SANREM CRSP Annual Report Theo Dillaha Program Director

SANREM CRSP Annual Report Theo Dillaha, Program Director SANREM CRSP Office of International Research, Education, and Development, Virginia Tech ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Outline l Highlights l Issues l Annual Meeting Overview ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Context l l l Over half way through SANREM Phase II Bridging Awards completed Long-term research activities 14 months into their 3. 5 year programs ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Bridging Awards ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Globalization, Agricultural Growth, and the Environment: Consolidation and Continuity of SANREM Research in Southeast Asia PIs: Ian Coxhead, Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Gerald Shivley, Agricultural Economics, Purdue University. l Partners: University of the Philippines Los Banos; Hue University, Vietnam; Nong Lam University, Vietnam. l ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Globalization, Agricultural Growth, and the Environment: Consolidation and Continuity of SANREM Research in Southeast Asia l l Research on economic and environmental features of commercial tree crops, especially coffee, in Vietnam Refine economic and environmental policy analysis tools for use at landscape and national scales. Consolidation and dissemination of lessons from SANREM II research in the Philippines. Provide SANREM SE Asia metadata to the ME. ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Globalization, Agricultural Growth, and the Environment: Consolidation and Continuity of SANREM Research in Southeast Asia Accomplishments: l l l l 1 M. S and 1 Ph. D. students graduated 1 short course 2 Fulbright exchanges 3 refereed journal articles 1 book 3 book chapters $465, 000 in funding obtained from other sources to continue SANREM research ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Sustainable Land Use and Biodiversity Conservation in the Andes: Scaling-Up SANREM-Andes Research l PIs: Robert E. Rhoades and Virginia D. Nazarea, University of Georgia ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Sustainable Land Use and Biodiversity Conservation in the Andes: Scaling-Up SANREM-Andes Research l l l Development of watershed visualization tools for LUC modeling and scenario planning, including climate change issues Creating guidelines and methods for biodiversity conservation of Andean crops Delivery of SANREM-Andes data and meta-data for the SANREM knowledge base. ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Sustainable Land Use and Biodiversity Conservation in the Andes: Scaling-Up SANREM-Andes Research Accomplishments l 1 Ph. D student l 2 workshops l 1 refereed journal article l 7 books (English and Spanish) l 4 book chapters l CD Toolbook Database of SANREM-Andes Project l Two radio programs (NPR and Earthwatch radio) ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Analysis Required for Payments for Watershed Environmental Services (PWES) PI: Douglas Southgate, Ohio State University ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Analysis Required for Payments for Watershed Environmental Services (PWES) l l Estimate the price increases that the customers of potable water systems would pay (WTP) for the sake of conserving water sources Estimate the compensation required in upper reaches of Ecuadorian watersheds for land users to alter resource use for the sake of watershed conservation. Identify legal issues associated with the implementation of PWES Delivery of SANREM data and meta-data for the SANREM knowledge base. ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Analysis Required for Payments for Watershed Environmental Services (PWES) Accomplishments 1 refereed journal article l 1 book chapter l 1 conference proceedings l 1 workshop l ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Metadata Development for the SANREM Knowledge Base PIs: Conrad Heatwole, Gene Yagow, Brian Benham, Margaret Merrill, Virginia Tech ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Metadata Development for the SANREM Knowledge Base Define a metadata structure for SANREM resources that facilitate access to and dissemination of materials l Catalog SANREM Phase I and II resources l Develop a SANREM Knowledge Base user’s manual l ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Metadata Development for the SANREM Knowledge Base Accomplishments l l l Assisted SANREM ME in designing and developing the SANREM Knowledge Base data structure and user interface Archived 400 resources from SANREM Phase I and II SANREM Knowledge Base User’s Manual ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Biodiversity in Agriculture Symposium Punta Cana, Dominican Republic May 31 -June 2, 2006 Brought together over 100 biodiversity conservation and agricultural researchers and development specialists to: l l better understand the importance of biodiversity and why it is essential for provision of ecosystem services; explore how biodiversity conservation can be integrated into agricultural development activities; demonstrate why biodiversity conservation is essential to sustainable development; and explain how agricultural development projects can be designed to meet USAID Biodiversity Conservation Earmark requirements. ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Payments for Environmental Services Associate Award Cooperative activity between SANREM and BASIS CRSPs (Doug Southgate, Paul Ferraro, Margie Huang) l l l Participate in the Global Event for Payments/Rewards for Environmental Services, Jan. 2007, Lombok, Indonesia Prepare regional synthesis papers on approaches to Payments for Watershed Services in Africa, Asia, and Latin America Assist BASIS in developing a Sourcebook on PES for USAID personnel Conduct a one-day Policy Seminar on PES for USAID personnel PES Knowledge Base ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Technical Assistance to Madagascar Mission Sarah Karpanty, Charles Welch, Theo Dillaha l l l Assess forest recovery after an illegal forestry operation and update restoration plan. Train Madagascar Ministry or Water and Forests personnel in forestoration and erosion control practices. Potential Associate Award? ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

