Geology of Ogun State, Nigeria: Insights and Implications
The geology of Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria, particularly within the Dahomey or Benin Basin, holds significant value for understanding the region's origins and geological evolution. This includes insights on sedimentary basins, the Wilson Cycle, and the unique characteristics of the Dahomey or
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Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Work
Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in humanitarian settings involves acts of gross misconduct by workers, including abuse of power for sexual purposes and engaging in sexual activities with minors. Six core principles guide the prevention of SEA, emphasizing the prohibition of sexual relationships
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Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) in COVID-19 Response
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the risks of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) are heightened, impacting vulnerable populations. It is crucial for humanitarian actors to uphold existing PSEA commitments and systems. SEA violates fundamental human rights, undermines trust, and has severe consequences for
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Sustainable Development through Nile Basin Initiative: Focus on Fish Migration
Enabling fish migration in the Nile Basin through the Nile Basin Initiative is crucial for sustainable socio-economic development. The initiative aims to ensure equitable utilization of water resources, efficient water management, poverty eradication, and economic integration, benefiting the 11 coun
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Understanding the Impact of Snow on Sea Ice in Earth System Models
Snow on sea ice plays a crucial role in Earth System Models, affecting sea ice growth and atmospheric temperatures. While observational studies are limited, ongoing research aims to improve modeling accuracy by incorporating snow-ice interactions. Large-scale studies highlight the importance of Arct
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Climate Financing and Transboundary Cooperation in the Niger Basin
The panel discussion explores opportunities and challenges in mobilizing climate funds for joint actions in transboundary basins, focusing on the experience of the Niger Basin Authority. It highlights the importance of international commitments, regional cooperation, and sustainable local community
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Basin Manipulation Simulation Analysis Tool Overview
Basin Manipulation Simulation Analysis Tool provides a comprehensive solution for managing and analyzing basin data, including tasks like basin manipulation, simulation analysis, case management, and defining simulation time steps. The tool allows for easy data entry, visualization of simulation res
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The Global Water Crisis and Transboundary Issues in Southern Africa
The global water crisis is a pressing issue affecting millions worldwide, with about 700 million people currently living below the water-stress threshold. By 2025, this number is projected to reach 3 billion. The increasing pressure on shared water resources in countries like Botswana, Namibia, and
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Responsibilities and Monitoring Procedures in Black Sea Basin Programme
The Monitoring Unit in the Black Sea Basin Joint Operational Programme outlines the responsibilities of beneficiaries, lead partners, and other partners. Beneficiaries are required to ensure project implementation, document management, financial reporting, and grant distribution. Partners must coope
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Integrated River Basin Management Approach for Water Resource Planning in Turkey
Modeling tools like RBE River Basin Explorer are being utilized for river basin planning in Turkey focusing on hydrology and water allocation. The roadmap includes projects such as inventory of existing models, improved water allocation, scenario analysis for water scarcity, and capacity building th
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Governance and Cooperation in Transboundary River Basin Management: A Case Study of the Bermejo River Basin
Guillermina Elias, a PhD candidate from Argentina, is researching governance and cooperation in managing the transboundary Bermejo River Basin shared by Argentina and Bolivia. The study focuses on analyzing mechanisms, capacities, stakeholder participation, and resource management from 1995 to 2018
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Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority's Local Projects and Achievements
The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority, established in 2008, focuses on flood mitigation strategies informed by science to protect residents and communities. Through various projects like the Raymer Street Pump Station in Hoquiam, the authority has significantly reduced flood damage, enhanced comm
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Evaluation of Transboundary Water Sharing Rules: The Nile River Basin Case
This study examines the complex nature of transboundary water management, focusing on the Nile River Basin. It addresses issues such as water scarcity, population growth, and climate change affecting water resources. The research aims to evaluate existing water sharing principles, identify challenge
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Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority Update and Collaboration Highlights
The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority is making significant progress in reducing flood damage and restoring aquatic species through a Basin-wide strategy. The key messages focus on collaboration among various entities and the importance of a multi-phased approach to protect communities. The backg
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Establishment of Decentralized Clean Water Service Providers in Winooski Basin
The Clean Water Service Delivery Act of 2019 aims to establish a network of decentralized Clean Water Service Providers (CWSPs) for watersheds in Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog basins. CVRPC serves as the CWSP for the Winooski Basin, overseeing projects like stormwater management, natural reso
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Identify Locations on the Map Mind Exercise
In this map mind exercise, you are presented with identified locations and your task is to fill in the names of these places. From countries like Jordan and Iraq to bodies of water like the Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf, test your geographical knowledge by naming each location correctly.
