Bidiveristy conservation under rangeland policy, june 12, 2015 By ADK Mr.Allah Dad Khan
This document discusses rangeland and biodiversity conservation in Pakistan. Some key points:
- Rangelands cover 60% of Pakistan's land area but current productivity is less than 50% due to heavy grazing and degradation.
- Rangelands support both livestock and wildlife grazing but overgrazing has disturbed wildlife habitats. A rangeland policy is needed to manage this major land resource scientifically.
- Priority areas under a new policy include climate change mitigation, awareness raising, research/extension services, and generating financial resources for rangeland development. Institutional arrangements are also needed to focus specifically on rangeland management.
On 1/26/17 the Bay Area Open Space Council convened its Winter Gathering on the topic of projects, issues, and opportunities for protecting wildlife corridors in the Bay Area. More about it at #OSCwildlife on Twitter, and http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/gatherings/
This document discusses key water challenges in South Asia and the Water and Climate Resilience Programme (WACREP) being implemented to improve resilience. It notes that South Asia has a large population and limited water resources that are under stress. Key challenges include coping with water shortages from population growth and climate change, transboundary water issues, and pollution. WACREP aims to enhance water security and climate resilience through integrated water resources management, capacity building, and local resilience projects. The status and process for developing WACREP's work plan are outlined, along with challenges of limited time, political commitment, and partner capacity.
Mobilizing finance for mangrove restoration and protection In GuyanaCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Kene Moseley (Coordinator of the Mangrove Restoration and Management Department at Guyana’s National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute / NAREI) at "Steps towards Blue Carbon mitigation under NDCs in Latin America and the Caribbean - Session 2" on 23 July 2020
The GEF has finalized its $4.433 billion replenishment for the next funding period. This will allow the activation of seven International Waters programs focused on sustainably managing transboundary waters, balancing competing water uses, and protecting coastal and marine ecosystems. The workshop will discuss objectives and investment modalities for delivering global benefits through foundational capacity building, strengthening frameworks, and implementing SAPs and TDAs.
The document outlines goals and strategies for the sustainable design of Gulf State Park in Alabama. It discusses goals of maximizing life per square foot in the lodge design, enhancing resilience through energy savings, and designing a fortified structure that does not feel like a fortress. It also summarizes the project's goals of achieving SITES Platinum and LEED Gold certification through synergies across categories like land, water, materials and energy. The design aims to celebrate water through strategies like restoring aquatic ecosystems and designing functional stormwater features, while maximizing life per square foot through protecting natural resources and planning for long-term sustainable site maintenance and monitoring.
Bidiveristy conservation under rangeland policy, june 12, 2015 By ADK Mr.Allah Dad Khan
This document discusses rangeland and biodiversity conservation in Pakistan. Some key points:
- Rangelands cover 60% of Pakistan's land area but current productivity is less than 50% due to heavy grazing and degradation.
- Rangelands support both livestock and wildlife grazing but overgrazing has disturbed wildlife habitats. A rangeland policy is needed to manage this major land resource scientifically.
- Priority areas under a new policy include climate change mitigation, awareness raising, research/extension services, and generating financial resources for rangeland development. Institutional arrangements are also needed to focus specifically on rangeland management.
On 1/26/17 the Bay Area Open Space Council convened its Winter Gathering on the topic of projects, issues, and opportunities for protecting wildlife corridors in the Bay Area. More about it at #OSCwildlife on Twitter, and http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/gatherings/
This document discusses key water challenges in South Asia and the Water and Climate Resilience Programme (WACREP) being implemented to improve resilience. It notes that South Asia has a large population and limited water resources that are under stress. Key challenges include coping with water shortages from population growth and climate change, transboundary water issues, and pollution. WACREP aims to enhance water security and climate resilience through integrated water resources management, capacity building, and local resilience projects. The status and process for developing WACREP's work plan are outlined, along with challenges of limited time, political commitment, and partner capacity.
