The Young Professionals Coastal Community (YPCC) programme provides opportunities for students to participate in conferences on coastal management and gain experience working with experts. The programme involves students researching the impacts of climate change on a stretch of coast and adaptive responses. Students will attend a workshop on climate change impacts in the Netherlands and then present their case study at the LITTORAL conference in France. The YPCC coordinates the programme while universities select students and ensure their participation.
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the 1st issue of the RESISTANT project newsletter in our website and it is available to read here
This issues covers the following topics:
RESISTANT project at a glance
The RESISTANT Project partners
RESISTANT objectives
Timetable & Milestones
A brief description about the “Union Civil Protection Mechanism Knowledge Network: Network Partnership”
Project news & Events
Interesting news & reading material
The next issues of the Newsletter are planned to be published in the following months: June 2021, September 2021, January 2022, March 2022, May 2022, July 2022
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1. While some progress has been made through projects and a new protocol, ICZM still faces challenges from the rapid development along coasts and a lack of continuity between projects.
2. Barriers include a short-term project approach, a gap between fast development and management capacity, and a perception of ICZM only focusing on the environment.
3. Recommendations include focusing on implementing the new ICZM protocol, linking funding to the
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The document outlines the operations protocol for the Education Cluster in responding to hydro-meteorological disasters in the Philippines. The Education Cluster aims to ensure safety of learners and personnel and continued access to education. It conducts needs assessments, provides temporary learning spaces and materials, and psycho-social support. The Department of Education leads the cluster. Key members include Save the Children, Philippine Red Cross, UNICEF, and Plan International, who provide services like temporary learning spaces, teaching materials, and psycho-social support. The protocol describes members' roles before, during, and after a disaster.
First responders from latin america and the caribbean further expand emergenc...https://www.cia.gov.com
First responders from Latin America and the Caribbean further expanded their skills for managing chemical emergencies at a regional table-top exercise held in Quito, Ecuador from February 17-21. The exercise, organized by the OPCW and Ecuadorian authorities, built on skills from previous OPCW trainings and saw 35 attendees from 13 countries apply an incident command system methodology to simulate responding to a chemical attack. Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of such exercises for strengthening coordination and protocols at a regional level for security and emergency response.
The symposium began with opening remarks from various speakers. Dr. Mary Otieno welcomed participants and introduced stakeholders and objectives of promoting understanding of the COP21 agreement, sharing climate change research and experiences, proposing action plans, and highlighting the role of youth. Prof. Paul Wainaina noted the historic Paris agreement and urged connecting grassroots to climate change. The Cabinet Secretary was represented by Dr. Moses Rugut who emphasized the importance of science, technology, and innovation in achieving climate goals and the need for research and adaptation strategies like drought-resistant crops.
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 1st issue of the RESISTANT project newsletter in our website and it is available to read here
This issues covers the following topics:
RESISTANT project at a glance
The RESISTANT Project partners
RESISTANT objectives
Timetable & Milestones
A brief description about the “Union Civil Protection Mechanism Knowledge Network: Network Partnership”
Project news & Events
Interesting news & reading material
The next issues of the Newsletter are planned to be published in the following months: June 2021, September 2021, January 2022, March 2022, May 2022, July 2022
This document provides a framework for implementing integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) policy in the Mediterranean region. It discusses progress made towards ICZM, barriers that still exist, and recommendations to overcome those barriers. Some of the key points include:
1. While some progress has been made through projects and a new protocol, ICZM still faces challenges from the rapid development along coasts and a lack of continuity between projects.
2. Barriers include a short-term project approach, a gap between fast development and management capacity, and a perception of ICZM only focusing on the environment.
3. Recommendations include focusing on implementing the new ICZM protocol, linking funding to the
The document discusses the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which was launched in 2011 as an operating entity of the UNFCCC's financial mechanism. It is the largest dedicated climate fund globally. The GCF Readiness Programme, funded by Germany, supports 9 countries including Uzbekistan in preparing direct access to GCF funding. The Uzbekistan work program includes actions to support establishing an NDA, identifying an NIE, developing a project pipeline, and building capacity of financial institutions. Key insights highlighted include the importance of coordination between NDAs and NIEs to align national strategies with the funding pipeline.
The document summarizes the activities and research interests of several organizations involved in the Environmental Justice Organizations, Liabilities and Trade (EJOLT) project. The organizations study issues like environmental conflicts related to mining and extractive industries, environmental law and justice, sustainable development, environmental health risks, and supporting communities affected by environmental injustices. They collaborate on the EJOLT project to share knowledge and expertise on these topics.
