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Arabica Robusta

Embedding Evidence on Conservation Interventions Within a Context of Multilevel Governa... - 0 views

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  • The lack of availability of larger-scale evidence can thus lead to an unfortunate mismatch in knowledge of the relative effects of local-scale interventions versus regional-scale ecological processes, and thus also to incomplete knowledge about where local conservation interventions would be most effective.
  • Integrating specific intervention-guided conservation with a deeper understanding of moderating regional ecological contexts requires combining intervention-driven conservation thinking with “holistic” conservation thinking. As an example, incentives intended to benefit farmland biodiversity may increase one resource, such as food availability, but fail to provide other key resources such as nesting sites or overwintering habitats (Kleijn et al. 2011).
  • Embedding specific conservation interventions within the context of multiscale ecological principles could help alleviate the problem that a focus on local conservation interventions is unable to deal with multiscale phenomena. However, it does not yet address another main criticism raised in the past, namely that existing work on evidence-based practice in general has been overly technocratic in its conception of real-world policy implementation and governance (Greenhalgh & Russell 2009, but see Pullin et al. 2009). In this context, drawing on insights from multilevel governance research could help to understand key challenges of implementing evidence-based interventions in practice. Such insights can be applied to both specific interventions, as well as to a more general, multiscale approach to conservation that is based on guiding ecological principles.
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  • An effective response to the wide variety in governance and ecological systems therefore calls for the creation of new decision-making forums that engage diverse constellations of actors and knowledge across spatial and temporal scales, in ways relevant to specific decisions (Paavola et al. 2009). This in turn raises issues of democratic legitimacy and accountability, because for citizens it may become difficult to assume democratic responsibilities when being part of overlapping sites of decision-making (Peters & Pierre 2005).
  • The second step will be to ensure that scientists, policy makers, and practitioners participate in the cocreation of policy-relevant science, going beyond identifying stakeholder-relevant questions for systematic reviews. From the outset, scientists and decision-makers should jointly consider how administrative and ecological scales fit in order to balance democratic legitimacy and ecological efficacy.
  • By being clear as to the types and scales of knowledge needed, and the limitations of existing knowledge to inform policy, decision-makers will also play a role in highlighting knowledge gaps. We thus frame decision-makers as actively participating stakeholders in shaping what evidence base is needed for conservation, rather than framing conservation policy as something that must respond to the agenda of scientists who produce evidence. As a consequence, there is a strong need to develop practical solutions, based on a joint effort by researchers, decision-makers and land-use planners, on how to integrate evidence-based practices and general ecological principles within a multilevel governance framework. Through embedding locally implemented conservation interventions within a broader context, we are confident they would gain both in legitimacy and effectiveness.
Alex Parker

Energy storage in the UK: is the government doing enough? - 1 views

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  • Alex Parker on 07 Apr 14
     
    The UK Government pledged to support the development of the energy storage sector in February, stating that the technology could be 'potentially revolutionary'. But is the government creating the right policy framework to support the sector and help it integrate into the UK energy network?
3BL Media

7 CEOs Highlighted at Corporate Responsibility Officer Summit Oct 6-7 in Chicago, Corpo... - 0 views

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  • 3BL Media on 28 Sep 09
     
    Corporate Responsibility Officer Summit Chair Jay Whitehead today announced that the speaker lineup for the 5th annual CRO Summit, held October 6-7 at the Union League Club of Chicago will feature a record 7 CEOs-leaders of the corporate responsibility movement in sustainability, governance, compliance and philanthropy.
Felix Gryffeth

Amazon Condoms To Preserve Forests and Reduce Imports in Brazil : TreeHugger - 0 views

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  • Felix Gryffeth on 06 Feb 10
     
    (Picture: Acre news agency.) The Brazilian government has inaugurated yesterday the first factory to produce condoms with latex from Amazon trees. The company, called Natex, is located in Xapuri, in Acre State (Northwest Brazil). According to Acre's news agency,
Felix Gryffeth

Chinese Gov't to Spend More on Smart Grid Projects than U.S. in 2010 : TreeHugger - 0 views

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  • Felix Gryffeth on 02 Feb 10
     
