Institutional Report : Brief

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Institutional Report : Brief"

Transcription

1 Institutional Report : Brief

2 Mensaje del Director Ejecutivo Fundación Neotrópica actually pioneered the use of the concept of sustainable development and establishes itself as one of the most credible technical voices in the country and the region A message from our Executive Director Fundación Neotrópica in 2012: Growing like Nature Since its inception, the Fundación Neotrópica (FN) positioned itself as conceptual and technical pioneer in Costa Rica and internationally. The reality in 1985 featured Central America in a political en economic crisis and seeking alternative development paths. The aim was to consolidate a system of protected areas that was created with the strenth of dedicated environmentalists. This effort was happening as a response to the process of transforming the country s productive system in line with structural adjustment plans dictated by the World Bank. This transformation provoked rural migration. The regional wars made it unattractive to consider visiting the natural beauty of the country, so that ecotourism was not the economic powerhouse it is today. In addition to the turmoil from this trasnformation, the southern region of Costa Rica had great difficulties to adjust to other disruptions like United Fruit Company departures from the region, land reform settlements location, new conservation areas were created such as Corcovado National Park and the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve, and the largest logging company Osa Forestal, was expropiated. The communities of this region were not prepared for so many changes, of course affecting significantly their quality of life. Amid this reality, FN actually pioneered the use of the concept of sustainable development and establishes itself as one of the most credible technical voices in the country and the region. At this stage there was great learning (of dos and don ts) that defined the character and reputation of FN. Several iconic projects, in the Osa region and other regions of Costa Rica, were initiated at this time: BOSCOSA, POCOTSI, La Gamba, Tropical Youth Center, among others. Today FN works with complex conflicts where the distinction of environmental and social problems is almost impossible. Thus, it embraces a series of tools from emerging multidisciplinary scientific areas: ecological economics, political ecology, environmental sociology, among others. Likewise, FN is challenged to convert its field stations into Centers for Studies and Community Empowerment (CEEC, in Spanish) where appropriate local staff is dedicated to the empowerment and training of surrounding communities in order to promote sustainable management of natural resources for the benefit of local and regional conservation initiatives. To do this, our CEECs also attempt networking with local, national and international organizations to help us procure the resources for participatory actionresearch projects and attract experiential education or educational tourism groups who are interested in learning from these processes and have a close relationship and dialogue with the communities in which we work, as part of our Global Environmental Citizenship Program. Thus the issues we embrace also respond to the needs of social environmentalism that we believe should be applied in the neotropical region, ensuring a fair distribution of the costs and benefits of conservation and sustainable development in order to ensure, aside successful conservation models, healthy, educated, prosperous and empowered communities. For this, we consistently support small and medium green entrepreneurs. Of course we do this, without leaving technical aspects of sustainability, sustainable production systems and other areas that have been a successful part of the FN brand for over 28 years. The reality we face today, where cooperation and philanthropy have taken different shades according to the times, represents an additional challenge. However, nearly six years into this route we feel that several indicators suggest that the path chosen is correct. We have already developed several projects that have validated our technical reputation in various areas. We have achieved a leading position in the areas of community wetland conservation/blue carbon, ecological and economic assessments, rural tourism and socio-environmental conflicts that extends beyond Costa Rican borders. Accompanying these areas, we work with silvopastoral systems, ecological footprint evaluations, environmental education and others. We see clear indicators of approval from the communities and community groups we work with (including ASOPEZ, COOPEMANGLE, COOPETURIC, AGASOSA, Colopez, Pájaro Campana Biological Corridor, ASMOCICU, ASOPROCA, and others). We have also reactivated partnerships with several universities, NGOs, local governments and national conservation authorities in Costa Rica. We are members of three regional and local councils located. This process also has been enriched by the development of a specific agreements with the University of Costa Rica that is building, in our CEEC in Osa, an interdisciplinary regional laboratory that will become a valuable resource for researchers, students and surrounding communities. The installation of meteorological and seismological stations by the national OVSICORI and IMN have strengthened our CEEC in Osa too. Gradually, we are developing infrastructure at the Sundt field station in Coyolito of Puntarenas, moving towards making it the second CEEC with the support of the School of Environmental Science and Forestry, of the State University of New York. We also contribute with the Costa Rica s carbon neutrality goal through the preserved forests in our Richard and Pearl Crowther Station in Atirro, Turrialba in the heart of the Río Tuis Protected Zone In the area of communication and corporate image we have completely reinvented ourselves. This has led to a significant increase in the number of our media appearances, endorsements and national and international visits to our pages on the Internet. These advances in technical expertise, community empowerment and communication and corporate image have resulted in an influential role through incidence in several of the most important socioenvironmental conflicts in Costa Rica. These have included conflicts on the effects of development projects on the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland, the RAMSAR protected border wetlands between Costa Rica and Nicaragua and the Crucitas mining project. The specific results of these actions of social environmentalism are expressed today in public policy, management plans and others. Moreover, the recognition of our work has resulted in follow-up projects that demonstrate the progress of our technical credibility. For example, the 7th Framework Programme of the European Union currently funds CIVI.net Project ( 1.8 million) which is evaluating, with the help of European expertise, the effectiveness and transferability of our work in community-based wetland conservation along with other similar case studies in Btazil. Also, our Blue Carbon Community Program, sponsored by corporate donors recently received a Ford Conservation Award. Because of this last accomplishment and their continuous support It would be unfair not to honor our corporate partners who contribute decisively to the achievement of our mission. To all of them we send mission and accomplishments. We ve had strong challenges in these recent years. The departure of our unforgettable team members, Carlos Leon-Perez and Jose Oduber Rivera-Romero left a huge void. However, in honor of their legacies, we continue to work enthusiastically as they would have wanted to see us. The future presents new networking opportunities like the Biodiversity Partnership as Mesoamerica. In 2014 we will be spearheading the Conference of the Mesoamerican Society for Ecological Economics. Some of the challenges for this event are the launching of a new Masters Program on Ecological Economics in which we partner with the University for International Cooperation. We also expect the implementation of our cooperation agreement with our sister organization in the U.S., Earth Economics, which will extend our projection in Latin America. In an attempt to increase our international presence, we currently work in acquiring a nonprofit status in the U.S. We also execute work today, in line with our mission, in Cerro Punta, Chiriqui in the sister Republic of Panama for the National Environmental Authority (ANAM) with the financial support of the UN Global Mechanism to Combat Desertification. Similarly, we maintain ties with sister organizations in Europe and Latin America such as the Leibniz Centre for Landscape Research (ZALF) of Germany, the Organization for International Dialogue and Conflict, of Austria, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the Foundation for the Sustainable Development in the Netherlands, FUNDAG and the Ecologica Institute from Brazil. In all of our challenges we have been supported by our extraordinary Board of Administration and the commitment of our amazing team. With all I am eternally grateful and to them the credit for our accomplishments. Also, to all of you who have supported us in any way, we appreciate your generosity. We look forward to your continued support in order to achieve our goals for the benefit of the country and ecosystems of the Neotropical region. We will try to continue to grow, but as in nature, at the pace that allows us to be sustainable. 2 of the conservation areas where our centers are our gratitude for their support and their respect for our Executive Director 3 Yours truly, M.Sc. Bernardo Aguilar González, Photo: Mangrove seedlings - Community Blue Carbon Program Nursery, Osa Peninsula Today Fundación Neotrópica works with complex conflicts where the distinction of environmental and social problems is almost impossible. Thus, it embraces a series of tools from emerging multidisciplinary scientific areas: ecological economics, political ecology, environmental sociology...

