This presentation was delivered by Eric Baran, Tuantong Jutagate and Kithya Ouch at the Lancang – Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
This presentation was delivered by Eric Baran, Tuantong Jutagate and Kithya Ouch at the Lancang – Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
The presentation describes the status of fish biodiversity and fisheries between Chiang Saen and Luang Prabang.
Phase 1 of the Development Plan of International Navigation on the Lancang-Mekong River (LMDP) aims to improve navigation in the Mekong mainstream from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang. Projects include the development of three cargo ports at Xiengkok, Pak Beng and Luang Prabang in Laos; the improvement and maintenance of 146 rapids and shoals; and the construction of four emergency response and rescue ships and 1199 aids to navigation.
ICEM has received grant funding from the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF) to conduct the Environmental Study of the LMDP from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang. This study aims to engage riparian communities, MRC member countries and local government in an exploration of the potential environmental impacts of the LMDP, and to support Mekong countries in ensuring that potential impacts of the LMDP are managed through appropriate enhancement and mitigation measures.
Implementation of the study includes key issues for biodiversity and navigation development; trends in the key issues without the LMDP; impacts of the LMDP on each of these trends; and risks to be avoided or mitigated and benefits to be enhanced.
This presentation was delivered by ICEM Director General, Dr Jeremy Carew-Reid, at the Lancang - Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
This presentation was delivered by Simon Tilleard at the Lancang – Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
The presentation documents the current condition and drivers of change for hydrology and sediment transport in the study section. It also provides information for biodiversity teams so that they can understand habitat availability.
This presentation was delivered as part of ICEM and PACT training course on Strategic Environmental Assessments in the context of energy development in the Greater Mekong Subregion in May 2016.
Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessment for Socio-Economics of LMBMekong ARCC
The document summarizes key socioeconomic trends and drivers affecting livelihoods in the Lower Mekong Basin, including rapid population growth, urbanization, rising food and commodity prices, and the increasing commercialization of agriculture. It analyzes how these factors impact rural poverty, livelihoods, and food security. The document then focuses on Mondulkiri Province in Cambodia, describing its socioeconomic characteristics, household livelihood activities, and vulnerability to climate impacts on health, infrastructure, and productive sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and livestock that support livelihoods.
This presentation gives an introduction to the project from ICEM funded by ADB and in collaboration with UNDP to promote climate resilient rural infrastructure in Northern Vietnam.
The purpose of the project is:
To assist Vietnam in taking steps to protect rural infrastructure from the anticipated effects of climate change, by enhancing the capacity of stakeholders at local, provincial and national level;
2) To assess climate risks, and
3) To design and implement cost effective, sustainable, bioengineered solutions to increase climate resilience.
Mekong ARCC – Final Workshop – Natural Systems Study
A presentation from the International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM)
> Further information: www.icem.com.au
This presentation for the Mekong ARCC project was given by ICEM’s Peter-John Meynell, Sansanee Choowaew, Nguyen Huu Thien and Jeremy Carew-Reid at the Final Workshop in Bangkok – held in March 2013. The presentation considers Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and Crop Wild Relatives (CWRs) in the context of climate change in the Lower Mekong Basin. NTFPs and CWRs are an integral part of the farming systems of the Mekong. CWRs are especially important to breed new varieties through genetic diversity. CWRs are the largest source for crop improvement and the richest source of diversity for adaptive characteristics.The presentation considers the increased market pressures on NTFP resources, the loss of forest habitat due to commercial logging and conversion to agriculture and the importance of protected areas as a last refuge for NTFPs and CWRs.
> Read more about Mekong ARCC on the ICEM website www.icem.com.au
This presentation was delivered by Eric Baran, Tuantong Jutagate and Kithya Ouch at the Lancang – Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
The presentation describes the status of fish biodiversity and fisheries between Chiang Saen and Luang Prabang.
