researchers that provides environmental and economic benefits.
The Lower Lakes Bioremediation and Revegetation Project aims to improve the health of the Lower Lakes environment through community involvement. It is establishing a Lakes Hub in Milang to coordinate revegetation efforts like community nurseries. The Hub will facilitate information sharing and data collection to engage the community in decisions, actions, and research regarding ecosystem stability, acid sulfate soils, and biodiversity in the Lower Lakes.
The document outlines a baseline assessments plan for climate resilience and green growth in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape. It involves conducting initial vulnerability assessments, natural resource management studies, surveys, and focus group discussions. Surveys will compare data from previous assessments and involve respondents from barangays and mining areas. Focus group discussions will address topics like greenhouse gases and be held with representatives from local governments, indigenous peoples, and miners. The project aims to demonstrate an eco-town framework.
This document summarizes natural and cultural resource management activities at a naval facility. It outlines that the facility supports various military missions through managing over 87,000 acres of land, which includes 17,000 acres of wetlands and waterways. Key programs at the facility include threatened and endangered species surveys, forestry management, and invasive species control. Recent accomplishments include establishing a regional bat database, GPS tracking of Atlantic sturgeon, and completing all fiscal year 2019 funds execution. Natural resource management supports the military mission through compliance activities and programs that balance training needs with environmental protection.
The Green Communities Guide provides 25 design and policy tools to help restore ecological processes in Alberta's built environments. It was created by the Land Stewardship Centre of Canada to provide municipalities, developers, and stewardship groups with ways to make communities more environmentally friendly. The guide identifies case studies of innovative green development projects in Alberta to demonstrate how ecological functions can be integrated into urban planning.
Muskegon Lake, located in Muskegon, Mich., has been listed as a Great Lakes Area of Concern due to a significant loss of wildlife habitat and degraded water quality. This presentation will discuss how an organized grassroots effort has successfully received state and federal funding to implement large-scale ecological restoration projects throughout the lake.
BIODIVERCITY-Panang MALAYSIA [Autosaved].pptxSaffanAhmed1
The document summarizes a masterplan for the Penang South Islands in Malaysia called BiodiverCity. It was designed by BIG, Hijjas and Ramboll as winners of a competition held by the Penang State Government. BiodiverCity will transform 4,500 acres of land into a sustainable destination with public beaches, parks, and a waterfront. It will consist of three islands with mixed-use districts, habitat reserves, and a continuous buffer between districts. Each island will have different phases and features focused on livability, inclusion, sustainability, and co-existing with nature in one of the most biodiverse places.
Provisional restorations serve as blueprints for definitive restorations by being used temporarily to plan the final restoration's form, tissue molding, and color. This document discusses using ovate pontics in provisional restorations to create a natural gingival profile for missing maxillary central incisors. A 19-year-old patient was missing her upper front teeth due to trauma and previously used a removable partial denture.
This document appears to be an English exam for secondary school students. It contains multiple choice questions and fill-in-the-blank exercises testing students' knowledge of prepositions of time such as "at", "in", and "on". The questions cover topics like days, dates, times, and seasonal events. An English teacher named Mrs. Anabel Montes M. signed the document, noting the class motto "Winners from the beginning..!".
The document discusses extending the term of the Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) in the Philippines that advise the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) from 2 to 4 years. The RACs play a key role in FPE's governance. Extending their term will allow the current RAC members to provide input on ongoing organizational reforms and see them through. It will also reduce the workload of regional staff who would otherwise have to prepare for new elections. Precedents show the terms have been extended before for similar reasons. The main alternative discussed is having FPE publish bulletins to share information with constituents instead of regional consultative meetings during the extended term.
FPE funded 67 projects worth P40.98 million in the past fiscal year, focusing on large grants and community-led projects in key biodiversity areas. A new 10-year strategic plan was formulated to align goals with conservation targets and double the trust fund size to P60 million annually by 2025. Initiatives included promoting sustainable livelihoods, strengthening partners' financial management, and developing a knowledge management system including an online grants platform. Going forward, FPE will integrate disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into selected vulnerable sites. The organization aims to be a leader in actions for healthy ecosystems and resilient communities.