Mobilizing finance for mangrove restoration and protection In GuyanaCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Kene Moseley (Coordinator of the Mangrove Restoration and Management Department at Guyana’s National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute / NAREI) at "Steps towards Blue Carbon mitigation under NDCs in Latin America and the Caribbean - Session 2" on 23 July 2020
The GEF has finalized its $4.433 billion replenishment for the next funding period. This will allow the activation of seven International Waters programs focused on sustainably managing transboundary waters, balancing competing water uses, and protecting coastal and marine ecosystems. The workshop will discuss objectives and investment modalities for delivering global benefits through foundational capacity building, strengthening frameworks, and implementing SAPs and TDAs.
The document outlines goals and strategies for the sustainable design of Gulf State Park in Alabama. It discusses goals of maximizing life per square foot in the lodge design, enhancing resilience through energy savings, and designing a fortified structure that does not feel like a fortress. It also summarizes the project's goals of achieving SITES Platinum and LEED Gold certification through synergies across categories like land, water, materials and energy. The design aims to celebrate water through strategies like restoring aquatic ecosystems and designing functional stormwater features, while maximizing life per square foot through protecting natural resources and planning for long-term sustainable site maintenance and monitoring.
Watershed/Landscape Management for Multiple Benefits and Climate Resilience ...CIFOR-ICRAF
Learn how watershed and landscape management can be made climate resilient and be designed for multiple benefits. This presentation by Sally Bunning, Senior Land/Soils officer of the FAO Land and Water Division focuses on the principles of integrated watershed management, experiences, strategy and lessons learned based on the experiences from East Africa.
Grazing and Conservation - Nancy Schaefer - January 2016Annie Burke
This document discusses collaborations between land managers and ranchers on conservation lands in California. It describes the California Rangeland Trust, which has protected over 286,000 acres of rangeland under conservation easements. It notes that rangelands cover over 1.9 million acres or 41% of the Bay Area region, with over 585,000 acres owned by public agencies and over 150,000 acres protected by private land easements. Rangelands provide ecosystem services like wildlife habitat, water and air quality, carbon sequestration, and food production. Ranchers help manage public lands through activities like maintaining infrastructure and reducing hazards. The median date of establishment for ranches in the Bay Area was 1890, and maintaining the
Soil Health Issues, Challenges and Priorities in Iran apaari
This document summarizes soil health issues and initiatives in Iran. It notes that over 60% of Iranian soils have low organic carbon content below 1% and many soils are deficient in phosphorus, zinc, and iron. Soil salinity affects 6.8 million hectares of irrigated land. Other issues include soil contamination, physical degradation from intensive agriculture, and dust storms from lack of vegetation. Iran has passed a soil conservation law and developed programs on soil fertility, quality monitoring, and sustainable management. It is also working to increase public awareness, reduce erosion, and identify polluted soils through research and educational initiatives. The document highlights ongoing priorities around integrated soil, water, and waste management and demand-driven approaches.
The document discusses environmental challenges facing Malawi and potential solutions. It identifies the top 9 challenges as: 1) human habitat degradation; 2) soil and land degradation; 3) forestry degradation; 4) fisheries degradation; 5) water resources degradation; 6) loss of biological diversity; 7) air pollution and climate change; 8) lack of environmental education; and 9) impacts from industry, energy and mining. Potential solutions include more sustainable agricultural practices, afforestation, integrated water management, reducing pollution, and increasing environmental education. Addressing these challenges will help Malawi achieve sustainable development and build resilience to climate change.
2017 Open Space Conference - Conservation Partnerships: Combining Complementa...OpenSpaceCouncil
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Conservation Partnerships: Combining Complementary Strengths to Achieve More - Breakout Group (1)
Kevin Wright, Government and External Affairs Coordinator, Marin County Parks (Moderator)
Sonoma County Venture Conservation
- Sara Press, Land Acquisition Associate, Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
- Lisa Micheli – Pepperwood Preserve
Tamalpais Land Collaborative
- Janet Klein, Natural Resource Program Manager, Marin Municipal Water District
- Suzanne Whelan (per Janet), Watershed Volunteer Coordinator, Marin Municipal Water District
- Monica Stafford, Community Ambassador Program Director, One Tam & Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Pajaro Compass Network
- Chris Coburn, Executive Director, Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County
- Abigail Ramsden, Conservation Planning Project Director, The Nature Conservancy
These panelists spoke at the 2017 Open Space Conference, Eyes on the Horizon, Boots on the Trail on May 18, 2017 at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. More info on the Bay Area Open Space Council's website: http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/conference/
This document outlines opportunities and considerations for organic livestock and conservation. It discusses the USDA organic regulations regarding pasture requirements for organic livestock, including managing pasture to avoid risks to soil and water quality and having a pasture plan. It also discusses opportunities for NRCS support with forage planting, prescribed grazing, fencing, nutrient management, and water facilities. Key considerations include managing pasture as an organic crop and restrictions on treated lumber, buffers, and land use history. The document also summarizes the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule and requirements for livestock living conditions, manure management, and supporting natural resources and biodiversity on organic operations.
