7th International Training on Ecohydrology in Tanzania
Main Theme: Climate Finance and Nature Based Solutions: An Ecohydrology Approach
Host: UNESCO Chair on Ecohydrology and Transboundary Water Management Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Tanzania
Partners: UNESCO IHP (Paris – France), ERCE (Lodz Poland), UNESCO Chair for Water, Ecosystems and Societies (Faro – Portugal), UNESCO Chair in Inter-Religious and Cultural Dialogues (Mumbai – India), and Equiplus Tanzania Ltd (Tanzania)
November 25th – 29th, 2024: National Carbon Monitoring Centre (NCMC) - Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Tanzania
An overview
Our world faces many major environmental problems that cause reduction of ecosystem services that are vital for human survival and livelihoods. Among the problems include climate change (CC), biodiversity loss, watershed alteration, water and air pollution, deforestation, to name a few. These problems are affecting the capacity of watersheds and rivers to provide ecosystem services for human consumption and ecological integrity. Africa is probably the most vulnerable continent to CC and variability not only because of the dependence of many of its economies on agriculture, but also because of the presence of other environmental stresses.
In recent years, CC has posed a serious threat to human beings and to the environment. Degrading ecosystems is a phenomenon we are increasingly facing, calling for new solutions. Biodiversity loss and CC pose tremendous challenges to our planet and its people. Hundreds of millions of people are already exposed to the effects of biodiversity loss and CC. Restoring nature can help people to adapt by providing an ongoing source of food and other ecosystem services that support livelihoods, whilst also providing protection against extreme weather events. The nexus between climate finance, nature-based solutions and Ecohydrology is crucial for ecosystems restoration, resilience and sustainable supply of ecosystem services
Objective of the training
To build the capacity of participants on climate finance, nature-based solutions and Ecohydrology for sustainable flow of ecosystem services and resilience to the changing climate.
Tentative topics
This particular training will focus on:
Climate finance and green economy
Gender and water resources management
Nature-based solution and climate change / carbon credit
Enhancing the blue economy for people and nature
UNESCO designated sites (Biosphere Reserves, World Heritage Sites and Geoparks)
Climate-Food-Water-Ecosystem Nexus
MoniGloG: A framework for monitoring biodiversity in protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures – IUCN Guideline
Impact of climate change in the banking sector and role in disaster risk reduction
Linking microfinance institutions and climate change mitigation / adaptation
Unlocking the potential for nature-based solutions
Climate change and geohydrology
PAM Toolbox: Management Tool for Protected Areas
Estuarine, coastal wetlands and mangrove forest restoration
River basin and riparian vegetation management
Bankable nature solutions, landscape restoration and blended finance for conservation
The use of biotechnology in water resources management
The nexus between UN Sustainable Development Goals and Ecohydrology
Wetland dynamics and aquatic biodiversity: Challenges and opportunies
Rights of Nature: Instruments to conserve and manage rivers and riparian landscapes
Practical Application of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Nature based solutions for bioremediation of contaminated environments
Introduction to French Language for beginners (II)
Field excursion (Mikumi / Saadan National Park)
Target group / who can apply
The primary candidates for this training course are young scientists working in the conservation sector, bank sector and other financial institutions, development practitioners, higher learning and research institutions, non-governmental conservation organizations, protected areas authorities, central and local government, to name just a few.
How to apply
Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
3 pages CV with contact information of two referees
Proof of support (institutional/private) to pay registration fee (USD 250*)
I page motivation letter
Front page of a valid passport (foreign applicants only)
Please email your application as a single PDF file to: [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] and by November 5th, 2024. Incomplete application won’t be considered for evaluation and only successful applicants will be contacted.
Award
Trainees who successfully complete the training will receive Certificates of Attendance.
Instructors
Prof. Maciej Zalewski – ERCE / University of Lodz, Poland
Dr. Rahmah Elfithri – UNESCO HQ Paris, France
Dr. Makarius C.S. Lalika – Sokoine University of Agriculture /UNESCO Chair, Tanzania
Prof. Luis Chicharo – University of Algarve, Portugal
Prof. Hilary Inyang – GISDAAD, United States of America
Dr. Miguel Gonzalez- Organisation of Southern Cooperation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ms. Elisabeth Wiegele - University of Carinthia, Austria
Mr. Keven Robert – UNESCO Dar es Salaam Office, Tanzania
Dr. Pascal Breil – University of Lyon, France
Ms. Vanessa Berger – University of Carinthia, Austria
Dr. Emmanuel Japhet- Wetland International, Tanzania
Dr. Olfa Ben Said –National Centre of Nuclear Sciences and Technology, Tunisia
Dr. Enock Chambile – Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
Prof. Michael McClain – UNESCO IHE, The Netherlands
Thirty (30) participants will be admitted and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applications will be treated based on “first come-first served basis”.
*Registration fees will be used to cover breakfast, lunch, evening coffee and production of training materials and certificates. Therefore, applications are encouraged to ask for support from their employers /sponsors to cover costs related to transport to Morogoro, accommodation and dinner.
For questions and clarifications, kindly do not hesitate to contact:
Makarius C.S. Lalika, PhD.
Chairholder and Coordinator,
UNESCO Chair on Ecohydrology and Transboundary Water Management, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture,
IAGRI Premises, 1st Floor, Room number 17,
P.O. Box 3038 Morogoro TANZANIA.
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Whatsap: +255 754 201 306
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