This presentation by Dr Vinod T R, Programme Director, Centre for Enviroment and Development, explains the REDD+ concept and how it extends beyond the conventional aspects of deforestation and forest degradation to sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Development: Legal Best Practices from the N...Bernhard J Smid
Presentation at the seminar "Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Development", held at FGV, during #Rioplus20. The seminar was held in partnership with the Centre for International Environmental Studies (CIES - The Graduate Institute, Genebra); Pace Law School (NY); the Brazilian American Institute for Law and the Environment (BAILE); the International Development Law Organization (IDLO); and the Center for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL).
Reduced emissions from all land uses - A broader perspective on REDD+: presen...SIANI
Seminar on Landscapes in a Carbon Focused World 26 October 2012
SIANI, Focali & Naturskyddsföreningen organized a one-day seminar in Gothenburg.
Summary: Vietnam has been targeted as one the REDD+ pilot program countries with great willingness to mitigate emission from carbon dioxide by avoiding deforestation. However, being a country with a diverse landscape and scattered deforestation and reforestation the REDD+ approach is not obvious. This study suggests a landscape approach to quantify emission from broadening the REDD+ scope to include other relevant landscapes. Land cover conversion and land use change in tropical forest margins affects both carbon stocks and profitability. Where the carbon stocks generally decrease during land use conversion and profitability (from the perspective of the actors) increases, the ratio of these changes is indicative of an opportunity cost of foregoing the change. The OPCOST model of Opportunity Costs Analysis used in this study combines information on land cover types (typical C stock densities and Net Present Value) with a land use change matrix for a certain period. This model has proven to be a very useful tool for providing a science-based carbon offset price estimation that is important for decision making for any conversion of forestland into non-forest land.
Matilda Palm's research included financial mechanisms related to climate and forest as well as landscape rehabilitation in developing countries with a special focus on degraded and marginal lands. Palm has a masters and PhD in physical geography, did a postdoc at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Vietnam and is currently doing a postdoc at Physical Resource Theory at Chalmers.
Click to view the video of the presentation
Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Development: Legal Best Practices from the N...Bernhard J Smid
Presentation at the seminar "Legal Frameworks for Sustainable Development", held at FGV, during #Rioplus20. The seminar was held in partnership with the Centre for International Environmental Studies (CIES - The Graduate Institute, Genebra); Pace Law School (NY); the Brazilian American Institute for Law and the Environment (BAILE); the International Development Law Organization (IDLO); and the Center for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL).
Reduced emissions from all land uses - A broader perspective on REDD+: presen...SIANI
Seminar on Landscapes in a Carbon Focused World 26 October 2012
SIANI, Focali & Naturskyddsföreningen organized a one-day seminar in Gothenburg.
Summary: Vietnam has been targeted as one the REDD+ pilot program countries with great willingness to mitigate emission from carbon dioxide by avoiding deforestation. However, being a country with a diverse landscape and scattered deforestation and reforestation the REDD+ approach is not obvious. This study suggests a landscape approach to quantify emission from broadening the REDD+ scope to include other relevant landscapes. Land cover conversion and land use change in tropical forest margins affects both carbon stocks and profitability. Where the carbon stocks generally decrease during land use conversion and profitability (from the perspective of the actors) increases, the ratio of these changes is indicative of an opportunity cost of foregoing the change. The OPCOST model of Opportunity Costs Analysis used in this study combines information on land cover types (typical C stock densities and Net Present Value) with a land use change matrix for a certain period. This model has proven to be a very useful tool for providing a science-based carbon offset price estimation that is important for decision making for any conversion of forestland into non-forest land.
Matilda Palm's research included financial mechanisms related to climate and forest as well as landscape rehabilitation in developing countries with a special focus on degraded and marginal lands. Palm has a masters and PhD in physical geography, did a postdoc at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Vietnam and is currently doing a postdoc at Physical Resource Theory at Chalmers.
Click to view the video of the presentation
Agricultural water management_Dr Kamalam Joseph (The Kerala Environment Congr...India Water Portal
With low water efficiency and increasing water requirement for irrigation, a paradigm shift is the need for the hour for better water management in irrigation.