This document lists the regional coordinators for the Foundation for the Philippine Environment for 2010-2014. It provides the name, position, and organization for each coordinator, organized by bioregion. The bioregions included are Davao-Compostela Valley, Caraga, Lanao Provinces, North Cotabato - Maguindanao - Sultan Kudarat, Zamboanga - Basilan - Sulu - Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga del Norte - Misamis Occidental, South Cotabato - Sarangani - General Santos, and Camiguin - Bukidnon - Misamis Oriental.
- The document discusses areas of concern and recommendations for improving project development, monitoring and evaluation, reportorial requirements, financial matters, and mentoring/technical assistance for NGO and PO partners.
- It notes a need to involve experts in project development, provide assistance to partners in developing proposals, and standardize indicators. Approval timelines should be extended to 3 years.
- Reporting periods should be increased to 6 months to reduce burden, and electronic reporting should be accepted. Retention amounts may be reduced.
- Mentoring and technical assistance can be improved through more frequent visits, tapping expertise, and using technology for training.
FPE funded 67 conservation projects worth P40.98 million in 2013-2014. Most projects were small-scale (44) focusing on sites (42%) and advocacy (22%). Projects were distributed across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with the most (22) in National regions. The board set strategic initiatives to focus on 9 key biodiversity sites, develop a 10-year strategic plan, generate over P60 million annually from investments, and integrate livelihood and disaster risk reduction into conservation management. Partnerships with local and international organizations helped mobilize an additional P20.66 million. Evaluations confirmed partners were good implementers and FPE will continue strategic partnerships while initiating knowledge management.
FPE at 25: Celebrating Connectedness through Conservation
Calibrating commitments and actions into the future through the FPE Strategic Plan (2015 - 2025)
www.fpe.ph
Trastorno del desarrollo de la coordinacionAndreato14
El documento trata sobre el trastorno del desarrollo de la coordinación (TDC). Explica que es un trastorno común que causa dificultades motoras en niños y que puede afectar su desempeño académico y actividades cotidianas. No se conoce su causa exacta pero involucra problemas en la comunicación entre el cerebro y el cuerpo. Su diagnóstico y tratamiento deben ser multidisciplinarios e incluyen terapia ocupacional, física y el uso de realidad virtual para mejorar el control motor.
The document summarizes a regional advisory committee meeting in Mindanao with the following objectives:
1. To orient new and outgoing RAC members on the strategic direction, performance, and programs of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment over the next 10 years.
2. To conduct a turnover ceremony where outgoing RAC members transfer responsibilities to newly elected members.
3. To discuss key environmental issues in Mindanao and develop an action plan to address these issues as the regional advisory committee.
The meeting included sessions on the institution's agenda and performance, a turnover ceremony and oath taking, networking activities, and an orientation for new RAC members on their roles and responsibilities. The goal was to better equip the
Where agencies feared to tread: Incorporating fishermen’s knowledge into Cali...Ecotrust
1) Ecotrust Consulting was retained by the MLPA Initiative to characterize the extent and importance of commercial fishing grounds in Central California to incorporate fishermen's knowledge into MPA planning for the region.
2) Interviews were conducted with 218 fishermen to map out fishing grounds and have fishermen rank areas by economic importance using a "bag of 100 pennies" system.
3) The mapping results were used to analyze impacts of proposed MPA networks by reporting on fishing grounds and economic importance lost to different alternatives. This formed the basis for socioeconomic impact analysis.
3.4 northern everglades payment for environmental services a public private p...ascemiami-dade
This document summarizes a public-private partnership called the Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services program. The program pays farmers to temporarily store and clean excess surface water running off their lands in South Florida. It describes a pilot project called the Nicodemus Slough Pilot Project that is designed to store water and enhance wetlands on over 15,000 acres of land in Glades County, Florida. The project involves building berms and canals to divert water from Lake Okeechobee onto the land to restore more natural sheet flow and water treatment processes. It is a sustainable partnership between public agencies, private landowners, and researchers that provides environmental and economic benefits.
