DAY 3 - SUNCASA PEER LEARNING EVENT ON NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
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About This Presentation
These presentations were given as part of the SUNCASA (Scaling Urban Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa) Peer Learning Event, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda, from February 10 to 12, 2025.
Slide Content
The Year in Review:
Learning from SUNCASA
Peer Learning Event
Day 3 | February 12, 2025
Project partners Funded byHost city
Learning from SUNCASA
Peer Learning Event
Day 3 | February 12, 2025
Project partners Funded byHost city
Agenda: Day 3
9:00 Opening and reflections from Day 2
9:15 Session 7 NbS Implementation – Good Practice Exchange
10:30 Break
11:00 Session 8: Monitoring for NbS Impact – supporting and strengthening MEL capacities of cities
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Session 9: Communications in Action – Key Takeaways and the Road Ahead for SUNCASA
14:00 Session 10: Looking back, moving forward – what’s next for SUNCASA in 2025 and beyond?
15:00 Break
15:30 Reflection session
16:15 PLE Closing Remarks
17:00 End of PLE 2025
9:00 Opening and reflections from Day 2
9:15 Session 7 NbS Implementation – Good Practice Exchange
10:30 Break
11:00 Session 8: Monitoring for NbS Impact – supporting and strengthening MEL capacities of cities
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Session 9: Communications in Action – Key Takeaways and the Road Ahead for SUNCASA
14:00 Session 10: Looking back, moving forward – what’s next for SUNCASA in 2025 and beyond?
15:00 Break
15:30 Reflection session
16:15 PLE Closing Remarks
17:00 End of PLE 2025
Session 7 NbS
Implementation –
Good Practice
Exchange
Learning Objective:
To identify a ‘menu’ of good practices for implementing
gender equitable and socially inclusive NbS, that
strengthen the climate resilience of communities and
ecosystems
Implementation –
Good Practice
Exchange
Learning Objective:
To identify a ‘menu’ of good practices for implementing
gender equitable and socially inclusive NbS, that
strengthen the climate resilience of communities and
ecosystems
Session Format: Fishbowl Conversation
An immersive conversation between peers. The tone is casual
and conversational. In a fishbowl, a small number of peers
engage in mindful dialogue at one time, while others actively
listen from the outer circles.
How it works:
•A small circle of chairs will be arranged in the middle of
the room (the fishbowl). Remaining chairs will be set up in
concentric circles around the fishbowl
•Only those seated in the "fishbowl" can engage in
conversation. One chair should remain empty at all times
An immersive conversation between peers. The tone is casual
and conversational. In a fishbowl, a small number of peers
engage in mindful dialogue at one time, while others actively
listen from the outer circles.
How it works:
•A small circle of chairs will be arranged in the middle of
the room (the fishbowl). Remaining chairs will be set up in
concentric circles around the fishbowl
•Only those seated in the "fishbowl" can engage in
conversation. One chair should remain empty at all times
Session Format: Fishbowl Conversation
•Peers wishing to speak, or engage in the dialogue,
should feel free to occupy the empty seat. When this
happens, participants who have stayed a long time,
and/or have expressed their thoughts sufficiently,
should volunteer to leave.
•After the allotted time is up, the facilitator will
summarize key points.
•Peers wishing to speak, or engage in the dialogue,
should feel free to occupy the empty seat. When this
happens, participants who have stayed a long time,
and/or have expressed their thoughts sufficiently,
should volunteer to leave.
•After the allotted time is up, the facilitator will
summarize key points.
Coffee and
tea break
tea break
Session 8 Monitoring for
NbS Impact – Supporting
and strengthening MEL
capacities of cities
In this session, we’ll discuss how SUNCASA’s City MEL
Frameworks can support cities’ own MEL-related
responsibilities when it comes to NbS. We’ll also learn
from some of our SUNCASA peers about some
innovative monitoring tools they are familiar with.
NbS Impact – Supporting
and strengthening MEL
capacities of cities
In this session, we’ll discuss how SUNCASA’s City MEL
Frameworks can support cities’ own MEL-related
responsibilities when it comes to NbS. We’ll also learn
from some of our SUNCASA peers about some
innovative monitoring tools they are familiar with.
