The Climate Change Adaptation Working Group of SNRD-Asia organised a webinar and discussion meeting on “Ecosystem and Community-based Adaptation and the Landscape Approach”. Dieter Nill from the GIZ headquarter introduced the topic: Do we really have different approaches or are we looking on the same reality but with different glasses? The article...
The GIZ project “Strategic Mainstreaming of Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Vietnam” finalised vulnerability assessments of Ha Tinh and Quang Binh province. In order to integrate the view on ecosystems in the assessments, the consultant team defined socio-ecological systems (SES) and key economic areas (KEA) by analysing the social, economic, and...
This brochure provides background information on EBSAs, which have been described through a series of regional workshops convened by the CBD Secretariat. It also sheds light on how EBSA information can be used to advance research, conservation of marine and coastal biodiversity, and sustainable use of marine resources. EBSAs encompass...
What if we could identify the best local and regional solutions, and promote them for learning at a global level? PANORAMA is a partnership initiative to document, promote and exchange examples of inspiring, replicable solutions across a range of conservation and development topics, enabling cross-sectoral learning and inspiration. Different formats...
3:51 pm GMT+12, 21/11/2016, Fiji Fiji’s successful bid to preside over next year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 23) is the added muscle needed to trigger more action to combat climate change for small island states, according to the Director-General of the Pacific Community, Dr. Colin Tukuitonga. “This is a...
What’s behind TUrbOCliC’s success? Recent development points to the need for innovation and an efficient knowledge management. Big challenge, bigger opportunity The challenges facing international cooperation for sustainable development are constantly on the rise. As a result, it is important to make sure that good ideas are lying around and replicated when...
The Sustainability Awards, instituted by the CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development in 2006, are for: Identifying and recognising exemplary performance in economic, social and environmental dimensions of Indian business Promoting role models in Indian industry and recognising excellence achieved by businesses in mainstreaming Sustainability with business practices ...
By Evelyn Añago Oct. 17 – GIZ can now implement even more climate change projects, with its recent accreditation as an implementing organization by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). GIZ can now apply for financing from the fund for projects with a total volume of up to USD 250 million. It can also...