Phase 1 of the Development Plan of International Navigation on the Lancang-Mekong River (LMDP) aims to improve navigation in the Mekong mainstream from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang. Projects include the development of three cargo ports at Xiengkok, Pak Beng and Luang Prabang in Laos; the improvement and maintenance of 146 rapids and shoals; and the construction of four emergency response and rescue ships and 1199 aids to navigation.
ICEM has received grant funding from the Critical Ecosystems Partnership Fund (CEPF) to conduct the Environmental Study of the LMDP from the Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang. This study aims to engage riparian communities, MRC member countries and local government in an exploration of the potential environmental impacts of the LMDP, and to support Mekong countries in ensuring that potential impacts of the LMDP are managed through appropriate enhancement and mitigation measures.
Implementation of the study includes key issues for biodiversity and navigation development; trends in the key issues without the LMDP; impacts of the LMDP on each of these trends; and risks to be avoided or mitigated and benefits to be enhanced.
This presentation was delivered by ICEM Director General, Dr Jeremy Carew-Reid, at the Lancang - Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
This presentation was delivered by Simon Tilleard at the Lancang – Mekong Environmental Study Workshop that took place at the 2016 Greater Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy.
The presentation documents the current condition and drivers of change for hydrology and sediment transport in the study section. It also provides information for biodiversity teams so that they can understand habitat availability.
This presentation was delivered as part of ICEM and PACT training course on Strategic Environmental Assessments in the context of energy development in the Greater Mekong Subregion in May 2016.
Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessment for Socio-Economics of LMBMekong ARCC
The document summarizes key socioeconomic trends and drivers affecting livelihoods in the Lower Mekong Basin, including rapid population growth, urbanization, rising food and commodity prices, and the increasing commercialization of agriculture. It analyzes how these factors impact rural poverty, livelihoods, and food security. The document then focuses on Mondulkiri Province in Cambodia, describing its socioeconomic characteristics, household livelihood activities, and vulnerability to climate impacts on health, infrastructure, and productive sectors like agriculture, fisheries, and livestock that support livelihoods.
This presentation gives an introduction to the project from ICEM funded by ADB and in collaboration with UNDP to promote climate resilient rural infrastructure in Northern Vietnam.
The purpose of the project is:
To assist Vietnam in taking steps to protect rural infrastructure from the anticipated effects of climate change, by enhancing the capacity of stakeholders at local, provincial and national level;
2) To assess climate risks, and
3) To design and implement cost effective, sustainable, bioengineered solutions to increase climate resilience.
Mekong ARCC – Final Workshop – Natural Systems Study
A presentation from the International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM)
> Further information: www.icem.com.au
This presentation for the Mekong ARCC project was given by ICEM’s Peter-John Meynell, Sansanee Choowaew, Nguyen Huu Thien and Jeremy Carew-Reid at the Final Workshop in Bangkok – held in March 2013. The presentation considers Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and Crop Wild Relatives (CWRs) in the context of climate change in the Lower Mekong Basin. NTFPs and CWRs are an integral part of the farming systems of the Mekong. CWRs are especially important to breed new varieties through genetic diversity. CWRs are the largest source for crop improvement and the richest source of diversity for adaptive characteristics.The presentation considers the increased market pressures on NTFP resources, the loss of forest habitat due to commercial logging and conversion to agriculture and the importance of protected areas as a last refuge for NTFPs and CWRs.
> Read more about Mekong ARCC on the ICEM website www.icem.com.au
Mekong ARCC – Final Workshop – Agriculture Study
A presentation from the International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM)
> Further information: www.icem.com.au
This presentation for the Mekong ARCC project was given by ICEM’s personnel and consultants Olivier Joffre, Dang Kieu Nhan, Bun Chantrea and Jorma Koponen at the Final Workshop in Bangkok – held in March 2013.
The presentation highlights the findings from the Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessment on the agriculture sector in the Lower Mekong Basin. It presents changes in basin-wide crop suitability, changes in hot spot crop yields and provides a vulnerability assessment for key crops in hot spots. The land use suitability evaluation tool (LUSET) was used to evaluate the suitability of specific land units for a range of crops. For each location suitability is based on climatological characteristics such as rainfall, drought and temperature, and each crop has its special requirements which are affected positively or negatively by climate change.