Food for all:Alternatives to organic agriculture_Dr George Thomas(The Kerala ...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr George Thomas, Professor of Agronomy, KAU made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the alternatives available to organic farming
The case of the plantation sector in Kerala_Dr K J Joseph (The Kerala Environ...India Water Portal
This presentation made made by Dr K J Joseph, Professor, Centre for Development Studies at the Kerala Enviroment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development explores the relation between ecology, economy and innovation and its impact on the sustainable development of the plantation sector in Kerala
Homegardens as a distinct agroecological entity in Kerala_Dr Allan Thomas(The...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Allan Thomas, Assistant Professor, Kerala Agricultural University made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the relevance of homegardens as an important agricultural activity in the state
Kuttanad below sea level farming system (KBSFS)_Dr Anilkumar (The Kerala Envi...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Anilkumar, Scientist in Charge, Community Agro Bio Diversity Centre, MSSRF, Wayanad made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development describes their experiences on the sustainable management of the Kuttanad farming system
Energy management for agriculture in a sustainable scenario_Dr R V G Menon (T...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr R V G Menon, Principal, Government Engineering College, Kannur made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Enviroment and Development emphasises the prospects of solar energy in agriculture on the back drop of the recent black outs experienced by different states in India.
Climate warming & natural rubber productivity_Dr James Jacob( The Kerala Envi...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr James Jacob, Director, Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam made at the Kerala Enviroment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development describes the impact of climate warming on rubber productivity
Geographical indications: A marketing tool for unique goods from specific env...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr C R Elsy, Professor Head (Genetics and Plant Breeding) and Co-ordinator, IPR Cell, KAU, Thrissur made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development explained the geographical indicators as a marketing tool for unique goods from specific environment zones of Kerala
Potential fishing zone advisories & ocean state forecasts_Dr Shenoi( The Kera...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Shenoi, S S C, Director, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development provieds information on the potential fishing zone advisories for the benefit of the fishing communities in Kerala
Rice based farming systems in Kerala_Dr Sasidharan(The Kerala Environment Con...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Sasidharan, Associate Professor, Kerala Agricultural University made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Enviroment and Development provides a detailed account of the importance of integration of fish with rice farming
Information communication technologies for sustainable agriculture_Dr Jiju Al...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Jiju Alex, Associate Professor, Kerala Agricultural University presented at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the relevance of information technologies for sustainable agriculture
Extent of climate change over India & its projected impact on Indian agricult...India Water Portal
This special address by Dr Y E A Raj, Director General, Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai made at the Kerala Enviroment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture
Marine fishery development & climate change_Dr Rani Mary George(The Kerala En...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Rani Mary George, CMFRI, Kochi made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development highlights the impact of climate change on marine fishery development
Sustainable animal husbandry practices for Kerala_ Dr Prem Jain (The Kerala E...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Prem Jain, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Kerala provided information on sustainable animal husbandary practices relevant for Kerala
Aquaculture and environment: Sustainability issues_Dr Padmakumar (The Kerala ...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Padmakumar, Professor and Associate Director of Research, KAU, RARS, Kumarakom made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development explains the possibilities of different fish farming practices relevant to Kerala
Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Harikumar, Scientist, CWRDM made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Enviroment and Development provides information about the pollutants in the environmental sectors produced as a consequence of agricultural activities
Remote sensing application in agriculture & forestry_Dr Menon A R R (The Kera...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr A R R Menon, Emeritus scientist, CED on Remote Sensing applications in agriculture and forestry was made at at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development
24imo Forum di Medicina Vegetale - Bari, 13 dicembre 2012. Per saperne di più, leggi i reportage su Agronotizie:
• http://agronotizie.imagelinenetwork.com/difesa-e-diserbo/2012/12/20/la-medicina-vegetale-incontra-il-clima/17020
• http://agronotizie.imagelinenetwork.com/difesa-e-diserbo/2012/12/20/alieni-diserbi-e-normative/17022
• http://agronotizie.imagelinenetwork.com/difesa-e-diserbo/2012/12/20/pubblico-chiama-privato-risponde/17021
Agricultural water management_Dr Kamalam Joseph (The Kerala Environment Congr...India Water Portal
With low water efficiency and increasing water requirement for irrigation, a paradigm shift is the need for the hour for better water management in irrigation.
