How to put environmental justice into campaigns

The poorest people are most likely to live in bad housing, near the

busiest roads and in the shadow of the most polluting factories . but

green campaigners can do something about this. Environmental Justice

Programme Manager Stuart Parkinson helps you find ways to include

environmental justice in local campaigning

http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/how_tos/cyw_37_environm_justice.pdf

Enabling Environmental Justice: Assessment of Participatory Tools

Enabling Environmental Justice: Assessment of Participatory Tools

A growing body of literature points to the importance of public participation in enabling procedural justice in public decision making. Procedural justice, in turn, is a prerequisite

for distributive justice, which in environmental decision-making contexts, is the underlying tenet of environmental justice. Without the meaningful inclusion of those who

will be impacted by the outcomes of environmental decision-making, fair distribution of environmental benefits and harms is unlikely to result. This report sets out to test the extent to which various participatory tools have the potential to enable procedural justice in the environmental arena. The report synthesizes the findings of 59 case studies applying seven diffferent participatory tools to environmental decision-making contexts in developed and developing countries. Tools analyzed are: notice and comment, public hearings, focus groups, participatory workshops, citizen advisory committees, citizen juries and referenda.

http://web.mit.edu/jcarmin/www/carmin/EnablingEJ.pdf

How to put environmental justice into campaigns

How to put environmental justice into campaigns

The poorest people are most likely to live in bad housing, near the

busiest roads and in the shadow of the most polluting factories . but

green campaigners can do something about this. Environmental Justice

Programme Manager Stuart Parkinson helps you find ways to include

environmental justice in local campaigning

http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/how_tos/cyw_37_environm_justice.pdf

2011-10-16 NRMI: This Issue: Estimating Bamboo Biomass and Some Other Good Things

2011-10-16 NRMI: NATURAL RESOURCE MONITORING ITEMS OF INTEREST

This Issue: Estimating Bamboo Biomass and Some Other Good Things

Estimating Bamboo Biomass – Last month, Dr. Timothy Gregoire wrote, I need to come up with a way to assess bamboo biomass in Bhutan NFI. I know next to nothing about the topic! Tim was especially interested in anything that has been done in the past 10 years. He is also interested in rattan inventory as well. Here are some sites that may be of interest. If you know of others, please contact Tim at timothy.gregoire@yale.edu

Bamboo Carbon Credits Info & Links http://bamboocarboncredits.com/

Bamboo ecosystem and carbon dioxide sequestration. 8 p. [This excerpt is from the book “Sustainable Management and Utilization of Sympodial Bamboos" written by Fu Maoyi and is a recommended read]. http://www.bamboocarboncredits.com/userfiles/file/bamboo.pdf

Bambootech. 2003. Bamboo characterization for thermochemical conversion and feasibility study of bamboo based gasification and charcoal making. 18 p. http://www.bambootech.org/files/Bamboo%20Characterization%20For%20Thermochemical%20Conversion%20.pdf

Biomass Bamboo (Advertisement) http://www.biomassbamboo.com.au/

Chen, Xiangang et al. 2009. Changes of carbon stocks in bamboo stands in China during 100 years. Forest Ecology and Management 258(7): 1489-1496. Abstract. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112709004745

Dhruba Bijaya G.C.. 2008. Carbon Sequestration potential, Spatial Distribution and Uses of Dendrocalamus strictus. Thesis abstract. http://www.forestrynepal.org/publications/thesis/4625

Du, Huaqiang et al. 2010. Spatial heterogeneity and carbon contribution of aboveground biomass of moso bamboo by using geostatistical theory. Plant Ecology 207(1): 131-139. Abstract. http://www.springerlink.com/content/h115576467100606/

Fan WL, et al. 2010. [Effects of atmospheric calibration on remote sensing estimation of Moso bamboo forest biomass]. [Article in Chinese]. Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao. 2010 Jan;21(1):1-8. Abstract. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20387415 and http://www.mendeley.com/research/effects-atmospheric-calibration-remote-sensing-estimation-moso-bamboo-forest-biomass/

