Community Mangrove Aqua-Silviculture (CMAS Culture): An Innovation and Climate Resilient Practice by the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Dependent Rural Communities of Bangladesh

To adapt to the emergent global climate impacts, the local communities of Khulna, Satkhira and Bagerhat districts in South-Western Bangladesh have spontaneously promoted a number of social innovation using their innovative ideas and traditional knowledge. The present study highlights on this practice called as Community Mangrove Aqua-Silvi-Culture (CMAS) to cultivate some floral and faunal species of the Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem. CMAS is a plot of swampy land with 1 to 1.5 feet deep water bordered by a dyke of 0.5 to1.5 feet height from the water level. The mangrove plant species in CMAS includes Goalpata (Nypa fruticans), Goran (Ceriops tagal), Keora (Sonnerata species), Hargoza (Alanthus ilicifolius), and Baen (Avicennia Species). Besides, there is a canal of about 2-2.5 feet depth that runs along the farm dykes where fish (Telapia, Vetki, Amadi, Tengra, Carps), shrimp (Bagda) and crabs are cultured. For in depth analysis of CMAS, face-to-face interview was conducted in 18 CMAS farms to know about the cultivation method, cost-benefit aspects, environmental and social impact of this unique culture. The farm owners opined that after 13 to 14 months of plantation, which is the shortest in comparison with traditional practice, Golpata and Goran can be harvested usually in January to February. On the other hand, farming seasonality of fish and shrimps varies species to species. However, most of the fish species can be harvested in between May to June in each year. Interestingly, CMAS culture doesn’t need much care and maintenance costs. It is expected that the detailed analysis of CMAS will help the Sundarbans depended local communities more climate resilient.

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Third Sector and Social Innovation in Local Communities in Portugal: Dilemmas Concerning Framing and Measurement of Social Impact

New Paths of Entrepreneurship Development - Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics ◽

10.1007/978-3-319-96032-6_13 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 257-281

Author(s):

Cristina Pinto Albuquerque ◽

Sara Rocha

Keyword(s):

Social Impact ◽

Social Innovation ◽

Third Sector ◽

Local Communities

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The interactions between livelihood capitals and access of local communities to the forest provisioning services of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest, Bangladesh

Ecosystem Services ◽

10.1016/j.ecoser.2018.05.003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 ◽

pp. 41-49 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Abu S.M.G. Kibria ◽

Robert Costanza ◽

Colin Groves ◽

Alison M. Behie

Keyword(s):

Mangrove Forest ◽

Local Communities ◽

Livelihood Capitals ◽

Provisioning Services ◽

Sundarbans Mangrove ◽

The Sundarbans

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Antimicrobial activity of endophytic fungi isolated from the mangrove plant Sonneratia apetala (Buch.-Ham) from the Sundarbans mangrove forest

Advances in Traditional Medicine ◽

10.1007/s13596-019-00422-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 419-425 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tauhidur R. Nurunnabi ◽

Farah Sabrin ◽

Dilara I. Sharif ◽

Lutfun Nahar ◽

Md. H. Sohrab ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Endophytic Fungi ◽

Mangrove Forest ◽

Mangrove Plant ◽

Sonneratia Apetala ◽

Sundarbans Mangrove ◽

The Sundarbans

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Anti-MRSA activity of oxysporone and xylitol from the endophytic fungus Pestalotia sp. growing on the Sundarbans mangrove plant Heritiera fomes

Phytotherapy Research ◽

10.1002/ptr.5983 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 348-354 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Tauhidur Rahman Nurunnabi ◽

Lutfun Nahar ◽

Shaymaa Al-Majmaie ◽

S.M. Mahbubur Rahman ◽

Md. Hossain Sohrab ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Endophytic Fungus ◽

Mangrove Plant ◽

Heritiera Fomes ◽

Sundarbans Mangrove ◽

The Sundarbans

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A Real Or a Marginal Trend in Participatory Budgets in Local Governments

e-Finanse ◽

10.2478/fiqf-2018-0024 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 12-21

Author(s):

Beata Zofia Filipiak ◽

Marek Dylewski

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Social Participation ◽

Local Governments ◽

Current Practice ◽

Public Policies ◽

Local Communities ◽

Public Expenditures ◽

Public Funds ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Participatory Budget

AbstractThe purpose of the article is analysis of participatory budgets as a tool for shaping decisions of local communities on the use of public funds. The authors ask the question of whether the current practice of using the participatory budget is actually a growing trend in local government finances or, after the initial euphoria resulting from participation, society ceased to notice the real possibilities of influencing the directions of public expenditures as an opportunity to legislate public policies implemented. It is expected that the conducted research will allow us to evaluate the participatory budget and indicate whether this tool practically acts as a stimulus for changes in the scope of tasks under public policies. The authors analyzed and evaluated the announced competitions for projects as part of the procedure for elaborating participatory budgeting for selected LGUs. Then, they carried out an in-depth analysis of the data used to assess real social participation in the process of establishing social policies.

