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News
More than 100 organizations in Argentina ask Parliament to approve Wetland Law
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More than 100 civil society organizations from Argentina addressed the Parliament to seek approval of the Minimum Standards Law for Wetlands Conservation. The sense of urgency is coming after the latest flooding incidence in Buenos Aires that affected 30,000 people. A large number of wetlands in Buenos Aires are being transformed into real estate, or degraded or altered due to agriculture, embankments, dikes and large-scale livestock farming. With the law in effect, environmental authorities can take steps to mitigate flood risks. Read more.
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New UN report identifies nearly USD 1 billion of annual benefits through ecosystems services in four pilot countries
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A UNEP report highlights the findings of the ProEcoServ project in four pilot countries - South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam and Chile - where ecosystems services such as water, soil retention, shoreline protection, carbon sequestration and pollination were assessed to inform government policies. The report revealed that ecosystems provided services worth nearly USD 1 billion dollars annually. For instance, in Trinidad and Tobago, coral reefs provided yearly up to USD 50 million of shoreline protection services to the national economy. Learn more.
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Opinion
Our coastal protection, restoration efforts are making a difference
Chip Kline, Executive Assistant to the Governor of Louisiana, U.S.A, for coastal activities and Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board (CPRA) of Louisiana provides insights on the coastal program adopted after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. A USD 50 billion Master Plan has been developed, with priority given to restoring natural ecosystem buffers which includes marsh creation, shoreline protection and barrier island restoration. According to Kline, after 10 years and billions of dollars spent on protection and restoration projects, the coastal program is gaining momentum and affirms that Louisiana’s coast is better protected. Read more.
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Video of the Week
Restore America’s Estuaries - Living shorelines
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Watch the video
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“Living shorelines” represent a number of shoreline protection choices that allow natural coastal processes through the strategic placements of plants, stone, sand fill and other structural and organic materials. Learn more.
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Call for Abstracts - Poster Session
UNISDR Science and Technology Conference on the Implementation
of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
UNISDR is inviting fellow science and technology community, policymakers, practitioners and researchers from all geographical regions, to submit abstracts for posters for the UNISDR Science and Technology Conference on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The objective of the poster session is to capture best practices, case studies, and results-based science and technology initiatives that reduce disasters risks from all hazards. Deadline for submission is 31st October 2015. Find out more.
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Training
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Marine Litter
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Join the MOOC on 26 October 2015 to learn more about the global challenges of marine litter. Marine litter affects every ocean of the world, and disasters often exacerbate this problem through disaster debris washing out into coastlines. Developed by UNEP and Open University, the course engages students through activities that are applicable to their local context. Different options and tools to overcome marine pollution are presented. Learn more.
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Upcoming Event
8th Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) World Conference
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The 8th World Conference of the Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) will be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 9 - 13 November 2015. The main theme of the event is “Nature, People and Prosperity” which considers the role of ecosystem services in conservation, livelihoods and the business community. The event will be held at Spier Conference Centre & Wine Farm near Cape Town. For more information.
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Featured Event
UFS-DiMTEC held its 1st Disaster and Environment Workshop
The University of the Free State - Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (UFS-DiMTEC) organized a one day workshop on Disaster and Environment in July at Villa Bali Hotel in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The theme of the workshop was “Working with nature to build resilient communities”. Participants attended from both the disaster and environmental management communities. Key points highlighted included adopting ecosystem-based approaches to reduce disaster risk, adapting to climate change and building community resilience. Learn more.
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Risk Assessment Officer, P4
Organization: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Closing date: 20 October 2015
Risk Knowledge Economist, P4
Organization: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Closing date: 20 October 2015
For more information please see PEDRR's LinkedIn.
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Senior Advisor Private Sector, P5
Organization: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Closing date: 20 October 2015
Project Officer – Wildlife Trade
Organization: TRAFFIC International (TRAFFIC)
Location: TRAFFIC – Eastern Southern Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Closing date: 31 October 2015
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