Historical Background of Environmental Laws and Development Policies: Interna...Preeti Sikder
Learning Outcome: Students will
a) become familiar with the global timeline of growth, setbacks and goals in the sector of international environmental law and sustainable development.
b) learn about the interconnections between environmental law and development policies.
Include important information on many conventions organized internationally towards the objective of having a better environment and society. Also covers various protocols on environment issues
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit , Rio Summit, Rio Conference, and Earth Summit (Portuguese: ECO92), was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992.
Historical Background of Environmental Laws and Development Policies: Interna...Preeti Sikder
Learning Outcome: Students will
a) become familiar with the global timeline of growth, setbacks and goals in the sector of international environmental law and sustainable development.
b) learn about the interconnections between environmental law and development policies.
Include important information on many conventions organized internationally towards the objective of having a better environment and society. Also covers various protocols on environment issues
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit , Rio Summit, Rio Conference, and Earth Summit (Portuguese: ECO92), was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992.
Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making Ashwani Kumar
Public participation can be defined as a continuous, two way communication process which involves promoting full public understanding of the processes and mechanisms through which environmental problems and needs are investigated and solved by responsible agencies; keeping the public fully informed about the progress of studies or implications of the project
Garrett Hardin discusses the role of open access resources that lead to their over use and exploitation. Environmental goods are in the nature of open access, common property resources so that there is no limit to their use. This results in over exploitation and destruction.
Convention on Biological Diversity
CBD
Convention on biodiversity
History of CBD
Rio Earth Summit 1992
Main features of Earth Summit
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
UNCCD
UNFCCC
Goals of CBD
United Nations Climate Change
Kyoto protocol
Key features of Kyoto protocol
Carbon credits
Annex I countries
Non - Annex I countries
The Copenhagen Accord
Green Climate Fund
Paris Agreement
Copenhagan Protocol
BASIC countries
Conference of the Parties COP
NEP is a policy formulated in 2006 by Ministry of Environment and Forest,Govt. of India for providing certain strategies and standards that ensures environmental safety to surrounding areas,working areas, laboratories or facilities, are free from dangers.
Environmental conventions and protocols.
. Introduction to the Terms.
• Contrast between the Terms.
• Principal Global initiatives and Participations.
• Significance.
• Results.
• Core locations.
• Implementing Organisations.
• Major Conventions and;
• Major Protocols.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making Ashwani Kumar
Public participation can be defined as a continuous, two way communication process which involves promoting full public understanding of the processes and mechanisms through which environmental problems and needs are investigated and solved by responsible agencies; keeping the public fully informed about the progress of studies or implications of the project
Garrett Hardin discusses the role of open access resources that lead to their over use and exploitation. Environmental goods are in the nature of open access, common property resources so that there is no limit to their use. This results in over exploitation and destruction.
Convention on Biological Diversity
CBD
Convention on biodiversity
History of CBD
Rio Earth Summit 1992
Main features of Earth Summit
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
UNCCD
UNFCCC
Goals of CBD
United Nations Climate Change
Kyoto protocol
Key features of Kyoto protocol
Carbon credits
Annex I countries
Non - Annex I countries
The Copenhagen Accord
Green Climate Fund
Paris Agreement
Copenhagan Protocol
BASIC countries
Conference of the Parties COP
NEP is a policy formulated in 2006 by Ministry of Environment and Forest,Govt. of India for providing certain strategies and standards that ensures environmental safety to surrounding areas,working areas, laboratories or facilities, are free from dangers.
Environmental conventions and protocols.
. Introduction to the Terms.
• Contrast between the Terms.
• Principal Global initiatives and Participations.
• Significance.
• Results.
• Core locations.
• Implementing Organisations.
• Major Conventions and;
• Major Protocols.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Synergies between climate change adaptation and biodiversityNAP Events
Presentation by: Annie Cung
3.4 Synergy between climate change adaptation and other issues
The session will introduce approaches for facilitating synergy and inter-linkages in the implementation of climate change adaptation actions in the context of the formulation and implementation of NAPs, and relevant actions on biodiversity and desertification/land degradation. It will discuss the existing arrangements and opportunities, including capacity-building, and how can countries build on these to explore synergy between the three issues. It will also include practical experiences from countries.
From Local to Global: Realizing Water Security for Sustainable Development - ...Global Water Partnership
Presentation at the European River Restoration Conference in Vienna on 27 October 2014: "From Local to Global: Realizing Water Security for Sustainable Development", by GWP Executive Secretary Dr. Ania Grobicki.
Experiences with Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation and ...NAP Events
Presentation by: CBD
4a. Experience with ecosystem-based approaches under the Convention on Biological Diversity
The session will present findings from a synthesis report prepared by the CBD Secretariat on experiences with ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation (EBA) and disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR). It will provide opportunities for countries to share experiences and discuss ways to mainstream EBA and Eco-DRR into NAPs and other plans and strategies. Participants will be invited to take part in a group exercise to identify gaps and needs, as well as entry points and opportunities for integrating EBA.
Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia: ...Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint Presentation by Chua Thia-Eng, Regional Programme Director Partnerships in Environmental Management during International Waters Workshop - A CEO Dialogue Jointly Organized by GEF and WFEO/FIDIC last June 7-8, 2001 in Washington, DC, USA
Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia: ...Iwl Pcu
A PowerPoint Presentation by Chua Thia-Eng, Regional Programme Director Partnerships in Environmental Management during International Waters Workshop - A CEO Dialogue Jointly Organized by GEF and WFEO/FIDIC last June 7-8, 2001 in Washington, DC, USA
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
METHODOLOGY
BIOREMEDIATION OF OIL SPILLS
CASE STUDY
CONCLUSION
Subtopics
Bio remediation in hot and cold environments
Use of Nitrogen fixing Bacteria
Bio remediation using fungi from soil samples
Bio remediation using bacteria and case studies
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
3. WHAT IS UNEP?
The United Nations Environment
Program (UNEP) is an agency of
United Nations and coordinates its
environmental activities, assisting
developing countries in
implementing environmentally
sound policies and practices.
4. MISSION
To provide leadership and
encourage partnership in caring
for the environment by inspiring,
informing, and enabling nations
and peoples to improve their
quality of life without
compromising that of future
generations.
5. WORKING OF UNEP
Assessing global, regional and national environmental
conditions and trends
Developing international and national environmental
instruments
Strengthening institutions for the wise management of
the environment
9. REPORTS OF UNEP
• UNEP publishes many reports, atlases
and newsletters.
• The fifth Global Environment Outlook
(GEO-5) assessment is a comprehensive
report on environment, development and
human well-being, providing analysis and
information for policy makers and the
concerned public
11. CLIMATE CHANGE
• Climate change is one of the major challenges of our time.
• It adds considerable stress to our societies and to the
environment.
• From shifting weather patterns that threaten food
production
• To rising sea levels that increase the risk of flooding
• The impacts of climate change are global in scope.
12. UNEP GOALS
• All of UNEP’s work on climate change is shaped by the
negotiations process of the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
• Goals are,
1. To strengthen their ability to adapt to climate change,
2. Move towards low-carbon societies,
3. Improve understanding of climate science
13. 1. ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE:
• UNEP supports countries in making sound policy, technology and
investment choices.
• UNEP’s adaptation work focuses on incorporating planning,
financing and cost-effective preventative actions into national
development processes
• That are supported by scientific information,
• Integrated climate impact assessments,
• local climate data.
14. 2: Low carbon societies
• UNEP helps countries make sound policy, technology and
investment choices
• That accelerate their transition towards low-carbon economies
and societies.
• UNEP’s focus is on clean and renewable energy sources, energy
efficiency and energy conservation.
• UNEP also helps countries phase out obsolescent technologies
and deploy cleaner ones,
• Financed through public and private sources.
15. 3: Understanding climate science
• UNEP works with partners to provide policymakers, the private
sector and the general public with access to information on
effective climate change solutions.
• It helps to develop better climate data
• Make that data available to a wide range of stakeholders to
inform adaptation and mitigation policies.
16.
17. ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE:
Refers to the processes of decision-making involved in
the control and management of the environment and
natural resources.
Environmental governance is a key driver for the
achievement of sustainable development.
The environment and its links with the social and
economic dimensions of sustainable development relies
on good decision making processes, effective
institutions, policies, laws, standards and norms.
18. OBJECTIVES
Integration of environmental sustainability in development at regional,
sub-regional and national levels.
Embedding the environment in all levels of decision-making and action
Conceptualizing cities and communities, economic and political life as a
subset of the environment
Emphasizing the connection of people to the ecosystems in which they
live.
20. IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS:
• MEA,S are one of the most effective ways in which
governments meet environmental commitments to
protecting biodiversity, safely managing chemicals
and waste and mitigating and adapting to climate
change.
• The Convention on Biological Diversity, and the
Strategic Approach to International Chemicals
Management
21. STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS:
• The Regional Enforcement Network to better equip
enforcement officers, including customs, police,
environmental inspectors and prosecutors with the
skills and technical knowledge they need to
prevent and control the illegal trade in chemicals
and waste.
22. BUILDING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITIES
UNEP build national capacities to develop and enforce laws and
strengthen institutions
•Increase the understanding of inter-linkages
between human rights and the environment
•Identify methods to strengthen institutions and laws
which protect natural resources
•Enhance national water laws, especially related to
transboundary resources
23. MAINSTREAMING THE ENVIRONMENT INTO DEVELOPMENT:
It assists countries to mainstream environmental sustainability
objectives into national and regional development policies and
plans.
Under the joint UNDP and UN Environment Poverty
Environment Initiative in 24 countries were provided with
technical and financial support to integrate poverty and
environment objectives into their development plans.
25. ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
WHAT IS AN ECOSYSTEM?
An ecosystem is a dynamic complex of plants, animals
and microorganism communities and their nonliving
environment interacting as a functional unit.
26. AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO
ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
“An integrated approach to ecosystem
management recognizes the growing pressure
on natural resources and seeks to reconcile
competing demands and interdependencies in
order to achieve all 17 Sustainable
Development Goals”
27. AIM OF ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
• This thematic area aims at assisting countries in utilizing the
ecosystem approach to enhance human well-being.
• At the national and regional level, UNEP facilitates policies and
laws that promote environment for development
• It also emphasize the socio-economic aspects of ecosystem
services through payment for ecosystem services
• Incorporate biodiversity as a working system for ecosystem
functioning.
28. SIX KEY BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE
ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
• UN Environment fosters the transition towards integrated and multi-
dimensional ecosystem management by strengthening six of the key
building blocks
• 70% of the planet is covered by water
• 2.5% of the planet’s water is freshwater
• 25% of land area is rangeland
• 80% of terrestrial biodiversity is in forests
• Less than 30% of terrestrial areas are forested
• 31% of the land area on our planet.
•
29. IN ASIA PACIFIC, UN ENVIRONMENT FOCUSES
ON:
• Supporting the restoration and
maintenance of ecosystem services
• Integrating an ecosystem
management approach into
development planning, investments
and accounting
• Ensuring that countries are able to
utilize ecosystem management tools
• Helping countries realign their
environmental programmes and
financing to address ecosystem
challenges
30. SOME OF UN ENVIRONMENT’S SUPPORT IN THE
REGION INCLUDES:
EAST ASIAN SE AS ACTION PLAN
GLOBAL CORAL REEF PARTNERSHIP
PROTECTING AND CONSERVING
MARINE SPECIES AND HABITATS
COMBATTING ILLEGAL WILDLIFE
TRADE
SUPPORTING REGIONAL GLOBAL
ENVIRONMENT FACILITY PROJECTS
FOREST CERTIFICATION FOR
ECOSYSTEM SERVICE
31. INNOVATIVE PROJECTS INCLUDE:
• DUGONG AND SEAGRASS CONSERVATION PROJECT
The Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project aims to improve the
protection and conservation of dugongs and their seagrass
habitats around the world
It focuses on the dugong range states of: Indonesia, Madagascar,
Malaysia, Mozambique and Sri Lanka.
• PROJECT FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
• The Project for Ecosystem Services (ProEcoServ) is a global
initiative that aims to better integrate ecosystem assessment
• Also promote economic valuation of ecosystem services and
national sustainable development planning and law making
32. • AGROBIODIVERSITY: “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity
Conservation and Utilization in Agricultural Sector to Ensure
Ecosystem Services and Reduce Vulnerability”
• INTERNATIONAL WATERS/CLIMATE CHANGE: “Establishment of
Fishery Refugia for Economic Important Fish Species”
• ECOSYSTEM SERVICES: “targeting Vietnam and three other
countries from other regions
34. UNEP
UNEP - through its Disasters &
Conflicts sub-program has
responded to crises in over 40
countries and territories including:
The
Balkans
Afghanistan
Nigeria
UkraineJapan
Iraq
China
Lebanon
35. CLIMATE CHANGE IN AFGHANISTAN
Climate change in
Afghanistan is “potential”
threat whose impacts have
already been felt by millions
of farmers across the
country.
In the lead up to the
Marrakech Climate
Conference (COP22), a new
publication raises crucial
issues about how the world’s
least developed countries are
experiencing climate change.
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UN Environment and NEPA
have worked closely to
address climate change at
both the policy and
practical levels, including
the development of the
country’s most accurate
and up-to-date climate
change projections.
37. PROMOTING GENDER RESPONSIVE APPROACHES TO
NATURAL RESOURCES
UN Environment, UN Women and the UN Development Programme
(UNDP) signed a joint project document for promoting gender responsive
approaches to natural resources management
The project’s objectives are to strengthen community structures to
address conflict over natural resources in a gender responsive manner
A baseline assessment is currently ongoing to better understand
community context and conduct participatory conflict, gender and
environmental analysis for law making process
38. THE LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL ADAPTION PROGRAMME OF
ACTION (NAPA) FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IN JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN
• The NAPA document was prepared with
technical support from UN Environment and
funding support from Global Environment
Facility (GEF) as part of the Government of
South Sudan’s action to lessen effects of
climate change
• After the completion of the NAPA document,
South Sudan is eligible to benefit from a 40 to
50 million US dollars funds to deal with the
effects of climate change.
39. WORKSHOP WITH STAKEHOLDERS IN JUBA FOR SOUTH SUDAN’S
FIRST EVER STATE OF ENVIRONMENT AND OUTLOOK REPORT
South Sudan – UN Environment’s
South Sudan Office, in collaboration
with the national Ministry of
Environment and Forestry, held an
inception workshop with stakeholders
on 30th Nov 2016 in Juba for South
Sudan’s first ever State of Environment
and Outlook Report.
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The purpose of the inception workshop was to consult
sectoral and other stakeholders and experts on a
proposed structure and content for the Environment
Report and Outlook for the Republic of South Sudan.