> Read more about Mekong ARCC on the ICEM website www.icem.com.au
Mekong ARCC – Final Workshop – Fisheries Study
A presentation from the International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM)
> Further information: www.icem.com.au
This presentation for the Mekong ARCC project was given by ICEM at the Final Workshop in Bangkok - held in March 2013. The presentation gives climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessment for capture fisheries and aquaculture in the Lower Mekong Basin. It presents the climate change variables affecting fisheries and provides some adaptation options.
Fisheries and aquaculture are vitally important for food and livelihoods in the Mekong Region. Virtually all rural families are involved in fishing at some time of the year and small-scale capture fisheries remain important for livelihoods of rural families. Climate change is set to challenge these traditional ways of life in fundamental ways.
> Read more about Mekong ARCC on ICEM's website: www.icem.com.au
The document summarizes a study quantifying the tradeoffs of water usage at Yali Reservoir in Vietnam. It finds that meeting 100% of the water demand for agriculture, domestic, and aquaculture uses within a 2km buffer of the reservoir would:
1) Reduce annual reservoir storage capacity and power production by 0.7% and 1% respectively.
2) More significantly reduce dry season storage capacity by 3.6% and power production by 3.5%.
3) Result in an estimated annual economic cost of $462,000 from reduced power generation, though this could bring greater benefits to the surrounding communities through reliable access to water.
At the Interim Results Workshop in Hanoi during October 31 - November 1, 2012, the Mekong ARCC Climate Study team presented the hotspot identification to support the preliminary findings of the Mekong ARCC Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study for the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB).
This document summarizes a livestock assessment in the Lower Mekong Basin. It begins with an overview of the presentation structure and linkages between livestock and other livelihood systems. It then describes the socioeconomic factors affecting livestock and establishes a livestock baseline. The baseline identifies and describes the key livestock systems in the region. It also discusses the tolerances of these systems and identifies vulnerable hotspot areas. Finally, it performs a vulnerability assessment and proposes adaptation strategies. The strategies focus on improving animal nutrition, reducing disease risks, improving housing, optimizing production/offtake, and increasing market access - with the goals of building resilience and reducing the vulnerabilities of key systems and locations.
Mekong ARCC Climate Change and Hydrology Modeling Methods and ResultsMekong ARCC
At the Interim Results Workshop, the Modeling Team presented the climate change and hydrological modeling results for the LMB. The modeling team consists of Mr. Tarek Ketelsen, Mr. Jorma Koponen, Mr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Mr. Simon Tilleard, Mr. Mai Ky Vinh, and Mr. To Quang Toan.
Mekong ARCC Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study for Natural and Agricultural Systems
This presentation from the International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM) about the Mekong ARCC project was given by ICEM's director Jeremy Carew-Reid at the World Bank-sponsored Second Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 3-7 September 2012.
The presentation focuses on the Mekong ARCC assessments and findings regarding climate change threats to agriculture and subsistence livelihoods. It addresses the significant transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture in the region. Commercial cropping has doubled in the last 20 years, particularly with the growth in production of rubber and cassava. The presentation provides recommendations from the Mekong ARCC assessments focusing on food production, advocating that food production will need to grow by 25% in the next 15 years just to supply local populations. The presentation highlights 'hot spots' in terms of rainfall and temperature changes, and illustrates potential implications for the location of industrial and commercial crops. The presentation focuses on the Se San catchment area, and notes some key changes which have implications for rice cultivation in the context of more extreme flooding and sea level rise.
This document summarizes key socioeconomic trends and the impacts of climate change on health and infrastructure in the Lower Mekong Basin region. It finds that:
1) Rural livelihoods depend heavily on ecosystem services and smallholder agriculture, though poverty is decreasing.
2) Climate change is expected to significantly impact health through increased heat stress, water-borne diseases, and impacts on infrastructure like damage from flooding.