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Supporting Marine Environment in the Baltic Sea: HELCOM.BLUES Project Overview
The HELCOM.BLUES project focuses on biodiversity, litter, underwater noise, and regional measures for the Baltic Sea. It aims to enhance regional capacity for developing effective measures to maintain a healthy marine environment. The project involves a consortium of 14 partners and over 7 subcontra
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Weather Forecast and Safety Implications for 41st Rolex Middle Sea Race Malta 2020
Lt. Col. Alessio Canessa from Aeronautica Militare provides insights on the predictability of weather, wind forecasts, and safety impacts for the start of the 41st Rolex Middle Sea Race Malta 2020. Uncertainty of predictions and the 7-day weather forecast for sailing conditions are discussed, highli
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Understanding Near-Surface Sea Temperature Development in NCEP GFS/CFS
This informative piece delves into the evolution of Near-Surface Sea Temperature (NSST) within the NCEP GFS/CFS, discussing its significance in Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) systems, the utilization of sea surface temperature (SST), and the T-profile near the sea surface. It covers the role of
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Impact of Harvest and Post-Harvest Processing on Sea Cucumber Quality in Fiji Islands
Sea cucumbers, a valuable delicacy in Asian cuisine, have been harvested in Fiji for centuries due to their rich nutritional profile and health benefits. This study investigates the effects of different harvest and post-harvest processing methods on the quality of bche-de-mer, a dried form of sea cu
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Baltic Sea North Sea MSDI Working Group Report
The Baltic Sea North Sea MSDI Working Group report presents the group's history, current dormant state, and plans for the future. Following low activity in recent years, discussions among members concluded that the group may no longer add value to international work on MSDI. The group is set to rema
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Impacts of Climate Change on the Caspian Sea Basin
The Caspian Sea Basin is facing numerous consequences of climate change, including temperature and precipitation variations, sea level fluctuations, regional land degradation, changes in sea ice extent, and increased vulnerability to flooding. Various countries in the region are experiencing differe
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Deep Blue Sea Science Olympiad 2014 - Marine Life Exploration
Explore the fascinating marine world through images from the Deep Blue Sea Science Olympiad 2014. Identify sea turtles, creatures, fish, and more. Test your knowledge with fun quiz questions about marine life. Learn about tunicates, manatees, leatherback sea turtles, and their diets in this engaging
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Advancing Electric Commercial Vehicles: SEA Electric's Innovation Journey
Explore the pioneering work of SEA Electric, a Victorian automotive technology company leading the charge in developing efficient 100% electric vehicle drivetrains for commercial use. With their SEA-DriveTM technology and exclusive models, SEA Electric is spearheading the transition towards sustaina
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ICES Advice for 2015 Sea Bass Stock Structure Uncertain
Sea bass stock structure remains uncertain in IVbc, VIIa, and VIId-h with total landings advised to be below 1,155 t. The stock faces challenges such as slow growth, late maturation, and vulnerable spawning aggregations. Urgent management action is needed to reduce fishing mortality and prevent furt
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Overview of Key Issues in the Caspian Region
The Caspian region faces key issues in economy, trade, energy, security, environment, and legal disputes. Economic growth and GDP trends of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan are highlighted. Trade relations with the EU, China, US, and Russia are discussed. Efforts to improve
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Developments in Establishing Quantitative Objectives for Salmon and Steelhead in the Columbia Basin
The Columbia Basin Partnership Task Force, led by NOAA, has been working on setting shared, quantitative objectives for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia Basin. The process involves creating prototype work teams to test and develop these objectives, with a focus on areas like the Snake River Basi
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Chehalis Basin CFAR Program Overview
The Chehalis Basin Strategy Community Flood Assistance & Resilience (CFAR) Program aims to address flood-related challenges in the Chehalis River Basin through multiple reports and recommendations, emphasizing the need to reduce damage to residences, prevent new development in floodplains, and enhan