The Lower Lakes Bioremediation and Revegetation Project aims to improve the health of the Lower Lakes environment through community involvement. It is establishing a Lakes Hub in Milang to coordinate revegetation efforts like community nurseries. The Hub will facilitate information sharing and data collection to engage the community in decisions, actions, and research regarding ecosystem stability, acid sulfate soils, and biodiversity in the Lower Lakes.
The document outlines a baseline assessments plan for climate resilience and green growth in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape. It involves conducting initial vulnerability assessments, natural resource management studies, surveys, and focus group discussions. Surveys will compare data from previous assessments and involve respondents from barangays and mining areas. Focus group discussions will address topics like greenhouse gases and be held with representatives from local governments, indigenous peoples, and miners. The project aims to demonstrate an eco-town framework.
This document summarizes natural and cultural resource management activities at a naval facility. It outlines that the facility supports various military missions through managing over 87,000 acres of land, which includes 17,000 acres of wetlands and waterways. Key programs at the facility include threatened and endangered species surveys, forestry management, and invasive species control. Recent accomplishments include establishing a regional bat database, GPS tracking of Atlantic sturgeon, and completing all fiscal year 2019 funds execution. Natural resource management supports the military mission through compliance activities and programs that balance training needs with environmental protection.
The Green Communities Guide provides 25 design and policy tools to help restore ecological processes in Alberta's built environments. It was created by the Land Stewardship Centre of Canada to provide municipalities, developers, and stewardship groups with ways to make communities more environmentally friendly. The guide identifies case studies of innovative green development projects in Alberta to demonstrate how ecological functions can be integrated into urban planning.
Muskegon Lake, located in Muskegon, Mich., has been listed as a Great Lakes Area of Concern due to a significant loss of wildlife habitat and degraded water quality. This presentation will discuss how an organized grassroots effort has successfully received state and federal funding to implement large-scale ecological restoration projects throughout the lake.
BIODIVERCITY-Panang MALAYSIA [Autosaved].pptxSaffanAhmed1
The document summarizes a masterplan for the Penang South Islands in Malaysia called BiodiverCity. It was designed by BIG, Hijjas and Ramboll as winners of a competition held by the Penang State Government. BiodiverCity will transform 4,500 acres of land into a sustainable destination with public beaches, parks, and a waterfront. It will consist of three islands with mixed-use districts, habitat reserves, and a continuous buffer between districts. Each island will have different phases and features focused on livability, inclusion, sustainability, and co-existing with nature in one of the most biodiverse places.
Edward D. Dalangin has over 16 years of experience in environmental management, occupational health and safety, and forestry. He has worked as an Environmental Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, and Consultant on various projects in the Philippines and France. He is currently the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija.
GEF and Integration of Activities in Biodiversity and International Waters Iwl Pcu
Development Objective: To Contain Existing Damage and Prevent Further Environmental Degradation of the Gulf of Aqaba’s Coast, Coral Reefs and Marine Ecosystem.
Valuation of Marine Ecosystem Goods & Services in the Caribbean: A review and...Iwl Pcu
7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Barbados Presentation on Valuation of Marine Ecosystem Goods & Services in the Caribbean by Patrick Debels and Laverne Walker
Draft Regional Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan for R2MaryAnnLucena
This document discusses updating the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) to align with targets from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). It outlines KMGBF targets, proposed Philippine and local indicators, and major activities to achieve the targets in Northern Luzon by 2040. Key targets include 30% land and sea protection by 2030, increasing access to green and blue spaces, and halting human-induced species extinction through active species management. Proposed activities involve establishing new protected areas and other conservation measures, monitoring flagship and threatened species populations, and adopting biodiversity-inclusive urban planning.
This document provides a roadmap to optimize water usage in Balboa Park's parkland areas by 2020. It was created by a community of experts in water management and sustainability who developed a series of proposed short, mid, and long-term projects. The projects fall under five topic areas: smartscaping, documentation, conservation, education, and alternative water sources. Implementing the projects outlined in the roadmap will help make Balboa Park a model of water-wise land management, conserve water resources for future generations, and educate visitors.