3) Case studies of provinces find high vulnerability in health from things like lack of access to care and in infrastructure from damage. Adaptation strategies are proposed that integrate across sectors.
The document provides an overview of hydropower development in the Mekong River basin and the role of strategic environmental assessments (SEAs). It describes the importance of the Mekong River ecosystem for biodiversity and livelihoods. Hydropower development since 1960 has increased, with plans for 12 mainstem dams by 2030 that could transform over half the river. While these dams may provide economic benefits, they are also expected to negatively impact fisheries and agriculture in critical ways. Effective SEAs are needed to better understand these tradeoffs and inform sustainable development.
This presentation outlines the ARCC Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment & Adaptation Study.
The objectives of the study were to take an ecosystems approach in:
1) Identifying CC impact and vulnerabilities of rural poor and their environment - water resources, food security, livelihoods and biodiversity (fisheries and wildlife);
2) Identifying hot spots in the LMB: provide a scientific evidence base to guide the selection of pilot project sites;
3) Defining adaptation strategies to inform community and ecosystem-based adaptation pilot projects and
4) Communicating the results of the vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning.
The document summarizes the key concepts and methods used in a climate change impact and adaptation study for natural and agricultural systems in the Lower Mekong Basin. The study used an ecosystems approach to identify climate change impacts and vulnerabilities, define adaptation strategies, and communicate results. Key elements of the study included assessing climate change threats in the basin, characterizing the vulnerability of different farming systems, and developing an adaptation framework involving the identification of priority vulnerable assets, definition of adaptation options, and integration of adaptation priorities into projects and plans.
This document provides an introduction to strategic environmental assessment (SEA), including its purpose, principles, process, and emerging directions. SEA involves systematically analyzing the environmental impacts of policies, plans, and programs to support sustainable development decisions. It differs from environmental impact assessment (EIA) in applying earlier in the decision-making process and covering a broader scope. Key principles of good SEA practice include being integrated, adaptive, sustainability-oriented, and participatory. The main steps of SEA involve screening, scoping, detailed assessment, and follow-up such as monitoring. Challenges to effective SEA include acceptance, assessing cumulative impacts, integration across sectors, and public participation.
Key note address at the Thai National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) cross sector conference on strategic environmental assessment, November 2020
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Jeremy Carew-Reid at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
The document discusses potential environmental impacts from the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) and the Pak Beng Hydropower Project. It divides the study area into three zones and summarizes key impacts for each zone. Zone 1 may experience bed and bank erosion from dredging, port construction, and increased boat traffic. Zone 2 will see significant impacts from the Pak Beng reservoir, including permanent flooding of habitats, changes to fish migration, and loss of riverine ecology. Zone 3 faces risks from altered hydrology and sediment from both the LMDP channel works and Pak Beng dam operations downstream.
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Jeremy-Carew-Reid at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
1) The document summarizes key baseline findings from an environmental study of the Lancang-Mekong River, including descriptions of three zones along the river with differing geomorphological characteristics.
2) Major findings include the identification of deep pools that are dry season fish habitats, changes to hydrology and sediment levels from Chinese dams, declines in the status of aquatic ecology indicators, and high fish diversity including endangered species that use deep pools.
3) Key drivers of environmental changes in the region include dams in the upper Mekong, land use changes, development activities, and increased pressures from activities like fishing, hunting, and agriculture.
The document summarizes findings from an environmental study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) and the proposed Pak Beng dam project. Key findings include changes to hydrology and sediment flows due to Chinese dams, impacts to aquatic ecology, and identification of environmentally sensitive areas. The study recommends establishing a network of conservation areas along the Mekong River to help mitigate impacts from proposed developments. Specific mitigation strategies are provided for each of three zones studied.
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Director General of ICEM at the 5th Greater Mekong Subregion Environment Minister's Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 30 January to 1 February 2018. The presentation demonstrates how green infrastructure can enhance resilience and sustainability in urban areas and across rural landscapes.