Objectives of Session
1.Celebrate MEL Accomplishments to Date
2.Update on City MEL Frameworks
3.Learn from peers on about innovative monitoring tools/efforts from all SUNCASA cities
4.Provide opportunities for questions/reflection on monitoring tools
1.Celebrate MEL Accomplishments to Date
2.Update on City MEL Frameworks
3.Learn from peers on about innovative monitoring tools/efforts from all SUNCASA cities
4.Provide opportunities for questions/reflection on monitoring tools
MEL Accomplishments to Date
•6 TWGS held
•6 City Specific MEL
meetings
Technical
Working Groups
Indicator
Factsheets
•Defines all outcome level
terminologies and ways to
measure impact
•Collaborative document
with heavy NbS and GESI
input
• Monitoring tool to
combine indicators in the
SUNCASA PMF and EMPs
• Collaborative tool
between NbS City MEL
Teams
NbS Monitoring
Tool
In-person MEL
Sessions
•2 in-person MEL Capacity
Building Units conducted
(June and August 2024)
•Relationship building
•6 TWGS held
•6 City Specific MEL
meetings
Technical
Working Groups
Indicator
Factsheets
•Defines all outcome level
terminologies and ways to
measure impact
•Collaborative document
with heavy NbS and GESI
input
• Monitoring tool to
combine indicators in the
SUNCASA PMF and EMPs
• Collaborative tool
between NbS City MEL
Teams
NbS Monitoring
Tool
In-person MEL
Sessions
•2 in-person MEL Capacity
Building Units conducted
(June and August 2024)
•Relationship building
City MEL Framework Purpose
✓Provide transparency and accountability
for MEL Activities
❑ Highlights how partners work/support each other
❑ Integrates SUNCASA objectives with City Strategy for
NbS for Climate Adaptation
✓Build MEL Capacity for Partners
✓Assign ownership for impact
measurement
✓Provide transparency and accountability
for MEL Activities
❑ Highlights how partners work/support each other
❑ Integrates SUNCASA objectives with City Strategy for
NbS for Climate Adaptation
✓Build MEL Capacity for Partners
✓Assign ownership for impact
measurement
MEL Beyond SUNCASA
•Linking City/Government NbS
Strategies into MEL Frameworks
•Customized to Cities
•Practical Approach to MEL
Capacity Building
•Finding Entry Points
•Sex-disaggregated Data
•Learnings on green jobs
•GESI-responsive
•Linking City/Government NbS
Strategies into MEL Frameworks
•Customized to Cities
•Practical Approach to MEL
Capacity Building
•Finding Entry Points
•Sex-disaggregated Data
•Learnings on green jobs
•GESI-responsive
Introduction to
Panelists
(10 Minutes Each)
1.Liezl Vosloo, Water For The Future (Johannesburg)
oMonitoring urban invasive species using an app (WFTF)
2.Okuhle Zungu, Alexandra Water Warriors (Johannesburg)
oMonitoring Urban Greening Efforts
3.Dr. Kibebew Kibret, Haramaya University (Dire Dawa)
oMonitoring Soil Moisture
4.Alice Umutoni, Rwanda Young Water Professionals (Kigali)
oMonitoring Flood Risk Reduction
Panelists
(10 Minutes Each)
1.Liezl Vosloo, Water For The Future (Johannesburg)
oMonitoring urban invasive species using an app (WFTF)
2.Okuhle Zungu, Alexandra Water Warriors (Johannesburg)
oMonitoring Urban Greening Efforts
3.Dr. Kibebew Kibret, Haramaya University (Dire Dawa)
oMonitoring Soil Moisture
4.Alice Umutoni, Rwanda Young Water Professionals (Kigali)
oMonitoring Flood Risk Reduction
An application
for AIS monitoring in an urban
setting
for AIS monitoring in an urban
setting
IAS Monitoring in South Africa
WFTF application
SUNCASA
PROJECT
Presented by: Okuhle Zungu
PROJECT
Presented by: Okuhle Zungu
Monitoring for Nature - Based Solutions (NbS)
Impacts: Supporting & Strengthening MEL
Capabilities of Cities
Impacts: Supporting & Strengthening MEL
Capabilities of Cities
OVERVIEW
01
Community - Driven Water
Quality Monitoring Efforts
02
Techniques & Tools for Tracking
Urban Greening Effectiveness
03
Lessons Learned & Challenges
Overcome
01
Community - Driven Water
Quality Monitoring Efforts
02
Techniques & Tools for Tracking
Urban Greening Effectiveness
03
Lessons Learned & Challenges
Overcome
Community - Driven Water
Quality Monitoring Efforts
At Alexandra Water Warriors, we prioritize the active involvement of local
residents and stakeholders in monitoring the health of the Jukskei River. This
approach empowers the community, fosters environmental stewardship, and
provides invaluable data for informed conservation strategies.
