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Biodiversity Assessment and Climate Change

IAIA- Special Symposium on Climate Change and Impact AssessmentNov 15-16, 2010Washington DCMonitoring and forecasting climate change impacts on biodiversity – the challenges and implications for Impact Assessment Dr Nicholas KingExecutive SecretaryGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)November 2010Current GBIF Participants55 Countries 46 International OrganisationsA global infrastructure ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

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IAIA17 - Brochure

Climate change represents a key challenge to the sustainability of global ecosystems and human prosperity in the 21st century. The impacts of climate change are predominantly adverse, exacerbating environmental and social/economic issues and challenges linked to the degradation of ecosystems; loss and change in biodiversity; desertifi cation; air, water, and land pollution and more. Climate ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

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The State of Climate Science, The Role of Impact Assessment

Risk in the Context of Climate Change Robert T. WatsonChief Scientific Advisor at DefraStrategic Director of the Tyndall Centre, UEAClimate Change and Environmental Assessment to be sponsored by the International Association for Impact Assessment World Bank15th November, 2010 Climate Change• Climate change is an environment, development and security issue, potentially risking undermining:– food, ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

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Climate Change and Ecosystem Services

Photo credits: (Top) Mark Godfrey; (Bottom) Sergio Pucci; Rick McEwanClimate Change andEcosystem ServicesEvan GirvetzSenior ScientistThe Nature ConservancyGlobal Climate Change ProgramOverview1. Why ecosystem services are important2. Toward an integrated framework for ecosystem service climate change impact assessment3. Examples of tools and case-studies for assessing impacts to ecosystem ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

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Proposed Climate Change Law in Mexico

Climate change, laws and public policy in MexicoCLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTLuis R. Vera, PhDWashington, DC November 2010Activities in Climate Change: MexicoMéxico has performed a series of activities to comply with its obligations under the UN ClimateChange Framework Convention or UNCCFC/CMNUCC (Articles 4.1 and 12.1).? 4th & 5th National Communications before CMNUCC? National ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

Independent Report on Biodiversity Offsets Brochure

Independent report onbiodiversity offsetsReportEnvironmental StewardshipJanuary 2013ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5DEFINING OFFSETS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP 6What are the definitions of biodiversity offsets? 7What are the main types of biodiversity offsets? 7Offsets compared with other forms of environmental stewardship 9Offsets as part of the mitigation hierarchy 10NEW BUSINESS DRIVERS ...

By Crestwood Environmental Ltd

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World Bank Group Climate Change Portal

World Bank Group Climate Change Knowledge PortalFernanda Zermoglio, Ana Bucher and Vladimir StenekThe Climate is Changing• Increased incidence and intensity of weather related disasters• three times as high as at the beginning of the 1980's• Rising costs (human lives, economic)• average increases of 11 percent per year since 1980• European heatwave - 35,000 killed• Hurricane Mitch –• ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

Ecuador - Andes to Amazon Course Brochure

New in 2018 - EPI heads to mainland Ecuador, home to the headwaters of the Amazon and the paramo, a biodiversity hotspot in the high-elevation cloud forest. Join us to study & track spectacled bears in their remaining habitat. ...

By Ecology Project International (EPI)

General Environmental Management

Frogs InternationalEnvironmental Management and Consultancy General environmental managementFrom 2004 until 2008 we were primarily responsible for the development of Shell International Exploration and Production's environmental policy andstrategy, which includes biodiversity. This, of course was continued work on the existing policy and strategy. Theemphasis was strongly on biodiversity ...

By Frogs International - Environmental Management and Consultancy

Biodiversity & Ecosystem Finance Europe Brochure (PDF 864 KB)

Keynote Speaker:David Bellamy OBEDavid Bellamy OBE is a botanist, author, broadcaster andenvironmental campaigner. He is the author of over 40 books and80-plus scientiVc papers with a common theme to ecology and theenvironment. These best-selling publications cover a diverse rangeof environmental subjects from the boglands of Ireland to thegardens of the Vatican. He is also widely known on ...

By Green Power Conferences Ltd.

