Meandering Jordan River
solutions
Bottom Up - Grassroot initiative
Top Down - National and International initiative
New technology turns barren land into farms
https://eatnstays.com/
Environmental Education: UAE Dwight School Tree Planting
Arid and Semi-arid Landscaping: Home Gardening
Community Outreach and Stewardship: JA Hotel Tree Planting
Desert Farming: "Breathable Sand" Farm in Ras Al Khaimah
Food for Thought...
CC-BY (VermEcology 2015)
Jabir Gazelles in Hormuz
Alireza Karimi
Stone Tidal Weirs in Western Japan
A. Iwabuchi
Establishing the international network for safeguarding stone tidal weirs
Recognizing stone tidal weir as an important type of underwater cultural heritage
Documenting the traditional ecological knowledge on fishing, ritual, or other communal activities connected to stone tidal weirs
Analyzing the vulnerability of stone tidal weirs against the global climate change such as sea level rise, coastal erosion, or destructive storms
Evaluating the contribution of stone tidal weirs in safeguarding biocultural diversity
Dunes on nesting beach important to turtle nesting
N. Pilcher
Open dialogue with business partner
Knowledge of biological needs of the species
Ongoing monitoring
Capitals Coalition
Capitals Coalition
Better management of ocean biodiversity and ecosystem services
More investment into sustainable ocean businesses
Higher contribution from ocean-based businesses to climate targets
Ensuring equity and prosperity for coastal communities
Norway Ocean Economy Dashboard
2021
Asset Balance Sheets
Interagency Data Standards and Access
Logo EPR Toolbox by PREVENT
PREVENT Waste Alliance
Citizen scientists collected data that revealed how trees can reduce temperatures by almost 1 degree C in Abu Dhabi
The Earthwatch Institute
Nature guides participating in outdoor education activities
DKM
Nature lovers took photos of plants, birds and butterfly species and shared these observations via iNaturalist.
Nature Conservation Center (DKM)
Planting a tree and shrub combined in the Waterboxx® plant cocoon
Gorasis
Triple 90 water saving benefits in 5 building blocks
Microfinance for Growboxx® plant cocoon
Food Systems Thinking
TEEB
Objectives
Development of TEEBAgriFood
TEEBAgriFood’s Evaluation Framework and methodologies
Potential as a Transferable Model
Community Native Species Nursery
Dima Qutub-SEED