This document discusses natural capital, which refers to natural assets like soil, water, forests, and biodiversity that support the economy. It notes that while GDP and other traditional economic indicators are used, they do not account for impacts on natural capital or environmental degradation. It argues that natural capital accounting is needed to properly value nature and inform decision-making. The document also discusses the media's role in raising awareness of environmental issues and calls on news organizations to provide more constructive coverage of natural capital and sustainability topics to shape a sustainable future.
Scanning the landscape by Ryan Rosauro for Mindanao Leg of Philippine Press Institute Seminar on Environmental Reporting at Almont Inland Hotel, Butuan City
The document analyzes print media coverage of environmental issues in the Philippines based on a content analysis of selected publications. Some key findings include:
- Environmental stories made up only 1.96% of the total newshole analyzed, with community papers devoting more coverage than national dailies.
- The majority (77.84%) of environmental stories were placed inside the publications, with headlines and front page coverage being less common.
- Most environmental stories took the form of straight news reports (71.31%), while features, op-eds, photos and special reports were less frequent.
- Coverage focused on issues like natural disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation rather than providing sufficient background on
The document discusses natural capital accounting, which aims to quantify the value of natural resources and ecosystem services. It outlines the challenges of economic growth degrading the environment and notes that current systems do not reflect nature's invisibility and interdependence with human well-being. Natural capital accounting seeks to integrate environmental information into policies by valuing ecosystem services and changing incentives to reward stewardship of natural assets over the long run. The document provides definitions of natural capital and ecosystem services and describes different types of services like provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting. It also discusses tools like ecosystem and inclusive wealth accounting that can reflect natural values in decision making.
Transforming economic policy through natural capital valuation: Prospects for...Philippine Press Institute
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to natural capital and the economy. It discusses different types of capital (produced, human, natural), frameworks for integrating natural capital into economic analysis, challenges in measurement and valuation of natural capital, and various global programs and initiatives aimed at mainstreaming natural capital accounting. The history section outlines the development of natural capital accounting from early concepts in the 1970s to the establishment of the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting as an international statistical standard.
Our Goal: Lasting human well-being by Conservation International, Ricky Nunez. Presentation for Seminar on Environmental Reporting conducted at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City.
This document discusses economic valuation of natural resources and ecosystems. It defines economic valuation as assigning monetary values to environmental goods and services, and explains how this allows natural capital to have a "voice" in decision making. The document outlines the SEEA framework for integrating environmental and economic accounting, describes different ecosystem services, and provides examples of methods to value different services monetarily. Integrating natural capital valuation into accounting helps agencies respond to environmental costs and opportunities of economic development.
This document discusses natural capital, which refers to natural assets like soil, water, forests, and biodiversity that support the economy. It notes that while GDP and other traditional economic indicators are used, they do not account for impacts on natural capital or environmental degradation. It argues that natural capital accounting is needed to properly value nature and inform decision-making. The document also discusses the media's role in raising awareness of environmental issues and calls on news organizations to provide more constructive coverage of natural capital and sustainability topics to shape a sustainable future.
Scanning the landscape by Ryan Rosauro for Mindanao Leg of Philippine Press Institute Seminar on Environmental Reporting at Almont Inland Hotel, Butuan City
The document analyzes print media coverage of environmental issues in the Philippines based on a content analysis of selected publications. Some key findings include:
- Environmental stories made up only 1.96% of the total newshole analyzed, with community papers devoting more coverage than national dailies.
- The majority (77.84%) of environmental stories were placed inside the publications, with headlines and front page coverage being less common.
- Most environmental stories took the form of straight news reports (71.31%), while features, op-eds, photos and special reports were less frequent.
- Coverage focused on issues like natural disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation rather than providing sufficient background on
The document discusses natural capital accounting, which aims to quantify the value of natural resources and ecosystem services. It outlines the challenges of economic growth degrading the environment and notes that current systems do not reflect nature's invisibility and interdependence with human well-being. Natural capital accounting seeks to integrate environmental information into policies by valuing ecosystem services and changing incentives to reward stewardship of natural assets over the long run. The document provides definitions of natural capital and ecosystem services and describes different types of services like provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting. It also discusses tools like ecosystem and inclusive wealth accounting that can reflect natural values in decision making.