Food for all:Alternatives to organic agriculture_Dr George Thomas(The Kerala ...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr George Thomas, Professor of Agronomy, KAU made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the alternatives available to organic farming
The case of the plantation sector in Kerala_Dr K J Joseph (The Kerala Environ...India Water Portal
This presentation made made by Dr K J Joseph, Professor, Centre for Development Studies at the Kerala Enviroment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development explores the relation between ecology, economy and innovation and its impact on the sustainable development of the plantation sector in Kerala
Homegardens as a distinct agroecological entity in Kerala_Dr Allan Thomas(The...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Allan Thomas, Assistant Professor, Kerala Agricultural University made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the relevance of homegardens as an important agricultural activity in the state
Kuttanad below sea level farming system (KBSFS)_Dr Anilkumar (The Kerala Envi...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Anilkumar, Scientist in Charge, Community Agro Bio Diversity Centre, MSSRF, Wayanad made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development describes their experiences on the sustainable management of the Kuttanad farming system
Energy management for agriculture in a sustainable scenario_Dr R V G Menon (T...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr R V G Menon, Principal, Government Engineering College, Kannur made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Enviroment and Development emphasises the prospects of solar energy in agriculture on the back drop of the recent black outs experienced by different states in India.
Climate warming & natural rubber productivity_Dr James Jacob( The Kerala Envi...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr James Jacob, Director, Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam made at the Kerala Enviroment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development describes the impact of climate warming on rubber productivity
Geographical indications: A marketing tool for unique goods from specific env...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr C R Elsy, Professor Head (Genetics and Plant Breeding) and Co-ordinator, IPR Cell, KAU, Thrissur made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development explained the geographical indicators as a marketing tool for unique goods from specific environment zones of Kerala
Potential fishing zone advisories & ocean state forecasts_Dr Shenoi( The Kera...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Shenoi, S S C, Director, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development provieds information on the potential fishing zone advisories for the benefit of the fishing communities in Kerala
Rice based farming systems in Kerala_Dr Sasidharan(The Kerala Environment Con...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Sasidharan, Associate Professor, Kerala Agricultural University made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Enviroment and Development provides a detailed account of the importance of integration of fish with rice farming
Information communication technologies for sustainable agriculture_Dr Jiju Al...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Jiju Alex, Associate Professor, Kerala Agricultural University presented at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the relevance of information technologies for sustainable agriculture
Extent of climate change over India & its projected impact on Indian agricult...India Water Portal
This special address by Dr Y E A Raj, Director General, Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai made at the Kerala Enviroment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture
Marine fishery development & climate change_Dr Rani Mary George(The Kerala En...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Rani Mary George, CMFRI, Kochi made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development highlights the impact of climate change on marine fishery development
Sustainable animal husbandry practices for Kerala_ Dr Prem Jain (The Kerala E...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Prem Jain, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Kerala provided information on sustainable animal husbandary practices relevant for Kerala
Aquaculture and environment: Sustainability issues_Dr Padmakumar (The Kerala ...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Padmakumar, Professor and Associate Director of Research, KAU, RARS, Kumarakom made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development explains the possibilities of different fish farming practices relevant to Kerala
Agriculture & environmental pollution_Dr Harikumar (The Kerala Environment Co...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr Harikumar, Scientist, CWRDM made at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Enviroment and Development provides information about the pollutants in the environmental sectors produced as a consequence of agricultural activities
Remote sensing application in agriculture & forestry_Dr Menon A R R (The Kera...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr A R R Menon, Emeritus scientist, CED on Remote Sensing applications in agriculture and forestry was made at at the Kerala Environment Congress, Trivandrum organised by the Centre for Environment and Development
24imo Forum di Medicina Vegetale - Bari, 13 dicembre 2012. Per saperne di più, leggi i reportage su Agronotizie:
• http://agronotizie.imagelinenetwork.com/difesa-e-diserbo/2012/12/20/la-medicina-vegetale-incontra-il-clima/17020