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Roadmap to Restore and Maintain Water Quality
The roadmap outlines actions to restore and maintain water quality, focusing on implementing the Danube River Basin Management Plan, financing strategies, enhancing cooperation at sub-basin levels, and addressing climate change impacts. Key milestones include reports on program measures alignment, w
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River Basin Planning and Administration in China
In China, river basin planning and administration are crucial for managing water resources effectively. The country has seven national-level river basins, each with its River Basin Commission responsible for coordinating water resource management. Examples like the Yellow River and Haihe Basin highl
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Explore the Wonders of the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea, located in Northern Europe, is a unique body of water known for its brackish nature and rich biodiversity. Stretching across various regions and basins, the sea is home to numerous islands and archipelagos, each adding to its charm and beauty. Discover the geophysical data, coastal t
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Exploring the Sea Turtle Project Introduction Studios
Dive into the world of sea turtles with the Sea Turtle Project Introduction Studios. Discover the importance of protecting these endangered creatures, learn about the risks they face from plastic pollution, and explore ways to help safeguard their habitats. Stunning visuals and informative slides pr
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Reconstructing Sea Ice Extent from Early Nimbus Satellites Research
Researchers at the National Snow and Ice Data Center, University of Colorado, are working on reconstructing sea ice extent using data from the 1960s Nimbus series satellites. By digitizing and processing old satellite data, they aim to extend sea ice records back to 1964, potentially adding 16 more
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History of Sea Level Variability Over the Past Million Years
Exploration of sea level changes over the last 1,000,000 years through research and data, including the post-glacial maximum sea level, exposed continental shelf during the last ice age, and rising sea level as ice caps melted. The analyses provide insights into the dynamics of sea level fluctuation
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Overview of Sea Ice Characterization and Validation Process
Sea ice characterization and validation process for cryosphere products involve three stages of validation maturity. It includes evaluating algorithm performance, analyzing required inputs, conducting quality flag analysis, and documenting error budget. The team members consist of experts from vario
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Overview of Demographic and Government Characteristics in Iron County
Iron County, with a population of 11,516 in 2013, has a median household income of $35,551. The workforce education attainment shows a diverse range of educational levels. The city of Iron River, along with Crystal Falls and Caspian, have distinct city governments with different structures. Addition
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Globalink Logistics - Leading Freight Forwarder in Kazakhstan since 2005
Globalink Logistics, a THLG member since 2005, is a top freight forwarder in Kazakhstan specializing in transportation consultancy, project logistics, feasibility studies, and cargo supervision. They offer a wide range of services including oversize cargo transportation, barge service, and customs d
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Addressing Sea Level Changes in the Maldives
The Maldives, a group of coral islands in the Indian Ocean, faces imminent threats from rising sea levels. With 80% of its islands less than 1m above sea level, 360,000 citizens might need to evacuate in the next 100 years. The impacts include forced migration, economic decline, and environmental de
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Engineering Approach to Enhancing Water Availability in the Mediterranean Basin
Explore an innovative engineering approach to addressing water scarcity in the Mediterranean Basin through regreening degraded areas using sea water evaporation technology. This presentation discusses the impact on convective triggering, surface evaporation, and technology development for sustainabl
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Facing Higher Sea Levels and Coastal Flooding in New York City: Impacts and Resilience Strategies
The research highlights the increasing threat of higher sea levels and coastal flooding in New York City, exemplified by Hurricane Sandy. It discusses observed sea level rise trends, top coastal storm floods, and climate change projections. Initiatives like the New York City Panel on Climate Change
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