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Director of ICEM at the International Forum on Sustainable Infrastructure on Integrating Climate Resilience and Natural Capital into Transport Infrastructure Planning and Design in Hanoi, Vietnam on 17 and 18 May 2017. It presents a case study from the ADB project Promoting Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure in Northern Mountains of Vietnam on how non-conventional engineering, or bioengineering, solutions, can be used as a low-cost alternative to strengthen infrastructure, to resist the hazards associated with climate change and to provide opportunities to enhance community livelihoods.
This document summarizes the key outputs of a project that promoted climate resilient rural infrastructure in northern Vietnam. It outlines various technical reports produced by the project, including an effectiveness audit report, training completion report, construction completion report, technical guidelines for slope protection, and sample drawings and specifications. It also describes breakout working sessions that were held to discuss mainstreaming bioengineering techniques in Vietnam and identifying strategies, capacity building efforts, additional demonstrations, and research needed.
The ADB Capacity Development Technical Assistance project Promoting Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure in Northern Vietnam is demonstrating how non-conventional engineering solutions can strengthen rural infrastructure, resisting the hazards associated with climate change and providing opportunities to enhance community livelihoods. The project focuses on bioengineering as a low-cost alternative to conventional slope stabilization and protection techniques
Mekong ARCC – Final Workshop – Agriculture Study
A presentation from the International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM)
> Further information: www.icem.com.au
This presentation for the Mekong ARCC project was given by ICEM’s personnel and consultants Olivier Joffre, Dang Kieu Nhan, Bun Chantrea and Jorma Koponen at the Final Workshop in Bangkok – held in March 2013.
The presentation highlights the findings from the Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessment on the agriculture sector in the Lower Mekong Basin. It presents changes in basin-wide crop suitability, changes in hot spot crop yields and provides a vulnerability assessment for key crops in hot spots. The land use suitability evaluation tool (LUSET) was used to evaluate the suitability of specific land units for a range of crops. For each location suitability is based on climatological characteristics such as rainfall, drought and temperature, and each crop has its special requirements which are affected positively or negatively by climate change.
> Read more about Mekong ARCC on the ICEM website www.icem.com.au
Mekong ARCC – Final Workshop – Fisheries Study
A presentation from the International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM)
> Further information: www.icem.com.au
This presentation for the Mekong ARCC project was given by ICEM at the Final Workshop in Bangkok - held in March 2013. The presentation gives climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessment for capture fisheries and aquaculture in the Lower Mekong Basin. It presents the climate change variables affecting fisheries and provides some adaptation options.
Fisheries and aquaculture are vitally important for food and livelihoods in the Mekong Region. Virtually all rural families are involved in fishing at some time of the year and small-scale capture fisheries remain important for livelihoods of rural families. Climate change is set to challenge these traditional ways of life in fundamental ways.
> Read more about Mekong ARCC on ICEM's website: www.icem.com.au
The document summarizes a study quantifying the tradeoffs of water usage at Yali Reservoir in Vietnam. It finds that meeting 100% of the water demand for agriculture, domestic, and aquaculture uses within a 2km buffer of the reservoir would:
1) Reduce annual reservoir storage capacity and power production by 0.7% and 1% respectively.
2) More significantly reduce dry season storage capacity by 3.6% and power production by 3.5%.
3) Result in an estimated annual economic cost of $462,000 from reduced power generation, though this could bring greater benefits to the surrounding communities through reliable access to water.
At the Interim Results Workshop in Hanoi during October 31 - November 1, 2012, the Mekong ARCC Climate Study team presented the hotspot identification to support the preliminary findings of the Mekong ARCC Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study for the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB).
This document summarizes a livestock assessment in the Lower Mekong Basin. It begins with an overview of the presentation structure and linkages between livestock and other livelihood systems. It then describes the socioeconomic factors affecting livestock and establishes a livestock baseline. The baseline identifies and describes the key livestock systems in the region. It also discusses the tolerances of these systems and identifies vulnerable hotspot areas. Finally, it performs a vulnerability assessment and proposes adaptation strategies. The strategies focus on improving animal nutrition, reducing disease risks, improving housing, optimizing production/offtake, and increasing market access - with the goals of building resilience and reducing the vulnerabilities of key systems and locations.