Fu, Jinhe. n.d. Measure of bamboo biomass. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bamboo-plantations/message/3399

Guomo, Zhou et al. 2010. Accurate Estimation for Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) Biomass in Zhejiang Province Based on the Lowest Scale Technique. Abstract. http://lykx.csf.org.cn/qikan/epaper/zhaiyao.asp?bsid=7314

Janssens, Marc, et al. 2002. Allometric relations in tropical agroforestry. Student Seminar Work. To the winter semester course 2002/03: Tropical Agroforestry Systems. (PTS151) – ARTS B.IV-3. 114 p. http://www.tropen.uni-bonn.de/new_website/englische_seiten/Study/00-Manuscriptohnepdfallometrics.pdf

Kiyono, Yoshiyuk,i et al. 2007. Predicting chronosequential changes in carbon stocks of pachymorph bamboo communities in slash-and-burn agricultural fallow, northern Lao People's Democratic Republic. Journal of Forest Research 12(5): 371-383. Abstract. http://www.mendeley.com/research/predicting-chronosequential-changes-carbon-stocks-pachymorph-bamboo-communities-slashandburn-agricultural-fallow-northern-lao-peoples-democratic-republic-14/

Kumar, B.M. et al. 2005. Aboveground biomass production and nutrient uptake of thorny bamboo [Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss] in the homegardens of Thrissur, Kerala. Journal of Tropical Agriculture 43 (1-2): 51-56. http://www.jtropag.in/index.php/ojs/article/viewFile/145/139

Lobovikov, Maxim, et al. 2005. World Bamboo Resources. FAO Non-wood Forest Products 18. 87 p. ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a1243e/a1243e00.pdf

Meng, Bian. 2006. Mapping the distribution and biomass of bamboo in the forest under-story of Qinling Mountains, a remote sensing approach. ITC Thesis. 63 p. http://www.itc.nl/library/papers_2006/msc/nrm/bian_meng.pdf

Natha, Arun Jyoti et al. 2009. Above ground standing biomass and carbon storage in village bamboos in North East India. Biomass and Bioenergy 33(9): 1188-1196. Abstract. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0961953409000907

Nelson, Bruce Walker et al. 2001. Modeling biomass of forests in the southwest Amazon by polar ordination of Landsat TM. 8 p. http://www.nybg.org/bsci/acre/pdfs/ModelingBiomassofforests.pdf

Nizalapur, Vyjayanthi et al. 2010. Estimation of above ground biomass in Indian tropical forested area using Multifrequency DLRESAR data. International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences 1(2): 167-178. http://ipublishing.co.in/jggsvol1no12010/EIJGGS1017.pdf

Oli, B.N.; Kandel, C.M. 2005. Biomass estimation of Bambusa tulda grown at Eastern Terai, Nepal. Forestry Nepal. http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/viewFile/349/341

Salimon, Cleber I et al. 2011. Estimating state-wide biomass carbon stocks for a REDD plan in Acre, Brazil. Forest Ecology and Management. 262(3): 555 -560. Abstract. http://bibapp.mbl.edu/works/31325

Xu, Xiaojun et al. 2011. Estimation of aboveground carbon stock of Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys heterocycla var. pubescens) forest with a Landsat Thematic Mapper image. International Journal of Remote Sensing 32(5): 1431-1448. Abstract. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01431160903551389#preview

Yen, Tian-Ming et al. 2010. Estimating biomass production and carbon storage for a fast-growing makino bamboo (Phyllostachys makinoi) plant based on the diameter distribution model. Forest Ecology and Management 260(3): 339-344. Abstract. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112710002252-

SOME OTHER PUBLICATIONS/URLS OF INTEREST

Corona, Piermaria et al. 2011. Contribution of large-scale forest inventories to biodiversity assessment and monitoring. Forest Ecology and Management 262(11): 2061-2069. Abstract. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378112711005366. From Piermaria Corona, University of Tuscia.