3 Lo que somos y hacemos: Visión, Misión, Valores Impulsores, Objetivos Estratégicos y Programas WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO VISION A Neotropical region where development is based on the valuation and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits of conservation and sustainable development MISSION Fundación Neotrópica promotes social dialogue and self-management for conservation and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits generated by natural resources. 4 5 Photo: Community Blue Carbon Program reforestation, Osa Peninsula

4 Values that drive us Strategic Objectives Solidarity It implies that our attitudes and actions are permanent focused on the wellbeing of all forms of life. Tolerance Listen, evaluate and discern with respect to everyone s opinion. Equity Act aiming to achieve that ideas, opportunities, services and benefits are accessible to all. Constructiveness Always take positions that contribute, add and enrich reality. Partnership Our institutional construction is based on tangible attitudes of good relations and mutual aid. Perseverance It involves a constant effort to achieve institutional objectives, assuming a critical and thoughtful attitude. Visionary It implies that our ideas and actions target medium and long term goals Innovation institutional commitment to consider new ways of doing things or ways that add real value to what is already done. Environmental Justice Ensure the fair and equitable sharing of the costs and benefits of conservation and sustainable development Socioenvironmental Participation Achieve that local communities have greater influence and get the benefits of biodiversity s sustainable use, with special emphasis on those who are disadvantaged. Concerted action and social selfmanagement Implement self-management and concerted action for decision-making about natural resource conservation. Global Environmental Citizenship Achieve effective educational processes for global environmental awareness linking diverse social and institutional stakeholders, at a national and international level. Financial self-sufficiency Strengthen financial and technical mechanisms to ensure required resources for Neotrópica s operation. 6 7

5 OUR PROGRAMS Networking with local organizations Strengthening self management capacity Wetlands Management and Conservation Community-based Rural Tourism Sustainable fisheries Community Empowerment and Socio-Environmental Management Sustainable Productive Solutions Community Conservation and Sustainable Use Social-Environmental Conflict Resolution Silvopastoral Systems Ecological Footprint Agroeforestry Systems It seeks to generate knowledge and skills for the communities to be able to make proper use of natural resources It seeks to promote productive and sustainable activities and practices that enable communities to use natural resources without exploiting them Neotrópica and other crazy people have made our country embrace a blue agenda and turn our eyes to the sea. Slowly, not just the eyes, but the whole body of this nation will be taking care of their waterways. No has been little contribution from them to put numbers on environmental goods and services René Castro - Minister of Environment ( ) For us as fishermen, mangroves are too appreciated, because our fishing depends on them, and that s why we are reforesting now, caring about them, protecting them, because the survival of the sea depends of it Ronald Valverde - President of Local Fishermen Association ASOPEZ, Osa Peninsula Neotropicourses Academic Courses Global Environmental Citizenship Neotropiweekends Urban Environmental Education Program It seeks to promote good relations, knowledge and concerted actions among local and international parties, to promote the development of a global environmental citizenship. The kids had a great time with Neotropica. Each of them did not want to leave Costa Rica. They still talk about their experience in Costa Rica being the greatest experience of their lives. I, too, feel the same way Mike Freidlin - Abington Heights Middle School. Clarks Summit, PA 8 Photo: Atirro River, near our Center of 9 Studies and Community Empowerment Richard and Pearl Crowhter

6 Some insights about our most recent initiatives: Initiative Funder Key Ideas Community Blue Carbon Program Corporate Sector Foundation Pour la Nature et l Homme, France Mangrove Community Conservation, Environmental Education and Awareness CiVi.net 7th Framework Program European Union Civil Society Organizations and their role in community based environmental management. Community Wetland Conservation. OUR WORK Mangle-Benín Programme for South- South Cooperation The Netherlands Mangrove Community Conservation, Environmental Education and Awareness. Transfer of experiences with EcoEcolo from Benín. ECOTICOS Blue Moon Technical, Institutional and Conceptual Solutions to promote Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland sustainable development REI The Nature Conservancy Silvopastoral Systems Management through local organization and training Community based Rural Tourism Debt for Nature Swap USA Community based Rural Tourism Promotion for Forest Conservation. Community Empowerment and Sustainable Productive Activities Photo: Local fishermen collecting mangrove seedlings

7 Community Blue Carbon Program ASOPEZ fishermen working as part of our team on one of the program s mangrove nurseries they have helped to build and develop Mangle-Benín Project Participantes on the Sustainable Productive Alternatives Trainings, little children, teenagers and grown-ups learning together CiVi.net Project Transfer of experiences between Golfo Dulce and Golfo de Nicoya community leaders, sharing their knowledge and their life stories with mangroves Community Based Rural Tourim Project Alice and Enrique s family and their project Rancho Verde are part of COOPETURIC, the first Community Baed Rural Tourism Cooperative in Osa Peninsula

8 We are aware of the importance of networking. That s why we are members of: Organization Website Our status ECOSOC Economic and Social Council, United Nations un.org/es/ecosoc/ Organization with consultative status CONSOC BID iadb.org Organization with consultative status WAVES Wealth Accounting And The Valuation Of Ecosystem Services wavespartnership.org Organization with consultative status BPM Biodiversity Partnership Mesoamerica bpmcentroamerica.org Founding Member CT-CBO Osa Biological Corridor Technical Coalition Founding Member GWP Global Water Partnership gwp.org Member Wetland Protection National Front misionhumedales.org Founding Member SMEE Mesoamerican Society of Ecological Economics Global Footprint Network SMBC Mesoamerican Society of Biology and Conservation smee.codigosur.net footprintnetwork.org sociedadmesoamericana.org Headquarters & Presidency Member Founding Member Wetland Protection National Front Launching of Mission Wetlands: Life for All Campaign From left to right: Mariano Salas and Randall Otárola, Presidents of Costa Rica s most important Public Universities Student Federations FEUCR and FEUNA; Felipe Castro, Poder Magazine; Bernardo Aguilar-González, Fundación Neotrópica s Executive Director; Rocio Carranza, actress and environmental activist; Gustavo Gutiérrez, Director School of Biology, University of Costa Rica ; Gino Biamonte, President of Flora and Wildlife Preservationist Association APREFLOFAS; and Randall Arauz, President of the Sea Turtle Conservation Program PRETOMA. First Civil Society initiative at a national level, related to Wetland Conservation and Awareness