Costa Rica - Sea Turtle Ecology Course Brochure

Study an endangered reptile with a 100-million-year history. Protect critical ecosystems. Walk beneath lush rainforest canopies and learn about the immense biodiversity of tropical flora and fauna. Exchange ideas about life, science, and our shared world with Costa Rican ...

By Ecology Project International (EPI)

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SEA Approaches in the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Program: Case of the State of Michoacan, Mexico

SEA Approaches in State Climate Change PlanningCase of Michoacán, MexicoAnn Jeannette GlauberSustainable Development DepartmentWorld BankPlanning for a Changing Climate• Climate change is a major challenge– Climate variability significantly impacts poverty and rural poor– Uncertainty a reason for inaction? How can science help? • Strategic planning as a tool– Improved decision-making– Mitigate ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

AerationPlus - Lake & Pond Circulators - Presentation

For Ponds, Small Lakes & Marinas AerationPlus air powered submersible circulation systems provide a cost effective solution for improving water quality, aesthetics, and biodiversity. AP1800 / AP2800 Circulation Systems: Include air-powered circulator, air unit, air hose, timer, anchor and SS chain. The system is easy to install and maintain. The mixing unit is not visible from the surface, ...

By Ixom Watercare

Ecological Software Solutions Company Brochure

We are... dedicated to improve data collection and analysis for ecological and environmental observations, including but not limited to those for researchers, biodiversity, conservation, monitoring, and protected area management. We strive to involve communities and stake holders on all levels. ...

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Environmental Resources Valuation Services Brochure

B E S Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Understanding nature’s benefits What can eftec do for you? The types of projects we can assist clients in the public, private and NGO sectors with include: ? Application of the ecosystems approach to decision-making ? Valuing BES provision ? Valuing the cost of BES degradation and the potential value in their restoration ? Training ...

By Economics for the Environment Consultancy (EFTEC)

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

GIS and Climate Change: our integrated worldJon HarrisonEnvironmental Systems Research Institute(esri)International Association for Impact AssessmentNovember 15, 2010We Live in a Rapidly Changing WorldWe Need to Change . . .. . . We Need a New ApproachFacing Increasingly Complex Problems• Growing Population• Global Warming• Social Conflicts• Resources Shortages• Loss of Biodiversity• Economic ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

Biodiversity Assessments Services Brochure

BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENT Hatfi eld helps you assess and preserve biodiversity and natural resourcesEnvironmental Specialist Since 1974WE PROVIDE A COMPLETE RANGE OF BIODIVERSITY SERVICES TO PRESERVE FLORA AND FAUNA, THROUGH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE:Habitat mapping and change detectionLandscape biodiversity and modelling analysisSpecies inventoriesPopulation estimatesLife history & migration ...

By Hatfield Consultants Ltd.

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IAIA12 Energy Future The Role of Impact Assessment - Brochure

CONFERENCE THEMEA defining issue throughout human history has been how societies have pursued the supply and management of energy. Our view of the world and the world economy over the last 3-4 human generations has been shaped by assumptions of infinite energy supplied primarily by fossil fuels. Impact assessments have scrutinized thousands of energy projects, but few have considered the ...

By International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

Theme Framework

1The World Conservation Congress Barcelona, 5-14 October 2008 Theme Framework Last Update: 23 March 2007 This paper, endorsed by the Congress Preparatory Committee, provides the theme framework for the next World Conservation Congress. The Congress to be held in Barcelona from 5-14 October 2008 is organized by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and hosted by the Governments of Spain and ...

By International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Voluntary Carbon Markets USA Brochure

Part of: Organized by:Learn from Leading Carbon Market Experts, Including:Janet Peace,Director Markets &Business Strategy,Pew Center on GlobalClimate ChangeMargret Kim,Senior Advisor –International ClimateChange,California AirResources BoardJasmine Hyman,Marketing Director,Gold StandardPlus Practical Insights and Analysis from:Key Reasons to AttendJonathan Schrag, Executive Director, Regional ...

By Green Power Conferences Ltd.