Transforming economic policy through natural capital valuation: Prospects for...Philippine Press Institute
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to natural capital and the economy. It discusses different types of capital (produced, human, natural), frameworks for integrating natural capital into economic analysis, challenges in measurement and valuation of natural capital, and various global programs and initiatives aimed at mainstreaming natural capital accounting. The history section outlines the development of natural capital accounting from early concepts in the 1970s to the establishment of the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting as an international statistical standard.
Our Goal: Lasting human well-being by Conservation International, Ricky Nunez. Presentation for Seminar on Environmental Reporting conducted at Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City.
This document discusses economic valuation of natural resources and ecosystems. It defines economic valuation as assigning monetary values to environmental goods and services, and explains how this allows natural capital to have a "voice" in decision making. The document outlines the SEEA framework for integrating environmental and economic accounting, describes different ecosystem services, and provides examples of methods to value different services monetarily. Integrating natural capital valuation into accounting helps agencies respond to environmental costs and opportunities of economic development.
How storytelling is critical to advancing policy change.
Part of #UrbanFest2020
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2020/10/urban-water-resilience-change-through-storytelling
Based on World Resources Report, "Ecosystem Services: A Guide for Decision Makers" (http://www.wri.org/publication/ecosystem-services-a-guide-for-decision-makers)
Rapid degradation of peri-urban ecosystems is resulting in a loss of associated ecosystem services. Water provision, storm-and waste-water regulation, along with protection from natural disasters and erosion, are the impacted services that most acutely affect poor or vulnerable populations. The poor may be disproportionately impacted by loss of ecosystem services due to lack of political power around land use decision making and limited alternatives for livelihoods, housing, or basic services. Vulnerability extends to urban populations that depend on the ecosystem services provided by or flowing through peri-urban areas. Often, the loss of ecosystems is irreversible and the replacement of associated services is costly, if even possible.
Flood experts introduced two updated tools that help fill in the critical information gap between climate change and flooding.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2020/04/aqueduct-floods-launch-future-flooding
Water risks are increasingly driving conflict and instability around the world. Solutions to water conflicts exist, but we need the political will to make them happen.
'Presentation Kettunen & ten Brink at Iddri May 07 on the Values of Biodiversity Related Ecosystem Services. Enhancing the integration of biodiversity into policy and decision-making
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) was a major assessment of human impact on the environment from 2001-2005. Over 1300 contributors from 95 countries examined how ecosystem changes affect human well-being and how to improve policy responses. The MA found that while human actions have increased well-being and economic growth, ecosystem degradation poses a growing threat and barrier to achieving development goals. Reversing degradation requires significant policy changes not yet underway. The MA aimed to integrate scientific and social perspectives across scales to inform environment and development decisions.
This document discusses an ecosystem approach to promoting inclusive growth in mountain regions using examples from lake and river ecosystems in Kashmir. It summarizes that mountains provide important natural resources but have a fragile geo-physical setting requiring distinct policy support. Growth has been slackened and inclusive due to factors like degradation, vulnerability, and lack of policy support. An ecosystem approach is proposed that recognizes the value of natural capital, invests in it, creates employment, and sustains resources through inclusiveness of ecosystem components and green economy options like hydropower, forestry, and ecotourism. Case studies of the Dal Lake ecosystem in Kashmir are presented on its economic valuation and sustainability challenges from degradation.
In 2015, The Rockefeller Foundation collaborated with several partners to begin developing incentive-based mechanisms to address competition for freshwater, and to bring human water use back in balance with the water needs of freshwater ecosystems in order to build long-term resilience. The early solutions that emerged, and the wider lessons from the group’s work, are captured in this report.
The document discusses the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and its efforts to advance drought preparedness and monitoring in the Midwest region. It notes that drought is a recurring problem that is projected to worsen with climate change. NIDIS works to provide early warning of drought by coordinating monitoring networks and producing outlooks. It supports 9 regional early warning systems and resources to help communities and sectors plan for and respond to drought impacts. The overall goal is to help the nation move from reactive to proactive drought management.