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Building a Resilient Tomorrow

10.1093/oso/9780190909345.001.0001 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alice C. Hill ◽

Leonardo Martinez-Diaz

Keyword(s):

Global Climate Change ◽

Global Climate ◽

Climate Impacts ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Climate Scenarios ◽

Related Disease ◽

Climate Resilience ◽

Personal Experiences ◽

Financial Disincentives ◽

Biological Solutions

Even under the most optimistic scenarios, significant global climate change is now inevitable. Although we cannot tell with certainty how much average global temperatures will rise, we do know that the warming we have experienced to date has already caused significant losses, and that the failure to prepare for the consequences of further warming may prove to be staggering. This book does not dwell on overhyped descriptions of apocalyptic climate scenarios, nor does it travel down well-trodden paths surrounding the politics of reducing carbon emissions. Instead, it starts with two central facts: there will be future climate impacts, and we can make changes now to buffer their effects. While squarely confronting the scale of the risks we face, this pragmatic guide focuses on solutions—some gradual and some more revolutionary—currently being deployed around the globe. Each chapter presents a thematic lesson for decision-makers and engaged citizens to consider, outlining replicable successes and identifying provocative recommendations to strengthen climate resilience. Between discussions of ideas as wide-ranging as managed retreat from coastal hot zones to biological solutions for resurgent climate-related disease threats, the authors draw on their personal experiences to tell behind-the-scenes stories of what it really takes to advance progress on these issues. The narrative is dotted with stories of on-the-ground citizenry, from small-town mayors and bankers to generals and engineers, who are chipping away at financial disincentives and bureaucratic hurdles to prepare for life on a warmer planet.

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Post COVID-19 Recovery and 2050 Climate Change Targets: Changing the Emphasis from Promotion of Renewables to Mandated Curtailment of Fossil Fuels in the EU Policies

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14051347 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 1347

Author(s):

Kyriakos Maniatis ◽

David Chiaramonti ◽

Eric van den Heuvel

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

European Union ◽

Renewable Energy ◽

Global Economy ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Global Climate ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Climate Change Policy ◽

Climate Impacts ◽

The European Union

The present work considers the dramatic changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the global economy, with particular emphasis on energy. Focusing on the European Union, the article discusses the opportunities policy makers can implement to reduce the climate impacts and achieve the Paris Agreement 2050 targets. The analysis specifically looks at the fossil fuels industry and the future of the fossil sector post COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis first revises the fossil fuel sector, and then considers the need for a shift of the global climate change policy from promoting the deployment of renewable energy sources to curtailing the use of fossil fuels. This will be a change to the current global approach, from a relative passive one to a strategically dynamic and proactive one. Such a curtailment should be based on actual volumes of fossil fuels used and not on percentages. Finally, conclusions are preliminary applied to the European Union policies for net zero by 2050 based on a two-fold strategy: continuing and reinforcing the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive to 2035, while adopting a new directive for fixed and over time increasing curtailment of fossils as of 2025 until 2050.

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IoT Technologies during and Beyond COVID-19: A Comprehensive Review

Future Internet ◽

10.3390/fi13050105 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 105

Author(s):

Mohamed Yousif ◽

Chaminda Hewage ◽

Liqaa Nawaf

Keyword(s):

Social Impact ◽

Contact Tracing ◽

Privacy And Security ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

Iot Applications ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Potential Applications ◽

Readiness Level ◽

Improved Performance

The COVID-19 pandemic provided a much-needed sanity check for IoT-inspired frameworks and solutions. IoT solutions such as remote health monitoring and contact tracing provided support for authorities to successfully manage the spread of the coronavirus. This article provides the first comprehensive review of key IoT solutions that have had an impact on COVID-19 in healthcare, contact tracing, and transportation during the pandemic. Each sector is investigated in depth; and potential applications, social and economic impact, and barriers for mass adaptation are discussed in detail. Furthermore, it elaborates on the challenges and opportunities for IoT framework solutions in the immediate post-COVID-19 era. To this end, privacy and security concerns of IoT applications are analyzed in depth and emerging standards and code of practices for mass adaptation are also discussed. The main contribution of this review paper is the in-depth analysis and categorization of sector-wise IoT technologies, which have the potential to be prominent applications in the new normal. IoT applications in each selected sector are rated for their potential economic and social impact, timeline for mass adaptation, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL). In addition, this article outlines potential research directions for next-generation IoT applications that would facilitate improved performance with preserved privacy and security, as well as wider adaptation by the population at large.

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