Key Takeaways Read more about Key Takeaways The 4-day training workshop highlighted the necessity for a comprehensive assessment of wetland ecosystem services for better informed decisions and building a strong case for wetland site interventions. The participants were presented useful tools for ecosystem services assessment including TESSA, InVEST, and RAWES—all of which may be used or adapted in wetland sites. TESSA is particularly useful as it can be used even by non-technical persons and relies on meaningful stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
Anson Tagtag Keywords Sustainable wetlands management Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Read more about Anson Tagtag Mr. Anson Tagtag served as Chief of the Wildlife Conservation Section of the Wildlife Resources Division of BMB prior to his current role. With more than 25 years of service in DENR, he had led and is leading various projects and programs on biodiversity conservation such as, the Philippine Raptors Conservation Program, Tamaraw Conservation Project and the Ensuring Sustainable Benefits from Peatlands Protection and Wise Use (ESBenePeat) Project, among others.
Carbon Biomass Estimates using Remote Sensing Read more about Carbon Biomass Estimates using Remote Sensing Climate change is significantly impacting and will continue to impact all nations of the world. With emerging technologies and tools now being made available, more in-depth analysis on the value of nature is increasingly supporting decision-making. One of the most important tools now readily available is carbon assessment, which has been delivering solid evidence on the extent of value of wetlands particularly in their carbon storage capacity.
Radhika Bhargava Keywords Sustainable wetlands management Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Read more about Radhika Bhargava Dr. Radhika Bhargava recently completed her Ph.D. at the Department of Geography of the National University of Singapore, where she worked on understanding the response of mangroves and local communities towards shoreline retreats.
Joy Navarro Keywords Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Sustainable wetlands management Read more about Joy Navarro Ms.
Nature Based Solutions: An Introduction and Case Studies Read more about Nature Based Solutions: An Introduction and Case Studies Nature based solutions (NBS) are interventions inspired and supported by nature and benefit biodiversity while supporting the delivery of a range of ecosystem services. They are cost-effective, builds resilience, and provide environmental, social and economic benefits.
Conor Shea Keywords Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services nature-based solutions Sustainable wetlands management Read more about Conor Shea Dr.
Differences in Use and Application between Ecosystem Service Assessment Tools Read more about Differences in Use and Application between Ecosystem Service Assessment Tools Ecosystem services are measured and valuated through different tools. Other tools (aside from TESSA) are also being used, allowing practitioners and site managers options that are suitable to their sites. Two of such tools are the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) and Rapid Assessment of Wetland Ecosystem Services (RAWES).
Introduction to the Preliminary Scoping Appraisal of the Toolkit for Ecosystem Service Site-based Assessment (TESSA) Read more about Introduction to the Preliminary Scoping Appraisal of the Toolkit for Ecosystem Service Site-based Assessment (TESSA) TESSA typically involves six (6) steps. The Preliminary Scoping Appraisal (PSA) is the second stage and aims to derive an initial understanding of the dynamics of a site including the ecosystem services that it provides. To support the work of those who are participating in the workshop, the PSA focused on four features: (1) site boundaries, (2) habitat types, (3) provision of ecosystem services, and (4) drivers of change.
Evelyn Piña-Covarrubias Keywords Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Sustainable wetlands management Read more about Evelyn Piña-Covarrubias Dr.