Ed, Cool!!
Josh, Kaz and I will be speaking at this "International Workshop on Climate-Resilient Development in Southeast Asia <https://chinaproject.harvard.edu/event/climate-resilience>" workshop end of July. We are noodling on what to talk about / show. If convenient please think about issues as you travel that might be relevant and share any photos, collect maps, etc of any relevant issues on climate resilience (broadly defined) . Or forward any major issues you're coming across that could benefit from ABM, geospatial visualization, community based imagery, drone photogrammetry, IoT sensors, and community decision making etc. We can georectify any of your imagery and run abm sims (water, flood, evacuation, etc) on the Simtable or in Realtime.Earth. Potential issues: Borneo: - Deforestation: Large-scale logging and land conversion for palm oil plantations, leading to loss of biodiversity in forests like the Heart of Borneo and habitats for endangered species such as the Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), pygmy elephants, and clouded leopards. - Peatland Degradation: Draining and burning of peatlands in areas like the Sebangau National Park for agriculture and development, causing significant greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to regional haze problems. - Indigenous Rights: Displacement and marginalization of indigenous communities such as the Dayak and Penan people due to land grabs and industrial development, threatening their traditional ways of life and access to resources. - Water Pollution: Contamination of rivers and waterways like the Mahakam River from mining activities, agricultural runoff, and improper waste disposal, impacting aquatic ecosystems and human health. - Climate Change Vulnerability: Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, affecting agriculture, infrastructure, and livelihoods in Borneo, particularly impacting lowland and coastal areas. - Habitat Loss for Proboscis Monkeys: Destruction of mangrove and riverine forests affecting the habitat of the endangered proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), unique to Borneo. - Decline of Sun Bears: Habitat fragmentation and poaching leading to the decline of the Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), the world’s smallest bear species. Greater SEA: - Indonesian Peatland Fires: Large-scale peatland fires in areas such as Central Kalimantan and Riau, causing severe air pollution, health problems, and significant greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to regional haze and climate change. - Coral Reef Degradation: Damage to coral reefs in places like the Coral Triangle (including parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines) due to overfishing, destructive fishing practices, and climate change, impacting marine biodiversity and local fishing communities. - Mangrove Destruction: Clearing of mangrove forests in coastal areas like Sumatra and Java for aquaculture and development, leading to loss of coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration capacity. - Agricultural Expansion: Conversion of forests to agricultural land in regions such as Sumatra's Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, leading to habitat loss for species like the Sumatran tiger and increased human-wildlife conflict. - Urbanization and Pollution: Rapid urbanization in cities like Jakarta and Manila, causing air and water pollution, inadequate waste management, and increased vulnerability to climate-related impacts such as flooding and heatwaves. Description of the workshop. An increasing number of studies warn that climate change is a major threat to human societies and is projected to cause growing damage and loss in the near future, even if currently planned mitigation goals are met. The question of how to maintain and enhance “climate resilience” - the capacity of socio-ecosystems to survive and develop in changing climate - is of utmost importance. Promoting climate-resilient development has become a key priority in fields like risk management, urban planning, health care and others. Southeast Asia includes multiple emerging economies facing increasing threats of global warming and climate overshoot. Meanwhile, Southeast Asian countries are quickly developing social and economic systems and enhancing capacities to cope with climate impacts. However, scientific research is insufficiently developed to understand the evolving capacity of social resilience to climate change impacts. We invite participation in an “International Workshop on Climate-Resilient Development in Southeast Asia” to explore with colleagues from Southeast Asia whether, where, and how climate resilient development can be enhanced both in general and in their region in particular. _________________________________________________________________ Stephen Guerin CEO, Founder https://simtable.com stephen.gue...@simtable.com stephengue...@fas.harvard.edu Harvard Visualization Research and Teaching Lab <https://hwpi.harvard.edu/eps-visualization-research-laboratory/home> mobile: (505)577-5828 On Fri, May 24, 2024 at 6:29 PM CS <an...@cs.unm.edu> wrote: > Orangutans, proboscis monkeys, sun bears, crocs, wild cats, lots of > birds, elephants > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 25, 2024, at 7:36 AM, Frank Wimberly <wimber...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > What else is there in Borneo? Snakes? > > --- > Frank C. Wimberly > 140 Calle Ojo Feliz, > Santa Fe, NM 87505 > > 505 670-9918 > Santa Fe, NM > > On Fri, May 24, 2024, 5:29 PM CS <an...@cs.unm.edu> wrote: > >> I’m in Borneo. DS is a little far but there’s a cafe here at the eco >> lodge. >> >> Ed >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On May 24, 2024, at 11:30 PM, Stephen Guerin <stephen.gue...@simtable.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> Thanks, Frank! I'll see you at DS >> >> ____________________________________________ >> CEO Founder, Simtable.com >> stephen.gue...@simtable.com >> >> Harvard Visualization Research and Teaching Lab >> stephengue...@fas.harvard.edu >> >> mobile: (505)577-5828 >> >> On Fri, May 24, 2024, 9:15 AM Frank Wimberly <wimber...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I am in the St John's coffee shop. This building seems to be >>> abandoned. Neither the coffee service nor the dining room are open. If >>> people want beverages or snacks we should go somewhere else. >>> >>> I'll head to Downtown Subscription. >>> >>> Frank >>> >>> --- >>> Frank C. 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