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World Environment Day 2019
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World Environment Day takes place every year on 5 June. This year, China will be the global host, under the theme "Beat Air Pollution". Thousands of cities, schools, non-governmental organizations, businesses and groups will organize creative and fun events to inspire further action. Get involved here
Linking World Environment Day to Eco-DRR
Emissions of air pollutants such as black carbon and methane largely contribute to climate change, which is projected to increase the frequency, intensity and impacts of hazards such as storms, and floods. Ecosystems such as wetlands and mangroves buffer against such hazards, but also act as natural carbon sinks, as they sequester and store carbon from the atmosphere. Protecting and restoring ecosystems is thus crucial to reducing disaster risk, beating air pollution and mitigating climate change.
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UN calls for investments in green infrastructure
This SmartCitiesWorld article focuses on the importance of increased investments in ecosystem-based solutions, and particularly water-related ecosystems, to increase disaster resilience. “Seventy per cent of the world we imagine in 2050 is yet to be built. We have a tremendous opportunity to build infrastructure that goes hand in hand with protecting nature,” said Joyce Msuya, Acting Executive Director of UN Environment. These messages on the importance of green and blue infrastructure for building disaster and climate resilience were also highlighted at the recently held Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva. Read the GPDRR Co-Chair 's Summary here
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A greener and brighter future for cities
Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) is a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas that are designed and managed to deliver a wide range of environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as improved water quality, reduced flood risk, reduced infrastructure costs and increased green urban spaces. This article provides case studies where cities are implementing BGI approaches and highlights benefits and lessons.
Read the story here
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An inclusive plan for climate change adaptation
This article from the Dhaka Tribune calls for the application of community-based and ecosystem-based adaptation approaches in areas such as the Sundarbans mangrove area, involving communities in the protection and restoration of ecosystems on which they depend for their livelihoods. The article emphasizes the long-term cost-effectiveness of achieving community empowerment and climate change resilience through such integrated approaches. Read the story here
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Project Insights
Four projects to enhance climate change resilience in Greater Montreal area
The Canadian Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, recently announced investments totaling nearly $2.8 million for four green infrastructure projects funded under the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program. Investing in green infrastructure helps communities reduce their carbon footprint and increase their resilience to climate change. Read the statement here
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Scientific Corner
Core principles for successfully implementing and upscaling Nature-based Solutions
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Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can be an effective framework for addressing multiple societal challenges, including disaster risks and climate change. This study compares NbS with other ecosystem-based approaches, offering a critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of NbS principles. Efforts aim to develop evidence-based standards and guidelines, and to implement, assess and upscale NbS globally.
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Finance Tools for Coral Reef Conservation: An Overview
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
12:00pm ET
The Wildlife Conservation Society, in collaboration with the Conservation Finance Alliance and the 50 Reefs Initiative, recently released "Finance Tools for Coral Reef Conservation: A Guide". The report describes 13 types of finance tools which either have been proven successful or have potential to support reef conservation. This webinar, presented by David Meyers from the Conservation Finance Alliance and Venkat Iyer from UN Environment, and sponsored by the International Coral Reef Initiative, will share key findings from the report and invite discussion. Register here
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Science and Data Lead
Organization: ADPC
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Closing date: 9 June 2019
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Consultant - Review of the Ramsar Convention’s fourth Strategic Plan (2016-2024)
Organization: Ramsar Convention
Location: Unspecified
Closing date: 13 June 2019
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Coordinateur du projet Mangrove
Organization: IUCN
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Closing date: 23 June 2019
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Associate, Natural Infrastructure Initiative & Cities4Forests
Organization: World Resources Institute
Location: Washington DC, USA
Closing date: Unspecified
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Economics Associate, Natural Infrastructure Initiative
Organization: World Resources Institute
Location: Washington DC, USA
Closing date: Unspecified
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Ecosystem Management Specialist
Organization: IUCN
Location: Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Closing date: 16 June 2019
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For more information please see PEDRR's Linkedin.
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