Last week, members of the SNRD Asia Steering Group met in Bangkok for our annual face-to-face meeting. We also enjoyed one joint day with our colleagues from TUEWAS to explore further possibilities to collaborate – which we think has proven to give new impulses to both our sector networks, including a joint working group and task force, and above all, a joint secretariat manned by our two full-time national staff successfully supporting us in our day-to-day management! Speaking of collaboration – the meeting set the ball rolling for the preparation of our joint conference
in 2018. For a sneak peek at conference theme, have a look at our Special Features section. Stay tuned for what is to come!
As per every issue, get updated on what our WGs have been up to these past months. One of the highlights? The ongoing online survey by the Biodiversity folks on Communicating Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
Another indication that we are growing as a community: Scroll down to meet new faces in the In Photo section.
And finally, help yourself to the wide-ranging publications which should prove informative and inspiring to your work!
As always, thanks a lot for reading and sharing our news in your circles!
In this section, you will find some focus articles contributed by our WGs. For this issue, read on to see contribution from the WG Biodiversity.
Survey Now Open on Communicating Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services!
With the aims to support and inspire fellow projects in their communication efforts, the SNRD Asia Biodiversity Working Group is now collecting successful tools, products and experiences as far as communication is concerned.
Bike race for biodiversity in Panay Island, Philippines
The Forest and Climate Protection project Panay II (ForClim), jointly implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), supported the
Traditional Knowledge: A Safekeeper of Biodiversity
Thehe is a village in the eastern part of Humla district in Nepal. Its solitude makes the village highly depended on its surrounding nature which is not only a source for fuelwood and fodder, but provides the community also with medicine. For generations different plant species and body parts or eggs
Successful Completion of the Fourth ValuES Regional Asia-Africa-Europe Meeting in Goa, India
"Monetary valuation of ecosystem services is placing us on a quandary” stated a guest expert from an international non-governmental organization present at the Fourth ValuES Regional Asia-Africa-Europe Meeting, held from
New methodology for protected area governance assessments applied in Bangladesh and the Philippines
Two protected areas supported by GIZ pilot new governance assessment methodology in Bangladesh and the Philippines. The participatory assessment evaluated governance mechanisms and
A Long Term Ecological Monitoring (LTEM) System for Himachal Pradesh – A brainstorming
While the world debates and searches sustainable ways of managing our world resources, the awareness about the importance of our natural environment for our wellbeing is rising. However, despite the international
SNRD Asia and TUEWAS Annual Face-to-Face Steering Group Meeting concluded and set in motion preparation for 2018 Joint Conference
Taking stock of lessons-learned and strategically getting things moving are key takeaways of the recently concluded SNRD Asia and TUEWAS Annual Face-to-Face Steering Group Meeting.
Convened on 19-21 June in Bangkok, steering group members of both, SNRD Asia and TUEWAS, discussed main issues concerning the two Sector Networks (SNs). In pursuing the topic of the day-to-day management and current status of SNRD Asia and TUEWAS,
What if we could identify the best local and regional solutions, and promote them for learning at a global level?
PANORAMA – Solutions for a healthy planet is a partnership initiative to document and promote examples of inspiring, replicable solutions across a range of conservation and development topics, enabling cross-sectoral learning and inspiration.
Get updated on latest development and happenings from our SNRD Asia community below.
All thing TUEWAS is now under your fingertips with the launch of the new website!
When it comes down to providing seamless support for members of the network stationed across the region, the Sector Network Transport, Environment, Energy and Water in Asia (TUEWAS) Secretariat is constantly on the look-out for room for improvement
Commemorating 25 years of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and GIZ Technical Cooperation, India
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), GmbH have had a long-standing and successful technical cooperation for
Viet Nam Approves National Plan for Capacity Development in Protected Area Management
Viet Nam is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, with endemic plant and animal species enriching the country’s numerous ecosystems and natural habitats. Although rapid economic growth has led to tangible social advances, the exploitation of natural resources
Thai Government Promotes Low-Emission Rice Farming
Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, plan shift from conventional to low-emission rice farming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 26 per cent over
“Their Future is Our Future – Sustainable Development for Wildlife & People”: Upcoming CMS COP12 Slogan
The Twelfth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP12) is being held in Manila, the Philippines, from 23 to 28 October 2017 – the first time that the COP will
How can local communities be motivated to participate in forest management and conservation efforts in village forests? The CliPAD (Climate Protection through Avoided Deforestation) project provides incentives aiming to stabilize the landscape as well as reducing deforestation and forest degradation in two districts in Houaphan province. To date, 25 ‘Village Forest Management
GIZ offers a wide range of subject-specific and cross-sectoral learning experience through year-round trainings. See upcoming courses/selections which might be of your interest below.
Intercultural Training: Working in International Context 24-25 July 2017
Bangkok, Thailand
Environmental Fiscal Reform 24-27 July 2017
Bangkok, Thailand
Framework for Resource Efficiency in Industry 25-27 September 2017
Bangkok, Thailand
Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change 6-8 September 2017
Bangkok, Thailand
Empowering Women 23-25 October 2017
Bangkok, Thailand
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