Why and how do we evaluate ecosystems, Nature is the source of much value to us every day, and yet it mostly bypasses markets, escapes pricing and defies valuation. This lack of valuation is an underlying cause for ecological degradation and loss of biodiversity. Globally, efforts are being made to assess impact of conservation or degradation of ecological resources and a new term Green Gross Domestic Product (GGDP) has also been coined to reflect the same.
- Ecosystem services aim to incorporate the value of nature into decisions but have failed to fully understand social and ecological interconnectedness.
- Social science can help reveal the complex relationships between society and nature through participatory mapping of cultural values and lived experiences of ecosystems.
- An integrated project in the Cotswolds uses a social learning approach and participatory ecosystem services framework to engage farmers, businesses, communities and agencies in improving water quality and other services.
Lynne Healy: Environmental Challenges for People Living in PovertyTHL
Healy's presentation at the "Thinking long-term: Making poverty eradication and environmental policies mutually supportive" side event at The 55th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD55) on the 6th of February 2017.
The extractives industry is a major sector in the economies
of the region as it makes a significant contribution to GDP
and constitutes a large portion of exports. However, the
sector's impact on the livelihoods of citizens has not been as
positive. To the contrary, some argue that the industry has
worsened the state of things in many nations, weakening
effective governance by engendering corruption.
This issue explores trends in sustainable development and
the extractives industry. The first article surveys emerging
trends, the second article examines trends in local content,
and the third article is a case study of the community-level
impact of the mining sector in Sierra Leone.
Ecosystem services and natural capital – the foundation of a green economy Marianne Kettunen
This document discusses how ecosystem services and natural capital are integral to establishing a green economy. It defines ecosystem services as the benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as food, water, and recreation. Natural capital refers to the stock of natural resources and ecosystems that provide a flow of ecosystem services. A green economy aims to improve human well-being while reducing environmental risks. The document argues that a green economy must value and protect natural capital and the ecosystem services it provides. It provides several examples of the economic value of ecosystem services in order to illustrate how fully integrating them into policymaking can help build a truly green economy.
The Rockefeller Foundation’s Oceans & Fisheries work aims to increase the health and productivity of coastal fisheries by replacing unsustainable fishing practices with innovative approaches that recognize the full, long-term value of sustainable marine ecosystems and that improve the economic, nutritional, and social conditions of the poor and vulnerable people whose well-being depends on these near-shore fisheries.
the delicate topic of Sustainable Development through a
book which I have co-authored and give to the audience also a perspective on
how Education can sensitively provide support for this framework.
I will participate in my role of affiliate professor of management and behavior
for Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France ( www.ggsb.com)
by mark esposito (m.esposito@ht.umass.edu)
Piloting Ecosystem Accounts in Palawan: A quick glimpse for the Media - by John Francisco Pontillas and May Lacao, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and Technical Working Group Members for Southern Palawan (World Bank-led WAVES global partnership)
This document discusses conservation and development efforts in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It outlines the DENR's framework to balance these priorities through programs like protected areas establishment, watershed management, agroforestry, tenure instruments, and capacity building. Statistics on land cover, conservation areas, and biodiversity indicate the region's natural wealth and interventions implemented. The key is adopting an integrated approach across sectors and stakeholders to ensure human well-being and environmental sustainability.
How storytelling is critical to advancing policy change.
Part of #UrbanFest2020
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2020/10/urban-water-resilience-change-through-storytelling
Based on World Resources Report, "Ecosystem Services: A Guide for Decision Makers" (http://www.wri.org/publication/ecosystem-services-a-guide-for-decision-makers)
Rapid degradation of peri-urban ecosystems is resulting in a loss of associated ecosystem services. Water provision, storm-and waste-water regulation, along with protection from natural disasters and erosion, are the impacted services that most acutely affect poor or vulnerable populations. The poor may be disproportionately impacted by loss of ecosystem services due to lack of political power around land use decision making and limited alternatives for livelihoods, housing, or basic services. Vulnerability extends to urban populations that depend on the ecosystem services provided by or flowing through peri-urban areas. Often, the loss of ecosystems is irreversible and the replacement of associated services is costly, if even possible.
Flood experts introduced two updated tools that help fill in the critical information gap between climate change and flooding.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/events/2020/04/aqueduct-floods-launch-future-flooding
Water risks are increasingly driving conflict and instability around the world. Solutions to water conflicts exist, but we need the political will to make them happen.
