Kick-­off­workshop­GLUES-WOCAT­27-­29­January­2015

WOCAT METHODS AND TOOLS 2

Books, videos and their use

Rima­Mekdaschi­Studer­and­Hanspeter­LinigerCentre­for­Development­and­Environment,­CDE,­University­of­Bern

Books

Global­Regional:­Total­4

National:­Total­11

http://issuu.com/wocat)

https://www.wocat.net/en/knowledge-base/documentation-analysis.html­

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Overview book, 2007

Setting new standards:

• Global selection of case studies: - 42 Technologies &- 28 Approaches

• Standardized presentation

• Analysis

• Policy implicationsFunded by: SDC, UNEP, CTA

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Standardized documentation of experiences

Approaches

Technologies

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SLM­Approaches

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Analysis of SLM technologies – what works where, and why

Analysis of SLM approaches – putting the practices into place

Conclusions and policy points – support for decision makers

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Analysis: local & global issuesPovertyProductivityCarbon Desertification BiodiversityWater, off-site / downstream

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Analysis of economical, social and environmental impacts

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brings together the expertise of

26 international research institutes and NGOs

relies on close collaboration between scientists and local stakeholder groups

17 study sites in which researchers applied, tested, and identified new and innovative approaches to combatting desertification

New:

1.1 The process of identifying and trialling solutions for SLM

1.2 Analysis of degradation and SLM maps

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Results of research project, 2012

Spatial­overview­of­land­management

Degradation SLM

• Type

• Extent

• Degree / effectiveness

• Impacts on ecosystem functions and services (MEA 2003)

Use­and­impacts

Prototype­that­catalysed­a­number­of­national­overview­books;

Standardized­and­user-friendly­presentation­(UNCCD);

Increased­awareness­on­SLM;

Increased­visibility­of­WOCAT;

Used­at­field­level­and­decision­making­level;

Data­analysis­revealed­knowledge­gaps­and­allowed­policy­recommendations;­

Used­in­training­and­education­(BSc,­MSc);

Standard­in­a­number­of­libraries­all­over­the­world;

Encourages­networking,­partnerships­and­knowledge­exchange;­­brings­together­those­that­usually­do­not­work­together 23

Guidelines for

Sub-Saharan Africa

Principles for SLM

47 Best Practices

FAOWOCATNEPAD

funded by World Bank and Swiss Development Cooperation

SLM in Practice: Part 1

1 Introduction

2 Principles for Best SLM Practices

> increased productivity

> improved livelihoods

> improved ecosystems

> triple-win solutions

3 Adoption and Decision Support for Up-Scaling Best Practices

4 the Way Forward

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SLM in Practice: Part 2

SLM Technology Groups and Case Studies

for different land use systems: cropland, grazing land, forests, …

SLM Approaches andCase Studies

Annex: Best SLM Practices In

Comparison

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SLM­in­Practice:­Economics

Reference­book­for­SSA­(principles,­comparison­of­SLM­groups:­what­works­where,­examples)

Found­in­different­offices:­ministries,­universities,­NGOs

Serves­as­a­basis­for­the­recently­launched­TerrAfrica­Knowledge­Platform­(http://www.terrafrica.org/knowledge-management/knowledge-base/­)

Initiated­demand­by­WB/­NEPAD,­TerrAfrica­for­a­similar­product­on­rangeland­and­livestock­management

Initiated­other­publications­such­as­SLM­in­Kagera­transboundary­basin­(FAO­Kagera­Project)­

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Use­and­impacts

Published 2013

Picks one of the 13 Technology groups

Introduces the concepts behind water harvesting and proposes a harmonised classification system.

Gives an overview of 4 WH groups with a selection of good practices presented in the systematic, consistent and standardised WOCAT format

Harmonised­classification­based­on­catchment­type

WH­Groups­

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Suitability­and­constraints­of­WH

Major­WH­technologies

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Illustrating­the­great­potential­for­improved­rainwater­use­(rainfed­agriculture,­water­supply,­…)

Harmonization­of­categories­and­terms­appreciated

Comprehensive­collection­of­technologies­in­standardized­and­reader­friendly­way

Feed­back­from­several­projects­guidelines­very­useful­as­reference­and­food­for­thought

TerrAfrica­/­WB­want­to­reprint­it

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Use­and­impacts

video­sharingplatform­(P1)