Masterclass Daniel Halsey Wageningen November 15 2018Marieke Karssen
This document provides an overview of permaculture and agro-ecosystem strategies presented by Daniel Halsey. It discusses leveraging natural ecological functions by accepting the land's imprint and adapting goals to the long-term land base. The overview emphasizes following nature's patterns of relationships and cooperation in design. It also addresses carrying capacity, regenerating resources through multi-trophic harvesting and connections. Models for capturing and storing water using earthworks, berms and swales are presented. The document provides details on polyculture design methods, plant selection based on ecological functions and human uses, and designing plant guilds to support primary plants. Base map development and integration of livestock with high-value crops are also summarized.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service conducted an information exchange with Cuba in December 2016. A team from NRCS visited Cuba and met with Cuban agricultural officials to discuss soil conservation, irrigation, drainage, and organic agriculture. They observed examples of soil conservation practices used in Cuba and issues they are facing related to soil degradation. The Cuban officials expressed interest in learning more about rainwater catchment and subsurface drainage. The exchange highlighted successful organic agriculture in Cuba including urban farming and small rice production.
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.
The document summarizes a project by WWF and GIWP to support strategic water management in China and globally. The project aimed to revise water management frameworks and plans through two phases focusing on river basin planning, flood risk management, and river restoration. It provides details on flood risk management, outlining a strategic approach and "nine golden rules" developed with case studies. River restoration work is also discussed.
Protected areas in Scotland need to change their approach in several ways:
1) Change the messaging to emphasize how protected areas provide benefits to people like a "natural health service" and engage proactively with other interests instead of waiting for them.
2) Integrate protected areas into all relevant government programs, not just environmental ones, and ensure policies support rather than undermine protected areas.
3) Improve evidence-based decision making by providing objective data on ecosystem functions, invasive species impacts, and climate change to support policy changes.
4) Redefine protected area outcomes to focus on natural processes, ecosystem services, and resilience to threats rather than just features. Develop new performance measures accordingly.
5) Develop a
The document discusses the Ecosystem Approach framework for environmental management. It outlines the origins and development of the Malawi Principles from 1996-2011, which formed the conceptual basis for the Ecosystem Approach. It also describes the paradigm shift required from traditional sectoral and preservationist approaches. There remains a need for further guidance on implementation given challenges around institutional rigidity, short-term thinking, and lack of data and valuation of ecosystem services. The Sibthorp Trust seminar discussed taking stock and providing new guidance to achieve wider adoption of the Ecosystem Approach.
Nature-based solutions for agricultural water management and food security (W...FAO
This document discusses nature-based solutions (NBS) for agricultural water management and food security. It provides an overview of a webinar series on scaling up adaptation in the agricultural sectors that included a webinar on NBS for agricultural water management. The webinar agenda covered an FAO discussion paper on the topic, presentations on NBS in the UN World Water Development Report and guidance from the Convention on Biological Diversity, and a case study on wasabi cultivation in Japan. The document discusses definitions of NBS, different types of NBS interventions, and concludes that while NBS are not a panacea, they can make an important contribution to addressing upcoming water challenges if certain requirements for success are met, such
This document outlines the objectives and content of a three-day training workshop on cascade water resources development and management. The training will explain key concepts including the nature and evolution of tank cascade systems in Sri Lanka, their important features, current status, and issues. It will also cover how to plan and manage water resources in cascades through community participation. One lesson will focus on agricultural ecosystems, comparing natural and agro-ecosystems, and describing the components, interactions, and sustainability of tank cascade-based agro-ecosystems. The overall goal is to equip participants with knowledge on developing and maintaining sustainable cascade systems.
