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| Countries: | Kenya |
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| Regions: | Galana |
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Nature-Based Solutions |
| Progress to Date: | 2310 Number of people with increased access to water |
| Services Needed: | Other |
| Desired Partner: | Other |
| Language: | English |
| Start & End Dates: | Jan. 2010 » Dec. 2012 |
| Project Website: | NA |
| Contextual Condition(s): | None |
| Additional Benefits: | None |
| Beneficiaries: | None |
| Planning & Implementation Time: | 1-3 years |
| Financial Resources: | More than $500,000 USD |
| Primary Funding Source: | Corporate funding |
| Project Challenges: | None |
| Project Source: | User |
| Profile Completion: | 87% |
This program is to let the community know how water occurs in various forms in space and time.Activities Undertaken: Seeds distribution and fertilizers, Community training, latrines construction, tree planting, environmental protection1) Objectives� identify various/different forms of water� understand different sources of water� appreciate different sources of water:-Rivers, Lakes, Boreholes, Wells, Dams Springs and rain� Management of water resources� Wate…
| Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: | None |
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| Project Benefits: | None |
| Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: | None |
| Months & Implementing: | 1-3 years |
| Financial Resources: | More than $500,000 USD |
| Primary Funding Source: | Corporate funding |
| Challenges: | None |
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A safe operating space for humanity (Planetary Boundaries) (Resource)
In this Nature feature, Johan Rockstrom and co-authors argue that identifying and quantifying planetary boundaries that must not be transgressed could help prevent human activities from causing unacceptable environmental change. Learn More
Achieving Abundance: Understanding the Cost of a Sustainable Water Future (2020) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/achieving-abundance-understand...
This Working Paper proposes a method whereby any decision-maker can calculate the cost required to deliver sustainable water management to a geography. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
CEO Water Mandate Toolbox (Resource)
The Toolbox connects your business to the latest tools, guidance, case studies, datasets, and more most relevant to you based on your circumstances and interests. It features more than 250+ resources from dozens of organizations and is updated every week. Learn More
Developers: CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute
FAO: Nature-Based Solutions for agricultural water management and food security (Resource)
www.fao.org/3/CA2525EN/ca2525en.pdf
NBS offer a promising contribution on how to enhance the availability and quality of water for productive purposes and human consumption, while preserving ecosystems. In this discussion paper, 21 case studies of water management processes are analysed, using a non-representative … Learn More
www.fao.org/3/CA2594EN/ca2594en.pdf
FAO has been emphasizing the need to accelerate a global transition to sustainable food and agriculture systems, advocating an integrated approach. This document focuses on the management of water for agricultural use. Learn More
Global Water Footprint Standard (Resource)
waterfootprint.org/media/downloads/TheWaterFootprintAssessme...
The Global Water Footprint Assessment Standard can be used to provide comparable quantification and robust analytics, helping corporations, governments, and researchers manage water resources and achieve greater water sustainability. Learn More
ISO/TC 207/SC 5 Life cycle assessment (Resource)
www.iso.org/committee/54854/x/catalogue
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Multi-Benefit Resource Library (Resource)
The Pacific Institute – in collaboration with a diverse team of stakeholders – is developing a framework for systematically assessing the multiple benefits and costs provided by water management strategies. Here, we provide a resource library for analysts, decision makers, … Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Nature-based Solutions to address global societal challenges (Resource)
portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2016-...
The report proposes a definitional framework for NbS, including a set of general principles for any NbS intervention. The report also defines the scope of NbS as an umbrella concept embracing a number of different ecosystembased approaches. Learn More
Developers: International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/right-tool-for-the-right-job-t...
This report seeks to provide an overview of the three leading water tools available for corporate water risk assessment. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
SDG Compass Business Tools (Resource)
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Compass Business Tools inventory maps existing business tools against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It allows you to explore commonly used business tools that may be useful when assessing your organization’s impact on the SDGs. Learn More
Setting Site Water Targets Informed By Catchment Context: A Guide For Companies (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/site-water-targets
This guide aims to help companies set effective site water targets that are informed by catchment context, which can create value and lessen risks for the company and support collective action. Learn More
Developers: CEO Water Mandate
Sharing Good Practice in Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Implementation (2020) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/sharing-good-practice-in-allia...
This report provides findings on good practices of AWS Standard implementation. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Sustainable Timber Sourcing – Good Practices in Construction Material Industries (Resource)
ic.fsc.org/preview.fsc-principles-and-criteria-for-forest-st...
The Forest Stewardship Council created the Principles of Forest Stewardship as a worldwide standard to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Learn More
The AWS International Water Stewardship Standard (Resource)
The AWS Standard is a globally-applicable framework for major water users to understand their water use and impacts, and to work collaboratively and transparently for sustainable water management within a catchment context. Learn More
Developers: Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
The NbS Evidence Platform (2019) (Resource)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/the-nbs-evidence-tool-2019
This tool is an interactive map linking nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation outcomes based on a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature. Learn More
Developers: Pacific Institute
Threading the Needle: Weaving SDGs in the Textile, Retail, and Apparel industry (Resource)
textileexchange.org/threading-the-needle-weaving-sdgs-in-the...