KEY INITIATIVES:
Strategic Partnership with WaterCAN:
WaterCAN, with its extensive network of citizen science activists, plays a
pivotal role in strengthening our water quality monitoring efforts. Through this
partnership:
Rigorous water testing of the Jukskei River is conducted to assess pollution
levels.
Community members, including Alexandra Water Warriors, receive training in
advanced water testing techniques for both river and tap water.
Quality Monitoring Efforts
At Alexandra Water Warriors, we prioritize the active involvement of local
residents and stakeholders in monitoring the health of the Jukskei River. This
approach empowers the community, fosters environmental stewardship, and
provides invaluable data for informed conservation strategies.
KEY INITIATIVES:
Strategic Partnership with WaterCAN:
WaterCAN, with its extensive network of citizen science activists, plays a
pivotal role in strengthening our water quality monitoring efforts. Through this
partnership:
Rigorous water testing of the Jukskei River is conducted to assess pollution
levels.
Community members, including Alexandra Water Warriors, receive training in
advanced water testing techniques for both river and tap water.
Community - Driven Water
Quality Monitoring Efforts
Citizen-led data collection helps identify pollution hotspots and advocate for better water management
practices.
Internship Program with South West Gauteng TVET College:
In collaboration with South West Gauteng TVET College, 12 students enrolled in the "Water and Waste Water
Reticulation Level 2" program gain practical experience by applying their theoretical knowledge at the Jukskei
River. These students are equipped to:
Mitigate stormwater drainage and sewage challenges.
Support water quality assessments and infrastructure improvements.
Impact:
Enhanced community awareness and engagement in water conservation.
Valuable data contributing to targeted cleanup and pollution mitigation strategies.
Capacity building among future water management professionals.
Quality Monitoring Efforts
Citizen-led data collection helps identify pollution hotspots and advocate for better water management
practices.
Internship Program with South West Gauteng TVET College:
In collaboration with South West Gauteng TVET College, 12 students enrolled in the "Water and Waste Water
Reticulation Level 2" program gain practical experience by applying their theoretical knowledge at the Jukskei
River. These students are equipped to:
Mitigate stormwater drainage and sewage challenges.
Support water quality assessments and infrastructure improvements.
Impact:
Enhanced community awareness and engagement in water conservation.
Valuable data contributing to targeted cleanup and pollution mitigation strategies.
Capacity building among future water management professionals.
Alexandra Water Warriors employ a range of innovative
techniques and tools to track the effectiveness of
urban greening interventions and evaluate their
environmental benefits.
KEY METHODS:
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING PROGRAM:
In partnership with Coca-Cola and the Electronic Waste Association of South Africa (E-WASA), this program:
Reduces plastic waste and electronic litter that pollutes green spaces and the Jukskei River.
Provides a sustainable waste management solution while promoting community recycling initiatives.
techniques and tools to track the effectiveness of
urban greening interventions and evaluate their
environmental benefits.
KEY METHODS:
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING PROGRAM:
In partnership with Coca-Cola and the Electronic Waste Association of South Africa (E-WASA), this program:
Reduces plastic waste and electronic litter that pollutes green spaces and the Jukskei River.
Provides a sustainable waste management solution while promoting community recycling initiatives.
CITIZEN SCIENCE MONITORING:
Community volunteers, trained by WaterCAN, conduct regular assessments of water quality and track vegetation health
around greening sites.
PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS:
Internship students from the South West Gauteng TVET College not only practice water testing but also support data
collection efforts on the impact of green interventions on stormwater and soil health.
IMPACT:
Improved health and sustainability of urban green spaces.
Increased community participation in waste reduction.
Comprehensive monitoring of waterway and soil conditions.
Community volunteers, trained by WaterCAN, conduct regular assessments of water quality and track vegetation health
around greening sites.
PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS:
Internship students from the South West Gauteng TVET College not only practice water testing but also support data
collection efforts on the impact of green interventions on stormwater and soil health.
IMPACT:
Improved health and sustainability of urban green spaces.
Increased community participation in waste reduction.
Comprehensive monitoring of waterway and soil conditions.
Implementing these programs in Alexandra has yielded valuable insights and presented unique challenges, many of which
have been successfully addressed.
Lessons Learned:
Community Engagement is Key: Empowering local residents and students through training and participatory programs
fosters a sense of responsibility and ownership over environmental issues.
Partnerships Drive Impact: Collaborations with organizations like Coca-Cola, E-WASA, WaterCAN, and educational
institutions amplify the reach and effectiveness of conservation efforts.
Practical Training Bridges the Gap: Hands-on experiences for students strengthen their skills and prepare them to
address real-world water management challenges.
Challenges Overcome:
Pollution Hotspots: Consistent data collection has highlighted pollution sources, enabling targeted cleanup efforts.
Lack of Awareness: Training programs and community-driven initiatives have raised awareness about water conservation
and waste management.
Resource Constraints: Strategic partnerships have provided essential resources and technical expertise, bolstering the
effectiveness of monitoring efforts.
have been successfully addressed.
Lessons Learned:
Community Engagement is Key: Empowering local residents and students through training and participatory programs
fosters a sense of responsibility and ownership over environmental issues.
Partnerships Drive Impact: Collaborations with organizations like Coca-Cola, E-WASA, WaterCAN, and educational
institutions amplify the reach and effectiveness of conservation efforts.
Practical Training Bridges the Gap: Hands-on experiences for students strengthen their skills and prepare them to
address real-world water management challenges.
Challenges Overcome:
Pollution Hotspots: Consistent data collection has highlighted pollution sources, enabling targeted cleanup efforts.
Lack of Awareness: Training programs and community-driven initiatives have raised awareness about water conservation
and waste management.
Resource Constraints: Strategic partnerships have provided essential resources and technical expertise, bolstering the
effectiveness of monitoring efforts.
The Alexandra Water Warriors’ work
demonstrates the power of community-driven
efforts, strategic partnerships, and innovative
techniques in advancing nature-based solutions
for urban conservation. Through initiatives like
water quality monitoring, urban greening
assessments, and youth capacity-building
programs, we are making meaningful strides
toward a healthier and more sustainable
Alexandra.
demonstrates the power of community-driven
efforts, strategic partnerships, and innovative
techniques in advancing nature-based solutions
for urban conservation. Through initiatives like
water quality monitoring, urban greening
assessments, and youth capacity-building
programs, we are making meaningful strides
toward a healthier and more sustainable
Alexandra.
Pedotransfer Functions for Planning,
Implementation, and Monitoring and
Evaluation of NBS Projects and their
Environmental Impacts
Project partners Name: Kibebew Kibret (PhD)
Event: Peer Learning Event, Kigali
Date: 12 February 2025
Funded by
Implementation, and Monitoring and
Evaluation of NBS Projects and their
Environmental Impacts
Project partners Name: Kibebew Kibret (PhD)
Event: Peer Learning Event, Kigali
Date: 12 February 2025
Funded by
Outline
•Pedotransfer Functions (PTFs): What are they?
•Brief Historical Development
•Application of PTFs in NBS Projects’ Planning,
Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
•Specific Applications of PTFs in SUNCASA’s activities
•Overall Benefits of PTFs
•Pedotransfer Functions (PTFs): What are they?
•Brief Historical Development
•Application of PTFs in NBS Projects’ Planning,
Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
•Specific Applications of PTFs in SUNCASA’s activities
•Overall Benefits of PTFs
•Functions that translate data that we have into what we need
(Bouma, 1989) (General defi.)
•Regression functions used to predict soil properties that are
difficult to obtain or measure due to:
✓Cost
✓Time
✓Possible hazard involved in direct measurement
1. Pedotransfer Functions (PTFs): What are
they?
(Bouma, 1989) (General defi.)
•Regression functions used to predict soil properties that are
difficult to obtain or measure due to:
✓Cost
✓Time
✓Possible hazard involved in direct measurement
1. Pedotransfer Functions (PTFs): What are
they?
