http://iwlearn.net daily 1 2010-08-21T11:24:13Z http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/study-of-the-concept-of-large-marine-ecosystems-and-its-institutional-relevance-for-ecosystem-based-management-and-development-1 This study by Anna Tengberg and Arne Andreasson was financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and implemented by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV). The purpose of the study is to conduct an analysis of the Large Marine Ecosystem approach and its relevance for strengthening ecosystem-based management of the marine environment and marine resources as well as the relations, including potential conflicts and overlap, with other global or regional initiatives with similar ambitions. The study also examines the potential contribution of the LME approach to poverty eradication and to strengthening governance systems. The means to achieve this has so far mainly been through donor-funded projects, and this study will briefly review the impact these projects have had in achieving the aforementioned objectives. The study will also review the sustainability of the LME mechanism through regional agreements. The conclusions and recommendations emanating from the study are intended to serve as guidance for future Swedish support to the protection of the marine environment and the sustainable use of natural resources in developing countries. No publisher Khristine Custodio 2012-06-29T06:58:56Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/unep-spc-pacific-islands-freshwater-vulnerability-assessment-report "Freshwater under Threat – Pacific Islands", written by Mr. David Duncan, Regional Environmental Engineer of the GEF Pacific IWRM Project was recently released by UNEP. The report found that the almost total reliance on rain-fed agriculture across all islands puts economies and livelihoods at risk. Nearly 10% of deaths of children under five in the region are attributable to water related causes; 90% of these deaths, according to the report, can be traced to poor sanitation treatment systems. Click below to download the report. No publisher Damaris Waigwa ABNJ 2012-05-04T08:59:18Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/cti-currents-issue-2-first-quarter-2011 Quarterly Update of the UNDP-GEF Projects in the Coral Triangle No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-05-09T11:55:00Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/negotiate-reaching-agreements-over-water-iucn-wani-toolkit This book is intended to help water users, water managers and policy makers involved in negotiating water decisions to identify and develop effective negotiation practice. Agreements over water take many different forms, and may be between governments or involve civil society, be written or customary, but better negotiation can help stakeholders to arrive at workable solutions they would not otherwise achieve. No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-04-08T10:15:00Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/rule-reforming-water-governance-iucn-wani-toolkit This book is a call for States to look carefully at their water resources management and their governance mechanisms for water. This guide encourages, and gives clear guidance, on how governments can improve their water governance capacity by means of enhancing the equilibrium between water policies, laws and institutions. No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-04-08T09:15:00Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/share-managing-waters-across-boundaries-iucn-wani-toolkit This book presents practical tools for conceptualizing and implementing cooperative, participatory management of shared water resources. It stresses the importance of information, communication, institutions and adaptability. It points to the range of benefits from water management and development that can be derived cooperatively, and must be shared equitably. The lessons presented here provide valuable insights for states, civil society, and all of us who share and value water’s many attributes. No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-04-08T09:10:00Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/appendix-2-framework-for-case-study-summaries This is a general guide – please try to stick to these headings. The incentives framework in the annex is merely a prompt for the sorts of information that could be included in relation to the incentives, how they are combined, and some cross-cutting issues. No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-04-07T07:10:00Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/appendix-1-mpa-governance-analysis-framework-post-consultation This MPA case study analysis framework is intended to become a guide to the MPA case studies and not an inflexible, prescriptive framework, recognising that the case studies need to be undertaken on as consistent a basis as is feasible. No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-04-07T07:10:00Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/technical-report-governing-marine-protected-areas-getting-the-balance-right-volume-2 In the preparation of the case study summaries (Volume 2), attention was drawn in the framework to a number of cross-cutting issues, as the workshop discussions and subsequent analyses indicated that such issues underlie the use and effectiveness of different incentives. These include leadership, the role of NGOs, equity, stewardship, driving forces, and the key role of the state. Notwithstanding the differences in context and the governance approach adopted amongst the case studies, some key factors can be identified as being particularly important for developing good MPA governance in most cases. No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-04-07T07:05:00Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/governing-marine-protected-areas-getting-the-balance-right-main-report-lower-resolution-2mb While there is currently much guidance available on how to manage marine protected areas (MPAs), there is less guidance available that considers MPAs from a governance perspective. This perspective poses a key question – how do we combine top-down, bottom-up and market approaches for reaching and implementing decisions in order to achieve effective and equitable MPAs? It is widely accepted that all three approaches are important, but how might they be combined in different MPA contexts? The need to address this question has led to a new partnership amongst a group of governance experts and MPA planners and managers to initiate development of guidance on governing MPAs in seas under national jurisdiction. Initial steps have included an international workshop supported by UNEP bringing together 20 MPA case studies from different regions around the world and different settings, and subjecting them to detailed analysis employing a governance analysis framework developed by Dr. Peter Jones, plus subsequent analysis of the findings and preparation of this report. The MPA case study analyses were focused on ‘deconstructing’ the complexities of MPA governance by employing 40 incentives from five categories. This technical report describes the findings of this research and is intended to provide a foundation for further case studies and discussion, employing the governance analysis framework, to provide a preliminary resource for MPA managers to consider how different incentives might be combined to support the governance of their MPA. It also resonates strongly with current debates in fisheries management about the role of incentives. No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-04-07T07:05:00Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/cti-currents-issue-1-december-2010 Quarterly Update of UNDP-GEF Projects in the Coral Triangle No publisher Khristine Custodio 2011-02-01T09:47:08Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/presentation/the-coral-triangle-local-actions-shared-benefits A film about the new Coral Triangle Initiative, to protect and sustain the world's most important fishery and marine resource. The CTI is managed by the 6 countries (Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Solomon Islands and Brunei. Australia is also a major partner. The CTI is funded also by the Global Environment Facility, Asian Development Bank, United States AID, and large NGO's like WWF, TNC and others. No publisher Mish Hamid video 2010-11-02T14:25:24Z Link http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/forums/IWC_2000_summary.doc Report from the First Biennial Global Environment Facility (GEF) International Waters Conference in October 14 - October 18, 2000 Budapest, Hungary No publisher admin 2010-04-09T15:21:51Z File http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/presentation/groundwater-and-climate-in-africa A short video summarizing an international conference on Groundwater and Climate in Africa, in Kampala from 24-28 June, 2008. The conference enabled water and climate scientists and policy makers to share knowledge and expertise and thereby improve current understanding of the impact of climate and development on groundwater resources in Africa. No publisher Mish Hamid video 2008-11-20T12:40:00Z Link http://iwlearn.net/publications/misc/presentation/melasti-a-festival-of-hope The Melasti Festival is a ceremony held several days before the start of the Balinese New Year to honor the world’s waters in recognition of its power. Melasti: A Festival of Hope looks at the different environmental challenges surrounding the marine and coastal areas of Bali, and the partnerships established for the conservation and sustainable use of its coastal and marine resources. The video offers a unique glimpse of Balinese life, particularly on its three inseparable threads: faith, culture and the environment (13 minutes). The film is courtesy the GEF/UNDP/IMO Regional Programme on Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA). Please go to this link if the video does not load: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1307670639555782540 No publisher Mish Hamid video 2008-03-10T09:45:00Z Link