Dargavel, John; Simpson, Gary. 1985. Forestry: Success or Failure in Developing Countries. CRES Working Paper 1985/20. 95 p. E-copy available upon request from Sebastiao Kegen, skengen@terra.com.br

Schetter, T.A.; Root, K.V. 2011. Assessing an imperiled oak savanna landscape in northwestern Ohio using Landsat data. Nat. Areas J. 31(2):118-130. http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/people/faculty/root/Schetter_Root_2011.pdf

Shvidenko, Anatoly et al. 2005. Chapter 21.2.1 Forest and Woodland Systems. In: Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Current State and Trends. 27 p. http://www.millenniumassessment.org/documents/document.290.aspx.pdf

Skole, D.L., et al. 1998. Global Observation of Forest Cover: Fine Resolution Data and Product Design Strategy, Report of a Workshop. CNES Headquarters. Paris, France. 23 - 25 September 1998. http://www.fao.org/gtos/gofc-gold/docs/GOLD_4.pdf

Solonen, T.; Jokimäki, J. 2011. The efficiency of three-visit square surveys vs. one-visit line transects in censusing sparsely distributed birds in managed forest landscapes. Bird Conserv. Int. 21(2):156-171. Abstract. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=8277260

Tang, Z.Y., et al. 2011. Effectiveness of protected areas in maintaining plant production. PLoS ONE 6(4):e19116. http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0019116

Tepe, T.L.; Meretsky, V.J. 2011. Forward-looking forest restoration under climate change - are U.S. nurseries ready? Restor. Ecol. 19(3):295-298. Abstract. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1526-100X.2010.00748.x/abstract

Thompson, W.L., et al. 2011. Developing effective sampling designs for monitoring natural resources in Alaskan national parks: an example using simulations and vegetation data. Biol. Conserv. 144(5):1270-1277. http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/swan/Libraries/Reports/ThompsonW_etal_2010_SWAN_DevelopEffectSamplingDesigns_InPress.pdf

Thornton, D., et al. 2011. Passive sampling effects and landscape location alter associations between species traits and response to fragmentation. Ecol. Appl. 21(3):817-829. Abstract. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21639047

Timberlake, J., et al. 2011. Coastal dry forests in northern Mozambique. Plant Ecol. Evol. http://www.tfcg.org/pdf/article_mozambique.pdf

Trebilco, R., et al. 2011. Mapping species richness and human impact drivers to inform global pelagic conservation prioritisation. Biol. Conserv. 144(5):1758-1766. http://www.fmap.ca/ramweb/papers-total/Trebilco%20et%20al%202011_Biological%20Conservation.pdf

KEEPING UP-TO-DATE – PRODUCTS, NEWSLETTERS, EMAIL LISTS, JOURNALS. See also http://botany.si.edu/pubs/bcn/links.cfm, http://scholar.google.com/, and Directory of open access journals. http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=findJournals.

Forest Health Monitoring Program Monthly Update – you may access the latest issue at http://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/fhm/monthly_updates/index.shtml

United forest – You may now access issue 29 at http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1136787/2116288071/name/Issue%2029_September_2011_Final.opt.pdf. Contents include Orman 2011: Forests in a green economy - Outcome Stakeholder meeting and Water and Forest Week Workshops - Recent publications - Staff - Forthcoming meetings. From Nelson Wong, IFL list.

WORKING SMARTER - WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, EVENTS, ETC. – See also: http://www.gfis.net/, http://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/ and http://www.iufro.org/info/discover/noticeboard/.

MOVING AHEAD – OPPORTUNITIES – See also: Scholarships-Positions - http://scholarship-positions.com/, Forestry, Arboriculture, Agriculture, Agronomy & Natural Resource Management Jobs at http://www.earthworks-jobs.com/forest.htm, Riley Guide to Agriculture, Forestry, & Farming Jobs http://www.rileyguide.com/agric.html, Finding Your Dream Job in Natural Resources http://www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/, Naturesjobs.com http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/index.html, The Job Seekers Guide for International and Environmental Careers http://ejobs.home.att.net/ and Scholarship Listing http://www.scholarshiplisting.com/.