The document outlines the operations protocol for the Education Cluster in responding to hydro-meteorological disasters in the Philippines. The Education Cluster aims to ensure safety of learners and personnel and continued access to education. It conducts needs assessments, provides temporary learning spaces and materials, and psycho-social support. The Department of Education leads the cluster. Key members include Save the Children, Philippine Red Cross, UNICEF, and Plan International, who provide services like temporary learning spaces, teaching materials, and psycho-social support. The protocol describes members' roles before, during, and after a disaster.
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A webinar exploring potential synergies and collaboration between European national, regional and transnational climate adaptation (knowledge) platforms (CAPs), EC-funded projects, and the Mission on Adaptation.
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The document discusses climate change impacts observed in Mauritius such as rising temperatures and sea levels. It outlines studies conducted on climate change and key adaptation projects funded by the AAP and AFB to mainstream adaptation. These projects focus on coastal protection, disaster risk reduction, and climate-resilient development. Upcoming projects include a climate change observatory and strengthened efforts in coastal management, agriculture, and climate negotiation.
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A webinar exploring potential synergies and collaboration between European national, regional and transnational climate adaptation (knowledge) platforms (CAPs), EC-funded projects, and the Mission on Adaptation.
A number of European Commission (EC)-funded projects and the EU Mission Adaptation Community of Practice include as part of their respective work programmes, engaging with European national and regional/transnational climate adaptation (knowledge) platforms (CAPs).
The Bordeaux Aquitaine RCE has launched a new strategy focused on three areas: learning cities, climate change adaptation, and education for sustainable development. This strategy will be implemented through partnerships across the region. The RCE is working with the city of Bordeaux on learning city initiatives and climate adaptation as part of a large national innovation program. It is also coordinating efforts on education for sustainable lifestyles and development. The overall goal is to better coordinate education approaches and develop a holistic vision of sustainable society through initiatives like reconceptualizing curricula.
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The document summarizes a master's program in sustainable use of biological resources between the University of Pavia in Italy and universities in Ecuador. It describes the collaboration between the universities, including agreements and student exchanges. It notes challenges with the program's organization and funding but emphasizes the benefits for students in gaining an international educational experience. Plans are described to continue the program with a new master's course on ethnobiopharmacy and biodiversity.
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Hamburg, March 18th
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2. In the first year, students learned about eco-consumption, clean energy, biodiesel production, and visited local water and energy facilities.
3. In the second year, the project proposed focusing on renewable and alternative energy sources like photovoltaics and wind power, with students developing a potential solar panel project for their school.
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and Industry
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15 September 2014
ICES Annual Science Conference, A Coruña, Spain
This document summarizes a presentation on benchmarking climate neutral urban districts given at an expert workshop. The presentation used the One Planet Sutton initiative in the UK as a case study. It discussed how the initiative established benchmarks to reduce the ecological footprint and carbon emissions of the Sutton area. It also described how a retrofitting project in the Hackbridge area of Sutton was benchmarked by analyzing the environmental and social impacts. Key findings were that the retrofitting excluded social housing that already had relatively low energy use and emissions. This raised questions about how evenly the costs and benefits of retrofitting would be distributed across the community.
The document summarizes preparations for the Youth4Climate event in Milan from September 28-October 2, 2021 ahead of COP26. Over 8,700 youth ages 15-29 from 186 countries applied and nearly 400 were selected, including 40% from marginalized groups. Participants will discuss climate solutions along themes of sustainable recovery, resilience, participation, and climate change impacts. Selected youth provided input through questionnaires to develop "zero-draft" proposals on topics. The proposals will be discussed and finalized in Milan to ensure youth ownership of the process and outcomes. The event aims to amplify youth voices and drive greater climate ambition and action.
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United Nations University-Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
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24-27 October, 2018, Posadas, Argentina
This report analyzes 16 INTERREG IVC projects focused on sustainable transport. It identifies common challenges faced in promoting sustainable transport and organizes over 500 good practices from the projects into 9 topics: land use planning, regional transport authorities, financing public transport, encouraging public transport use, mobility management, intelligent transport systems, accessible transport, low emission transport, and awareness campaigns. The report provides recommendations to policymakers on integrating transport and land use planning, strengthening regional cooperation, and promoting new shared transport options and technologies. It concludes that INTERREG IVC projects have effectively identified and transferred good practices that can improve regional sustainable transport policies across Europe.
The document discusses climate change impacts observed in Mauritius such as rising temperatures and sea levels. It outlines studies conducted on climate change and key adaptation projects funded by the AAP and AFB to mainstream adaptation. These projects focus on coastal protection, disaster risk reduction, and climate-resilient development. Upcoming projects include a climate change observatory and strengthened efforts in coastal management, agriculture, and climate negotiation.
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The document outlines plans for the International Year of Chemistry in 2011, as declared by the UN General Assembly. It will celebrate the achievements of chemistry and contributions to humanity. Events in 2011 will increase public appreciation for chemistry, engage youth, and generate enthusiasm for the future of the field. Activities are planned around the world to educate the public and encourage interest in chemistry. IUPAC will oversee the coordination of the year's events and promotion of chemistry.
