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Scientific management of mangroves is need of the hour
Despite laws and regulations protecting coastal areas, 40% of mangrove forests in the West Coast of India have been converted into farmlands and housing colonies over the last three decades. Some species are now on the brink of extinction. Their crucial importance for flood control, protection from natural hazards, soil erosion and livelihood generation for coastal communities calls for scientific management of mangroves, including monitoring, planting, and community-based conservation. Read story here
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United Nations Agencies Call for Integrated Approaches to Infrastructure Development
UNEP, ILO, UNDP, UNECE, UNIDO, UNITAR and UNOPS* released a joint statement highlighting the relationship between infrastructure and the Sustainable Development Goals, and the contribution of poorly conceived infrastructure systems to greenhouse gas emissions, ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss. The UN agencies recommend a life-cycle approach and, whenever possible, nature-based solutions. Green infrastructure can provide environmental, economic and social benefits. Read the story here
* UN Environment, International Labour Organization, UN Development Programme, UN Economic Commission for Europe, UN Industrial Development Organization, UN Institute for Training and Research and UN Office for Project Services.
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In Uzbekistan, a lowly tree afforests a lost sea
Saxaul trees, a native species known for their tolerance to salt, are being planted in Uzbekistan in the Aral Sea seabed, a marine ecosystem that is now almost dry. The trees provide a source of water, they bind the soil and contribute to the fight against desertification and climate change. While afforestation has provided many benefits, including the mitigation of dust storms, the project has raised questions relating to the long term effects of human-induced ecosystem conversion. Such issues need to be addressed to ensure long-term sustainability of ecosystem restoration projects. Read the story here
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Project Insights
Apple, Conservation International and Colombian communities partner to protect Earth’s carbon-trapping coastal trees
Since Earth Day 2018, Conservation International and local communities have partnered with Apple to protect and restore 27,000-acres of mangrove forest in Cispatá Bay. Mangroves provide key services to coastal communities in Colombia, generating ecosystem services for livelihood support and protection from storm surges. They are also a "lifeline for the world", removing considerable amounts of carbon from the atmosphere. These precious ecosystems, however, have experienced considerable degradation, mainly due to illegal activities. Read the feature here
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Featured Video
The RESCCUE Project, Fiji
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This video provides an overview of the activities carried out by partners involved in the RESCCUE project in Fiji, aiming to increase community resilience to climate change. Activities include coastal mangrove restoration to help protect communities from sea-level rise and hurricanes, tree planting to minimize landslides, and a shift to sustainable organic farming. RESCCUE is a regional project implemented by the Pacific Community (SPC), funded primarily by the French Development Agency (AFD) and the French Global Environment Facility (FFEM). The project has been coordinated in Fiji by the University of the South Pacific (USP).
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Scientific Corner
Wetland loss impact on long term flood risks in a closed watershed
Source: Ghosts of North Dakota
A study published in Environmental Science & Policy highlights the importance of wetlands for flood control in closed watersheds, naturally vulnerable to increased flood risks due to climate-induced intensified precipitation. Research was conducted using Devils Lake in North Dakota as case study, as the watershed experienced a 10 m water-level rise since 1990. Results shows that wetland restoration will present a good complementary measure to flood risk reduction in the long term.
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Call for Proposals
IUCN World Conservation Congress Marseille 2020
The next IUCN World Conservation Congress will take place from 11 to 19 June 2020, in Marseille, France. Hosting an event during the Forum (12-15 June 2020) is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work, share your views, reactivate your networks, and inspire action for conservation. The Call for Proposals opens 2 May and will be open until 17 July 2019. All proposals must be submitted before 17 July. More information here
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Engaging with the Nature-Based Solutions coalition for the Climate Action Summit 2019
To accelerate action to implement the Paris Agreement, the Climate Action Summit held on 23 September 2019 will focus on nine interdependent tracks, led by 19 countries in total and supported by international organizations. One of these, co-led by China and New Zealand, focuses on nature-based solutions. The co-leads are welcoming contributions to the development of the NBS proposition. All inputs for the NBS proposal should be shared by 6 May. The NBS coalition’s proposition for the Climate Action Summit will draw from these contributions. More information here
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Resiliency Coordinator 1 (Adaptation)
Organization: Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Closing date: 5 May 2019
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Resiliency Coordinator 2 (Strategic outcomes)
Organization: Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Closing date: 5 May 2019
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Research Fellow – Humanitarian and DRR
Organization: SEI Asia
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Closing date: 6 May 2019
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Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist
Organization: Asian Development Bank
Location: Manila, Philippines
Closing date: 7 May 2019
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Head, Forests and Climate Programme
Organization: ClientEarth
Location: London, United Kingdom
Closing date: 12 May 2019
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Climate Policy Associate
Organization: World Resources Institute
Location: Any WRI office
Closing date: Unspecified
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For more information please see PEDRR's Linkedin.
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