The document proposes creating a food forest in Fingal, Ireland through a community engagement campaign and seeking funding from Fingal County Council. It discusses sustainability concepts and case studies of regenerative and ecotourism projects. The goal is to benefit future living by supporting human thriving and happiness in both the present and long term.
The document describes several case studies of tourism and travel companies hosting promotional events at The Grove shopping and entertainment center in Los Angeles. In three cases:
1) The Hong Kong Tourism Board transformed The Grove into a festival celebrating Hong Kong culture over a weekend, attracting thousands of guests.
2) JetBlue launched a three-day marketing campaign at The Grove to promote its new first class Mint service between LA and New York, garnering over 1.65 million impressions.
3) Qatar Airways promoted its new route from LAX with a three-day experiential event at The Grove that attracted over 5,000 guests and 1.35 million impressions.
Watershed/Landscape Management for Multiple Benefits and Climate Resilience ...CIFOR-ICRAF
Learn how watershed and landscape management can be made climate resilient and be designed for multiple benefits. This presentation by Sally Bunning, Senior Land/Soils officer of the FAO Land and Water Division focuses on the principles of integrated watershed management, experiences, strategy and lessons learned based on the experiences from East Africa.
Grazing and Conservation - Nancy Schaefer - January 2016Annie Burke
This document discusses collaborations between land managers and ranchers on conservation lands in California. It describes the California Rangeland Trust, which has protected over 286,000 acres of rangeland under conservation easements. It notes that rangelands cover over 1.9 million acres or 41% of the Bay Area region, with over 585,000 acres owned by public agencies and over 150,000 acres protected by private land easements. Rangelands provide ecosystem services like wildlife habitat, water and air quality, carbon sequestration, and food production. Ranchers help manage public lands through activities like maintaining infrastructure and reducing hazards. The median date of establishment for ranches in the Bay Area was 1890, and maintaining the
Soil Health Issues, Challenges and Priorities in Iran apaari
This document summarizes soil health issues and initiatives in Iran. It notes that over 60% of Iranian soils have low organic carbon content below 1% and many soils are deficient in phosphorus, zinc, and iron. Soil salinity affects 6.8 million hectares of irrigated land. Other issues include soil contamination, physical degradation from intensive agriculture, and dust storms from lack of vegetation. Iran has passed a soil conservation law and developed programs on soil fertility, quality monitoring, and sustainable management. It is also working to increase public awareness, reduce erosion, and identify polluted soils through research and educational initiatives. The document highlights ongoing priorities around integrated soil, water, and waste management and demand-driven approaches.
The document discusses environmental challenges facing Malawi and potential solutions. It identifies the top 9 challenges as: 1) human habitat degradation; 2) soil and land degradation; 3) forestry degradation; 4) fisheries degradation; 5) water resources degradation; 6) loss of biological diversity; 7) air pollution and climate change; 8) lack of environmental education; and 9) impacts from industry, energy and mining. Potential solutions include more sustainable agricultural practices, afforestation, integrated water management, reducing pollution, and increasing environmental education. Addressing these challenges will help Malawi achieve sustainable development and build resilience to climate change.
2017 Open Space Conference - Conservation Partnerships: Combining Complementa...OpenSpaceCouncil
*Please note that animations in this presentations are not visible when viewed through Slideshare.