'Presentation Kettunen & ten Brink at Iddri May 07 on the Values of Biodiversity Related Ecosystem Services. Enhancing the integration of biodiversity into policy and decision-making
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) was a major assessment of human impact on the environment from 2001-2005. Over 1300 contributors from 95 countries examined how ecosystem changes affect human well-being and how to improve policy responses. The MA found that while human actions have increased well-being and economic growth, ecosystem degradation poses a growing threat and barrier to achieving development goals. Reversing degradation requires significant policy changes not yet underway. The MA aimed to integrate scientific and social perspectives across scales to inform environment and development decisions.
This document discusses an ecosystem approach to promoting inclusive growth in mountain regions using examples from lake and river ecosystems in Kashmir. It summarizes that mountains provide important natural resources but have a fragile geo-physical setting requiring distinct policy support. Growth has been slackened and inclusive due to factors like degradation, vulnerability, and lack of policy support. An ecosystem approach is proposed that recognizes the value of natural capital, invests in it, creates employment, and sustains resources through inclusiveness of ecosystem components and green economy options like hydropower, forestry, and ecotourism. Case studies of the Dal Lake ecosystem in Kashmir are presented on its economic valuation and sustainability challenges from degradation.
In 2015, The Rockefeller Foundation collaborated with several partners to begin developing incentive-based mechanisms to address competition for freshwater, and to bring human water use back in balance with the water needs of freshwater ecosystems in order to build long-term resilience. The early solutions that emerged, and the wider lessons from the group’s work, are captured in this report.
The document discusses the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and its efforts to advance drought preparedness and monitoring in the Midwest region. It notes that drought is a recurring problem that is projected to worsen with climate change. NIDIS works to provide early warning of drought by coordinating monitoring networks and producing outlooks. It supports 9 regional early warning systems and resources to help communities and sectors plan for and respond to drought impacts. The overall goal is to help the nation move from reactive to proactive drought management.
Why and how do we evaluate ecosystems, Nature is the source of much value to us every day, and yet it mostly bypasses markets, escapes pricing and defies valuation. This lack of valuation is an underlying cause for ecological degradation and loss of biodiversity. Globally, efforts are being made to assess impact of conservation or degradation of ecological resources and a new term Green Gross Domestic Product (GGDP) has also been coined to reflect the same.
- Ecosystem services aim to incorporate the value of nature into decisions but have failed to fully understand social and ecological interconnectedness.
- Social science can help reveal the complex relationships between society and nature through participatory mapping of cultural values and lived experiences of ecosystems.
- An integrated project in the Cotswolds uses a social learning approach and participatory ecosystem services framework to engage farmers, businesses, communities and agencies in improving water quality and other services.
Lynne Healy: Environmental Challenges for People Living in PovertyTHL
Healy's presentation at the "Thinking long-term: Making poverty eradication and environmental policies mutually supportive" side event at The 55th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD55) on the 6th of February 2017.
The extractives industry is a major sector in the economies
of the region as it makes a significant contribution to GDP
and constitutes a large portion of exports. However, the
sector's impact on the livelihoods of citizens has not been as
positive. To the contrary, some argue that the industry has
worsened the state of things in many nations, weakening
effective governance by engendering corruption.
This issue explores trends in sustainable development and
the extractives industry. The first article surveys emerging
trends, the second article examines trends in local content,
and the third article is a case study of the community-level
impact of the mining sector in Sierra Leone.
Ecosystem services and natural capital – the foundation of a green economy Marianne Kettunen
This document discusses how ecosystem services and natural capital are integral to establishing a green economy. It defines ecosystem services as the benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as food, water, and recreation. Natural capital refers to the stock of natural resources and ecosystems that provide a flow of ecosystem services. A green economy aims to improve human well-being while reducing environmental risks. The document argues that a green economy must value and protect natural capital and the ecosystem services it provides. It provides several examples of the economic value of ecosystem services in order to illustrate how fully integrating them into policymaking can help build a truly green economy.