9 NEOTROPICA S FACES Juan Carlos Azur Carlos Bernardo Nelson Lorena Karla Olga Emilia Daniel María Estelí Sylvia Adriana H. Alexander Adriana F. Jocsan Rafael Marcos Mariana Seidy Danilo Ilse Marco Ifigenia Ebenezer Marcia Warren Ligia Board of Directors Juan Carlos Crespo - President Businessman. President and General Manager of Tienda La Gloria, a recognized costa rican company. He worked several years with the National Park Foundation in the 80s and has been member of Neotrópica s Board since its inception as a founding member. Carlos Valerio Doctor in Zoology from the University of Florida, has been biology professor at the University of Costa Rica and other colleges like University of California. It has integrated several organization boards such as National Museum of Costa Rica and Organization for Tropical Studies, among others. Warren Crowther Advisor and professor. He completed a PhD in Political Science with emphasis in Public Administration and Transport Economics at the University of California. He has developed his experience and research in eight Latin American countries. Azur Moulaert Forestry and agriculture expert, has worked as a natural resource analyst, director and coordinator of outreach projects for institutions such as the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics, the University of Vermont and Earth Economics. Azur currently resides in Vermont, United States. Olga Emilia Brenes PhD in Education and Masters in Finance, has made notable contributions in Environmental Education and Science with a constructivist approach. Headquarters San José Nelson Aguilar Alfaro Financial-Administrative Manager Karla Córdoba Brenes Communications and Corporate Liaisons Coordinator Lorena Erbure Cardozo Analysis Coordinator Ligia Umaña Ledezma Educational Programs, Volunteering, Environmental Recreation and Community Coordinator Alexander González Vega Field Stations Director Sylvia León Koberg Donor Relations María Estelí Jarquín Solís Executive Direction Assistant Adriana Fernández Technical Assistant Ilse Lücke Technical Assistant Mariana López Fernández Enviromental Education Marcos Perez Leiva Accountant Daniel Alfaro Mejias Accounting Assistant Adriana Hidalgo Chacón Reception Danilo Elizondo Cerdas Legal Advisor Jocsan Quesada Cabrera Messenger Center for Studies and Community Empowerment Álvaro Wille Trejos Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Marco Hidalgo Chacón Director Ifigenia Garita Subdirectora Marcia Carranza Vargas Community Blue Carbon Program Ebénezer Houndjinou International Volunteer Isaac Gutiérrez Funes Security and Maintenance Mireya Godinez Muñoz Cooking and Cleaning Jorge Alvarado Cascante Security and Maintenance Center for Studies and Community Empowerment Arthur & Mary Sundt Coyolito, Puntarenas Emilieth Alvarado Carrillo Security and Maintenance Center for Studies and Community Empowerment Richard & Pearl Crowther Atirro, Turrialba Johanny Barquero Segura Security and Maintenance Bernardo Aguilar González Rafael Loaiza Arce Executive Director Security and Maintenance Ecological Economist and Environmental Lawyer leading Neotrópica since Seidy Mora Mesén Mireya Isaac Jorge Mesoamerican Society of Ecological Cleaning and Maintenance 16 Economics President. 17

10 2012 Financials Statement of Activities Statement of Financial Position Photo: Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland Revenue & Support Donations Sales Consulting & Services Total Revenue & Support $ Expenses Sales 563 Consulting & Services Other activities Total Expenses $ Direct Project Expenses $ Net Utility $ Other Expenses Financial Expenses Overhead Other 949 Total Other Expenses $ Other Income Financial Income Environmental Services Payment Currency exchange differential (14.032) Other Total Other Income $ Utility at End of Year $ ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents Short term Investments 803 Accounts receivable Inventory Prepaid expenses Total Current Assets $ Fixed Assets Equipment, Machinery Depreciation ( ) Total Fixed Assets $ Other Assets Media Campaign Art Guarantee Deposits Infrastructural Improvements Long term Investments Total Other Assets $ Total Assets $ LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Available Funds 0 Payable Accounts Payable Expenses Payable Provisions Total Current Liabilities $ Expenditures 2012 Long term Liabilities Guarantee Deposits To execute funds Contingent Liabilities Total Long term Liabilities $ Operations Direct Project Expenses Professional fees Personnel Total Liabilities $ Maintenance Financial Expenses Net Assets This document represents audited Total Net Assets $ Office figures for activities undertaken Logistical Support by Fundación Neotrópica. Total Liabilities & Net Assets $

11 20 Headquarters San José: (506) CEEC-AWT Osa Peninsula: (506) / Facebook: Neotropica Credits General Production & Design Karla Córdoba Brenes Photography Fundación Neotrópica CAVU El Financiero Roberto Carlos Sánchez In Memoriam Carlos León Pérez ( ) José Oduber Rivera ( )

Advancing Graduate Education in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dr. Thomas J. Dormody, Dean of the Graduate School, CATIE

Advancing Graduate Education in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dr. Thomas J. Dormody, Dean of the Graduate School, CATIE Advancing Graduate Education in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dr. Thomas J. Dormody, Dean of the Graduate School, CATIE HACU 10 th International Conference San Antonio, TX Plenary Session

More information

Sundsvall Statement on Supportive Environments for Health

Sundsvall Statement on Supportive Environments for Health Sundsvall Statement on Supportive Environments for Health Third International Conference on Health Promotion, Sundsvall, Sweden, 9-15 June 1991 The Third International Conference on Health Promotion: Supportive

More information

Financial sector leadership on natural capital

Financial sector leadership on natural capital Financial sector leadership on natural capital The Natural Capital Declaration A commitment by financial institutions to mainstream natural capital in financial products and in accounting, disclosure and

More information

2011 Tunza International Children and Youth Conference Bandung Declaration October 1, 2011. The Voice of Children & Youth for Rio+20