•Soil texture
•Bulk density
•OM
•Water retention
•Hydraulic conductivity
Response VariablesPredictor Variables
•Green infrastructure (e.g.,
wetlands)
•Afforestation/Reforestation/Agrof
orestry
•Soil restoration
•Biodiversity
•Agricultural productivity
•Ecosystem
health
•Vulnerability to
climate change
•Resilience to
climate change
PTFs
1. PTFs…
•Bulk density
•OM
•Water retention
•Hydraulic conductivity
Response VariablesPredictor Variables
•Green infrastructure (e.g.,
wetlands)
•Afforestation/Reforestation/Agrof
orestry
•Soil restoration
•Biodiversity
•Agricultural productivity
•Ecosystem
health
•Vulnerability to
climate change
•Resilience to
climate change
PTFs
1. PTFs…
•Since 1907 (Briggs and McLane, 1907)
Predictor variables used Parameter(s) predicted Source (Authors)
?? Wilting coefficient Briggs and Shantz (1912)
Clay content
PWP
Nielsen and Shaw (1958)
Particle size distribution/textural classes AWC Salter and Williams (1965 a,b, 1966, 1967,
1969)
Textural class FC, PWP, AWC, Air capacity Hall et al. (1977)
Particle size distribution and OM content at potentials ranging from -4 to -1500 kPaGupta and Larson (1979)
Sand, silt, clay, BD, OM FC, PWP, and Ks Saxton and Rawls (2006)
Soil texture, BD, FC, PWP Parameters of the van Genuchten model (,
r, s, n)
Schaap et al. (2001)
Sand, silt, clay, and BD PTFs for Tropical soils Tomasella and Hodnett (2004)
Sand, silt, clay, and OC
FC and
PWP Santra et al. (2018)
Soil texture, BD, porosity, other related
parameters
Soil Water Retention Curve Farooq et al. (2024)
2. Historical Development of Pedotransfer Functions
Predictor variables used Parameter(s) predicted Source (Authors)
?? Wilting coefficient Briggs and Shantz (1912)
Clay content
PWP
Nielsen and Shaw (1958)
Particle size distribution/textural classes AWC Salter and Williams (1965 a,b, 1966, 1967,
1969)
Textural class FC, PWP, AWC, Air capacity Hall et al. (1977)
Particle size distribution and OM content at potentials ranging from -4 to -1500 kPaGupta and Larson (1979)
Sand, silt, clay, BD, OM FC, PWP, and Ks Saxton and Rawls (2006)
Soil texture, BD, FC, PWP Parameters of the van Genuchten model (,
r, s, n)
Schaap et al. (2001)
Sand, silt, clay, and BD PTFs for Tropical soils Tomasella and Hodnett (2004)
Sand, silt, clay, and OC
FC and
PWP Santra et al. (2018)
Soil texture, BD, porosity, other related
parameters
Soil Water Retention Curve Farooq et al. (2024)
2. Historical Development of Pedotransfer Functions
Pre-project Parameters/condition
s
Post-Project Parameters/conditions
Biophysical
suitability
analysis
Soil health (nutrient and
moisture retention)
Susceptibility to
erosion/flooding
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Soil moisture
Nutrient cycling (plant nutrients and
OC)
Hydrological
modeling
Irrigation planning
Runoff control
Performance/Im
pact Assessment
Groundwater recharge
Erosion control
Biodiversity enhancement
Increase in productivity
Ecosystem health
Baseline data
collection
Initial soil health
assessment
Initial water availability
assessment
Developing/desi
gning adaptive
management
Irrigation water/practice adjustment
Changing plant
species/composition
3. Application of PTFs in NBS Projects’ Planning, Implementation,
Monitoring and Evaluation
s
Post-Project Parameters/conditions
Biophysical
suitability
analysis
Soil health (nutrient and
moisture retention)
Susceptibility to
erosion/flooding
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Soil moisture
Nutrient cycling (plant nutrients and
OC)
Hydrological
modeling
Irrigation planning
Runoff control
Performance/Im
pact Assessment
Groundwater recharge
Erosion control
Biodiversity enhancement
Increase in productivity
Ecosystem health
Baseline data
collection
Initial soil health
assessment
Initial water availability
assessment
Developing/desi
gning adaptive
management
Irrigation water/practice adjustment
Changing plant
species/composition
3. Application of PTFs in NBS Projects’ Planning, Implementation,
Monitoring and Evaluation
Afforestation Agroforestry
Buffer zone
establishment
Urban greening
•Site suitability
analysis
•Water retention
estimation
•Soil health
assessment
•Soil fertility
management
•Optimizing water
use
•Erosion control
•Hydrological
modeling
•Vegetation planning
•Nutrient retention
•GI planning
•Drought resistance
•Soil quality/health
improvement
4. Specific Applications of PTFs in SUNCASA’s activities
Buffer zone
establishment
Urban greening
•Site suitability
analysis
•Water retention
estimation
•Soil health
assessment
•Soil fertility
management
•Optimizing water
use
•Erosion control
•Hydrological
modeling
•Vegetation planning
•Nutrient retention
•GI planning
•Drought resistance
•Soil quality/health
improvement
4. Specific Applications of PTFs in SUNCASA’s activities
•Cost-effectiveness: reduceneed for extensive field sampling and
associated laboratory analysis
•Standardizationof methods: provide consistent procedures for
estimating soil properties
•Decision-support: through providing valuable information for decision
makers, help improve the planning and implementation of NBS.