    An Opportunity to Leapfrog Over the Dumb Grid The U.S. federal stimulus funds included a lot of money for smart grid investments, but according to a recent report by ZPryme, a market research firm, China's government will be #1
Alex Parker

European Commission gives green light to state backing Hinckley Point - 1 views

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  • Alex Parker on 15 Oct 14
     
    The European Commission has given the UK Government the go ahead to offer EDF a guaranteed price per unit of electricity generated for a 35-year period for the purpose of incentivising investment. Ever since it was first proposed in October 2013, the proposed deal between the UK government and French nuclear power company EDF for the financing of a new nuclear plant has courted controversy.
3BL Media

In a newer, greener climate, the janitorial business is no longer a mop and bucket proj... - 1 views

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    The janitorial business is no longer a mop and bucket project. With greater demands for Green Clean Certification by government, schools, and public buildings, it can bring in new business or cost you a valuable account. This designation will become more valuable year after year, and it will be required for numerous janitorial jobs. Businesses are increasingly asking, "Is your service Green Clean certified?" That does not come from Green products on the carts.
  • culottesconfide on 12 Oct 22
     
    Content matters. With strategy, it's not just your content that matters-it's what you talk about and how you talk about it. Without an idea of who you're targeting, if you don't have a strategy in place to attract them, your efforts will fall flat. https://senseireview.com/category/internet-marketing/
  • culottesconfide on 12 Oct 22
     
    Content used to be something you had to do in order to get people to notice you. Now, with the rise of social media, content is just another way of connecting - and brands are seizing this opportunity with creative and useful posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Tumblr sites. Here are five tips for staying relevant and making your community a part of your brand: https://senseireview.com/category/social/
Alex Parker

Solarcoin set on becoming bitcoin of the energy sector - 0 views

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  • Alex Parker on 17 Feb 14
     
    As the rise of BitCoin has shown, establishing a currency is no longer the sole preserve of governments and their central banks.
3BL Media

Recycling Democrats! | 3BL Media - 1 views

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    Top 10 Democratic Politicians Who Turn Waste to Resources!
3BL Media

Corporations needs a Green Sustainable Officer - 0 views

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    New legislation has just passed by Barack Obama that requires every business in the U.S. to have a Sustainability Officer or a Green Officer. One of the jobs these Green Officers is to develop a sustainability performance plans. Also, businesses must create a committee on federal sustainability. Green Officer Training can help companies meet the demands of this new executive order.
Alex Parker

Celebrating Surya - India's lofty solar ambitions - 1 views

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  • Alex Parker on 20 May 14
     
    In line with their ambitious Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, the Indian government has recently announced plans for what could become the world's most powerful solar plant.
Alex Parker

Angra-3 PWR Nuclear - Power Technology - 1 views

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shared by Alex Parker on 28 Nov 14 - No Cached
  • Alex Parker on 28 Nov 14
     
    The 1,405MWe Angra-3 PWR nuclear reactor project is on again. The Brazilian Government has announced plans to complete the reactor, which will work alongside the other two at Angra, which is between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. The project is estimated to cost $5.6bn and is scheduled for completion in 2018.
Alex Parker

UK nuclear waste - where it's generated, contained, transported and stored - 1 views

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  • Alex Parker on 28 Nov 14
     
    It will be decades before the UK Government builds a long-term storage for the country's radioactive nuclear waste; but where is this waste produced, contained, transported and stored in the interim, and just how much of it is there? Via an interactive map, Future Power Technology, provides the answers to these questions.
Alex Parker

Fighting fossil fuels: divestment movement continues to grow - 1 views

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  • Alex Parker on 07 Apr 15
     
    In 2012, a new campaign was formed in the US to spearhead the movement to divest in fossil fuels. Fossil Free, a project of 350.org, has since grown exponentially, claiming last year that organisations - ranging from healthcare, religious groups, universities and local governments
Alex Parker

Cuts and uncertainty: the UK's anaerobic digestion sector - 1 views

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  • Alex Parker on 19 Oct 16
     
    The UK Government has proposed to reduce support for anaerobic digestion projects in the UK by slashing subsidies and reducing the amount of energy they can provide. There is a lot of innovative technology in the sector, but is this enough to keep...
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