Presentation (Part-2) made at the District Orientation programmes of Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP) in Kurunegala, Puttalam and Anuradhapura Districts
Presentation (Part-1) made at the District Orientation programmes of Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP) in Kurunegala, Puttalam and Anuradhapura Districts
Dinesh Sharma received an excellent grade for a book/concept review project as part of the Programme on Leading and Managing (PLAM-V) program from June 2012 to February 2013 at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, as indicated on an evaluation sheet signed by Prof. Sushil Khanna and Prof. Vidyanand Jha, the joint program directors.
Geospatial Framework for Watershed Analysis and Rural Planning using 2.5D GISDinesh Kumar Azad
This presentation highlights the watershed analysis and 2.5D based GIS techniques for Rural Planning with the help of ArcGIS, AutoCAD Map, and Python API.
James Black is a 2016 graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Zoology and a minor in Animal Behavior. He has relevant experience working with organic dairy cows, lobsters, small mammals, and various animals as an intern at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. His experience also includes research assisting with voles in Alaska and working with the UNH research labs. He has leadership experience as a Resident Assistant and work experience in conferences, catering, and computer repair.
- Dr. Rujuta Bhujbal-Pathre is seeking a teaching position to utilize her skills and experience in geography.
- She has a PhD in Geography from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and over 2.5 years of teaching experience.
- Her PhD thesis focused on the relationship between food crop production and population in Jalna district, with suggestions such as increasing irrigation, adopting improved seed varieties, and controlling population growth.
The document reports on 16 activities taking place on June 3, 2016 across various locations by AFPRO, Hyd. These include capacity building training, women's participation in discussions, maintaining project records, installing recharge structures, using traditional rain gauges, installing modern rain gauges, displaying rainfall and water quality data, a water diviner practicing traditional dowsing, shared use of a filter borewell, sand mining, crop water budgeting, a vermicompost unit, preparing neem-based biopesticide, and cultivation of water intensive crops.
C.C.A.F.S. “Agricultural and Land-use Databases for Climate Smart Agriculture.”World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
The document describes a new web interface built to provide public access to agricultural and land-use databases for climate smart agriculture. The interface was built using JavaScript to generate queries from data loaded onto Google Fusion Tables. It uses a layout of Twitter Bootstrap and pages served by Django and Python. The URL for the interface is provided, as well as information on forthcoming developments including integration of aerial photos and data within search queries on the Geoportal.
This short document discusses how to change the size and color of a mouse pointer or cursor on a laptop or desktop computer. It was written by K. Thiyagu, an assistant professor in the Department of Education at Central University of Kerala in Kasaragod. The author thanks the reader for their time.
Presentation (Part-1) made at the District Orientation programmes of Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP) in Kurunegala, Puttalam and Anuradhapura Districts
Dinesh Sharma received an excellent grade for a book/concept review project as part of the Programme on Leading and Managing (PLAM-V) program from June 2012 to February 2013 at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, as indicated on an evaluation sheet signed by Prof. Sushil Khanna and Prof. Vidyanand Jha, the joint program directors.
Geospatial Framework for Watershed Analysis and Rural Planning using 2.5D GISDinesh Kumar Azad
This presentation highlights the watershed analysis and 2.5D based GIS techniques for Rural Planning with the help of ArcGIS, AutoCAD Map, and Python API.
James Black is a 2016 graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Zoology and a minor in Animal Behavior. He has relevant experience working with organic dairy cows, lobsters, small mammals, and various animals as an intern at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. His experience also includes research assisting with voles in Alaska and working with the UNH research labs. He has leadership experience as a Resident Assistant and work experience in conferences, catering, and computer repair.
- Dr. Rujuta Bhujbal-Pathre is seeking a teaching position to utilize her skills and experience in geography.
- She has a PhD in Geography from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and over 2.5 years of teaching experience.
- Her PhD thesis focused on the relationship between food crop production and population in Jalna district, with suggestions such as increasing irrigation, adopting improved seed varieties, and controlling population growth.
The document reports on 16 activities taking place on June 3, 2016 across various locations by AFPRO, Hyd. These include capacity building training, women's participation in discussions, maintaining project records, installing recharge structures, using traditional rain gauges, installing modern rain gauges, displaying rainfall and water quality data, a water diviner practicing traditional dowsing, shared use of a filter borewell, sand mining, crop water budgeting, a vermicompost unit, preparing neem-based biopesticide, and cultivation of water intensive crops.
C.C.A.F.S. “Agricultural and Land-use Databases for Climate Smart Agriculture.”World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
The document describes a new web interface built to provide public access to agricultural and land-use databases for climate smart agriculture. The interface was built using JavaScript to generate queries from data loaded onto Google Fusion Tables. It uses a layout of Twitter Bootstrap and pages served by Django and Python. The URL for the interface is provided, as well as information on forthcoming developments including integration of aerial photos and data within search queries on the Geoportal.