Mekong ARCC Climate Change and Hydrology Modeling Methods and ResultsMekong ARCC
At the Interim Results Workshop, the Modeling Team presented the climate change and hydrological modeling results for the LMB. The modeling team consists of Mr. Tarek Ketelsen, Mr. Jorma Koponen, Mr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Mr. Simon Tilleard, Mr. Mai Ky Vinh, and Mr. To Quang Toan.
Mekong ARCC Climate Change Impact and Adaptation Study for Natural and Agricultural Systems
This presentation from the International Centre for Environmental Management (ICEM) about the Mekong ARCC project was given by ICEM's director Jeremy Carew-Reid at the World Bank-sponsored Second Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 3-7 September 2012.
The presentation focuses on the Mekong ARCC assessments and findings regarding climate change threats to agriculture and subsistence livelihoods. It addresses the significant transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture in the region. Commercial cropping has doubled in the last 20 years, particularly with the growth in production of rubber and cassava. The presentation provides recommendations from the Mekong ARCC assessments focusing on food production, advocating that food production will need to grow by 25% in the next 15 years just to supply local populations. The presentation highlights 'hot spots' in terms of rainfall and temperature changes, and illustrates potential implications for the location of industrial and commercial crops. The presentation focuses on the Se San catchment area, and notes some key changes which have implications for rice cultivation in the context of more extreme flooding and sea level rise.
This document summarizes key socioeconomic trends and the impacts of climate change on health and infrastructure in the Lower Mekong Basin region. It finds that:
1) Rural livelihoods depend heavily on ecosystem services and smallholder agriculture, though poverty is decreasing.
2) Climate change is expected to significantly impact health through increased heat stress, water-borne diseases, and impacts on infrastructure like damage from flooding.
3) Case studies of provinces find high vulnerability in health from things like lack of access to care and in infrastructure from damage. Adaptation strategies are proposed that integrate across sectors.
The document provides an overview of hydropower development in the Mekong River basin and the role of strategic environmental assessments (SEAs). It describes the importance of the Mekong River ecosystem for biodiversity and livelihoods. Hydropower development since 1960 has increased, with plans for 12 mainstem dams by 2030 that could transform over half the river. While these dams may provide economic benefits, they are also expected to negatively impact fisheries and agriculture in critical ways. Effective SEAs are needed to better understand these tradeoffs and inform sustainable development.
This presentation outlines the ARCC Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment & Adaptation Study.
The objectives of the study were to take an ecosystems approach in:
1) Identifying CC impact and vulnerabilities of rural poor and their environment - water resources, food security, livelihoods and biodiversity (fisheries and wildlife);
2) Identifying hot spots in the LMB: provide a scientific evidence base to guide the selection of pilot project sites;
3) Defining adaptation strategies to inform community and ecosystem-based adaptation pilot projects and
4) Communicating the results of the vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning.
The document summarizes the key concepts and methods used in a climate change impact and adaptation study for natural and agricultural systems in the Lower Mekong Basin. The study used an ecosystems approach to identify climate change impacts and vulnerabilities, define adaptation strategies, and communicate results. Key elements of the study included assessing climate change threats in the basin, characterizing the vulnerability of different farming systems, and developing an adaptation framework involving the identification of priority vulnerable assets, definition of adaptation options, and integration of adaptation priorities into projects and plans.
This document provides an introduction to strategic environmental assessment (SEA), including its purpose, principles, process, and emerging directions. SEA involves systematically analyzing the environmental impacts of policies, plans, and programs to support sustainable development decisions. It differs from environmental impact assessment (EIA) in applying earlier in the decision-making process and covering a broader scope. Key principles of good SEA practice include being integrated, adaptive, sustainability-oriented, and participatory. The main steps of SEA involve screening, scoping, detailed assessment, and follow-up such as monitoring. Challenges to effective SEA include acceptance, assessing cumulative impacts, integration across sectors, and public participation.