Pay It Forward – Cheers, Gyde

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INVITATION TO EXHIBIT AT EYE ON EARTH SUMMIT

Hi everyone,
Please spread this in all relevant youth networks
This is an invitation for all youth who have any relevant projects
showcasing best practices in the utilization of environmental data to
get in touch for their projects to be showcased at the Eye on Earth
Summit http://www.eyeonearthsummit.org/. (Please reply only to me and
do not click Reply All)
Emerging Economies are at risk of losing valuable environmental assets
as a result of inaccurate decision-making caused by the lack of
useable, quality data.
The solution is an achievable one. Much of the world's growing wealth
of data is held in incompatible standards, 'protected' by bureaucratic
complexity, restrained by lack of open access or ignorance of its
existence.
The Eye on Earth Summit http://www.eyeonearthsummit.org/ is convened
to address these issues.
The summit will enable global leaders, innovators and decision-makers
to focus on an issue critical to the wise decision-making upon which
our planet's future depends: how to ensure effective access to the
world's expanding pool of environmental and societal data by all of
those who need it.
Facilitated by Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI)
and hosted by Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) in partnership with
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Eye on Earth
Summit will strengthen existing efforts and inspire a search for
unified, global solutions to the issues that preclude access to data

The Eye on Earth Exhibition will showcase 'best-impact' examples of
geospatial and environmental data technologies, projects and
innovations.
If there is anyone who is interested in showcasing any of the
following, please get in touch.
1. Awesome application, web-based or otherwise, that promote
utilization of environmental and societal data
2. Any areas where youth are using mapping and data technologies to
address environmental issues.
I know of projects like http://www.mapkibera.org/ in Kenya as an example. It
would be interesting to get more of these.

Kind Regards

Kevin Ochieng
UNEP TUNZA

World Bank kicks off social media climate campaign with photo/video competition for African youth

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Connect4Climate is a campaign, a competition, and a community
that cares about climate change.

Share your thoughts, ideas, photos, or videos with us on Facebook and Twitter, and enter our photo/video competition for a chance to win fantastic prizes!

THE CAMPAIGN:

In an effort to raise awareness about climate change issues in Africa and around the world, the World Bank, in collaboration with more than 60 global partners, has just launched the Connect4Climate initiative which aims to kick start an interactive dialogue on climate change issues amongst African youth and social media users worldwide. With roughly 70% of Africa’s total population under the age of 30, the Connect4Climate campaign hopes to tap the rich potential of Africa’s youth as powerful agents of social change.

THE COMPETITION:

In the run-up to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 17) in Durban, South Africa this December, Connect4Climate has launched a photo and video challenge on climate change targeted to African youth. African youth from the ages of 13 to 35 are invited to share their personal climate change stories around six categories:
Agriculture, Energy, Forests, Gender, Health, and Water
Through photos and short videos (60 seconds or less), we invite youth to tell us how climate change is affecting their lives, families, communities, and countries in Africa. If they have innovative ideas for local solutions, we hope to see and hear these stories, too! The best entries will receive prizes at a high-profile awards ceremony and will be exhibited at COP17 in Durban. World leaders and prominent climate change thinkers will get a chance to look, listen, and learn about these youth-generated climate stories. You can enter the competition by clicking here or email us your submissions at c4cphotovideo@worldbank.org.
THE COMMUNITY:
With an ever-growing list of partners and collaborators, the Connect4Climate website and its associated social media platforms aim to act as a convener of all parties, big and small, with an interest in raising awareness about climate change issues and participating in an interactive, global dialogue on climate change. Our knowledge partners include international organizations, social media networks, UN agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, civil society, private sector, public sector, and youth organizations.The website www.connect4climate.org is evolving into a digital hub for high-quality climate change communications, with both user-generated multimedia content and contributions from our partners.
Join us and Connect4Climate!
For more information and questions, please contact us at connect4climate@worldbank.org.