This document provides information about the author's hometown of Penang, Malaysia. It discusses the founding of Penang in 1786 by Francis Light and its acquisition from the Sultan of Kedah. It also summarizes Penang's population growth rates between 2008-2011, air quality, biodiversity, waste recycling programs, eco-friendly initiatives, transportation systems, healthcare facilities, green spaces, effects of climate change, local food, economic base, employment statistics, and references used.
Expanding FSC Certification at Landscape Level through incorporating addition...CIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Dita Ramadhani from WWF Indonesia given during the Forests Asia Summit at the discussion forum "Governance: Moving certification to the landscape level with ecosystem services" introduces the different components of the ForCES project, why it matters, and shows different pilot sites.
The Youth’s Role in Reconciling Development and Environmental SustainabilityFernando Penarroyo
Environmental Rights: Legal and Institutional Framework; Development and Environment Protection;Energy Transition and Digital Transformation; Environment, Social, and Governance
Youth’s Role in Environmental Protection
Presented by Siti Nurbaya, Minister of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia, at "Peatlands, a Super Nature Based Solution Teleconference", July 5th, 2021
Transportation and Environmental Collaboration Initiative219GreenConnect
4-16-12 Green Drinks Valparaiso: Abby Corso from the Delta Institute is our featured speaker. Abby is the Senior Director, Sustainability Services at the Delta Institute.
Since 2008, The Delta Institute has facilitated a Transportation and Environmental Collaboration Initiative in Northwest Indiana (working with local partners Shirley Heinz Land Trust and Save the Dunes). Through the Chicago Wilderness Sustainability team and working with local partners, Delta has developed local stakeholder groups, hosted a series of educational workshops, developed consensus-driven natural resource prioritization maps, and developed and implemented an outreach plan grounded in the work of those local stakeholder groups.
The result of this project is a series of maps identifying high priority environmental areas that should be considered as part of any planning activity.
Case study reclaiming-mined-land-in-east-kalimantanAksi SETAPAK
With little or no post-mining land reclamation or rehabilitation activities occurring in East Kalimantan, one of Indonesia’s most heavily mined provinces, SETAPAK partners have been working with a coalition of NGOs to press for improved government regulation.
Similar to PTFCF: Rapid Community-Based Mangrove and Beach Forest Assessment Planning (20)
FPE (Foundation for the Philippine Environment) has been operating for 25 years, fostering partnerships for environmental conservation in the Philippines. It began in 1992 as the country's first non-government environmental grant-making organization. Over the decades, FPE has funded numerous conservation projects, leveraged additional funding from partners, supported legal defense of the environment, conducted research, and advocated for issues like mining and logging reforms. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2017, FPE has a renewed strategic plan and long-term focus on six priority conservation sites across the country.
This document lists environmental events and activities that the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) will engage in throughout the year. It includes international commemorative days related to topics like wetlands, water, earth hour, biodiversity, as well as regional and national activities such as environmental youth camps, photography contests, and stakeholder meetings that will take place across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The calendar highlights FPE's plans to conduct educational outreach and celebrate important environmental dates from January through December.
This document lists the executive directors of the Foundation for Philippine Environment (FPE) from 1992 to 2016. It notes that Delfin Ganapin Jr. was the executive director from 1992 to 1995. It then lists the subsequent executive directors of FPE up to Godofredo Villapando Jr. who served from 2012 to 2016. The document provides a brief history of the leadership of FPE over a 24 year period.
This document outlines the 10-year strategic plan of the Fight for the Environment Philippines (FPE). The plan identifies 6 priority key biodiversity areas across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao that FPE will focus on conserving. It establishes a vision, mission, and 6 goals for FPE relating to natural resource management, capacity building, policy advocacy, awareness raising, and organizational development. Each goal contains specific objectives and performance indicators to measure progress over the 10-year period. The plan also outlines various strategies FPE will employ to achieve each goal, such as scientific research, partnership building, community organizing, and financial management.
The document reports on conservation efforts by Fauna and Flora International Philippines (FPE) on Sibuyan Island from 2007 to 2009. It finds that the island experienced a net loss of 251.37 hectares of forest cover over this period, with the largest contributions coming from degradation of old growth forest to advanced secondary growth forest. The annual deforestation rate was calculated at 0.36%. The document also identifies potential habitat conservation value areas on the island based on trigger species distribution modeling. It notes that conservation targets and goals for the program should include quantifying threats to habitats and targets for restoration, reduction of degradation rates, and improved livelihoods.