2011 Tunza International Children and Youth Conference Bandung Declaration October 1, 2011. The Voice of Children & Youth for Rio+20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 2011 Tunza International Children and Youth Conference Bandung Declaration October 1, 2011 The Voice of Children

More information

Hanover Declaration Local Action Driving Transformation

Hanover Declaration Local Action Driving Transformation Hanover Declaration Local Action Driving Transformation 1 National Governments: Build upon local authority climate leadership! The International Conference on Climate Action 2015 (ICCA2015) showed that

More information

How To Manage Protected Areas

How To Manage Protected Areas ECHOES FROM BARILOCHE: Conclusions, Recommendations and Action Guidelines The Second Latin American Congress on National Parks and other Protected Areas aimed to asses, value and project the contribution

More information

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY MINISTRY OF FORESTRY AND WATER AFFAIRS

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY MINISTRY OF FORESTRY AND WATER AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF TURKEY MINISTRY OF FORESTRY AND WATER AFFAIRS Turkey s position in the World Prof. Dr. Veysel EROĞLU Minister of Forestry and Water Affairs The Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, formerly

More information

China Protected Areas Leadership Alliance Project

China Protected Areas Leadership Alliance Project Strengthening Leadership Capacity for Effective Management of China s Protected Areas Executive Summary The (CPALAP) is a multi-year initiative launched in 2008 under a partnership between the China State

More information

Organisation Strategy for Denmark s Co-operation with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2015 2017

Organisation Strategy for Denmark s Co-operation with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2015 2017 Concept Note Organisation Strategy for Denmark s Co-operation with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2015 2017 1. Introduction The Organisation Strategy for IUCN forms the basis for

More information

How To Be Sustainable With Tourism

How To Be Sustainable With Tourism QUÉBEC DECLARATION ON ECOTOURISM In the framework of the UN International Year of Ecotourism, 2002, under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Tourism Organization

More information

An Exploration of Ecology and Conservation in Costa Rica. The Cloud Forests of Monteverde: UVM Summer Academy

An Exploration of Ecology and Conservation in Costa Rica. The Cloud Forests of Monteverde: UVM Summer Academy DRAFT COURSE SYLLABUS The Cloud Forests of Monteverde: An Exploration of Ecology and Conservation in Costa Rica UVM Summer Academy Instructors: Victor Izzo, PhD; Sebastian Castro, PhD Course Dates: July

More information

MASTER OF SCIENCE in ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES with concentrations in. MASTER OF SCIENCE in RESOURCE MANAGEMENT and CONSERVATION CERTIFICATES

MASTER OF SCIENCE in ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES with concentrations in. MASTER OF SCIENCE in RESOURCE MANAGEMENT and CONSERVATION CERTIFICATES MASTER OF SCIENCE in ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES with concentrations in Advocacy for Social Justice and Sustainability Conservation Biology Environmental Education Science Teacher Certification in Middle Level

More information

SELOUS TANZANIA NIASSA MOZAMBIQUE WILDLIFE- CORRIDOR

SELOUS TANZANIA NIASSA MOZAMBIQUE WILDLIFE- CORRIDOR GTZ Tanzania 2005 C oncept and text: R. D. Baldus Text: R. Hahn Design: S. Blau Map: M. Shand Photos: R. D. Baldus, C. Begg, D. Christensen, R. East, R. Hahn, H.-J. Heile, IZW, M. Lloyd-Sim, LUWIRE, G.

More information

MINISTERIAL MEETING OF THE BLUE WEEK 2015

MINISTERIAL MEETING OF THE BLUE WEEK 2015 5 JUNE 2015 MINISTERIAL MEETING OF THE BLUE WEEK 2015 We, Ministers responsible for Ocean/ Fisheries/ Maritime Affairs, having met in Lisbon on June the 5 th, 2015, at the invitation of the Minister of

More information

The current institutional and legal context for biodiversity conservation and management is characterised by the following features:

The current institutional and legal context for biodiversity conservation and management is characterised by the following features: National BiodiversityStrategyandActionPlan (NBSAP),St. Lucia page 8 Resource tenure and access Most agricultural lands, and a majority of forest lands, are privately owned. Two significant trends can be

More information

Accounting firm: audit, tax and financial advice

Accounting firm: audit, tax and financial advice PwC Accounting firm: audit, tax and financial advice Advisory services related to Climate Change and Sustainability: - Due-Diligence for carbon investments - Design and implementation of voluntary emission

More information

no-entry only research and monitoring activities no-take zones incorporates other non-extractive uses

no-entry only research and monitoring activities no-take zones incorporates other non-extractive uses Seaflower Biosphere Reserve Country: COLUMBIA Project Overview Columbia declared the archipelago of San Andres, Old Providence, and Santa Catalina a biosphere reserve called the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve.

More information

Climate Change and Sri Lanka. Ajith Silva Director/ Policy and Planning Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Sri Lanka

Climate Change and Sri Lanka. Ajith Silva Director/ Policy and Planning Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Sri Lanka Climate Change and Sri Lanka Ajith Silva Director/ Policy and Planning Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Sri Lanka Asia Total Area: 65610 Km Land Area : 62705 Km Inland water : 2905 Km 2 Coastal

More information

Gandoca Project. Black Beach and Cahuita Projects. Nesting 2006

Gandoca Project. Black Beach and Cahuita Projects. Nesting 2006 Sea Turtles & Talamanca Sea turtles are migratory reptiles that grow slowly, needing more than 10 years to reach sexual maturity. They face very high levels of mortality during their early years. Sea turtles

More information

CONTENTS AREA STUDIES - REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: BRAZIL

CONTENTS AREA STUDIES - REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: BRAZIL CONTENTS AREA STUDIES - REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: BRAZIL Area Studies - Regional Sustainable Development: Brazil - Volume 1 No. of Pages: 400 ISBN: 978-1-84826-171-6 (ebook) ISBN: 978-1-84826-621-6

More information

Susana del Granado. Bachelor of Science Biology Major December 2002

Susana del Granado. Bachelor of Science Biology Major December 2002 Susana M. del Granado P. Urbanización Los Geranios, casa #3 La Florida Casilla: 13081 (correo central) La Paz - Bolivia E-mail: smdelgra@syr.edu In Bolivia: (591) 2740430 or 70678166 In US: (315) 395 1140

More information

Communications strategy refresh. January 2012. 1 c:\documents and settings\mhln.snh\objcache\objects\a654473.doc