Conservation Partnerships: Combining Complementary Strengths to Achieve More - Breakout Group (1)
Kevin Wright, Government and External Affairs Coordinator, Marin County Parks (Moderator)
Sonoma County Venture Conservation
- Sara Press, Land Acquisition Associate, Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
- Lisa Micheli – Pepperwood Preserve
Tamalpais Land Collaborative
- Janet Klein, Natural Resource Program Manager, Marin Municipal Water District
- Suzanne Whelan (per Janet), Watershed Volunteer Coordinator, Marin Municipal Water District
- Monica Stafford, Community Ambassador Program Director, One Tam & Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Pajaro Compass Network
- Chris Coburn, Executive Director, Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County
- Abigail Ramsden, Conservation Planning Project Director, The Nature Conservancy
These panelists spoke at the 2017 Open Space Conference, Eyes on the Horizon, Boots on the Trail on May 18, 2017 at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. More info on the Bay Area Open Space Council's website: http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/conference/
This document outlines opportunities and considerations for organic livestock and conservation. It discusses the USDA organic regulations regarding pasture requirements for organic livestock, including managing pasture to avoid risks to soil and water quality and having a pasture plan. It also discusses opportunities for NRCS support with forage planting, prescribed grazing, fencing, nutrient management, and water facilities. Key considerations include managing pasture as an organic crop and restrictions on treated lumber, buffers, and land use history. The document also summarizes the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule and requirements for livestock living conditions, manure management, and supporting natural resources and biodiversity on organic operations.
Masterclass Daniel Halsey Wageningen November 15 2018Marieke Karssen
This document provides an overview of permaculture and agro-ecosystem strategies presented by Daniel Halsey. It discusses leveraging natural ecological functions by accepting the land's imprint and adapting goals to the long-term land base. The overview emphasizes following nature's patterns of relationships and cooperation in design. It also addresses carrying capacity, regenerating resources through multi-trophic harvesting and connections. Models for capturing and storing water using earthworks, berms and swales are presented. The document provides details on polyculture design methods, plant selection based on ecological functions and human uses, and designing plant guilds to support primary plants. Base map development and integration of livestock with high-value crops are also summarized.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service conducted an information exchange with Cuba in December 2016. A team from NRCS visited Cuba and met with Cuban agricultural officials to discuss soil conservation, irrigation, drainage, and organic agriculture. They observed examples of soil conservation practices used in Cuba and issues they are facing related to soil degradation. The Cuban officials expressed interest in learning more about rainwater catchment and subsurface drainage. The exchange highlighted successful organic agriculture in Cuba including urban farming and small rice production.
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.
The document summarizes a project by WWF and GIWP to support strategic water management in China and globally. The project aimed to revise water management frameworks and plans through two phases focusing on river basin planning, flood risk management, and river restoration. It provides details on flood risk management, outlining a strategic approach and "nine golden rules" developed with case studies. River restoration work is also discussed.
Protected areas in Scotland need to change their approach in several ways:
1) Change the messaging to emphasize how protected areas provide benefits to people like a "natural health service" and engage proactively with other interests instead of waiting for them.
2) Integrate protected areas into all relevant government programs, not just environmental ones, and ensure policies support rather than undermine protected areas.
3) Improve evidence-based decision making by providing objective data on ecosystem functions, invasive species impacts, and climate change to support policy changes.
4) Redefine protected area outcomes to focus on natural processes, ecosystem services, and resilience to threats rather than just features. Develop new performance measures accordingly.
5) Develop a
The document discusses the Ecosystem Approach framework for environmental management. It outlines the origins and development of the Malawi Principles from 1996-2011, which formed the conceptual basis for the Ecosystem Approach. It also describes the paradigm shift required from traditional sectoral and preservationist approaches. There remains a need for further guidance on implementation given challenges around institutional rigidity, short-term thinking, and lack of data and valuation of ecosystem services. The Sibthorp Trust seminar discussed taking stock and providing new guidance to achieve wider adoption of the Ecosystem Approach.
Nature-based solutions for agricultural water management and food security (W...FAO
This document discusses nature-based solutions (NBS) for agricultural water management and food security. It provides an overview of a webinar series on scaling up adaptation in the agricultural sectors that included a webinar on NBS for agricultural water management. The webinar agenda covered an FAO discussion paper on the topic, presentations on NBS in the UN World Water Development Report and guidance from the Convention on Biological Diversity, and a case study on wasabi cultivation in Japan. The document discusses definitions of NBS, different types of NBS interventions, and concludes that while NBS are not a panacea, they can make an important contribution to addressing upcoming water challenges if certain requirements for success are met, such
This document outlines the objectives and content of a three-day training workshop on cascade water resources development and management. The training will explain key concepts including the nature and evolution of tank cascade systems in Sri Lanka, their important features, current status, and issues. It will also cover how to plan and manage water resources in cascades through community participation. One lesson will focus on agricultural ecosystems, comparing natural and agro-ecosystems, and describing the components, interactions, and sustainability of tank cascade-based agro-ecosystems. The overall goal is to equip participants with knowledge on developing and maintaining sustainable cascade systems.
