6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document outlines the process for selecting two new target regions for climate change research in 2012 and three additional regions in 2013. It discusses criteria for selection, including complementarity to current regions, vulnerability, adaptation challenges, agricultural potential, and institutional support. An evaluation process is proposed using vulnerability assessments and expert judgment to rate candidate regions according to the criteria.
The International Disaster and Risk Conference 2017 was held in Sendai, Japan, five years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. The conference focused on Japan's restoration efforts since the earthquake and discussed strategies from the 2015 UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction. It also highlighted Sendai's natural scenery, activities, and cuisine.
Disaster Risk Perception in Cameroon and its Implications for the Rehabilitat...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document discusses capacity development for disaster risk reduction at the national and local levels. It explores strengths and weaknesses of current DRR capacity development efforts, and presents UNITAR's contribution through a new K4Resilience hub initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen DRR capacity development at national and sub-national levels by transferring knowledge and technology, advocating for positive change, achieving economies of scale in training, and facilitating peer-to-peer learning and mainstreaming of knowledge through strategies at the national and sub-national levels.
Systematic Knowledge Sharing of Natural Hazard Damages in Public-private Part...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Consequences of the Armed Conflict as a Stressor of Climate Change in Colombi...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Building Resilience in Urban Youth and Communities The Power of Prevention, J...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document outlines the process for selecting two new target regions for climate change research in 2012 and three additional regions in 2013. It discusses criteria for selection, including complementarity to current regions, vulnerability, adaptation challenges, agricultural potential, and institutional support. An evaluation process is proposed using vulnerability assessments and expert judgment to rate candidate regions according to the criteria.
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Disaster Risk Perception in Cameroon and its Implications for the Rehabilitat...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
The document discusses capacity development for disaster risk reduction at the national and local levels. It explores strengths and weaknesses of current DRR capacity development efforts, and presents UNITAR's contribution through a new K4Resilience hub initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen DRR capacity development at national and sub-national levels by transferring knowledge and technology, advocating for positive change, achieving economies of scale in training, and facilitating peer-to-peer learning and mainstreaming of knowledge through strategies at the national and sub-national levels.
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Consequences of the Armed Conflict as a Stressor of Climate Change in Colombi...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Can UK Water Service Providers Manage Risk and Resilience as Part of a Multi-...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
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1) The document analyzes data from surveys of Syrian refugees in Turkey to understand their choices regarding returning to Syria, staying in Turkey, or migrating elsewhere.
2) It finds that as the duration of living as a refugee increases, the probability of returning to Syria decreases significantly, while the likelihood of migrating to another country increases.
3) Refugees who experienced greater damage, losses, or deaths due to the war in Syria are less likely to return and more likely to migrate internationally in search of asylum.
The document summarizes the Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI). GADRI is a global network of over 100 disaster research institutes that aims to enhance disaster risk reduction through knowledge sharing. It holds symposia, workshops, and other events on topics like flash floods, earthquakes, and geohazards. Notable upcoming events include the Third Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2017. GADRI's goals are to establish collaborative research initiatives, form international working groups, and disseminate findings to influence disaster policy.