• http://agronotizie.imagelinenetwork.com/difesa-e-diserbo/2012/12/20/alieni-diserbi-e-normative/17022
• http://agronotizie.imagelinenetwork.com/difesa-e-diserbo/2012/12/20/pubblico-chiama-privato-risponde/17021
The world is running short of time and option at social and economic front in view of high risks related with global warming and climate change, which is a result of the “enhanced greenhouse effect” mainly due to human induced release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere (IPCC, 2007). The GHGs inventories are going on all over the world and every possible method to control them are being recognized and evaluated. Carbon footprint is a measure of the exclusive total amount of carbon dioxide emissions that is directly and indirectly caused by an activity or is accumulated over the life stages of a product (Pandey et al., 2011). The crop production contributes significantly to global carbon emissions at different stage of crop through the production and use of farm machinery, crop protection chemicals such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides, and fertilizer (Hillier et al., 2012). Pathak et al.(2010) calculated the carbon footprint of 24 Indian food items and reported that in the production of these food item 87% emission came from food production followed by preparation (10%), processing (2%) and transportation (1%). Maheswarappa et al. (2011) reported that the C-sustainability index (increase in C output as % of C-based input) of Indian agriculture has decreased with time (from 7 in 1960-61 to 3 in 2008-9). Agricultural uses, including both food production and consumption, contribute the most reactive nitrogen (Nr) to the global environment. Once lost to the environment, the nitrogen moves through the Earth’s atmosphere, forests, grasslands and waters causing a cascade of environmental changes that negatively impact both people and ecosystems. Leach et al. (2012) developed a tool called N-Calculator, a nitrogen footprint model that provides information on how to reduce Nr to the environment. Therefore, Quantification of GHGs from each stage of lifecycle of a product gives complete picture of its impact on global warming and provides necessary information to develop low C technology and mitigation option not only for industrial product but also for agricultural produce. The C and N footprint for a given field will allow growers, advisors and policy makers to make informed decisions about management to optimize crop production, biodiversity and carbon footprint.
Facilitated by SNV, this event was held on April 24 to coincide with the Asia Pacific Forestry Week (APFW), which occured over April 21-26. The event featured a special Guest speaker - David Huberman - who was visiting Hanoi for the APFW - and focussed on REDD, the forestry mechanism proposed for the post-2012 UNFCCC protocol. Click on the link below to read his presentation.
Presentation by David Huberman
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
Synergies Between Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change:What is the pot...Claudia Ringler
This presentation describes first how climate change compromises food security and then explains the role of agriculture in greenhouse gas emissions. The crux is what
synergies exist between adaptation and mitigation, with recommendations for implementation.
Climate Smart Agriculture and Soil-Carbon SequestrationSIANI
Part of the Swedish seminar "Från kolkälla till kolfälla: Om framtidens klimatsmarta jordbruk"
8th May 2012, 13.00 - 16.30
Kulturhuset, Stockholm
Marja-Liisa Tapio-Biström, FAO, gives a global overview of carbon in soil.
Case study of Gokarna Multi-village scheme, Kumta, Karnataka_IIM-B_2023.pdfIndia Water Portal
Ensuring sustainability of rural drinking water systems: Case presentation from a national symposium organised by IIM Bangalore, appointed by the center as the JJM chair for O&M, Arghyam and eGovernments Foundation on 2nd November 2023.
Financial sustainability of schemes managed by PHED in Punjab_Krishnakumar Th...India Water Portal
Ensuring sustainability of rural drinking water systems: Case presentation from a national symposium organised by IIM Bangalore, appointed by the center as the JJM chair for O&M, Arghyam and eGovernments Foundation on 2nd November 2023.
Functioning of Single Village Drinking Water Supply Schemes in Rural Odisha_G...India Water Portal
Ensuring sustainability of rural drinking water systems: Case presentation from a national symposium organised by IIM Bangalore, appointed by the center as the JJM chair for O&M, Arghyam and eGovernments Foundation on 2nd November 2023.
Managing drinking water infrastructure in West Bengal Gram Panchayats_Sujata ...India Water Portal
Ensuring sustainability of rural drinking water systems: Case presentation from a national symposium organised by IIM Bangalore, appointed by the center as the JJM chair for O&M, Arghyam and eGovernments Foundation on 2nd November 2023.
Ensuring sustainability of rural drinking water systems: Case presentation from a national symposium organised by IIM Bangalore, appointed by the center as the JJM chair for O&M, Arghyam and eGovernments Foundation on 2nd November 2023.
Social behavioural change to drive community ownership_ Divyang Waghela_Tata ...India Water Portal
Ensuring sustainability of rural drinking water systems: Case presentation from a national symposium symposium organised by IIM Bangalore, appointed by the center as the JJM chair for O&M, Arghyam and eGovernments Foundation on 2nd November 2023.
Karnataka plans to ensure every rural household tap water connection by 2024. In 2021-22, the State plans to provide 25 lakh tap water connections in its rural areas.