The document proposes creating a food forest in Fingal, Ireland through a community engagement campaign and seeking funding from Fingal County Council. It discusses sustainability concepts and case studies of regenerative and ecotourism projects. The goal is to benefit future living by supporting human thriving and happiness in both the present and long term.
The document describes several case studies of tourism and travel companies hosting promotional events at The Grove shopping and entertainment center in Los Angeles. In three cases:
1) The Hong Kong Tourism Board transformed The Grove into a festival celebrating Hong Kong culture over a weekend, attracting thousands of guests.
2) JetBlue launched a three-day marketing campaign at The Grove to promote its new first class Mint service between LA and New York, garnering over 1.65 million impressions.
3) Qatar Airways promoted its new route from LAX with a three-day experiential event at The Grove that attracted over 5,000 guests and 1.35 million impressions.
This document contains summaries of several case studies for digital marketing campaigns to promote travel and tourism. The first case study describes a social media campaign that influenced over 35% of total sales for the world's oldest travel company. The second case study was an adventure contest facilitated through digital channels only that engaged over 10,000 online entries. The third case study describes efforts to digitally transform business for the world's largest film city through data analytics, mobile apps, and wearable technology.
Geneva Tourism case – automated charm offensive for foreign touristsMichelle Dassen
Geneva Tourism launched a marketing campaign to promote Geneva as a city break destination. The campaign offered 1000 free nights at hotels for participants who shared information about Geneva on social media. Marketing automation was used to implement eight email workflows to participants at different stages of the campaign such as confirming signups, announcing winners, and post-stay follow ups. The campaign was highly successful with over 50,000 participants generating nearly 1 million page views. Surveys found most winners had not originally planned to visit Geneva but would now recommend it after their free stay. The campaign brought new partners and tools together in a unique way that opened new opportunities for Geneva Tourism's future promotions.
MICE TOURISM AS A DRIVER OF SUSTAINABILITY? CASE STUDIES AND LEADERSHIP LESS...Wild Asia
Business tourism is a significant economic engine for destinations but are we making the most of it’s potential as a catalyst for sustainability, prosperity and progress? Hear insights on what forward thinking tourism boards and convention bureau from around the region have done to advance their hospitality community and market their destinations whilst discovering top tips for activating sustainable MICE for your own business or destination.
Sustainable Tourism in GIAHS Landscapes - Case Studies from AsiaExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/giahs/en/
This presentation was presented during the Joint Meeting of Steering and Scientific Commitee that took place at FAO headquarters 28-29 April 2015. The presentation was made by Prof. Kazem Vafadari, Asia Pacific University, Japan
This study seeks to develop e-service strategies to enhance Abu Dhabi's tourism competitiveness globally and in the Gulf region. While e-commerce has transformed businesses, Abu Dhabi's hospitality industry seems to overlook e-service strategies that are important for competition. The study aims to understand hotels' strategic visions of e-services, analyze obstacles, and develop a framework to strategize market positioning and competitiveness through emerging technologies. A mixed-method approach including case studies and surveys will be used.
These popular destinations were summarized in 3 sentences:
Popular city destinations like London, Rome, New York, and Paris are known for their culture, entertainment, art, theatre, and shopping. Popular mountain destinations such as the Alps, Rockies, and Dolomites offer beautiful scenery and activities like hiking, skiing, and climbing. Popular beach locations in places like Spain, Thailand, and the Caribbean attract visitors with nice weather and activities including swimming, fishing, and snorkeling.
Tourism is an important industry in Kenya, providing jobs and foreign income. Popular tourist attractions include wildlife reserves like the Maasai Mara and coastal beaches. While tourism has economic benefits, it also has social and environmental costs like disturbing wildlife, pollution, and forcing some tribes off their lands. Some efforts are being made for more sustainable eco-tourism like the Bamburi Nature Trail and Basecamp Masai Mara which support local communities and conservation.