Communications strategy refresh. January 2012. 1 c:\documents and settings\mhln.snh\objcache\objects\a654473.doc Communications strategy refresh January 2012 1 c:\documents and settings\mhln.snh\objcache\objects\a654473.doc Contents 1. Introduction p 3 a. SNH: corporate aims and objectives b. SNH and communications

More information

Green Infrastructure Case Study Template

Green Infrastructure Case Study Template Green Infrastructure Case Study Template The aim of the exercise is to provide information on how the elements of the Green Infrastructure Strategy are implemented at national level and to provide case

More information

Winterline Global Skills Program Itinerary: 2015-16

Winterline Global Skills Program Itinerary: 2015-16 Winterline Global Skills Program Itinerary: 2015-16 Orientation: Preparing Ourselves for the Coming Year Sept 5 26, 2015 Estes Park, Colorado & Wind River Mountains, Wyoming; USA The Global Skills Program

More information

UN YOUTH VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

UN YOUTH VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT Preamble: UN YOUTH VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism

More information

Defining our Image for the Next 50 Years Communications and Reputation at UC Santa Cruz

Defining our Image for the Next 50 Years Communications and Reputation at UC Santa Cruz Background Defining our Image for the Next 50 Years Communications and Reputation at UC Santa Cruz Every university has a story to tell about itself, but the difference between a good story and a great

More information

Bilateral Debt-for-Nature Swaps: The PROFONANPE Experience Peru

Bilateral Debt-for-Nature Swaps: The PROFONANPE Experience Peru V th World Parks Congress: Sustainable Finance Stream September 2003 Durban, South Africa Applications Session Learning from concrete successes of sustainably financing protected areas Workshop 11 Debt

More information

Central American Strategy for Rural Area-based Development ECADERT. Executive Summary

Central American Strategy for Rural Area-based Development ECADERT. Executive Summary Central American Strategy for Rural Area-based Development ECADERT Executive Summary The 2010-2030 Central American Strategy for Rural Area-based Development (ECADERT) addresses the need by Central American

More information

Native Vegetation Council. Strategic Plan 2014-16

Native Vegetation Council. Strategic Plan 2014-16 Native Vegetation Council Strategic Plan 2014-16 Foreword From the Presiding Member The Native Vegetation Council (NVC) is established under the Native Vegetation Act 1991, and exists to further the objects

More information

Drugs & Driving. Being smart, safe and supportive. Guide for Community Coalitions. Drugs & Driving: Guide for Community Coalitions

Drugs & Driving. Being smart, safe and supportive. Guide for Community Coalitions. Drugs & Driving: Guide for Community Coalitions Drugs & Driving Being smart, safe and supportive Guide for Community Coalitions Drugs & Driving is an innovative program that seeks to encourage diverse parts of a community to band together to increase

More information

Introducing People s Grocery

Introducing People s Grocery Introducing People s Grocery Thank you for expressing interest in learning about People s Grocery. This packet offers a quick introduction to our work. People s Grocery is an organization at the forefront

More information

Treaty on Environmental Education for Sustainable Societies and Global Responsibility

Treaty on Environmental Education for Sustainable Societies and Global Responsibility Treaty on Environmental Education for Sustainable Societies and Global Responsibility (This treaty, as in education, is a dynamic process and should therefore promote reflection, debate and amendments.)

More information

INTRODUCTION THE 2ND EUROPEAN YOUTH WORK CONVENTION

INTRODUCTION THE 2ND EUROPEAN YOUTH WORK CONVENTION INTRODUCTION This Declaration, prepared within the framework of the Belgian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, is addressed to the Member States of the Council of Europe,

More information

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER 1`12 SUMMER ISSUE

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER 1`12 SUMMER ISSUE UN Joint Programme: Sustaining Livelihoods Affected by the Aral Sea Disaster ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER 1`12 SUMMER ISSUE Dear colleagues and partners! It is our pleasure to introduce the first issue of our

More information

Original: English Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20-22 June 2012

Original: English Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20-22 June 2012 United Nations A/CONF.216/5* Distr.: General 19 June 2012 Original: English Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20-22 June 2012 Item 10 of the provisional agenda** Outcome of the Conference Letter dated 18 June 2012

More information

The United Nations Environment Programme and the 2030 Agenda. Global Action for People and the Planet

The United Nations Environment Programme and the 2030 Agenda. Global Action for People and the Planet The United Nations Environment Programme and the 2030 Agenda Global Action for People and the Planet Unemployment, resource scarcity, climate change, food insecurity and inequity all signal the need for

More information

How to cite this document GNPS, GCREG, CDF, and GC. 2013. Galapagos Report 2011-2012. Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, Ecuador.

How to cite this document GNPS, GCREG, CDF, and GC. 2013. Galapagos Report 2011-2012. Puerto Ayora, Galapagos, Ecuador. GALAPAGOS REPORT 2011-2012 TOURISM THE NEW MODEL OF TOURISM: DEFINITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF ECOTOURISM IN GALAPAGOS JUAN CARLOS GARCÍA, DANIEL ORELLANA AND EDDY ARAUJO How to cite this

More information

EXECUTIVE MBA. The Global Supply Chain Executive MBA VALUE PROPOSITION

EXECUTIVE MBA. The Global Supply Chain Executive MBA VALUE PROPOSITION The Global Supply Chain EXECUTIVE MBA WWW.THEGLOBALSUPPLYCHAINMBA.COM PARTNER INSTITUTIONS: ASSOCIATE INSTITUTIONS: The Global Supply Chain Executive MBA The Global Supply Chain Executive MBA has been

More information

Graduates and their Careers

Graduates and their Careers school of natural resources and environment Graduates and their Careers a university wide program in ecology, environmental science and sustainability Florida is a bellwether state for challenges and opportunities

More information

THE L ORÉAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT

THE L ORÉAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT THE L ORÉAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT OUR SHARING BEAUTY WITH ALL COMMITMENT TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE BEAUTY SUSTAINABLE. TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE SUSTAINABILITY BEAUTIFUL. We want to bring beauty to all people.