Presently, Karnataka has 91.19 lakh rural households, out of which only 28.44 lakh (31.2%) have tap water supply. So far, 23 panchayats and 676 villages in the State have been declared ‘Har Ghar Jal’. 95% schools and 95% anganwadi centres, 84% ashramshalas, 91% gram panchayat buildings and 92% health centres have piped water connections in Karnataka. The State plans to cover the learning centres, GP building and Health centres in next few months. There is urgent need for grey water management and behaviour change among people so that water, which is a limited resource, is used judiciously. The state plans to cover 17,111 villages falling under the priority category i.e. drought prone and desert region, SC/ ST dominated habitations, Aspirational districts, etc. in the current financial year.
This document covers the IEC material being developed to build capacities on water source strengthening/ augmentation, water supply, greywater treatment & reuse, and operation & maintenance of in-village water supply systems, water quality monitoring and surveillance etc.
The state has to involve the local village community/ gram panchayats and or user groups in planning, implementation, management, operation and maintenance of water supply systems in villages to ensure long-term sustainability thereby help achieve drinking water security. It has started IEC campaign through community engagement in all villages.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Community mobilization and institutional framework including monitoring mecha...India Water Portal
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Concept and approach of springshed development and management 22 jan 2020India Water Portal
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
Over the last decade, demand for spring management has increased as traditional spring sources have started drying up or becoming contaminated. In response, communities, NGOs and state agencies began dedicated spring protection programmes. In the Himalayas, the State of Sikkim and organizations such as Central Himalayan Action and Research Group (CHIRAG) and People Science Institute (PSI) started identifying and protecting spring recharge areas around 2007. The difference between these programmes and many other previous efforts is that they went beyond supply-side improvements to focus on the use of hydrogeology to map springsheds for targeted interventions.
The Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), a research and capacity-building organization comprised of hydrogeologists and other experts began lending their expertise and building capacity of stakeholders. ACWADAM provides technical support, training and materials in hydrogeology to all network partners as well as others in India and the region. Similar programmes began independently in most of the mountain regions of India. Arghyam, a funding organization that was supporting many of these programmes, noticed that these disparate initiatives shared commonalities despite geographic diversity. They thus organized and funded a meeting of these various organizations in June 2014, and the Springs Initiative was born.
The springs initiative aims to tackle the current water crisis and to ensure safe and sustainable access to water for all, by promoting responsible and appropriate management of aquifers, springsheds, and watersheds and conserving ecosystems in partnership with communities, governments and other stakeholders.
This presentation has been developed as a part of the springs initiative to promote an understanding of springs and their role in mountainous areas.
To arrest the decline in groundwater levels, Atal Bhujal Yojana or Atal Jal - perhaps India’s largest community led groundwater management program till date - was launched in December 2019. This presentation deals with capacity building planned under the scheme, the responsibilities for capacity building, identified needs for capacity building, skill development/ workshop/ handholding, training institutions, awareness creation and IEC.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
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Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
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Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
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UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