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YPCC programme: “From Impacts of Global
Change to Adaptive Responses”
Preparing for the LITTORAL conference 2016 in Biarritz, France
Young Professionals Coastal Community: background
The Young Professionals Coastal Community (YPCC) initiative started in 2011 by the Coastal & Marine
Union – EUCC and is aimed towards uniting students, their teachers and directors, and a core group of
international senior experts to the exchange of information on coastal processes.
The YPCC is based on the principles of:
Working together and sharing knowledge on impacts and solutions between experts and students by
developing challenging training programmes with appealing field work guided by experts,
for academia with academia!
There are two main ways to address this challenge : i) by analysing the impacts of e.g. strong economic
development and climate change, and ii) by identifying sets of sustainable, adaptive coastal measures.
Since 2011 we have created opportunities for students to participate in events that promote the
sharing of knowledge between key experts and participate at international conferences. Now the YPCC
is looking to further increase its network by adding more experts and universities, thereby increase the
exchange of information and insights on the impacts of global change in coastal zones.
EUCC’s International LITTORAL Series of Conferences
The Coastal & Marine Union (EUCC) is a network and stakeholder with the aim of promoting a
European approach to coastal conservation by bridging the gap between scientists, environmentalists,
planners and policy makers. It is a platform for sharing good practices between EU Member States on
coastal and marine management. The organisation is very experienced in integrated coastal
management - land and sea interactions - beginning its work in 1998 with the first all European ICM
workshop for the CEE and Newly Independent States in Croatia in June 2000. Since then EUCC has been
organizing bi-annual conferences implementing its network’s mission, namely “bringing together the
scientific community, coastal practitioners and policy makers”. Until 1999 the conference was
organized uniquely by EUCC under the name “Coastlines”, later on it joined forces with other network
partners and EUCC national branches giving birth to the “LITTORAL” series conferences.
EUCC seeks to bring scientists, policymakers, students, and stakeholders together by organizing
international conferences, such as LITTORAL. This in order to gain a fresh perspective and to discuss
how they can work together to shape coasts in such a way that social, economic and ecological goals
are achievable and balanced.
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YPCC programme at LITTORAL conferences
In 2012, we initiated a programme “From Impacts of Global Change to Adaptive Responses” in which
groups of students from different universities participated at the international conference LITTORAL
in Ostend, Belgium. The students actively presented their work during a dedicated workshop at the
conference. This project was very successful and therefore the programme was repeated in 2014
during the LITTORAL conference in Klaipeda, Lithuania. This time the Klaipeda University joined our
network and presented their case study as well. In both Belgium and Lithuania the programme
received great enthusiasm from both students as well as visiting experts at the conference. Because of
the successful student participation in 2012 and 2014 the aim is to continue the programme in future
years and expand the pool of Universities and international senior experts even further. This will be
culminated in the envisioned student participation during the LITTORAL Biarritz 2016, Liverpool 2017,
and 2018 conferences.
“From Impacts of Global Change to Adaptive Responses”
The programme entails an assignment for students to analyse and find adaptive measures to cope with
the potential impacts of global change on ‘their own stretch of coast’ and take into account the
estimated impacts of climate change for the next 100 years. This research should be performed within
the curriculum of the university. A number of examples of case studies that were presented during
LITTORAL in the past are (digital versions can be found on http://www.ypcc.eu):
A management plan for sustainable coastal defence in Groningen, the Netherlands, (2012)
A technical feasibility study for the creation of a storm ‘barrier’ island in Belgium, (2012)
Coastal hazards due to climate change on the Baltic coast in Lithuania, (2014)
A vision for future sustainable use of an island in Zeeland, the Netherlands. (2014)
Programme in short: From Ameland to Biarritz!
The programme starts with a short introductory video to enthuse students about the programme.
After this the university will have to select a group of students who will be participating in the
programme. The selected students will be invited to the Dutch Waddensea isle of Ameland to attend
a three day excursion where students will learn about the potential impacts of climate change.
Ameland is a ‘natural’ laboratory analysing the effects of accelerated sea level rise caused by
subsidence due to gas exploitation. Annual monitoring and reporting of these effects since 1986
provides a unique data base. Students will follow lectures on the effects of climate change, attend
brainstorm sessions on adaptive responses, and participate in fieldwork related to the ongoing effects
of subsidence on the coastal ecosystem. During the excursion the students will also present a concept
for the case study they will be presenting at the LITTORAL conference 2016 at Biarritz. The student the
research is finished with a report and a presentation at LITTORAL. After the LITTORAL conference the
students and their mentors will be asked to write a short summary of their report and about their
conference experiences (a ‘third product’). This material will be incorporated into the YPCC Brochure
2016, which will be distributed to participating universities, LITTORAL attendants, and the EUCC and
YPCC networks.