More information

Case Study: MARFIN: A Financial Planning Tool for Coastal and Marine Protected Areas in the Mesoamerican Reef Ecoregion

Case Study: MARFIN: A Financial Planning Tool for Coastal and Marine Protected Areas in the Mesoamerican Reef Ecoregion Standard 14. Produce a long-term financial plan to support strategies and measures, implementation, further data development, and analyses. Case Study: MARFIN: A Financial Planning Tool for Coastal and

More information

1) Stakeholder participation in ER-PIN planning and ERP design

1) Stakeholder participation in ER-PIN planning and ERP design Grading for ER-PIN Assessments: Color Qualification Analysis Green The indicator is clearly addressed and supported by country stakeholders and other sources of evidence; Yellow The indicator is partially

More information

World Tourism Organization RECOMMENDATIONS TO GOVERNMENTS FOR SUPPORTING AND/OR ESTABLISHING NATIONAL CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

World Tourism Organization RECOMMENDATIONS TO GOVERNMENTS FOR SUPPORTING AND/OR ESTABLISHING NATIONAL CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM World Tourism Organization RECOMMENDATIONS TO GOVERNMENTS FOR SUPPORTING AND/OR ESTABLISHING NATIONAL CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Introduction Certification systems for sustainable tourism

More information

864 653-7224 SFI INC. LAUNCHES NEW STANDARD LEADS FOREST CERTIFICATION FORWARD

864 653-7224 SFI INC. LAUNCHES NEW STANDARD LEADS FOREST CERTIFICATION FORWARD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rick Cantrell January 12, 2010 SFI Vice President and COO 864 653-7224 SFI INC. LAUNCHES NEW STANDARD LEADS FOREST CERTIFICATION FORWARD WASHINGTON Sustainable Forestry Initiative

More information

THE SEVILLE STRATEGY FOR BIOSPHERE RESERVES

THE SEVILLE STRATEGY FOR BIOSPHERE RESERVES THE SEVILLE STRATEGY FOR BIOSPHERE RESERVES BIOSPHERE RESERVES: THE FIRST TWENTY YEARS Biosphere reserves are designed to deal with one of the most important questions the World faces today: How can we

More information

Adapting Northern Adelaide - Submission towards the new Climate Change Strategy for South Australia

Adapting Northern Adelaide - Submission towards the new Climate Change Strategy for South Australia 16 October 2015 Adapting Northern Adelaide Project City of Salisbury and City of Playford Polaris Innovation Centre Mawson Lakes SA 5095 Climate Change Team, GPO Box 1047 Adelaide SA 5001 climatechange@sa.gov.au

More information

GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE (GACSA)

GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE (GACSA) GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE (GACSA) FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT Version 01 :: 1 September 2014 I Vision 1. In today s world there is enough food produced for all to be well-fed, but one person

More information

Security Council. United Nations S/2008/434

Security Council. United Nations S/2008/434 United Nations S/2008/434 Security Council Distr.: General 3 July 2008 Original: English Special report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 1806 (2008) on the United Nations

More information

Factoring the Planet s Multi trillion Dollar Ecosystem Services Into Policy making Can Save Lives and Jobs

Factoring the Planet s Multi trillion Dollar Ecosystem Services Into Policy making Can Save Lives and Jobs Factoring the Planet s Multi trillion Dollar Ecosystem Services Into Policy making Can Save Lives and Jobs The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) Launches Report for Local and Regional Policy

More information

SPEECH BY MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, MS EDNA MOLEWA, AT THE DBSA KNOWLEDGE WEEK SESSION, MIDRAND

SPEECH BY MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, MS EDNA MOLEWA, AT THE DBSA KNOWLEDGE WEEK SESSION, MIDRAND SPEECH BY MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, MS EDNA MOLEWA, AT THE DBSA KNOWLEDGE WEEK SESSION, MIDRAND 14 October 2011 Programme Director Chairperson of the DBSA Board Distinguished guests

More information

Ref.: SCBD/MPO/AF/CR/84948 31 August 2015 N O T I F I C A T I O N. Preparation for the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015

Ref.: SCBD/MPO/AF/CR/84948 31 August 2015 N O T I F I C A T I O N. Preparation for the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015 Ref.: SCBD/MPO/AF/CR/84948 31 August 2015 Dear Madam/Sir, N O T I F I C A T I O N Preparation for the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015 I am pleased to inform you that the President of

More information

Melbourne Principles for Sustainable Cities

Melbourne Principles for Sustainable Cities Melbourne Principles for Sustainable Cities TECHNOLOGY C GY CENTRE INTERNATIONAL E L ENVIRONMENTAL United Nations Environment Programme Division of Technology, Industry and Economics Integrative Management

More information

Mass Audubon Wildlife Conservation - A Strategic Plan to Protect the Nature of Massachusetts

Mass Audubon Wildlife Conservation - A Strategic Plan to Protect the Nature of Massachusetts The work that Mass Audubon does in the next several years is likely to be seen 100 years from now as critical in the effort to protect New England s biodiversity and natural beauty. E.O. Wilson, Pulitzer

More information

Role of Civil Society Organisations in REDD Projects

Role of Civil Society Organisations in REDD Projects Role of Civil Society Organisations in REDD Projects A joint study by the Conservation Finance Alliance and PricewaterhouseCoopers Sergio Salas pwc Agenda/Contents Our work in ecosystems and biodiversity

More information

Peninsular Florida Landscape Conservation Cooperative. Charter. Background

Peninsular Florida Landscape Conservation Cooperative. Charter. Background Charter Background The Peninsular Florida Landscape Conservation Cooperative (Conservation Cooperative) is part of a national network of Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCCs). LCCs are applied conservation

More information

of European Municipal Leaders at the Turn of the 21 st Century

of European Municipal Leaders at the Turn of the 21 st Century The Hannover Call of European Municipal Leaders at the Turn of the 21 st Century A. PREAMBLE We, 250 municipal leaders from 36 European countries and neighbouring regions, have convened at the Hannover

More information

PAINTER EXECUTIVE SEARCH

PAINTER EXECUTIVE SEARCH PAINTER EXECUTIVE SEARCH Position Description Painter Executive Search is supporting the in a search for an experienced to lead a broad regional coalition of Bay Area land conservation agencies and organizations

More information

Standard 14: produce a long-term financial plan to support strategy and measures, implementation, further data development, and analyses.