The Rockefeller Foundation’s Oceans & Fisheries work aims to increase the health and productivity of coastal fisheries by replacing unsustainable fishing practices with innovative approaches that recognize the full, long-term value of sustainable marine ecosystems and that improve the economic, nutritional, and social conditions of the poor and vulnerable people whose well-being depends on these near-shore fisheries.
the delicate topic of Sustainable Development through a
book which I have co-authored and give to the audience also a perspective on
how Education can sensitively provide support for this framework.
I will participate in my role of affiliate professor of management and behavior
for Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France ( www.ggsb.com)
by mark esposito (m.esposito@ht.umass.edu)
Piloting Ecosystem Accounts in Palawan: A quick glimpse for the Media - by John Francisco Pontillas and May Lacao, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and Technical Working Group Members for Southern Palawan (World Bank-led WAVES global partnership)
This document discusses conservation and development efforts in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It outlines the DENR's framework to balance these priorities through programs like protected areas establishment, watershed management, agroforestry, tenure instruments, and capacity building. Statistics on land cover, conservation areas, and biodiversity indicate the region's natural wealth and interventions implemented. The key is adopting an integrated approach across sectors and stakeholders to ensure human well-being and environmental sustainability.
Environmental Issues Concerning the Tide Embankment Project: Some highlights from the results of the Environmental Investigative Mission conducted by Center for Environmental Concerns (CEC, Philippines), and AGHAM.
Putting premium on the value of ecosystems services: Our environmental advocacy experience in Davao city by Chinkie Pelino-Golle, Acting Executive Director Interface Development Interventions, Incorporated www.idisphil.org
The document discusses sustainable forest management through the example of SUDECOR forest concession in the Philippines. It describes how SUDECOR implemented selective logging and reforestation over 40+ years to maintain 92% forest cover, including diverse dipterocarp and wildlife populations. Experts affirmed that SUDECOR demonstrated biodiversity conservation and regeneration are compatible with development through proper forest management. However, a 2011 log ban led to widespread illegal logging and land conversion in the concession and loss of forest quality elsewhere in the Philippines without sustainable practices.
This document discusses media reporting on children's issues in the Philippines. It notes that while media play an important role in protecting children's rights, children's issues have yet to enter the mainstream media. The document examines what drives media coverage of children, focusing on violence and abuse cases, and notes coverage could better represent children's perspectives and place child protection issues on the political agenda. It calls for reframing stories on children and mainstreaming children's issues to bring needed change in media reporting.
This document announces a seminar workshop hosted by the Philippine Press Institute in partnership with Nickel Asia Corp on environmental reporting and valuation of natural capital. The workshop will focus on understanding natural capital as the resources and ecosystem services provided by the environment that contribute to economic and human well-being. It will introduce participants to methods of valuing natural capital in physical and monetary terms to improve economic policymaking and sustainability. The workshop aims to generate more informed media coverage on linking the environment and economy. It will include presentations, field visits and a group activity to develop news stories applying the concepts learned.
The document summarizes an upcoming 3-day seminar workshop hosted by the Philippine Press Institute in partnership with Nickel Asia Corp. on environmental reporting and valuation of natural capital. The workshop aims to help journalists understand natural capital concepts and their role in economic management and policymaking to generate more informed reporting on natural capital and ecosystem services. It will include sessions on defining natural capital, valuing resource extraction and depletion, and a field visit for participants to observe environmental realities firsthand and develop news stories applying natural capital valuation concepts. The goal is to ramp up mainstreaming natural capital accounting into development planning and decision-making through heightened media coverage.
Design principles for intelligent research investmentriel-presents
A content-rich celebration of an important knowledge legacy
An opportunity to reflect, and to distil key lessons and insights:
- about important knowledge gaps that remain
- about how best to fill such knowledge gaps
A ‘message in a bottle’ for future research investment
This document discusses several topics related to education for sustainable development, including the nature of education, pillars of education, and environmental education. It also mentions issues like natural calamities, pollution, sustainable development, the role of science and technology, and the need for moral education to be incorporated into curriculums to help bring about changes to societies' attitudes toward protecting the environment. Key points are that science and technology alone cannot deliver environmental sustainability and that moral and ethical education are essential to reinforce environment-respecting values in young minds.