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Mobile Satellite Communications - Disaster and Crisis Management, Ashok Kumar...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Inmarsat is a global satellite network operator that provides mobile broadband connectivity across land, sea, and air. It works with over 100 governments worldwide to support defense, emergency services, humanitarian, and disaster relief missions. Mobile satellite communications can provide critical connectivity during disasters when terrestrial infrastructure is damaged, as they do not rely on fixed networks and offer portable, scalable solutions for voice, data, and video anywhere at any time. Inmarsat's services have supported emergency response efforts during disasters by helping restore communications and provide situational awareness.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Integrative Risk Assessment and Management for Recycled Water Schemes an Aust...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document summarizes a presentation on integrative risk assessment and management for residential recycled water schemes in Australia. It introduces residential recycled water schemes and their objectives to reduce potable water demand, effluent discharge, and stormwater runoff. It then shows that few schemes in Australia have been successful long-term. Through historical analysis and industry surveys, it identifies key risks to schemes' long-term viability like public health concerns, economic challenges, and regulatory issues. The presentation argues current risk assessment and management practices have limitations like poorly defined objectives and an independent approach that does not consider time and context adequately. Improved integrative risk management is needed for resilient recycled water schemes.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Expected Skills, Required Program Content and Assessment System to Address th...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document discusses issues related to higher education and accreditation systems for engineering programs. It provides background on challenges facing higher education, including rapid changes in knowledge and technology. Quality assurance and accreditation systems are important for regulating education standards. The document examines accreditation criteria from the ABET system in the US and the EUR-ACE system in Europe. While these systems evaluate criteria like curriculum and student outcomes, the document notes they do not sufficiently address topics related to disaster risk management, which will be an important subject for engineers to study given increasing risks from natural hazards and industrial accidents. The document suggests accreditation standards could be improved by integrating more interdisciplinary teaching and dedicated courses on disaster risk reduction.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Charles Onyango NYANDIGA "Case studies of community projects on sustainable l...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
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2. One case study examines Kilombero Plantations Limited, a PPP in Tanzania between the government and a private company for rice irrigation. Issues around land tenure and price volatility affected farmers.
3. Key challenges identified with PPPs for irrigation included difficulties aligning profit and development objectives, information gaps, and the need for involvement from farmers and communities beyond just infrastructure.
Can UK Water Service Providers Manage Risk and Resilience as Part of a Multi-...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document discusses a study examining how well UK water service providers incorporate risk management and resilience as part of a multi-agency approach. The researchers analyzed 38 Community Risk Registers and found inconsistencies in style, structure, and level of detail when assessing risks like water infrastructure failures or drought. They conclude that improved consistency is needed in how water providers engage in and contribute their risk assessments to the community planning process.
Making Hard Choices An Analysis of Settlement Choices and Willingness to Retu...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
1) The document analyzes data from surveys of Syrian refugees in Turkey to understand their choices regarding returning to Syria, staying in Turkey, or migrating elsewhere.
2) It finds that as the duration of living as a refugee increases, the probability of returning to Syria decreases significantly, while the likelihood of migrating to another country increases.
3) Refugees who experienced greater damage, losses, or deaths due to the war in Syria are less likely to return and more likely to migrate internationally in search of asylum.
The document summarizes the Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI). GADRI is a global network of over 100 disaster research institutes that aims to enhance disaster risk reduction through knowledge sharing. It holds symposia, workshops, and other events on topics like flash floods, earthquakes, and geohazards. Notable upcoming events include the Third Global Summit of Research Institutes for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2017. GADRI's goals are to establish collaborative research initiatives, form international working groups, and disseminate findings to influence disaster policy.
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Mobile Satellite Communications - Disaster and Crisis Management, Ashok Kumar...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
Inmarsat is a global satellite network operator that provides mobile broadband connectivity across land, sea, and air. It works with over 100 governments worldwide to support defense, emergency services, humanitarian, and disaster relief missions. Mobile satellite communications can provide critical connectivity during disasters when terrestrial infrastructure is damaged, as they do not rely on fixed networks and offer portable, scalable solutions for voice, data, and video anywhere at any time. Inmarsat's services have supported emergency response efforts during disasters by helping restore communications and provide situational awareness.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
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6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Exploring the Effectiveness of Humanitarian NGO-Private Sector Collaborations...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Dynamic factors influencing the post-disaster resettlement success Lessons fr...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Integrative Risk Assessment and Management for Recycled Water Schemes an Aust...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document summarizes a presentation on integrative risk assessment and management for residential recycled water schemes in Australia. It introduces residential recycled water schemes and their objectives to reduce potable water demand, effluent discharge, and stormwater runoff. It then shows that few schemes in Australia have been successful long-term. Through historical analysis and industry surveys, it identifies key risks to schemes' long-term viability like public health concerns, economic challenges, and regulatory issues. The presentation argues current risk assessment and management practices have limitations like poorly defined objectives and an independent approach that does not consider time and context adequately. Improved integrative risk management is needed for resilient recycled water schemes.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Expected Skills, Required Program Content and Assessment System to Address th...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
The document discusses issues related to higher education and accreditation systems for engineering programs. It provides background on challenges facing higher education, including rapid changes in knowledge and technology. Quality assurance and accreditation systems are important for regulating education standards. The document examines accreditation criteria from the ABET system in the US and the EUR-ACE system in Europe. While these systems evaluate criteria like curriculum and student outcomes, the document notes they do not sufficiently address topics related to disaster risk management, which will be an important subject for engineers to study given increasing risks from natural hazards and industrial accidents. The document suggests accreditation standards could be improved by integrating more interdisciplinary teaching and dedicated courses on disaster risk reduction.