The document discusses natural resource sharing and management between the Central Government and the proposed Bangsamoro autonomous region. Key points include:
1) The Bangsamoro Government will have authority over exploration, development and utilization of mines and minerals in its territory as well as regulating small-scale mining.
2) Revenues from natural resources like minerals, fossil fuels and fisheries in the Bangsamoro territory will be shared between the Central Government and Bangsamoro Government.
3) The draft law aims to give preferential rights and benefits to bona fide inhabitants of the Bangsamoro over natural resources in their territory.
The document summarizes the work of the Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), a non-government organization that provides development assistance and financing to social enterprises. It focuses on assisting marginalized groups adopt triple bottom line principles of people, profit and planet. FSSI partners with other local institutions to support social enterprises in sectors like food, health, and the environment. It provides grants, loans and other financial products to help cooperatives, NGOs and other organizations establish triple bottom line enterprises.
The Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) is the first non-government grant-making institution for the environment, established in 1992 through a debt-for-nature swap. It focuses on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development projects. The FPE Grants Program aims to maximize the potential of CSOs, NGOs, and POs for conservation action and build their capacities to implement biodiversity and sustainable development projects. Eligible organizations can apply for competitive, site-focused, or pro-active grants ranging from 200,000 to 2,000,000 PHP to fund strategies like constituency building, advocacy, research, and environmental defense.
The document summarizes discussions from a workshop about clarifying the role of the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) in governance and processes at the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE). Key points discussed include:
1. The RAC sees potential new roles in involvement in FPE's project development, monitoring, and evaluation (PDME) processes. However, some comments noted potential conflicts of interest if RAC is directly involved in proposal reviews.
2. Being a liaison between FPE, government agencies, and Indigenous Peoples was another proposed new role, with a note about addressing offensive Christian practices.
3. Having local area coordinators was suggested since RAC members cannot fully cover their regional assignments
Workshop 1A will update members of the RAC on the REA and affirm the NEA through discussions on topics like mining, logging, unsustainable agriculture and fishery practices, indigenous peoples and traditional knowledge, policy and governance, pollution, climate change and renewable energy, peace and development, and population, health and the environment issues in Mindanao. Strategies to address these issues will include policy advocacy, capacity building, research, knowledge sharing, information and education campaigns, taking a rights-based approach, and partnership building. Cross-cutting themes will involve peace, gender, youth, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and cultural sensitivity.
The document summarizes the major discussion points and recommendations from RAC Visayas Workshop 1A. Key topics of discussion included logging, mining, water, climate change, farming systems, and urbanization. Recommendations focused on controlling deforestation from logging and land conversion, addressing the issue of urbanization, and prioritizing deforestation, unsustainable food production systems, and conversion to mono-cropping industries as the top regional environmental agenda items. Strategies proposed working with local governments, taking a multi-stakeholder approach to forest rehabilitation and protection, considering legal action against violators, and focusing on protecting water sources.
This document summarizes workshops to update members of the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) on the Regional Environment Agenda (REA) and National Environment Agenda (NEA) in the Philippines. It identifies priority environmental issues in the Luzon region such as unsustainable agriculture and mining. The RAC agreed the NEA should include solutions in addition to issues and use consistent language. A second workshop will clarify the RAC's role in governance and planning processes, with questions on new roles and strategies to carry them out.
The document outlines objectives and logistics for two workshops. Workshop 1 will discuss affirming regional environmental agendas and clarifying roles of Regional Advisory Councils in relation to the Forestry Program for Excellence governance. Workshop 2 will discuss improving the Forestry Program for Excellence's project development, monitoring, and evaluation process and is for partners and the Environmental Advisory Panel. The workshops will be facilitated and documented by regional coordinators, project officers, and chosen reporters over a total of 3 hours.
FPE funded 67 conservation projects worth P40.98 million in 2013-2014, focusing on six key biodiversity sites across the Philippines. The board developed a new 10-year strategic plan to double the trust fund to P60 million annually and integrate livelihood development and disaster risk reduction into conservation management. FPE also leveraged additional funding of P20.66 million through partnerships with international organizations and initiated a knowledge management system to improve project monitoring.