Project proposal to Fingal County Council for the establishment of a 'Fingal Food Forest' as a community resource & anchor tourist attraction for north county Dublin.
Little Wittneham Nature Reserve in Oxfordshire aims to reconnect people with nature, conserve the local environment, and educate the public about sustainability. The reserve provides various ecosystem services like biodiversity, plant energy, habitats for pollinators, flood protection, and recreation/education. A report analyzed and assessed these services, finding nearly 200,000 annual visitors who benefit from aesthetics, recreation, and education. Services like carbon sequestration and pollination may be worth over £400 million annually. The report recommends continuing traditional conservation techniques while preparing for threats like more visitors or land use changes.
This document discusses natural resources and their importance. It covers different types of renewable and non-renewable resources. It also discusses wildlife/forests, water access, dams, fossil fuels like coal/petroleum. Steps are provided to better manage these resources sustainably, like promoting renewable energy, conservation efforts, reducing waste. The conclusion emphasizes the need for sustainable management of natural resources for future generations through cooperation between governments, communities and individuals.
The document outlines a draft framework for a Nisqually Watershed Stewardship Plan. The mission is to create sustainability in the watershed for current and future generations by developing a culture of environmental, social, and economic balance. The plan's goals are to ensure a healthy natural environment, vibrant communities, and a prosperous economy. It identifies indicators and objectives for environmental, social, and economic sustainability in the watershed.
This document discusses eco-agriculture, which aims to balance agricultural production, biodiversity conservation, and rural livelihoods. It notes that eco-agriculture applies an integrated ecosystem approach and was coined in 1970. Key aspects of eco-agriculture include conserving biodiversity, enhancing production, and improving livelihoods at the landscape scale through practices like maintaining natural habitats and vegetation buffers around water. Challenges include institutional barriers and the need to bridge conservation and agriculture. Principles to overcome challenges include maintaining habitats and connectivity while intensifying production without oversimplifying landscapes.
The document is an invitation to the 2010 Wine and Dine Event hosted by Orange County Coastkeeper, an organization dedicated to protecting and preserving watersheds and marine habitats through various initiatives. The event supports Coastkeeper's efforts to establish demonstration gardens promoting native and sustainable landscaping to educate the public on water conservation and reduce pollution from urban runoff. The gardens aim to help visitors adopt more environmentally friendly gardening practices and preserve local habitats and water resources.
Findhorn ecovillage - Sustainable EcovillageROHIT DABAS
Situated in northern Scotland, Findhorn Ecovillage was founded in the 1960s and has since grown to over 500 residents living in 65 eco-buildings. The community aims to demonstrate sustainable development through ecological housing, renewable energy systems, organic food production, and sustainable economics. Notable achievements include producing more electricity than needed through four community-owned wind turbines, an ecologically engineered sewage treatment plant, and establishing their own local currency. Findhorn has received several awards for its pioneering work in sustainable living.
This is the 4th lesson of the Three Day Residential Training Workshop on Cascade Water Resources Development and Management prepared for the Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project
Hotel Sustainable Practices of Finca Exotica Ecolodge, Costa RicaFlorie Thielin
Discover the sustainable practices of Finca Exotica Ecolodge located on the Osa Peninsula, next to Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.
As part of her Hospitality Tour through Latin America, Florie collected the best responsible practices implemented by Finca Exotica for Hopineo.org
Cave springs master plan ppt for stakeholder workshop june 2015Michael Reles
The document provides information about the Cave Springs Management Plan stakeholder workshop. It outlines NPCA values, describes the Cave Springs property and classifications, discusses the purpose and objectives of the management plan study, outlines project timelines and tasks, and introduces the project support team and steering committee. The overall goal is to develop a management plan that protects the natural and cultural heritage features of Cave Springs while allowing appropriate public access and recreation.
Justin Hawes is one of the founding members of the Event Greening, CEO of Scan Display and a Patron of the Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme. Justin led the The South African Climate Change Response Expo (CCR Expo), which was hosted by the Department of Environmental Affairs, and held alongside COP17. The CCR Expo received the UFI 2013 Sustainable Development Award for the Best innovative environmental initiative. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness, provide an educational platform and showcase South African innovations around climate change. The event obviously had to be a green event.