REDD+ and agriculture_Dr Vinod T R (The Kerala Environment Congress)_2012
1. REDD+ and Agriculture:
Looking back to Realities,
Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Vinod T R
Program Director
CED Centre for Environment and Development
2. What is REDD+ ?
From And Forest +
Reduced Emissions
Deforestation Degradation
REDD is an international mechanism that aim to bring incentive
for developing countries which successfully reducing emission
from deforestation and forest degradation
+ sign in REDD+ acknowledges
the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests
and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in addition to
emission reduction from deforestation and forest degradation
3. Why REDD+ ?
Deforestation & Forest Degradation
results in 17.4% of annual GHG
emissions globally
CDM under the Kyoto Protocol (1997)
did not include Avoided Deforestation
for carbon credits
4. History of REDD+
Avoided Deforestation - COP11 at Montreal in 2005
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest
Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD)
- COP13 at Bali in 2007
REDD + [Conservation; Sustainable Management of Forests;
Enhancement of Forest Carbon Stocks] (REDD+)
- COP16 at Cancun in 2010
Extended the Kyoto Protocol into the second
commitment period - COP17 at Durban in 2011
5. The three phases of REDD+ implementation
REDD strategy REDD strategy Results-based
development implementation PES payments
Capacity building PAMs Compliance
and institutional based finance
progress REDD payments
based on proxies Markets or “hard”
Demonstration
funds
activities Funds, voluntary
Soft funds markets
Source: Henrik et al., (2011)
2010 2012 2015 2020
6. The Building Blocks of REDD+
Buyers/Funders
Policy
Actors
United Nations Incentives
Ministry of Envt and
National Forests
Governments Reporting and Local Governments
Verification Researchers
Reduce Emissions Local Communities
NGOs
Increase Sequestration
Private Sector
Reference Level
Measurement and Monitoring
Investors
7. Agriculture and REDD+
Agriculture reduces
Forest Ecosystems,
Climate Stabilization
Agriculture accounts for
about 17% of the total
Agriculture Contributes Climate Change Increases
global anthropogenic to Climate Change Vulnerability of Agriculture
emissions of GHGs
during 1990 – 2005
(Verchot and Singh, 2009) Agricultural Frontier Expansion
is based on Deforestation
In India, agriculture sector emitted 355600.19 Gg CO2e,
23.3% of the total GHG emissions
Agriculture sector also emitted 73.0% of total CH4 and
75.0% of total N2O emissions in India
8. Agriculture and REDD+
Non-CO2 GHG emissions (Mt CO2e) by source in the agricultural sector
GHG emission source in Year
Agricultural sector
1990 1995 2000 2005
N2O Soil 2284 2405 2610 2782
N2O Manure 196 199 205 219
CH4 Enteric fermentation 1772 1804 1799 1929
CH4 Manure 223 225 225 235
CH4 Other 268 274 455 456
CH4 Rice 601 621 634 672
Global total 5344 5528 5928 6293
Source: Verchot (2007)
9. Agriculture, Forests and Deforestation
During 1980 - 2000, 83% of new croplands in tropical areas
came from natural forested land (Pirard and Treyer, 2010)
Underpinning Deforestation Drivers
Demographic Economic Technological Policy and Cultural
Factors Factors Factors Institutional Factors
Factors
Agricultural Infrastructure Timber
Expansion Expansion Extraction
Immediate Deforestation Drivers
10. Agriculture Options to Strengthen REDD+
Diversification of Improved animal Conservation
Agriculture production farming practices
Increased crop Improved Improved forest
yields per area management of management
(Borlaug hypothesis ) livestock waste practices
Sustainable More efficient Afforestation and
agricultural land management of reforestation
management irrigation water on
Agroforestry
Reduce the rate of rice fields
Restoration of
deforestation and Efficient degraded land
forest degradation management of
Agricultural waste
Reducing Reducing Sequestrating
emissions emissions Carbon
of CO2 of CH4 & NO2
11. REDD+ Indian Outlook
Diversion of forest to non-forest activities in India
Year Forest area diverted
(in Ha)
1981 1331.7
1985 7676.83
1990 127361.00
1995 51428.98
2000 22386.43
2004 33079.50
Source: Forest and Wildlife Statistics, MoEF, India, 2004
12. GHG emissions in India by sector in 2007
million tons of CO2e
Land Use Land Use Change & Forestry (LULUCF) sequestered 177.03 million tons of CO2
India’s per capita CO2e emissions including LULUCF were 1.5 tons/capita in 2007
Source: MoEF, India
13. A Comparison of GHG emissions in India in 1994 & 2007
GHG emissions (in million tons of CO2e)
Sector 1994 2007 CAGR (%)
Electricity 355.03 (28.4%) 719.30 (37.8%) 5.6
Transport 80.28 (6.4%) 142.04 (7.5%) 4.5
Residential 78.89 (6.3%) 137.84 (7.2%) 4.4
Other Energy 78.93 (6.3%) 100.87 (5.3%) 1.9
Cement 60.87 (4.9%) 129.92 (6.8%) 6.0
Iron & Steel 90.53 (7.2%) 117.32 (6.2%) 2.0
Other Industry 125.41 (10.0%) 165.31 (8.7%) 2.2
Agriculture 344.48 (27.6%) 334.41 (17.6%) -0.2
Waste 23.23 (1.9%) 57.73 (3.0%) 7.3
Total without LULUCF 1251.95 1904.73 3.3
LULUCF 14.29 -177.03
Total with LULUCF 1228.54 1727.71 2.9
Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR)
14. Policies and Laws in India Relevant to REDD+
Policies Laws
National Forest Policy, 1988 Indian Forest Act, 1927;
Joint Forest Management Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Resolution, 1990
National Environment Policy, Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
2006 (amended in 2001 & 2002);
Scheduled Tribes and Other Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
2006
National Action Plan on Climate
Change (NAPCC), 2008
16. Green India Mission
National Mission for a Green India initiated as part of the
country’s NAPCC with a budget of Rs 46,000 crores over a
period of 10 years
The objective of the Mission is to increase forest and tree
cover by 5 million ha and to improve quality of forest cover
in another 5 million ha
National Policy on Agriculture, 2000
The policy seeks to promote technically sound, economically viable,
environmentally non-degrading, and socially acceptable use of
country’s natural resources - land, water and genetic endowment to
promote sustainable development of agriculture
Kerala State Policy on Agriculture 2012 ?