This short document discusses how to change the size and color of a mouse pointer or cursor on a laptop or desktop computer. It was written by K. Thiyagu, an assistant professor in the Department of Education at Central University of Kerala in Kasaragod. The author thanks the reader for their time.
Presentation made at a Webinar Program on 11th June 2024 for World Environment Day organized jointly by Organization of Environment & Children Rights Preservation (OECRP), and Ace Property & Business Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd (APB)
This is a presentation made on Climate Smart Agriculture for training of trainers under the project on Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
4 Climate Resilience WV English for training of trainersDr. P.B.Dharmasena
This is a presentation made for trainers on Climate Resilience
under the project on Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
This is a TOT presentation made on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for the project - Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
2 Climate change on agriculture for training of trainersDr. P.B.Dharmasena
This is a TOT presentation on Agriculture and Climate Change
made for the project - Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
1 Climate and Soil for training of trainers.WV English.pdfDr. P.B.Dharmasena
This is a presentation made for trainers on soil and climate under the project on Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
Developing 2050 Carbon Net Zero Road Map & Strategic Plan for Sri Lanka - ...Dr. P.B.Dharmasena
This validation workshop was held after preparing the Road Map and Strategic Plan for Sri Lanka and the authors are responsible for the agriculture sector.
Sustainable Water Management in Cascade System: A model in Environmentally Se...Dr. P.B.Dharmasena
This document summarizes a presentation given at the International Water Conference in Sri Lanka on sustainable water management in tank cascade systems. Some key points:
- Tank cascade systems are a traditional Sri Lankan method of water resources management that store, convey, and utilize water across interconnected tanks and streams. This helps mitigate droughts and floods.
- The Village Tank Cascade System was declared a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System by the UN's FAO for its sustainable practices.
- Challenges include high amounts of water lost to the sea each year, lack of coordination between water agencies, and ignoring traditional management systems.
- Tank cascades provide multiple benefits like food/water security, biodiversity,
Restoration of Tank Cascade Systems for Productivity and SustainabilityDr. P.B.Dharmasena
Presentation made for Technical staff of Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP) at Kurunegala on 9th May 2018
Why cascade systems again?
Drought and flood events can be expected more due to climate change
High prevalence of poverty in tank cascade areas
Mal-nutrition can be greatly reduced by tank fishery and animal husbandry
Better land use under cascade principles – addresses ecological issues such as clearance of village forests, unsustainable land use etc.
Improve living conditions
Health issues ? – drinking water, contamination of agro-chemicals and heavy metals leads to kidney failures, malaria etc.
Most importantly It is an answer to drought hazards
A rainwater harvesting technology;
A soil moisture and groundwater maintaining technology;
A soil erosion and siltation control technology;
A technology that ensured the maintenance of ecological balance;
A technology that promotes social cohesion and needs for community leadership;
A system that accommodates spiritual development which promotes egalitarian (equally treated) attitudes especially during droughts;
A system that nurtured the development of drought insurance through animal husbandry
Cascade Tank Village System and identification of novel post graduate researc...Dr. P.B.Dharmasena
Seminar on Research collaboration opportunities with School of Environment and Rural Science, University of New England, Australia - 14th September 2018, NRMC, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Main GHGs from agricultural lands are CH4 and N2O
GHG emission can be reduced by 60 % in 2050 through:
Removal of rice straws and through good management practices in paddy fields
Use alternatives to chemical fertilizer
CH4 reduction from livestock by improving feed quality and animal comfort
Reduce N2O emission in soils
Enhance C sequestration in paddy and rainfed uplands through ‘Evergreen Agro-ecosystem’ concept
Carbon stock in agricultural lands can be enhanced by improving land management practices
C sequestration in tea lands can be increased through: Agro-ecosystem approach; Crop diversification; Intercropping; Introduction of shade trees with optimum density; and Rehabilitation of old tea lands
C stock can be increased by 267 % by the year 2050 through Home Garden Intensification
If the proposed mitigation actions are implemented, the country will be able to achieve Net Zero by 2038.
This lecture was delivered to Agricultural Instructors working for Climate Smart Agriculture Project in 11 districts in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. It includes Climate Smart Agriculture, Special characters in CSA, technological packages for crops such as paddy, maize etc. and livestock such as cattle, poultry etc.
