scholarly journals Exploring the Potential of Nipa Palm for Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Rural Livelihoods and Renewable Energy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
KS ZSL
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Ecosystem Restoration ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Palm Sugar ◽  
Nipa Palm ◽  
Change Mitigation ◽  
Sustainable Rural Livelihoods

Nypa fruiticans, commonly known as Nipa Palm, is a species of palm native to the coastlines and estuarine habitats of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In Indonesia, nipa palm covers about 700,000 ha, while, in South Sumatra, the Nipa Palm is a natural component of mangrove forests and covers extensive areas along the coast, estuaries, and riparian zones of rivers. About half of the natural nipa palm ecosystem in South Sumatra has been disturbed by human activities and requires restoration. Since Nipa Palm can be used to produce nipa palm sugar, natural nipa palm forests have the potential to generate sustainable rural livelihoods for those living in the lowland zone. More recently, nipa palm has been identified as a potential source of renewable energy. The sugar rich sap can be used to produce ethanol, a biofuel. Because of this potential, the KELOLA Sendang Project is exploring the potential of nipa palm for ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation, sustainable rural livelihoods and renewable energy.

scholarly journals Exploring the Potential of Nipa Palm for Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Rural Livelihoods and Renewable Energy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
KELOLA Sendang
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Rural Livelihoods ◽  
Ecosystem Restoration ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Palm Sugar ◽  
Nipa Palm ◽  
Change Mitigation ◽  
Sustainable Rural Livelihoods

Nypa fruiticans, commonly known as Nipa Palm, is a species of palm native to the coastlines and estuarine habitats of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. In Indonesia, nipa palm covers about 700,000 ha, while, in South Sumatra, the Nipa Palm is a natural component of mangrove forests and covers extensive areas along the coast, estuaries, and riparian zones of rivers. About half of the natural nipa palm ecosystem in South Sumatra has been disturbed by human activities and requires restoration. Since Nipa Palm can be used to produce nipa palm sugar, natural nipa palm forests have the potential to generate sustainable rural livelihoods for those living in the lowland zone. More recently, nipa palm has been identified as a potential source of renewable energy. The sugar rich sap can be used to produce ethanol, a biofuel. Because of this potential, the KELOLA Sendang Project is exploring the potential of nipa palm for ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation, sustainable rural livelihoods and renewable energy.

scholarly journals Promoting Renewable Energy to Cope with Climate Change—Policy Discourse in Israel

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3170
Author(s):  
Avri Eitan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Policy Discourse ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Change Mitigation

Evidence shows that global climate change is increasing over time, and requires the adoption of a variety of coping methods. As an alternative for conventional electricity systems, renewable energies are considered to be an important policy tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore, they play an important role in climate change mitigation strategies. Renewable energies, however, may also play a crucial role in climate change adaptation strategies because they can reduce the vulnerability of energy systems to extreme events. The paper examines whether policy-makers in Israel tend to focus on mitigation strategies or on adaptation strategies in renewable energy policy discourse. The results indicate that despite Israel’s minor impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, policy-makers focus more on promoting renewable energies as a climate change mitigation strategy rather than an adaptation strategy. These findings shed light on the important role of international influence—which tends to emphasize mitigation over adaptation—in motivating the domestic policy discourse on renewable energy as a coping method with climate change.

scholarly journals Influence of renewable energy sources on climate change mitigation in Serbia

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 411-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladica Bozic ◽  
Slobodan Cvetkovic ◽  
Branislav Zivkovic
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Change Mitigation

scholarly journals Links between Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Development in Land Policy and Ecosystem Restoration Projects: Lessons from South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Favretto ◽  
Andrew Dougill ◽  
Lindsay Stringer ◽  
Stavros Afionis ◽  
Claire Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Ecosystem Restoration ◽  
Land Policy ◽  
Change Mitigation

scholarly journals The effects of seaward distance on above and below ground carbon stocks in estuarine mangrove ecosystems