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SANREM Landscape Systems/Adaptive Management Book l l Editor: Keith Moore Status: Nearing completion with second drafts of most chapters ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

SANREM Knowledge Base l l l 1600+ entries to date Contributions by all partners and ME Approaching sufficient content to be useful ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Cross-Cutting Watershed Modeling and Assessment Activity Details to be provided by Conrad Heatwole ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Long-Term Research Program Focus of this meeting ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Soil Management Associate Award l l l Will continue high impact soils research initiated by the terminated Soils Management CRSP. Will develop scope of work over next month. “Probably” similar to SANREM Bridging Grants program. Approximately $200 K/year ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Management Entity Changes l Fiscal Technician l John Lipovsky replaced by Peggy Lawson l Editor/Communications Specialist l Kirk Neal replaced by Deanne Estrada ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

External Evaluation l EEP Members: l Dick Harwood, Chair l Robyn Burnham l Kathy Galvin l Ed Price l Paul Vlek l Evaluating long-term research activities and overall SANREM program ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

ISSUES Business Meeting l Budget: FY 2008 of $1. 96 million l SANREM Program Review and Renewal l CRSP Council and NASULGC efforts to increase CRSP and agricultural development/capacity building funding ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Annual Meeting Overview Goals: l Share and discuss: Where we are l What we have learned l How we can improve our research l l l Identify opportunities for additional collaboration External Evaluation Panel review of long-term research activities (with subsequent suggestions for improvement) ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Annual Meeting Overview Monday, June 25 8: 00 Welcome, Overview of Day’s Activities 8: 30 Watershed-based Natural Resource Management in Small-scale Agriculture: Sloped Areas of the Andean Region, Jeff Alwang, Virginia Tech 10: 00 Break 10: 30 Adapting to Change in the Andean Highlands: Practices and Strategies to Address Climate and Market Risks in Vulnerable Agroecosystems, Corinne Valdivia, University of Missouri at Columbia 12: 00 Lunch ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Annual Meeting Overview Monday, June 25 1: 30 Decentralization Reforms and Property Rights: Potentials and Puzzles for Forest Sustainability and Livelihoods, Krister Andersson, University of Colorado at Boulder 3: 00 Break 3: 30 Developing a Participatory Socio-Economic Model for Food Security, Improved Rural Livelihoods, Watershed Management, and Biodiversity Conservation in Southern Africa, Alex Travis, Cornell University 5: 00 Open Discussion 6: 00 Adjourn 7: 30 Banquet, Casa Campestre ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Annual Meeting Overview Tuesday, June 26 7: 00 Gender, SA, and NRM Breakfast 8: 00 Agroforestry and Sustainable Vegetable Production in Southeast Asian Watersheds, Manuel Reyes, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University 9: 30 Cross-Cutting Watershed Modeling and Assessment Activity, Conrad Heatwole, Virginia Tech 10: 00 Break 10: 30 SANREM Business Meeting 11: 15 USAID Update, Chris Kosnik, SANREM CRSP CTO 12: 00 Annual Meeting Closing Remarks, S. K. De Datta 12: 30 Lunch ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Annual Meeting Overview Tuesday, June 26 1: 30 -4: 00 Individual Long-Term Research Activity meetings and EEP questions 1: 30 - LTR-1 and EEP 2: 00 - LTR-2 and EEP 2: 30 - LTR-3 and EEP 3: 00 - LTR-4 and EEP 3: 30 - LTR-5 and EEP 4: 00 Technical Committee meeting 5: 30 Adjourn 7: 15 Gather in registration area for transportation to Cochabamba restaurant ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Annual Meeting Overview Wednesday, June 27 8: 00 PI meetings with EEP as required or Field trip to Tiraque site if not scheduled with EEP. Gather at 7: 45 for departure promptly at 8. 5: 00 Adjourn 7: 30 Dinner, Casa Campestre ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Annual Meeting Notes l l l Computer and printer available in meeting room area for printing Responsible for your own alcoholic beverage purchases except at banquet (2) Meals are included in your room charge Breakfast (7 am) and dinner in restaurant Lunch around pool ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007

Questions? ___________________________________________ Annual Meeting Cochabamba, Bolivia June 24 -27, 2007