PTFs can provide valuable insights that enhance
the effectiveness and sustainability of NBS
projects, ensuring they delivered the desired
environmental and social benefits.
5. Overall benefits of PTFs
associated laboratory analysis
•Standardizationof methods: provide consistent procedures for
estimating soil properties
•Decision-support: through providing valuable information for decision
makers, help improve the planning and implementation of NBS.
PTFs can provide valuable insights that enhance
the effectiveness and sustainability of NBS
projects, ensuring they delivered the desired
environmental and social benefits.
5. Overall benefits of PTFs
Thank You!
Alice Umutoni
Hydroinformatics Specialist
Rwanda Young Water Professional
February,2025
Assessment Tools on the Impact of Nature-based
Solutions (NbS) to Climate Adaptation with a Focus
on Flood Risk Reduction
Hydroinformatics Specialist
Rwanda Young Water Professional
February,2025
Assessment Tools on the Impact of Nature-based
Solutions (NbS) to Climate Adaptation with a Focus
on Flood Risk Reduction
•Climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of
flooding events in Rwanda
•Exacerbated by deforestation, poor land management
practices which reduce the soil's ability to absorb water.
Impacts of Flood risks in Rwanda:
•Damage to houses, infrastructure (roads, bridges),
displacement of communities and loss of life.
•The floods resulted in estimated losses of 222.31 billion Frw
(US$ 193.32 million), accounting for nearly 4% of Rwanda's
national GDP in 2023, according to MINECOFIN
Flood risks in Rwanda
On May 3, 2023 in Rubavu
December 25, 2019 in Kigali
flooding events in Rwanda
•Exacerbated by deforestation, poor land management
practices which reduce the soil's ability to absorb water.
Impacts of Flood risks in Rwanda:
•Damage to houses, infrastructure (roads, bridges),
displacement of communities and loss of life.
•The floods resulted in estimated losses of 222.31 billion Frw
(US$ 193.32 million), accounting for nearly 4% of Rwanda's
national GDP in 2023, according to MINECOFIN
Flood risks in Rwanda
On May 3, 2023 in Rubavu
December 25, 2019 in Kigali
Assessment of NbS Impact on Flood Risk Reduction
Why to assess the impacts of NbS?
•To evaluate effectiveness of NbSin reducing flood risks.
•Inform decision makers, and attract investment: Data-
driven assessments allow policymakers to take an
informed decisions on the requirements of the NbS in
flood prone areas.
•Sustainability: To understand the contribution of NbS to
long-term climate resilience.
Key aspects to assess:
•Reduction in flood depthand velocity
•Reduction in the extent of inundation
Why to assess the impacts of NbS?
•To evaluate effectiveness of NbSin reducing flood risks.
•Inform decision makers, and attract investment: Data-
driven assessments allow policymakers to take an
informed decisions on the requirements of the NbS in
flood prone areas.
•Sustainability: To understand the contribution of NbS to
long-term climate resilience.
Key aspects to assess:
•Reduction in flood depthand velocity
•Reduction in the extent of inundation
Assessment Tools
Hydrological Modeling Tools: Assess how NbS affects flood dynamics such as flood velocity,
extent, depth and its reduction potential.