P2:­SLM­video­clips

P3:­instructional­videos­

P4:­nat.­SLM­docs

P5:­SLM­eco­docs

link­to­the­water­channellink­to­access­agriculture

Videos

https://www.wocat.net/en/knowledge-base/slm-videos.html

Instructional VideoGuiding themes & interview questions

1. Implementation of SLM practice Demonstration of steps for implementation Description of costs for implementation and maintenance and local adaptations

2. Functionality of SLM practice Demonstration of functioning of SLM technology Description of development of SLM approach

3. Degradation addressed Demonstration of land and water degradation

4. Local and regional impacts of SLM practice Demonstration of local (on-site) and regional (off-site) impacts

5. Transformation achieved Demonstration of difference with/without technology or approach

6. Adaptation to climate variability and change – benefits for climate resilience or disaster risk reduction Benefits of the SLM practices to create climate resilience and prevent disasters

All video products are based on land user sharing and demonstrating their experiences on:

1_intro: contextualization and problem statement

1_1

Introduction protagonist and degradation problems

- What is your name? - What are the specific challenges and difficulties you personally face in terms of land and water degradation?

1_2 Context - Where are we?

- What is the natural environment here? - What are the main problems in terms of land and water degradation you face in the village and in the region? - What are the causes?

2_ demonstration and main explanations: implementation and functionality of SLM practice

2_1

SLM practice adoption - How do you call the SLM practice you adopted here? - Why did you adopt it? - From where did you get the idea? - Did you get any training on how to implement it? Did anybody help you? - What is the objective of the SLM practice?

2_2

Steps for implementation

- What are the single steps that you undertake to implement the SLM practice? - Once the technology is fully established, how does it function?

Costs - What are the total costs of implementation? - What are the costs for the material and those for labour? - Where are savings possible (e.g. by using cheaper material)? - Who paid for it?

Pitfalls, challenges and adaptations

- What are some of the potential pitfalls and challenges? - What are your suggestions to avoid or address them? - What are possible adaptations in other areas/contexts?

2_3

Climate resilience - Does the SLM practice help you to deal with variable rainfall, water stress, hotter or colder years and pest infestations? - If yes, what are the benefits of the SLM practice for your land and livelihood during these events?

Disasters - How does the SLM practice function during unexpected weather events (prolonged dry periods/droughts /heavy storms)? - What are the benefits of the SLM practice for your land and livelihood during these events?

3_conclusion and closure: benefits and future

3_1

Transformation achieved

- What is the difference between a plot, where the practice was applied and one, where it wasn’t? - Has the production on your land where you applied the practice increased or decreased? By how much? - What are the costs caused by land degradation? And what are the benefits of the SLM practice?

3_2

Local impacts - Which is the impact on the land where the SLM practice is located? - What are the main benefits on your land? How has the vegetation, the soil or the water quality and availability changed? - What are the benefits for your family and your family’s life?

Regional impacts - Which is the impact of the SLM practice on your neighbours, neighbouring fields and villages? - Which are the benefits for them if you apply the practice?

Future - What are the benefits of the introduction of the practice for the future?

Technologies / Технология1. Conversion of grazing land to fruit and fodder plots Табдил дтхии замини чарогох ба бог ва истехсоли хуроки чорво2. Orchard-based Agroforestry Хамбастагии дарахт ва зироаи3. Reduced pressure on forest resources by improved thermal insulation Кам кардани фишор аз захирахои чангал ба воситаи гарм нигох доштани хонахо4. Energy efficiency measures to increase the application of organic fertilizer Чорахои сарфакории неру барои зиёд кардани нурихои менерали5. Roof top rainwater harvesting Чамоварии оби борон аз боми хонахо6. Infilling of gullies with vegetative structures Пур кардани оббуридахо ба воситаи шинонидани дарахтон7. Rotational grazing supported by additional water points Чаронидани даврави ба воситаи шинонидани нуктахои обнуши

Approaches / Равия,усул8. Village school participation and involvement Чалб ва иштироки мактаби деха9. Livestock Committee at village level Кумитаи Чорводори дар сатхи деха

Instructional videos for spreading documented SLM practicesНаворхо бо пахн кардани тачрибаи ИБЗТ

Example Tajikistan:

the instructional videos used in local DRR workshop in Tajikistan few months later Videos well received locally and regionally

Next step: national SLM documentary for Tajik TV

Use­and­impacts

Production of video trailer(s):

widely shared, many requests for uploading and distribution

e.g. school project in Portugal on environmental education