This document discusses several topics related to education for sustainable development, including the nature of education, pillars of education, and environmental education. It also mentions issues like natural calamities, pollution, sustainable development, the role of science and technology, and the need for moral education to be incorporated into engineering curricula to promote environmental protection. Key points are that science and technology alone cannot ensure environmental sustainability and sustainable development requires a change in societies' attitudes through environmental education.
The Sustainability Challenge: Implications for Tourism Anna Pollock
The document discusses the sustainability challenges facing tourism due to issues like climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. It argues that the current model of unchecked tourism growth is unsustainable and that a new paradigm is needed that focuses on quality over quantity, renewable resources, reducing environmental impacts, and engaging stakeholders. The document proposes 10 steps for the tourism industry to become more green, such as setting targets to measure and reduce their carbon footprint, educating visitors and businesses, and developing credible carbon offset programs.
The natural choice securing the value of natureDr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes a white paper on securing the value of nature in England. It discusses how the UK National Ecosystem Assessment showed over 30% of natural environment benefits are declining. To address this, the white paper proposes an ambitious, integrated approach to create an ecological network across England. It establishes a framework including Local Nature Partnerships and Nature Improvement Areas to strengthen local action and reconnect nature on a large scale. The white paper aims to put natural capital at the heart of decision making and create a green economy where economic growth and environmental health support each other.
The natural choice securing the value of natureDr Lendy Spires
This document summarizes a white paper on securing the value of nature in England. It discusses how the UK National Ecosystem Assessment showed over 30% of natural environment benefits are declining. To address this, the white paper proposes an ambitious approach to create an ecological network across England through local partnerships and nature improvement areas. It aims to move from net biodiversity loss to net gain and establish a framework to support the recovery of nature.
This document announces a seminar workshop hosted by the Philippine Press Institute on environmental reporting and valuation of natural capital. The workshop will focus on understanding natural capital as the economic value of ecosystem services like fresh water and forests. It will train journalists to incorporate natural capital perspectives in their reporting to raise public and policymaker awareness of sustainable development. The 4-day event in Palawan will include lectures on natural capital concepts, field visits to environmental sites, and a writeshop for participants to generate news stories applying the framework. The goal is to mainstream natural capital accounting into Philippine economic policymaking and development planning.
The document discusses sustainable development and provides examples of how a lack of sustainable practices has negatively impacted communities. Specifically, it notes that estimates project the world's population will reach 15-36 billion by 2200. To support this large population, sustainable development is needed to ensure resources are available for future generations. The document then gives two examples: in Chile, deforestation led to flash floods that caused property damage and loss of life; in Madagascar, similar deforestation practices hurt communities.
This document summarizes the key findings of a survey and interviews conducted to understand private sector investments in natural capital. The survey found growing interest from investors in natural capital due to factors like reducing risk, boosting portfolio resilience, and enhancing reputation. Common motivations for investment included resilience against climate change. However, investments in natural capital still represent a small portion of sustainable finance. The document recommends ways to scale up these investments, such as adopting natural capital accounting, developing larger investment vehicles, facilitating through intermediaries, and incentivizing through government policy.
Environmental Sustainability At The World, Massachusetts...Gina Buck
The document discusses environmental sustainability at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It begins by introducing the topic of environmental sustainability and its increasing importance. It then discusses what environmental sustainability entails, ensuring the maintenance of air, water, wildlife and vegetation quality. The document notes that MIT has several unique initiatives to promote environmental sustainability on its campus through reducing energy usage, encouraging recycling and alternative transportation.
This document defines a green economy as one that improves human well-being and reduces environmental risks and ecological scarcities. It discusses the principles, features, tools, myths and benefits of a green economy. A green economy creates jobs in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and manufacturing, public transportation, and green infrastructure. While some myths claim a green economy inhibits growth, case studies show it can lift people out of poverty through jobs in waste recycling and ecotourism. Overall, a green economy invests in natural capital and ecosystem services to stimulate sustainable economic progress.
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Please observe EFOW practice learning and action plans forwards in this decade of action: 99 Theses to Build Back Better
The document summarizes key lessons from the National Ecosystem Assessment report. It makes four main points:
1) The NEA report provides important messages about the value of nature, but needs to communicate using clear and accessible language for the public and policymakers to understand.
2) Nature is too important to privatize, and coordinated action is needed to address ongoing habitat and species decline through our "National Environment Service".