Example of tools used:
SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool)
HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
GIS-based Tools: To map flood-prone areas and simulate the impact of NbS.
Hydrological Modeling Tools: Assess how NbS affects flood dynamics such as flood velocity,
extent, depth and its reduction potential.
Example of tools used:
SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool)
HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
GIS-based Tools: To map flood-prone areas and simulate the impact of NbS.
HEC-HMS &HEC-RAS Model flow chart
Rainfall-runoff model(HEC-HMS) 2D HEC-RAS hydrodynamic model
Rainfall-runoff model(HEC-HMS) 2D HEC-RAS hydrodynamic model
What HEC-HMS AND HEC-RAS models are capable of:
•Assess the flood risk considering different return periods based on existing and the projected land use
under various climate scenarios.
•To provide flood patterns map of the location.
•Assess the contribution of the proposed NbS on flood risk reduction under the various return periods
and climate change scenarios.
•To provide the guideline on the effective NbS suitable for flood risk reduction depending on the
catchment characteristics.
•Assess the flood risk considering different return periods based on existing and the projected land use
under various climate scenarios.
•To provide flood patterns map of the location.
•Assess the contribution of the proposed NbS on flood risk reduction under the various return periods
and climate change scenarios.
•To provide the guideline on the effective NbS suitable for flood risk reduction depending on the
catchment characteristics.
Sample of HEC-HMS Results Sample of HEC-RAS Results
Howit looks like before and after NbS implementation
Before
After
Before
After
Lunch
Session 9
Communications in
Action – Key Takeaways
and the Road Ahead for
SUNCASA
This participatory session will explore key lessons from
the 2024 SUNCASA communications activities while
offering a platform for participants to share their
challenges, successes, and setbacks. This session will
also introduce the 2025 Communications Action Plan.
Communications in
Action – Key Takeaways
and the Road Ahead for
SUNCASA
This participatory session will explore key lessons from
the 2024 SUNCASA communications activities while
offering a platform for participants to share their
challenges, successes, and setbacks. This session will
also introduce the 2025 Communications Action Plan.
Cesar H. Arrais –IISD
Eden Takele -WRI
PLE Day 3 | February 12, 2025
Project partners Funded byHost city
Communications in Action
Takeaways and the Road Ahead
for SUNCASA
Eden Takele -WRI
PLE Day 3 | February 12, 2025
Project partners Funded byHost city
Communications in Action
Takeaways and the Road Ahead
for SUNCASA
Our Agenda
•2024 Highlights
•2025 Priorities
•How SUNCASA talks to the
media
•2024 Highlights
•2025 Priorities
•How SUNCASA talks to the
media
10-Minute Activity
What’s the headline?
•Craft a headline that captures what you
think is the most impactful aspect of our
collective work.
•What’s a one-liner that grabs attention and
stays true to our mission?
•Bonus points if your headline includes a
number or statistic!
What’s the headline?
•Craft a headline that captures what you
think is the most impactful aspect of our
collective work.
•What’s a one-liner that grabs attention and
stays true to our mission?
•Bonus points if your headline includes a
number or statistic!