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
Charles Onyango NYANDIGA "Case studies of community projects on sustainable l...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document discusses case studies of community projects on sustainable land management (SLM) from the Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme. It outlines key objectives of SLM including maintaining ecosystem services, reducing land degradation pressures, and strengthening enabling environments. Management needs for different land archetypes are identified. The document then discusses SLM strategies, regional vulnerabilities, and strategic approaches used by communities to contribute to SLM through innovation, experiential learning, and validation of methodologies.
1. The document discusses a framework for assessing public-private partnerships (PPPs) for irrigation development in Africa based on case studies in Ghana and Tanzania.
2. One case study examines Kilombero Plantations Limited, a PPP in Tanzania between the government and a private company for rice irrigation. Issues around land tenure and price volatility affected farmers.
3. Key challenges identified with PPPs for irrigation included difficulties aligning profit and development objectives, information gaps, and the need for involvement from farmers and communities beyond just infrastructure.
This document discusses integrated agricultural production systems in dryland areas to improve food security. It outlines two target areas for intervention along transects in West Africa. Historically, these systems integrated livestock, annual crops, and tree crops. The document identifies constraints like inadequate rainfall, depleted soils, and poor markets. It proposes activities and intended impacts organized under intermediate development outcomes. These include improved resilience options, intensification options, and strategies for post-harvest management. The document discusses governance challenges and opportunities for partnerships with organizations to achieve the goals of increased resilience and sustained intensification.
IFPRI Policy Seminar “Economics of Land Degradation and Improvement--A Global Assessment for Sustainable Development” held on December 3, 2015. Presentation by Alisher Mirzabaev, Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn.
Global Landscapes Forum: The investment case. Toward a roadmap for sustainabl...CIFOR-ICRAF
1) The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) aims to promote sustainable finance at scale for land use by bringing together experts from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
2) A symposium organized by GLF in June 2015 highlighted the business case for investing in sustainable landscapes and identified challenges around regulation, data, and connecting different sectors.
3) Recommendations from the symposium included providing stable policy frameworks, improving access to credit for smallholders, developing innovative financial products, and building capacity to facilitate investment in integrated landscape approaches.
Alan GRAINGER "A cost-benefit analysis tool for planning national zero net la...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document discusses approaches to conducting cost-benefit analyses for zero net land degradation schemes. It outlines that such analyses could compare the benefits of restoration with the costs of land degradation, or compare the benefits and costs of restoration against the benefits and costs of degradation. The document also discusses the concept of zero net land degradation promoted by the African Union and UNCCD, and estimates of the economic costs of land degradation that vary widely between studies due to differences in data, methods, and impacts considered. It concludes that comparing the net benefits of restoration against the net costs of degradation can help determine if zero net land degradation is economically feasible.
Research paper: Reducing REDD: Implementation issues for lower Mekong subre...SPERI
This document presents a critical analysis of challenges in implementing REDD programs in the Lower Mekong Subregion. It examines issues through field exposures and interviews. Key challenges discussed are the hunger for economic growth prioritized over environmental protection, insecure land tenure increasing land conflicts, and lack of inclusion of local communities in decision making. The document calls for more decentralization of forest resources and stronger inclusion of local voices in REDD programs to better address equity and indigenous rights.