Key note address at the Thai National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) cross sector conference on strategic environmental assessment, November 2020
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Jeremy Carew-Reid at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
The document discusses potential environmental impacts from the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) and the Pak Beng Hydropower Project. It divides the study area into three zones and summarizes key impacts for each zone. Zone 1 may experience bed and bank erosion from dredging, port construction, and increased boat traffic. Zone 2 will see significant impacts from the Pak Beng reservoir, including permanent flooding of habitats, changes to fish migration, and loss of riverine ecology. Zone 3 faces risks from altered hydrology and sediment from both the LMDP channel works and Pak Beng dam operations downstream.
This presentation was delivered on the 10th of December 2018 in Vientiane by Jeremy-Carew-Reid at the MRC final stakeholder workshop as part of the Environmental Study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) project.
1) The document summarizes key baseline findings from an environmental study of the Lancang-Mekong River, including descriptions of three zones along the river with differing geomorphological characteristics.
2) Major findings include the identification of deep pools that are dry season fish habitats, changes to hydrology and sediment levels from Chinese dams, declines in the status of aquatic ecology indicators, and high fish diversity including endangered species that use deep pools.
3) Key drivers of environmental changes in the region include dams in the upper Mekong, land use changes, development activities, and increased pressures from activities like fishing, hunting, and agriculture.
The document summarizes findings from an environmental study of the Lancang-Mekong Development Plan (LMDP) and the proposed Pak Beng dam project. Key findings include changes to hydrology and sediment flows due to Chinese dams, impacts to aquatic ecology, and identification of environmentally sensitive areas. The study recommends establishing a network of conservation areas along the Mekong River to help mitigate impacts from proposed developments. Specific mitigation strategies are provided for each of three zones studied.
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Director General of ICEM at the 5th Greater Mekong Subregion Environment Minister's Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 30 January to 1 February 2018. The presentation demonstrates how green infrastructure can enhance resilience and sustainability in urban areas and across rural landscapes.
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Jeremy Carew-Reid, Director of ICEM at the International Forum on Sustainable Infrastructure on Integrating Climate Resilience and Natural Capital into Transport Infrastructure Planning and Design in Hanoi, Vietnam on 17 and 18 May 2017. It presents a case study from the ADB project Promoting Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure in Northern Mountains of Vietnam on how non-conventional engineering, or bioengineering, solutions, can be used as a low-cost alternative to strengthen infrastructure, to resist the hazards associated with climate change and to provide opportunities to enhance community livelihoods.
This document summarizes the key outputs of a project that promoted climate resilient rural infrastructure in northern Vietnam. It outlines various technical reports produced by the project, including an effectiveness audit report, training completion report, construction completion report, technical guidelines for slope protection, and sample drawings and specifications. It also describes breakout working sessions that were held to discuss mainstreaming bioengineering techniques in Vietnam and identifying strategies, capacity building efforts, additional demonstrations, and research needed.
The ADB Capacity Development Technical Assistance project Promoting Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure in Northern Vietnam is demonstrating how non-conventional engineering solutions can strengthen rural infrastructure, resisting the hazards associated with climate change and providing opportunities to enhance community livelihoods. The project focuses on bioengineering as a low-cost alternative to conventional slope stabilization and protection techniques
The ADB Capacity Development Technical Assistance project Promoting Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure in Northern Vietnam is demonstrating how non-conventional engineering solutions can strengthen rural infrastructure, resisting the hazards associated with climate change and providing opportunities to enhance community livelihoods. The project focuses on bioengineering as a low-cost alternative to conventional slope stabilization and protection techniques
The document provides an overview of findings from a climate risk and vulnerability assessment for the Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower project in Laos. It identifies the most significant climate change impacts as an increased potential for energy production but also a dramatic rise in spillway usage accelerating wear. Moderate impacts include reduced reservoir storage and water quality issues. Monitoring critical thresholds and preventative catchment measures are recommended, along with studies on adaptation opportunities.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
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.
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ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
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.
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.
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
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.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.