NATIONAL GREEN CORPS AND NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME CLIMATE EDUCATION AND BIODIV...W G Kumar
A training module to introduce College Lecturers and School Teachers to the subject of Climate Education and Live Projects that they can do in their institution and elsewhere
Applied E cology;resources and its management,desalination and weather modifi...TehseenKhan34
This document discusses the application of ecological concepts and principles to solve environmental problems and manage natural resources. It defines applied ecology as relating ecological theories to addressing issues like natural resource management. The key points made include:
- Ecological management aims to consider entire systems and conserve resources for present and future generations. It involves judicious use, long-term planning, equitable distribution and controlling environmental damage.
- Several natural resources are described like forests, water, soil, minerals, energy and wildlife. Their importance and management strategies involving afforestation, irrigation, conservation and sustainable use are outlined.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Gwyn Rees on water resources research and sustainable development. Some key points:
- UKCEH is the UK's center for environmental science, with over 500 scientists across four sites researching water, land, and air. Their water resources department has 120 specialists studying rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
- UKCEH's research aims to monitor water resources and ecosystems, understand processes affecting hydrology and aquatic health, detect environmental impacts, and develop tools to support management, predict droughts, and build resilience.
- International examples of their research include advising China on river basin management, studying small-scale water interventions in India, and analyzing water quality
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
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Come and explore 24 acres of
unique green space on the site of
a former rubbish tip. St Nicks
became a Local Nature Reserve
in February 2004 in order to
conserve and maintain a diverse
range of habitats sustaining
wildlife surrounded by
urbanisation.
A centre for nature and green living.
Est. by community in the 1990s the former 24 acre landfill
has transformed into a thriving nature reserve.
St Nicks Environment Centre
Opened in 2000 the centre was designed with sustainability
in mind & to showcases green features.
Edible Fruits & Plants
Diverse variety of plant species, trees and shrubs. Fruit
from the site has been tested and deemed safe for human
consumption.
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World’s largest landfill (2,315 acres) closed in 2001 & now
embarking on an ambitious ecological restoration project.
The Fresh Kills Park 30 year master plan aims to serve as
a model for land reclamation & sustainability projects
around the world.
Public Consultation
• Large scale recreation activities – pathways & trails
• Restore natural ecosystems – ecology & habitat
• Passive parkland – diverse wildlife & plant habitat
• Education – ecology & student field studies
• Demo sustainable energy systems – wind & solar
• Promote youth recreation
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A Lifescape - ecological process of environmental
reclamation & renewal on a vast scale, recovering the
health & biodiversity of ecosystems
Dynamic cultivation of new ecologies of soil, air & water;
of vegetation , wildlife & human activity.
Landscape & Habitat Plan
• Cultivate a diverse & resilient landscape
• Create meaningful habitat for the region / estuary
• Design & stage ecological improvements
• Restoration using tough ‘workhorse species’
Mound restoration objectives
• Increase soil quality & quantity
• Retain water while avoiding accumulation
• Native plant communities – diverse seed banks
• Min maintenance req. & costs
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The Vision
Unprecedented reference in eco-tourism on a European scale, both in
its resort concept and its operations.
The Objective
To create a tourist destination allowing visitors to live “with a single
planet” during their stay.
The Experience
centred around water, gardens, footpaths & horse trails, an organic
farm, exploration trails, as well as culinary events and festivals – 90%
green spaces.
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Project Targets:
1. Zero carbon
2. Zero waste
3. Sustainable transport
4. Sustain & local materials
5. Sustainable & local food
6. Sustainable water
7. Fauna Flora & biotope
8. Culture & heritage
9. Local partnerships & fairtrade
10. 10. Quality of life & wellbeing
Editor's Notes
fundamental message is to foster harmony & interaction between people and nature by exploring the
many ways in which their meeting one another has helped create a new experience, a source of emotion, pleasure & discovery.
fundamental message is to foster harmony and interaction between people and nature by exploring the
many ways in which their meeting one another has helped create a new experience, a source of emotion, pleasure & discovery.