This document summarizes regional developments in Africa related to global food policy. It discusses:
1) Key macro trends including economic growth, poverty, hunger, shocks, urbanization, changing diets, and transforming value chains.
2) Implementation of the second phase of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and the Malabo Declaration through developing second generation national agricultural investment plans, improving mutual accountability, and building expertise and capacities.
3) Support provided through the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) for improved analysis and mutual accountability processes like joint sector reviews and biennial reviews in African countries.
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This document discusses a certification system for a project cultivating jatropha on unused land in Mozambique to address indirect impacts of biofuels production. It outlines the context of incentives for biofuels development in Mozambique, defines direct and indirect land use change, and describes the Responsible Cultivation Areas methodology for landscape planning of sustainable biofuels. The certification system aims to develop criteria to prevent indirect impacts like displacement and test these on pilot jatropha projects in Mozambique. Challenges to the success of the methodology in Mozambique include the economic viability of unused land and such land not satisfying large area demands.
Michael CHERLET "Baseline information and monitoring for integrated assessmen...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
This document outlines the goals and strategies of the Desertification Observation System (DOS) Working Group. [1] The DOS WG aims to assess and monitor land degradation and desertification through indicators to support sustainable land management. [2] It also seeks to identify standardized variables and protocols for remote sensing and ground observations, and support UN conventions on desertification, biodiversity, and climate change. [3] Upcoming activities include an orientation meeting in June and seminar in the autumn to organize observations for analysis.
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This document summarizes a presentation on agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) mitigation challenges and prospects for Africa. It notes that AFOLU accounts for approximately 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions and discusses challenges including financing, poverty, institutional barriers, and competition for land. It also outlines options for managing trade-offs between mitigation and adaptation efforts in the AFOLU sector.
1. Environmental corruption occurs through weak project planning and contracting, lax legislation and enforcement, and bribery related to infrastructure development, resource extraction, and illegal trade.
2. The costs of environmental corruption include pollution, species loss, displacement of communities, and negative human health impacts like cancer and birth defects.
3. Areas for intervention include empowering local communities, increasing public access to important environmental information, and strengthening uncomplicated rules and regulations related to projects, concessions, and enforcement. Addressing these issues could help reduce corruption and its toll on both the environment and human welfare.
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This document summarizes the key questions and findings around how natural capital and environmental services have contributed to economic growth in the past and are expected to contribute in the future. It discusses several areas of research on this topic, including the environmental Kuznets curve, weak vs strong sustainability, the resource curse hypothesis, and estimates of the economic costs of climate change. While the contribution of natural capital to past growth is unclear due to lack of data, protecting natural capital is seen as important for sustaining long-term economic growth into the future.
The development banks, particularly the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank, provide significant financing for mining projects in developing countries and have focused on improving the environmental performance and formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining. These banks have provided technical assistance for reforming mining sectors and improving livelihoods in the artisanal and small-scale mining industry. There remain opportunities to support this industry through improving health, safety, technology and socioeconomic conditions in countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia where artisanal and small-scale mining is prevalent.
Key baseline findings of the impact evaluation of USAID's Property Rights and Artisanal Diamond Development II (PRADD II) Project. Presented at the American Evaluation Association's Evaluation 2015 Conference. Credit:
- Heather Huntington, PhD, The Cloudburst Group
- Kate Marple-Cantrell, The Cloudburst Group
- Mike McGovern, PhD, University of Michigan
- Darrin Christensen, Stanford University
Learn more: http://bit.ly/TCGpradd
1) The document discusses a post-mining environmental rehabilitation project in the Central African Republic called POMIGER that converts old mining pits into fish ponds, vegetable farms, and agroforestry sites.
2) POMIGER saw rapid growth from 18 sites in 2010 to 580 sites in 2011, restoring over 50 hectares of degraded land. The majority of sites were fish ponds, with about 40% located in confirmed mined out pits.