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgia de Jong Cleyndert ◽  
Aida Cuni-Sanchez ◽  
Hamidu A Seki ◽  
Deo D Shirima ◽  
Pantaleo K.T. Munishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Carbon Stocks ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Tree Roots ◽  
Mangrove Tree ◽  
True Value ◽  
Carbon Store ◽  
Change Mitigation

Abstract Background: Mangrove forests have gained recognition for their potential role in climate change mitigation due to carbon sequestration in live trees, and carbon storage in the sediments trapped by mangrove tree roots and pneumatophores. Africa hosts about 19% of the world’s mangroves, yet relatively few studies have examined the carbon stocks of African mangroves. The available studies report considerable differences among sites and amongst the different pools of carbon stocks. None considered the effects of seaward distance. We present details of AGC and SOC carbon stocks for Lindi in Tanzania, and focus on how these values differ with increasing seaward distance and, how our results compare to those reported elsewhere across Africa.Results: AGC ranged between 11-55Mg C ha-1, but was not significantly affected by seaward distance. SOC for 0-1m depth ranged from 154-484, with a mean of 302 Mg C ha-1. SOC was significantly negatively correlated with seaward distance. Mangrove type (estuarine/oceanic), soil erosion, soil depth may explain these differences We note important methodological differences in previous studies on carbon stocks in mangroves in Africa. Conclusion:This study indicates that seaward distance has an important effect on SOC stocks in the Lindi region of Tanzania. SOC should be fully incorporated into national climate change mitigation policies. Studies should report seaward distance and to describe the type of mangrove stand to make results easily comparable across sites and to assess the true value of Blue Carbon in Africa. We recommend focusing on trees >10cm diameter for AGC, and sampling soils to at least 1m depth for SOC, which would provide a more complete assessment of the potentially considerable mangrove carbon store.

scholarly journals Local scale climate change mitigation through mangrove revegetation on the south coast of Lombok island

2021 ◽  
Vol 913 (1) ◽  
pp. 012052
Author(s):  
A A Idrus ◽  
A Syukur ◽  
L H N Zohri ◽  
Zulhalifah ◽  
J Aulia
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Change Mitigation ◽  
Local Scale ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Social Data ◽  
Essential Value ◽  
Sonneratia Alba ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Mangrove Vegetation ◽  
Change Mitigation

Abstract The mangrove vegetation in the coastal environment has a vital role, especially as a regulation for CO2 and O2 gas exchange. Mangrove revegetation has significant relevance for local-scale climate change mitigation. This study aims to assess and describe the success of mangrove revegetation in mitigating climate change at a local scale. Ecological data research methods are through surveys, observations and transect methods. Furthermore, the collection of social data through surveys, interviews, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). Meanwhile, the research data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, and analysis of the mangrove vegetation structure through frequency, density, cover, and essential value index analyses. The study results found seven types of mangroves, namely Sonneratia alba, Rhizophora stylosa, Rhizophora apiculata, Avicennia marina, Bruguira gymnoryzha, Lumnitzara racemosa, and Ceriops tagal. Sonneratia alba and Rizoporastylosaare species with the highest importance value of 194.04 where S. alba found Poton Bako and R. Stylosa found in Tanjung Luar. As for social data and knowledge, people in areas with a distance of 0-50 meters from mangrove forest have a better understanding than people living in areas with an average percentage value perspective of 52 %. Then, most respondents agreed that mangroves could prevent abrasion and reduce heat temperatures, with the percentage of respondents responding more than 41 % and 61 %, respectively in all locations. Based on the essential value index and respondents’ perceptions, it can be concluded that the Sonneratia alba and Rizopora Stylosa are species that have the highest ecological function because they have good adaptability in the coastal areas of South Lombok making them suitable as species for revegetation programs in South Lombok, and for the next revegetation program should be involving people who are close to mangrove forests because they are the ones who know and feel the benefits of mangrove forests.

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