3) Long-term support for nature is needed to maintain its values of life, health and well-being, but budget cuts threaten this.
4) The environment needs to be prioritized within improved governance championed by the government. The NEA and planning framework can help if
This document defines a green economy as one that improves human well-being and reduces environmental risks and ecological scarcities. It discusses the principles, features, tools, myths and benefits of a green economy. A green economy creates jobs in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and manufacturing, public transportation, and green infrastructure. It debunks myths that a green economy inhibits growth and is only for wealthy nations, providing examples where green jobs have lifted people out of poverty. A green economy is economically sound because it invests in natural capital and ecosystem services that support tourism, recreation and public health.
Tipping Points: Why Business Needs a Natural Capital ProtocolJeremy Williams
The document discusses the need to rethink how we measure well-being and national welfare beyond just GDP. It argues that current capitalist practices do not properly account for natural resources and living systems. The document then summarizes the TEEB study which aimed to end the economic invisibility of nature by valuing ecosystem services. It discusses how natural capital is increasingly seen as a business concern and risk to companies that fail to adapt. It presents frameworks for sustainable enterprise and relating natural capital to corporate value and performance.
The document discusses translating economic valuations of ecosystems into real-world investments. It argues that while studies have raised awareness of ecosystem value, an institutional system is needed to transform abstract values into financial investments. The author proposes focusing on performing valuation studies to better inform decision-makers, increasing understanding of total system value, and developing new institutional processes and arrangements to capture ecosystem benefits.
Sustainable development aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It requires balancing environmental, social, and economic concerns. Sustainable development is important because over a billion people live in poverty or lack clean water, while ecological systems are under stress due to pollution, resource depletion, and species extinction. If everyone consumed resources like people in the UK, we would need three planets to sustain current lifestyles. Sustainable development seeks to address these social and environmental issues through responsible use of natural resources and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
The "Future of Revaluing Ecosystems" meeting brought together 28 experts to explore ways to better measure and manage the world's natural capital and its contributions to human well-being. Key discussions focused on future trends that will influence ecosystem valuation like rising consumption, climate change, and data availability. Scenarios of different trends in 2025 were explored, such as greater ecosystem shocks triggering demand for more sustainable supply chains. Participants also discussed solutions like financial instruments for ecosystem restoration and new ratings agencies to direct capital to ecosystem management. The overall goal was to change perspectives on nature from something sacrificed for development to something that underpins development.
Similar to Taking Stock of Our Natural Capital by Tess Bacalla (20)
The document summarizes and critiques the Puno ConCom constitution proposal. It argues that the proposal is objectionable due to the current populist context in the Philippines and some concerning content changes. Specifically, it argues that the proposal would further concentrate power in the presidency and weaken checks on executive authority. Additionally, it questions whether federalism is actually the best means to address poverty and inequality in the country based on empirical studies. The document raises doubts about the transition process and risks of political dynasties gaining more regional control under the proposed federal system.
The document summarizes the major proposals from the Constitutional Committee to revise the 1987 Philippine Constitution and adopt a federal system. It is proposed that the country be transformed into a Federal Republic comprised of 18 federated regions. Power would be distributed between the federal government and the regions. The federal government would be responsible for defense, foreign affairs, currency, while the regions would handle infrastructure, tourism, and economic development. It is also proposed to establish four new high courts to divide the judicial powers and help speed up case resolution.
Caliba autonomy as a mechanism to address exclusion and enhance participation...Philippine Press Institute
This document discusses regional autonomy and self-governance as mechanisms to address the historical exclusion of minorities in the Philippines and enhance their political participation. It outlines how the 1987 Constitution and Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act recognize the rights of indigenous groups to self-determination and ancestral lands. However, some court cases have challenged these rights and concerns remain regarding the draft federal constitution. The document argues that autonomy and upholding indigenous rights will strengthen inclusion and that these rights should be firmly established in the constitution.
This document discusses past attempts at charter change in the Philippines and reasons they failed. It notes that almost every administration since martial law has proposed charter change. Past efforts failed because they were seen as ways for presidents to extend their terms rather than due to a lack of merit in the proposed amendments. Specific failed attempts discussed include those under President Erap, Gloria Arroyo, and a PDP-Laban proposal. Skepticism of charter change comes from the misuse of constitutional amendments under Marcos.