This document summarizes the accomplishments of the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) for the Visayas region from 2010-2014. Key outputs included:
1) Developing a Regional Environmental Agenda and Action Plan to address priority issues like logging, marine conservation, and climate change.
2) Providing advice to the Foundation for the Philippine Environment's Board of Trustees on policies, programs, and governance.
3) Serving as the link between FPE and organizations in the Visayas region.
4) Nominating members from the Visayas to serve on FPE's Board of Trustees.
The document outlines the strategic directions and governance structure of the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE). It discusses FPE's vision, mission, and goals. It also details FPE's governance structure, which includes a General Assembly, Expert Advisory Pool, Regional Advisory Committee, and Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is currently composed of 11 members from NGOs, POs, academia, private sector, and government.
The document outlines the organizational structure and mandates of the FPE organization. It describes the executive office which provides overall direction and supervision. It also describes the project development unit, regional units, finance unit, information and communication unit, HRD office, and general services office which make up the operational groups and support group. It lists some of the special programs FPE is currently implementing, including projects focused on indigenous peoples and post-typhoon ecosystem rehabilitation.
The document summarizes the history and financial performance of the FPE Environmental Endowment Fund from its establishment in 1994 through Fiscal Year 2013-2014. It discusses how the fund was initially capitalized through debt swaps and donations totaling $21.8 million. It provides details on grants approved, expenditures, fund balances and assets over time. The fund has grown to $17.7 million as of June 2014 and has approved over $743 million in grants since 1994 to support environmental projects across the Philippines.
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PTFCF: Rapid Community-Based Mangrove and Beach Forest Assessment Planning
1. Project Title:
“RAPID COMMUNITY-BASED
MANGROVE and BEACH FOREST
ASSESSMENT PLANNING”
Activity:
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
BIOPHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
Funded by: Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation
Foundation (PTFCF)
With the help of Foundation for the Philippine
Environment (FPE)
5. COMMUNITY-LED BIOPHYSICAL
ASSESSMENT DATA
BRGY. BETAOG
NO. OF TREES SPECIES OBSERVATION
Q1
14 PEDADA GOOD CONDITION
13 BAKAWAN LALAKI LIGHT DAMAGED
Q2
11 API - API LIGHT DAMAGED
2 TABEGUE GOOD CONDITION
3 TABEGUE LIGHT DAMAGED
2 BAKAWAN LALAKI GOOD CONDITION
11 BAROK GOOD CONDITION
Q3
3 API-API GOOD CONDITION
3 TALISAY GOOD CONDITION
9. SPOT MAP
BRGY. BETAOG
L E G E N D
BAKHAW LALAKI
BAKHAW BABAE
BAKHAW BATO
PAGATPAT
SAGING-SAGING
TABAW
POTOTAN
GAPAS-GAPAS
SAGASA
LIPATA
BUNGALON
TABIGUE
DUNGON
NIPA
MALATANGAL (BAROK)
BUSAIL
TALISAY
PEDADA
API-API
GOOD CONDITION
LIGHT DAMAGE
MODERATELY DAMAGE
HEAVILY DAMAGED
Q1 SEAWARD
Q2 MIDPART
Q3 LANDWARD
10. SPOT MAP
BRGY. MASLOG, BADYANG
L E G E N D
BAKHAW LALAKI
BAKHAW BABAE
BAKHAW BATO
PAGATPAT
SAGING-SAGING
TABAW
POTOTAN
GAPAS-GAPAS
SAGASA
LIPATA
BUNGALON
TABIGUE
DUNGON
NIPA
MALATANGAL (BAROK)
BUSAIL
TALISAY
GOOD CONDITION
LIGHT DAMAGE
MODERATELY DAMAGE
HEAVILY DAMAGED
Q1 SEAWARD
Q2 MIDPART
Q3 LANDWARD
11. Major Issues Affecting Mangrove
Management and Conservation:
1. Weak law enforcement
2. Lack of alternative livelihood
opportunities
3. Low level of community support
4. Poor solid waste management