This report is a culmination of industry interviews, non-government organization inputs, and desk research, the report highlights practical examples for companies in the sector and beyond, grappling with how to integrate the SDGs into their core business and global supply … Learn More
Towards the Circular Economy: Accelerating the scale-up across global supply chains (Resource)
This report explores the possibilities of scaling a circular economy, given the reality of the global economy and the complexity of multi-tier supply chains. Learn More
Developers: World Economic Forum
wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/29989/NBS_Exam...
As the co-leads of the Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Coalition for the UN Climate Action Summit, China and New Zealand have received descriptions of nearly 200 initiatives and best practices from a broad range of entities around the world. This paper … Learn More
Water Risk Filter (Resource)
The Water Risk Filter can be used to assess and respond to water related risks for your own operations, suppliers, or growth plans. Learn More
Developers: WWF
thinknature: Nature-Based Solutions Handbook (Resource)
platform.think-nature.eu/system/files/thinknature_handbook_f...
This Handbook has been developed in the framework of the ThinkNature project. Its main objective is to gather and promote state-of-the-art knowledge regarding Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), comprising a comprehensive guide to all relevant actors. To this end, each aspect of … Learn More
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/feeding-thirsty-2017
Ceres Learn More
Growing Water Risk Resilience: An Investor Guide on Agricultural Supply Chains (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/growing-water-risk-resilience-...
PRI; WWF Learn More
Guide to Managing Integrity in Water Stewardship Initiatives (Resource toolbox)
CEO Water Mandate; Water Integrity Network Learn More
Guide to Water-Related Collective Action (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/collectiveaction
CEO Water Mandate; Ross Strategic Learn More
Shared Water Challenges and Interests (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/files/private-sector-water-policy-engage...
CEO Water Mandate; WWF Learn More
Water Risk Hotspots for Agriculture (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/water-risk-hotspots-agricultur...
OECD Learn More
Water Stewardship in Sustainable Agriculture: Farm and Catchment Level Assessments (Resource toolbox)
ceowatermandate.org/resources/water-stewardship-sustainable-...
SAI Platform Learn More
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Account for a wide range of benefits and potential trade-offs associated with nature-based solutions (Pacific Institute)
Nature-based solutions (NBS) offer a broad range of benefits, including improved water quantity and quality, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity protection. However, these solutions may also have trade-offs (negative or unintended impacts) such as displacing land users or replacing diverse ecosystems …
Analyze the systems within which your nature-based solution take place to minimize risk and optimize benefits (Pacific Institute)
Nature-based solutions (NBS) take place within complex, dynamic, and self-organizing socio-ecological systems. These include biophysical, economic, political, and cultural systems. For example, a forest restoration project interacts with the forest ecology, hydrology, local communities, and regional businesses. The project also …
Engage communities over the course of the nature-based solutions project to ensure successful and equitable outcomes (Pacific Institute)
Effective engagement with local communities in nature-based solutions (NBS) projects requires thoughtful commitment. Build relationships with stakeholder groups and incorporate their input throughout the project lifecycle, from design and planning to project management and maintenance. Engaging and empowering a diverse …
Share your nature-based solution (NBS) story to raise awareness and acceptability of NBS (Pacific Institute)
By sharing your nature-based solution (NBS) story, you show that it is possible to create healthy, productive landscapes where nature and people thrive in a cost-effective way. By assessing the “full value” of your NBS project and demonstrating cost savings, …
Take the lead on nature-based solutions: start with a pilot, learn from your experience, and scale up the solution (Pacific Institute)
Organizations, companies, and governments have the ability to design and implement nature-based solutions (NBS) at different scales. They can start with small-scale projects within their boundaries to develop a robust understanding of the NBS, test their hypotheses, and refine their …
Conseguir patrocinadores para o projeto (Engenheiros sem Fronteiras - Brasil)
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Herman Bigham (Tosheka Products)
Millions of people globally do not have ready access to running water at their homes. They are forced to walk 6 – 10 miles carrying heavy (47 lb. – 21Kgs) water containers daily. The cost of having water delivered is …
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How working with experienced partners contributes to a transfer of knowledge. (African Entrepreneurs Development Center)
It is very important for us because the one soap for one child project needs a lot of water during production of soap. So we have now clear knowledge on how to save water during post and pre-production.
Official SDG monitoring processes can be used to create opportunities for tangible actions that accelerate measurable progress on water resources management (SDG 6 IWRM Support Programme)
Water-related Action Plans should be based on SDG 6 monitoring and designed with the participation of all relevant stakeholders, to serve as a collective roadmap for different sectors to contribute to achieving the SDGs. Equitable and inclusive water resources management …