17. Agricultural Land use Changes, Deforestation
and REDD+ in Kerala
Shift from food crops (mainly rice and cassava),
in favour of tree crops (such as rubber and coconut)
Shifts in land-use have profound implications for the
food security of the State
Large proportion of the Kerala home gardens have
been converted into small-scale plantations
Change in food habits/ diet preferences and increased
consumption of meat
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19. Trends in Cropping Pattern in Kerala Cont ..
Area under cultivation (1000Ha)
Type of Crops
1960-61 1980-81 2000-01 2009-10
Commercial /
897.98 1347.5 1944.5 1786.94
Non-food crops
Annual/ Food
1121.65 1142.46 573.6 417.8
crops
Other crops 321.37 372.04 503.6 463.97
Gross Cropped
2341 2862 3021.7 2668.71
Area
Source: Govt. of Kerala, Economic Review; Statistics for Planning; and Agricultural Statistics
20. REDD+ Readiness Activities
Readiness activities include
A National Strategy for Implementation and the Institutional
and Legal Implementation Framework,
A Reference Emission Level and/or Forest Reference Level
for greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from deforestation
and/or forest degradation; and
A Measuring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) and
Monitoring System to assess the effect of the REDD strategy
on GHG emissions, livelihoods and other benefits.
21. What is India’s REDD+ Strategy ?
India is playing a positive role and has taken a firm stance in
favour of a comprehensive REDD+ approach.
India is underlying the following initiatives related to REDD+
• Made a submission to United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC) on “REDD, Sustainable Management of
Forest (SMF) and Afforestation and Reforestation (A&R)” in Dec 2008
• A Technical Group has been set up to develop methodologies and
procedures to assess and monitor contribution of REDD+ actions
• A National REDD+ Coordinating Agency is being established
• A National Forest Carbon Accounting Programme is being
institutionalized
22. What is India’s REDD+ Strategy ? Cont ..
• India is hosting the Conference of Parties (COP-11) of the
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2012 at
Hyderabad, to coincide with twenty years of Rio
• Study on the impact of climate change on India’s forests
assigned to the Indian Network for Climate Change
Assessment (INCCA), has been released in November 2010
• Submitted Second National Communication to the UNFCCC
in 2012
23. Challenges for REDD+
Developing and adopting a cost effective statistically
acceptable methodology for estimation of forest carbon
stocks (FCS)
Institutionalization of national accounting of FCS
Fixing of frequency of estimation of FCS at national level
Fixing of a reference level
Apportioning of REDD+ incentives amongst stakeholders
including local communities
Capacity Building
24. Opportunities for REDD+
• Potential Funding Options
– REDD + (Bilateral and unilateral REDD + actions;
International financial support)
– COP Mandated Fund
– REDD + Market
• Flexible Policy Instrument
– Sustainable resources to support REDD+ actions
• Strong support from International Agencies to govern
Fund mobilization, Allocation and Disbursement
• Strong Policies and Laws
– National Action Plan on Climate Change
• Role of Forests for Climate Change Adaptation
27. The Way Forward
Climate Smart Agriculture
can strengthen REDD+
Agriculture that sustainably
Increases productivity
Reduces land use change
Increases carbon
sequestration
(Soil, Agroforestry)
Reduces GHGs emissions
(Nitrous oxide, Methane)
Enhances food security
28. Concluding Remarks
Emissions addressed in REDD+ very often
originate in agriculture - related activities
Success in REDD+ depends on measures taken
in agriculture sectors
Climate-smart agriculture can strengthen REDD+
Revitalization of “Home gardens”, an appropriate
productive systems for Kerala, is needed ?
29. Thank You for Your Kind Attention
Think Globally, Act Locally