3) The apparent success of POMIGER is attributed to complementing livelihood needs in the context of the diamond economic crisis and food insecurity, while also providing environmental benefits and increased land tenure security.
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Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI) aims to reduce disaster risk and increase resilience through interdisciplinary research. GADRI brings together institutions to support research efforts through cooperation instead of competition. It also guides new researchers and maintains institutional memory to build upon past work. Some challenges GADRI may face include coordinating a global alliance. Solutions include facilitating cooperative work between members and guiding the expanding field of disaster reduction research.
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The document discusses concepts related to ensuring a safe, secure, and sustainable energy supply. It introduces the concepts of risk assessment, resilience management, security of supply, sustainability, and multi-criteria decision analysis. It then presents a case study from the EU SECURE project that used these concepts to evaluate policy scenarios according to various environmental, economic, social, and security indicators. The study found that global climate policy scenarios generally performed best, though they were vulnerable to certain shocks like nuclear accidents or carbon capture failures. Overall policies that reduced fossil fuel use and led to greater diversification of energy sources and imports improved sustainability and security.
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3. ALWAYS VERY SEVERE CONSEQUENCES
VERY DIFFERENT CAUSES … DEPENDING ON VERY LOCAL CONTEXTS
More than 25% of the world’s land area
undergoing degradation in the last two decades
5. “a state whereby the
amount and quality
of land resources
necessary to support
ecosystem functions
and services remains
stable or increases
within specified
temporal and spatial
scales”
(UNCCD Intergovernmental Working
Group on the follow up to Rio +20)
8. LDN TARGET SETTINGS
Reach LDN by 2030
THE NEW YORK DECLARATION
OF FORESTS
Restore 350 Mha by 2030
4P1000
Increase of soil carbon by 0.4%/ year
Restore 20 Mha by 2020
THE BONN CHALLENGE
20x20 AFR100
14. WP1: Analysis of CSR
Policies
WP1: Analysis of CSR
Policies
WP2: Analysis of
Investment Flows
WP2: Analysis of
Investment Flows
WP2: Analysis of Policy
Environment
WP2: Analysis of Policy
Environment
GM:WorkingDefinitionofSLMGM:WorkingDefinitionofSLM
Advocacy, Interaction with
Companies, Investment
Packages
Advocacy, Interaction with
Companies, Investment
Packages
SynthesisReportSynthesisReport
D3
D4
D5
D7
D6
D8
D1
D2
PHASE 1 PHASE 2
15. 15
• Companies: Screening of 40 largest mining companies and another 10 large mining
companies that were known to publish sustainability reports
• Screening based on corporate websites and financial reports
• Identification of countries these companies operate in
• Countries included in initial screening based on initial responses:
• Africa (5): Botswana, DR Congo, Eritrea, Mozambique, Zambia
• Asia (6): Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam
• Latin America (1): Peru
• Limitations:
• Size/ significance of country-level operations not taken into account at this stage
• Not systematically checked availability of mine-level EIAs
• Bias towards large companies in sustainability reporting
• Quality of sustainability reports
SCREENING OF MINING COMPANIES
16.
17.
18. Findings (objective 1)
• Sustainability reporting has improved overall
• But:
– Poor quantitative data
– Fragmented information on SLM
– Highly aggregated information (not operation-specific)
– Lack of transparency and comparability
RECOMMENDATIONS:
19. • Survey mining MNCs + other
stakeholders
• Questions focussing on project finance
• Follow-up interviews
• Targeted discussions with practitioners
(e.g. mining analysts at investment
banks)
20.
21.
22.
23. Findings (objective 2)
• Inconclusive evidence that market values sustainable mining operations
• Scarce project finance data (disclosure)
• Difficult to isolate SLM from other risk factors
RECOMMENDATIONS:
24.
25.
26.
27. Findings (objective 3)
• Lack of knowledge about SLM/LDN and related guidance
• Lack of enforcement of laws and regulations
• Lack of incentives
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Certifications
2. LDN Fund