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Timeline: From Ameland to Biarritz!
To successfully complete the programme the participating universities will have to commit to a
timeline which is presented in the figure below. Before participation at LITTORAL conference the
students will be required to produce a research report, prepare a presentation and a ‘third product’.
This product can be anything from a poster to a small workshop with the audience at LITTORAL.
Added value for students
The programme aims at adding value to a young professionals resume by asking them to identify and
solve real-life problems. Some of the added values for students that participate in the programme:
Gain/improve knowledge on the impacts of climate change and sea level rise and gaining
experience with fieldwork during an introductory weekend on Ameland, the Netherlands.
Gain experience performing correct scientific research with supervision from both the
university as well as a pool of international senior experts.
Have the ability to enlarge their scope, learn about current ‘hot topics’ in their future field,
and strengthen their (international) network by traveling to and attending the LITTORAL
conference in 2016 in Biarritz, France.
Gain experience with presenting scientific findings before an international audience of
scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders at the LITTORAL conference.
The ability to participate during one or more excursions with various topics during the
LITTORAL conference with guidance of a local expert.
Publicise a summary of their case study in the YPCC Brochure which will be distributed to
participating universities, LITTORAL attendants, and the EUCC and YPCC network.
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Responsibilities
To participate at LITTORAL, the following responsibilities will have to be committed by the three
partners:
The YPCC provides:
An introductory workshop on climate change, the impacts of climate change, and adaptive
measures to compensate the impacts of climate change on Ameland.
A network of senior experts to provide students with help and information.
Logistical support on site of LITTORAL conference.
Publicity for the case studies and universities at LITTORAL conference.
A brochure of student achievements at LITTORAL dispersed amongst the Universities and the
YPCC international network of senior experts.
The university provides:
A group of at least 2 and a maximum of 4 students.
At least 2 teachers/mentors to accompany students during their case study.
Minimum number of hours for students to work on their case study.
Minimum number of hours for teachers/mentors to accompany students.
Time for teachers/mentors to attend meetings on progress student case study.
Time for students and teachers/mentors to travel to and attend the YPCC introductory
workshop.
Time for students and teachers/mentors to travel to and attend the LITTORAL conference.
A financial contribution (more information under division of costs).
The students provide:
Attendance at the YPCC introductory workshop.
A case study on ‘their stretch of coast’ taking into account 50 to 100 years of climate change,
all within their own expertise.
o A research report.
o A presentation of their findings with a maximum duration of 20 minutes.
o An additional product (poster, short workshop, activity), if agreed with mentor
A short summary of their work for the LITTORAL brochure.
A short summary of the student experience for the LITTORAL brochure.
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Division of costs
In order to make this programme a reality, there are costs involved that will have to be shared between
the YPCC programme and the participants. The YPCC programme will cover logistical services and
accommodation during the Ameland excursion, through the sponsorship of NAM. Travel expenses
(both to Ameland and Biarritz), accommodation at LITTORAL conference cannot be covered by the
YPCC and therefore the university will have to provide the funds for this. An overview of the division
of costs is given in the table below:
Description of cost YPCC University
Travel to Ameland X
Accommodation on Ameland X
Transportation on Ameland X
Lectures and fieldwork guidance by experts X
Travel to LITTORAL 2016, Biarritz X
Accommodation at LITTORAL 2016, Biarritz X
Brochure (editing, printing, distributing) X X
Since costs can vary depending on the travel distance and the desired type of accommodation we are
at this point unable to make an estimate of these costs. Popular websites for cheap travelling and
accommodation are: http://www.skyscanner.net and http://www.edreams.com.
We advise participants to book and plan your trip in advance to prevent high costs of last minute
arrangements.
Final Note
The above describes all required information on participation to the programme “From Impacts of
Global Change to Adaptive Responses”.
We invite the universities to contact the YPCC programme coordinator to confirm their participation
and we are happy to answer questions.
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Contact information:
Young Professionals Coastal Community
Address: P.O. Box 11232
2301 EE Leiden
The Netherlands
Website: http://www.ypcc.eu
Rob Misdorp, YPCC Programme coordinator
Tel. +31 (0)6 30 31 52 97
E-mail climecoast@gmail.com
André Dijkstra, YPCC programme assistant
Tel. +31 (0)6 27 09 03 54
E-mail ardijkstra91@gmail.com
Maria Ferreira, Head of International Programme Coastal & Marine Union - EUCC
Tel. +31 (0)6 11 36 44 90
E-mail m.ferreira@eucc.net
Address: Breestraat 89-A,
2311 CK Leiden
The Netherlands
Website: http://www.eucc.net
Tel. +31 (0)71 512 2900
E-mail admin@eucc.net