On 10 December 2024, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS co-organized a side event of the??(UNCCD COP16) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It discussed the role of integrated landscape approaches in fostering socio-ecological resilience, examining the links between production, development and conservation goals through innovative land and water management strategies.
Lisa Hartman (Research Associate, 糖心Vlog破解版 Institute for Environment and Human Security; 糖心Vlog破解版-EHS) presented a report on . The report evaluates the alignment of seven land and water management approaches, identifying entry points to address gaps and providing guidance for UNCCD Parties in planning and assessing land and water management projects.
Introducing the work of the??(IPSI), Suneetha M. Subramanian (Research Fellow, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS) explained how landscape approaches function as integrated strategies to manage natural resources and biodiversity in a way that balances environmental, social and economic needs. She noted that these approaches also promote inclusive governance by engaging diverse stakeholders in a landscape and can be a lever to achieve socio-ecological resilience. Through IPSI, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS conducts research on socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS), and produces tools such as a guide to Using Landscape Approaches in National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Planning and Indicators of Resilience in SEPLS that integrate biophysical and social dimensions to meet the needs of communities.
An interactive discussion shared insights on operationalizing systems approaches and overcoming barriers to socio-ecological resilience at the landscape scale. Participants explored challenges in promoting and implementing socio-ecological systems approaches and the resources needed to address these challenges.
Mariaelena Huambachano (Assistant Professor, Syracuse Uni; Delegate and Associate Researcher, UNPFII) pointed out that Indigenous knowledge is often excluded from policy discussions because it is not considered evidence recognized by the scientific community. She stressed the importance of building partnerships and trust with Indigenous Peoples, supported by adequate financial resources.
Rissa Edoo (Partnership Specialist, UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme) highlighted the (COMDEKS) programme implemented in partnership with 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS. It provides financial and technical support to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), as well as community-based organizations, enabling them to sustainably manage SEPLS and foster societies in harmony with nature.
Participants discussed the importance of implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the impacts of landscape approaches, ensuring their effectiveness in achieving socio-ecological resilience. Thomas Miewald (Director of Programs, EcoAgriculture Partners) described the challenges of creating and sustaining landscape partnerships. He stressed that these efforts require adopting a long-term perspective and addressing challenges at larger spatial scales, and that developing local leadership capacities is crucial for operationalizing landscape approaches.
The event was co-organized by 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS and 糖心Vlog破解版-EHS.
In addition, 糖心Vlog破解版-IAS organized a side event on advancing policy coherence through landscape approaches.