Presentation made at a Webinar Program on 11th June 2024 for World Environment Day organized jointly by Organization of Environment & Children Rights Preservation (OECRP), and Ace Property & Business Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd (APB)
This is a presentation made on Climate Smart Agriculture for training of trainers under the project on Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
4 Climate Resilience WV English for training of trainersDr. P.B.Dharmasena
This is a presentation made for trainers on Climate Resilience
under the project on Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
This is a TOT presentation made on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for the project - Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
2 Climate change on agriculture for training of trainersDr. P.B.Dharmasena
This is a TOT presentation on Agriculture and Climate Change
made for the project - Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
1 Climate and Soil for training of trainers.WV English.pdfDr. P.B.Dharmasena
This is a presentation made for trainers on soil and climate under the project on Building Resilience and Strengthening Community Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
Developing 2050 Carbon Net Zero Road Map & Strategic Plan for Sri Lanka - ...Dr. P.B.Dharmasena
This validation workshop was held after preparing the Road Map and Strategic Plan for Sri Lanka and the authors are responsible for the agriculture sector.
Sustainable Water Management in Cascade System: A model in Environmentally Se...Dr. P.B.Dharmasena
This document summarizes a presentation given at the International Water Conference in Sri Lanka on sustainable water management in tank cascade systems. Some key points:
- Tank cascade systems are a traditional Sri Lankan method of water resources management that store, convey, and utilize water across interconnected tanks and streams. This helps mitigate droughts and floods.
- The Village Tank Cascade System was declared a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System by the UN's FAO for its sustainable practices.
- Challenges include high amounts of water lost to the sea each year, lack of coordination between water agencies, and ignoring traditional management systems.
- Tank cascades provide multiple benefits like food/water security, biodiversity,
Restoration of Tank Cascade Systems for Productivity and SustainabilityDr. P.B.Dharmasena
Presentation made for Technical staff of Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP) at Kurunegala on 9th May 2018
Why cascade systems again?
Drought and flood events can be expected more due to climate change
High prevalence of poverty in tank cascade areas
Mal-nutrition can be greatly reduced by tank fishery and animal husbandry
Better land use under cascade principles – addresses ecological issues such as clearance of village forests, unsustainable land use etc.
Improve living conditions
Health issues ? – drinking water, contamination of agro-chemicals and heavy metals leads to kidney failures, malaria etc.
Most importantly It is an answer to drought hazards
A rainwater harvesting technology;
A soil moisture and groundwater maintaining technology;
A soil erosion and siltation control technology;
A technology that ensured the maintenance of ecological balance;
A technology that promotes social cohesion and needs for community leadership;
A system that accommodates spiritual development which promotes egalitarian (equally treated) attitudes especially during droughts;
A system that nurtured the development of drought insurance through animal husbandry
Cascade Tank Village System and identification of novel post graduate researc...Dr. P.B.Dharmasena
Seminar on Research collaboration opportunities with School of Environment and Rural Science, University of New England, Australia - 14th September 2018, NRMC, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Main GHGs from agricultural lands are CH4 and N2O
GHG emission can be reduced by 60 % in 2050 through:
Removal of rice straws and through good management practices in paddy fields
Use alternatives to chemical fertilizer
CH4 reduction from livestock by improving feed quality and animal comfort
Reduce N2O emission in soils
Enhance C sequestration in paddy and rainfed uplands through ‘Evergreen Agro-ecosystem’ concept
Carbon stock in agricultural lands can be enhanced by improving land management practices
C sequestration in tea lands can be increased through: Agro-ecosystem approach; Crop diversification; Intercropping; Introduction of shade trees with optimum density; and Rehabilitation of old tea lands
C stock can be increased by 267 % by the year 2050 through Home Garden Intensification
If the proposed mitigation actions are implemented, the country will be able to achieve Net Zero by 2038.
This lecture was delivered to Agricultural Instructors working for Climate Smart Agriculture Project in 11 districts in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. It includes Climate Smart Agriculture, Special characters in CSA, technological packages for crops such as paddy, maize etc. and livestock such as cattle, poultry etc.
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.
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.
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.
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Presentation made at the District Orientation programmes of Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project
(CRIWMP) in Kurunegala, Puttalam and Anuradhapura Districts
PART - TWO
2. (The GIAHS Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) has officially designated the Cascaded Tank-Village
System (CTVS) in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka as a GIAHS site, during the fourth SAG meeting held
in FAOHQs from 26th to 27th September, 2017.)
3. • A ‘cascade’ is a connected series of tanks organized within a
micro-catchment (meso catchment) of the dry zone
landscape, storing, conveying and utilizing water from an
ephemeral rivulet’.
27. Technically sound implementation
Peenagama maha wewa
After desiltation (simulated)
Peenagama maha wewa
Area identified for desilting
IUCN had the flexibility of getting the best out of government agencies and the local
Community in designing and implementing the project while supplementing for gaps
with external technical assistance
35. Technically sound implementation
Peenagama maha wewa
After desiltation (simulated)
Peenagama maha wewa
Area identified for desilting
IUCN had the flexibility of getting the best out of government agencies and the local
Community in designing and implementing the project while supplementing for gaps
with external technical assistance