Standard 14: produce a long-term financial plan to support strategy and measures, implementation, further data development, and analyses. Standard 14: produce a long-term financial plan to support strategy and measures, implementation, further data development, and analyses. [plan] Rationale Long-term conservation requires sufficient resources

More information

UNESCO and the Water Convention

UNESCO and the Water Convention Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes MEETING OF THE PARTIES Seventh session Budapest, 17-19 November 2015 Item 6 of the provisional agenda: Cooperation

More information

Environmental Challenges One of the Millennium Development Goals

Environmental Challenges One of the Millennium Development Goals Environmental Challenges One of the Millennium Development Goals Lecture # 20 Week 13 Structure of this class Recap Main environmental challenges Main questions A basic concept, and six facts pertaining

More information

SIERRA LEONE UPDATES FROM THE INSTANBUL PRIORITY AREAS OF ACTION

SIERRA LEONE UPDATES FROM THE INSTANBUL PRIORITY AREAS OF ACTION SIERRA LEONE UPDATES FROM THE INSTANBUL PRIORITY AREAS OF ACTION 1 OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION Recent Developments Istanbul Priority Areas of Action Poverty Levels Agenda for Prosperity Challenges Conclusion

More information

REDD+ Inspiring Practices

REDD+ Inspiring Practices WWF Forest and Climate Programme FACTSHEET 2013 snapshot What» Community involvement in participatory land-use mapping as the basis for land-use management planning, conservation of natural resources and

More information

Americas Regional Strategy for Water and Climate Change, 2011-2012 Draft version 1.1, June 7, 2011

Americas Regional Strategy for Water and Climate Change, 2011-2012 Draft version 1.1, June 7, 2011 Americas Regional Strategy for Water and Climate Change, 2011-2012 Draft version 1.1, June 7, 2011 This proposed strategy, drawn up by the Water Planning Department of the Deputy Director General s Office

More information

Greater Eatonville Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan

Greater Eatonville Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan Greater Eatonville Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan Vision: Eatonville is a community with a thriving local economy. It embraces local and sustainable industry, cottage merchants, and tourism. Eatonville

More information

Thinking globally and acting locally: HP community investment and involvement in Latin America

Thinking globally and acting locally: HP community investment and involvement in Latin America Thinking globally and acting locally: HP community investment and involvement in Latin America For HP, global citizenship is a long-standing corporate objective. We take responsibility for making a positive

More information

How To Be Successful In The World Of Trade Unionism

How To Be Successful In The World Of Trade Unionism Performance, vision and strategy (PVS) Eric Bolaños Ledezma Ana Marisa Cordero Peña Interaction within the public sector and with the private sector Capacity to access international markets Human and financial

More information

Seeing the Forest for the Trees Making the Most of Synergies to Achieve SDGs in a Constrained Environment By Mahmoud Mohieldin and Paula Caballero

Seeing the Forest for the Trees Making the Most of Synergies to Achieve SDGs in a Constrained Environment By Mahmoud Mohieldin and Paula Caballero Goal 15 Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Seeing

More information

Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway Coalition Nonprofit Annual Report FY 2013

Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway Coalition Nonprofit Annual Report FY 2013 Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway Coalition Nonprofit Annual Report FY 2013 February 2014 February 2014 Letter from the Chair In the spring of 1999, a group of community advocates including county,

More information

Emergency Appeal Revision Honduras: Drought

Emergency Appeal Revision Honduras: Drought Emergency Appeal Revision Honduras: Drought Revised Appeal no. MDRHN008 Glide no. DR-2014-000132-HND 17,500 people to be assisted Appeal launched 13 October 2014 This revision: March 2015 CHF 553,005 revised

More information

REPORT TO MINISTERS Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Initiative Cali, Colombia

REPORT TO MINISTERS Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Initiative Cali, Colombia REPORT TO MINISTERS Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Initiative Cali, Colombia As the fifth Pathways to Prosperity Ministerial in Cali, Colombia, approaches, the

More information

DIGITAL AGENDA FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (elac2018)

DIGITAL AGENDA FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (elac2018) 7 August 2015 ENGLISH ORIGINAL: SPANISH Fifth Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean Mexico City, 5-7 August 2015 DIGITAL AGENDA FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE

More information

Supporting the United Nations Decade on Education for Sustainable Development

Supporting the United Nations Decade on Education for Sustainable Development Supporting the United Nations Decade on Education for Sustainable Development 2005-2015 IUCN COMMISSION IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION Education for Sustainable Development is an investment in our future

More information

Global Media Relations RFP Issued: September 30, 2014

Global Media Relations RFP Issued: September 30, 2014 Global Media Relations RFP Issued: September 30, 2014 The following are answers to questions Brand USA has received to the RFP for Global Media Relations. Q: Can you confirm your core markets for media

More information

America s Food and Beverage Show

America s Food and Beverage Show Welcome to the July/August 2013 edition of the Food and Beverage E-Newsletter. This publication has been developed to keep industry stakeholders up-to-date on trade shows, trade missions, training sessions,

More information

Experience Summary. KINA MURPHY, M.S. Ecologist / Community Planner 9 Stone Ridge Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Cell: 505-603- 7188. Education / Training

Experience Summary. KINA MURPHY, M.S. Ecologist / Community Planner 9 Stone Ridge Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Cell: 505-603- 7188. Education / Training Ecologist / Community Planner 9 Stone Ridge Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Cell: 505-603- 7188 Education / Training Universities/Colleges Ph.D Candidate, Biology/ Ecology, University of New Mexico, Collins Lab,

More information

What is Social Enterprise?

What is Social Enterprise? What is Social Enterprise? Social enterprises are businesses that solve critical social problems in a sustainable manner. Distinct from both traditional charities and most for-profit businesses, social

More information

The firm. of the future. Accelerating sustainable progress. Your business technologists. Powering progress

The firm. of the future. Accelerating sustainable progress. Your business technologists. Powering progress The firm of the future Accelerating sustainable progress Your business technologists. Powering progress At Atos we strive to create the firm of the future. We believe that bringing together people, technology

More information

The 10 Best Graduate Programs In Urban And Regional Planning

The 10 Best Graduate Programs In Urban And Regional Planning Page 1 of 8 About Contact Home Degrees Colleges Rankings The 10 Best Graduate Programs In Urban And Regional Planning Select a Degree Select a Category Select a Subject Top College Rankings The 25 Best

More information

FFEM Fonds Français pour l Environnement Mondial French Global Environment Facility. PROGRAMME PETITES INITIATIVES Small-Scale Initiatives PROGRAMME

FFEM Fonds Français pour l Environnement Mondial French Global Environment Facility. PROGRAMME PETITES INITIATIVES Small-Scale Initiatives PROGRAMME FFEM Fonds Français pour l Environnement Mondial French Global Environment Facility PROGRAMME PETITES INITIATIVES Small-Scale Initiatives PROGRAMME RULES AND CRITERIA 1. PROGRAMME OUTLINE The French Global

More information

MATCHMAKERS, EVALUATORS, LIBRARIES, AND NETWORKS: ONLINE RESOURCES FOR LANDOWNERS AND PRACTITIONERS

MATCHMAKERS, EVALUATORS, LIBRARIES, AND NETWORKS: ONLINE RESOURCES FOR LANDOWNERS AND PRACTITIONERS PAYMENTS FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES FACT SHEET SERIES MATCHMAKERS, EVALUATORS, LIBRARIES, AND NETWORKS: ONLINE RESOURCES FOR LANDOWNERS AND PRACTITIONERS FACT SHEET ELEVEN SPRING 2013 This fact sheet series