Going Beyond Concepts: The Consultative Committee Draft Federal Philippine Co...Philippine Press Institute
Going Beyond Concepts: The Consultative Committee Draft Federal Philippine Constitution by Professor Edmund Tayao for the Hanns Seidel Foundation and the Philippine Press Institute seminar on understanding federalism in the Philippine Context.
Federalism overview by Atty. Barry Gutierrez for the Seminar on Understanding Federalism in the Philippine Context; Supported by Hanns Seidel Foundation and the Philippine Press Institute
Fiscal Federalism and Comparative Analysis of Practices Regarding Political D...Philippine Press Institute
1) The document discusses principles of fiscal federalism including the need for subnational governments to have substantial revenue raising powers and transfers to remedy fiscal gaps.
2) Guidelines are provided for assigning taxes and transfers between different levels of government. Taxes should relate to responsibilities and mobility, transfers should consider population, income, and performance.
3) Political dynasties are discussed as a challenge for federalism, with roots in inequality, lack of checks and balances, and culture. Ways to address this include fiscal decentralization with discipline, multi-member districts, and empowering voters and civil society.
This document discusses key characteristics and principles of federalism. It covers topics such as shared rule and divided rule between central and regional governments, representation of regional governments in decision making, protection of regional identities, and the division of powers between central and regional levels of government. The document also examines variations that can exist in federal systems, such as asymmetric powers among regions, presidential vs parliamentary systems, and electoral systems. Flexibility, diversity of regional regimes, types of federal party systems, and functions of upper legislative houses are also addressed.
Challenges to the Idea of a Federal Philippines by Atty. Rommel Bagares. Presentation for the HSF-PPI Seminar on Understanding Federalism for Media Practitioners.
Challenges to the Idea of a Federal Philippines by Atty. Rommel Bagares. Presentation for the HSF-PPI Seminar on Understanding Federalism for Media Practitioners.
Salient Points of The Draft Charter by Atty. Rodolfo "RV" Vicerra. Presentation for HSF-PPI Seminar on Understanding Federalism for Media Practitioners
This document lists the Board of Governors/Trustees of the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) from 1964 to 2003. It shows the leadership and members of the board over the years. Key details include Joaquin Roces and Ramon Roces being early members in 1964. In later years, Amado Macasaet served as a long-time Chairman-President while others like Isagani Yambot, Raul Locsin, and Eugenia Apostol also had long tenures on the board. The board represented different regions of the Philippines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as t...vijaykumar292010
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as the Directive 2002/95/EC. It includes the restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
6. How much natural capital do we have?
How much are we using?
At what rate are we using it?
How much are we losing due to economic activity?
What is the extent of environmental degradation?
unsustainable resource extraction?
Extent and state of media coverage of the
environment?
7. “Without valuing natural capital and including it in our
national accounts, we are making decisions without full
information -- and we risk making poor decisions. Unvalued
natural capital and uncosted environmental degradation
can lead us to economic activity that will degrade our
economy’s natural capital and put at risk its ability to
generate goods, services and income into the future.”
Sustainable Prosperity, a national research
and policy network, University of Ottawa
8. “Ultimately decisions have to be made: be
proactive in managing natural capital for
the future, or do nothing and remain
vulnerable to external forces.”
Eftec, UK-based environmental economics consultancy
9. Natural Capital Accounting
A tool to account for the value of nature in
ways comparable to financial information
In physical and monetary terms
13. “Our future requires us to
know more and do better
And the news media needs to
play a more constructive role in
the process”
Project for Improved Media Coverage,
SEE Innovation
14. Reality TV stars Kardashians
mentioned 2,133 times (January
2011-June 2012
Media Matters
Ocean acidification, 45
times
15. Entertainment stories get over three times more
coverage than environmental issues among
nationally prominent news organisations
Project for Excellence in Journalism,
Pew Research Center
Very high crime-to-environment
stories despite crime stories being
local in nature
Local newspapers ranked highest in terms of
environmental headlines, at nearly 2.5 times
the national average
16. Taking Stock of Our
Natural Capital
… and the Role of the
Press