More information

Strategy for the wise use of peatlands of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Daniel E. Blanco, Wetlands International Argentina

Strategy for the wise use of peatlands of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Daniel E. Blanco, Wetlands International Argentina Strategy for the wise use of peatlands of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Daniel E. Blanco, Wetlands International Argentina Peatlands distribution Peatlands: 270,000 ha Island area: 12.5% Eastern sector:

More information

1 Overview introducing global issues and legal tools through local case studies. 2 Importance of legal protections for natural areas

1 Overview introducing global issues and legal tools through local case studies. 2 Importance of legal protections for natural areas Warren G. Lavey lavey@illinois.edu University of Illinois (USA) Online Course 2015 Environmental Policy: Legal Protections for Overview of 16 Lessons Lesson Topic Three key messages Sources of case studies

More information

Guidelines for Gender Sensitive Programming Prepared by Brigitte Leduc and Farid Ahmad

Guidelines for Gender Sensitive Programming Prepared by Brigitte Leduc and Farid Ahmad Guidelines for Gender Sensitive Programming Prepared by Brigitte Leduc and Farid Ahmad November 2009 What is a Gender-Sensitive Programming Process? Gender is a critical factor that determines an individual

More information

825 Babock Court Raleigh, North Carolina 27609. March 7, 2014

825 Babock Court Raleigh, North Carolina 27609. March 7, 2014 825 Babock Court Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 March 7, 2014 LaGasse Medal Nominations Landscape Architect c/o Carolyn Mitchell 636 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-3736 To the ASLA Executive Committee

More information

Master s of ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Master s of ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Master s of ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR S MESSAGE Moving towards a truly sustainable future requires leaders who have an understanding of the current barriers, and how they might be overcome.

More information

STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2018

STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2018 STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2018 INTRODUCTION FROM MANAGING DIRECTOR The importance of a strategic approach to improving young men s health remains strong and relevant as ever. I am pleased to introduce this three

More information

Introduction. Going to the Next Level

Introduction. Going to the Next Level By Shelli Bischoff-Turner This article defines an integrated strategy to help nonprofits create more sustainable organizations that realize their fullest potential to achieve mission. Introduction Are

More information

Building Drought Resilience through Land and Water Management

Building Drought Resilience through Land and Water Management Building Drought Resilience through Land and Water Management Request for Proposal for Development of strategic water infrastructure in selected sub-catchments of Lower Tana Basin, Kenya 1. Background

More information

CELAC ACTION PLAN 2015

CELAC ACTION PLAN 2015 CELAC ACTION PLAN 2015 FOOD SECURITY AND HUNGER AND POVERTY ERADICATION 1. Implement CELAC s Plan for Food Security, Nutrition and Hunger Eradication 2025, developed by FAO, ECLAC and ALADI following up

More information

Section 7. Terms of Reference

Section 7. Terms of Reference APPENDIX-A TERMS OF REFERENCE UNION-LEVEL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO THE MYANMAR NATIONAL COMMUNITY DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT I. INTRODUCTION IDA GRANT H814MM FY 2013-16

More information

Your part in our future

Your part in our future Your part in our future What Friends of the Earth aims to do in the next 40 years and why we need you to be part of it. Why Friends of the Earth? We have an extraordinary track record and reputation built

More information

TARAPOTO PROCESS ON THE AMAZON FOREST S SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA AND INDICATORS

TARAPOTO PROCESS ON THE AMAZON FOREST S SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA AND INDICATORS TARAPOTO PROCESS ON THE AMAZON FOREST S SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA AND INDICATORS INTERNATIONAL EXPERT MEETING ON MONITORING, ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING ON THE PROGRESS TOWARD SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT

More information

Forestry Education and Research: Reality, Challenges and opportunities. A. Temu, G. Kowero, A Yaye & S. Chakeredza

Forestry Education and Research: Reality, Challenges and opportunities. A. Temu, G. Kowero, A Yaye & S. Chakeredza Forestry Education and Research: Reality, Challenges and opportunities A. Temu, G. Kowero, A Yaye & S. Chakeredza Introduction Forestry Education is: Relatively new in SSA (Technical 1930+; professional

More information

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/SCIENCE What can I do with this degree?

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/SCIENCE What can I do with this degree? ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/SCIENCE What can I do with this degree? AREAS EMPLOYERS STRATEGIES SOIL SCIENCE Soil and Water Conservation Land Use Waste Disposal Environmental Reclamation of Contaminated Lands

More information

SUBMISSION BY THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

SUBMISSION BY THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SUBMISSION BY THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 22 October 2015 Intended Nationally Determined Contribution of the United Arab Emirates In the post-2020 period the United Arab Emirates will continue to expand its

More information

The Colorado River Delta

The Colorado River Delta The Colorado River Delta An Invaluable Resource for People and Wildlife the colorado river delta The Colorado River Delta and its waters support a rich and diverse treasure of plants and animals in an

More information

UPC International Relations Plan 2003-2006 Servei de Comunicació Institucional de la UPC, 2003 (7077) Contents Introduction Teaching Subsection 1: The European Higher Education Area Subsection 2: The internationalisation

More information

48th Session of the International Conference of Education (ICE)

48th Session of the International Conference of Education (ICE) 48th Session of the International Conference of Education (ICE) Inclusive Education : The Way of the Future 25-28 November 2008 Geneva, Switzerland, UNESCO- IBE Organised by: With the participation of

More information

AMBASSADOR ÁLVARO SANDOVAL BERNAL CURRICULUM VITAE. Álvaro SANDOVAL BERNAL. Date and Birth Place: Bogotá D.C., Colombia, May 11, 1963

AMBASSADOR ÁLVARO SANDOVAL BERNAL CURRICULUM VITAE. Álvaro SANDOVAL BERNAL. Date and Birth Place: Bogotá D.C., Colombia, May 11, 1963 AMBASSADOR ÁLVARO SANDOVAL BERNAL CURRICULUM VITAE GENERAL INFORMATION Name: Álvaro SANDOVAL BERNAL Date and Birth Place: Bogotá D.C., Colombia, May 11, 1963 Marital Status: Married Wife: Mme. Ángela Cordero

More information

Aiding the Hydro-scheme development process. Web-links to useful information sources

Aiding the Hydro-scheme development process. Web-links to useful information sources Aiding the Hydro-scheme development process. Web-links to useful information sources Web-pages are in bold. These pages aim at providing developers, land-owners, decision makers and advisors with a collation

More information