•Local Launches
•#IgitiCyanjye
•Communications
Workshops
•Kigali Op-Ed with Mayor
•Website Launch
•Social Media Campaign
•Mail & Guardian feature
•AWW on Joburg local
radio
2024 Highlights
•#IgitiCyanjye
•Communications
Workshops
•Kigali Op-Ed with Mayor
•Website Launch
•Social Media Campaign
•Mail & Guardian feature
•AWW on Joburg local
radio
2024 Highlights
2024 Highlights
Launch of the SUNCASAwebsite
Total views until Feb 10: 7,585
Engagement rate: > 60%
Launch of the SUNCASAwebsite
Total views until Feb 10: 7,585
Engagement rate: > 60%
2024 Highlights
Communications workshops in Johannesburg,
Kigali and Dire Dawa (August 2024)
Topics covered
•SUNCASA Communications Strategy
•Branding and Graphic Design
•Social Media
•Media Relations
•Photo and Video
Communications workshops in Johannesburg,
Kigali and Dire Dawa (August 2024)
Topics covered
•SUNCASA Communications Strategy
•Branding and Graphic Design
•Social Media
•Media Relations
•Photo and Video
2024 Highlights
Media Mentions
Media Mentions
2024 Highlights
Social Media
Best Performing Posts
LinkedIn
Impressions: 5,115
Engagements: 568
Engagement rate: 11.1%
Clicks: 515
Reactions: 45
Social Media
Best Performing Posts
Impressions: 5,115
Engagements: 568
Engagement rate: 11.1%
Clicks: 515
Reactions: 45
•Videos for each city; GESI, urban NbS
•Animations: NbS explainers for local audiences
•Radio Spots
•Webinars: GESI, urban NbS
•Event Support: Africa Urban Forests Forum, COP30
•Photography Storytelling with local women’s groups
•Communications Workshops
•Expert Cafes
•Internal newsletter
Looking Ahead to 2025
•Animations: NbS explainers for local audiences
•Radio Spots
•Webinars: GESI, urban NbS
•Event Support: Africa Urban Forests Forum, COP30
•Photography Storytelling with local women’s groups
•Communications Workshops
•Expert Cafes
•Internal newsletter
Looking Ahead to 2025
SUNCASA in the Media
•Why Media Engagement matters
•Key Messages
•Common Pitfalls
•How to give impactful interviews
•Why Media Engagement matters
•Key Messages
•Common Pitfalls
•How to give impactful interviews
Why Media Matters
Media shapes public perception, policy conversations.
Effective communication ensures the right messages reach the right audience.
Every interview is an opportunity to elevate the project, its impact & our donors.
Media shapes public perception, policy conversations.
Effective communication ensures the right messages reach the right audience.
Every interview is an opportunity to elevate the project, its impact & our donors.
Key Messages
Collaborators & Donors: Recognizing all partners & Global Affairs Canada.
The Big Picture: What problem are we solving? Why does it matter?
Our Impact: Citing numbers, highlight the real-world benefits SUNCASA is delivering.
Our Approach: The solutions we’re implementing and why they work.
Collaborators & Donors: Recognizing all partners & Global Affairs Canada.
The Big Picture: What problem are we solving? Why does it matter?
Our Impact: Citing numbers, highlight the real-world benefits SUNCASA is delivering.
Our Approach: The solutions we’re implementing and why they work.
Common Pitfalls
Focusing too
Narrowly
Broaden the conversation; highlight multiple
facets of the work
Technical Details
Simplify, use relatable vocabulary and
examples
Not mentioning
donors
Work their name into responses naturally
Focusing too
Narrowly
Broaden the conversation; highlight multiple
facets of the work
Technical Details
Simplify, use relatable vocabulary and
examples
Not mentioning
donors
Work their name into responses naturally
How to Give Impactful & Informed Interviews
Know your audience!
Use Verified Data!
Be Transparent –but strategic!
Know your audience!
Use Verified Data!
Be Transparent –but strategic!
Thank You!
Session 10 Looking
back, moving forward
– what’s next for
SUNCASA?
In this final session , participants will reflect on their
discussions and exchanges of the last 3 days. City Teams
will identify tangible, actionable next steps for applying,
or integrating, any new reflections or learnings into
their work plans for 2025 and beyond.
back, moving forward
– what’s next for
SUNCASA?
In this final session , participants will reflect on their
discussions and exchanges of the last 3 days. City Teams
will identify tangible, actionable next steps for applying,
or integrating, any new reflections or learnings into
their work plans for 2025 and beyond.
SUNCASA Outlook
•NbS implementation and Monitoring – advancing on planting and AIP removal targets, and monitoring
planted trees
•Integrated Cost-Benefit Analyses of SUNCASA NbS interventions & Investor Roundtables
•Trainings:
•Econ / Finance trainings for government partners
•GESI / policy influencing trainings for women's organisations and other underrepresented groups
•Digital dashboard development
•Raising SUNCASA visibility through Communications outputs (articles, op eds, social media posts, etc.)
•Flagship Report
•NbS implementation and Monitoring – advancing on planting and AIP removal targets, and monitoring
planted trees
•Integrated Cost-Benefit Analyses of SUNCASA NbS interventions & Investor Roundtables
•Trainings:
•Econ / Finance trainings for government partners
•GESI / policy influencing trainings for women's organisations and other underrepresented groups
•Digital dashboard development
•Raising SUNCASA visibility through Communications outputs (articles, op eds, social media posts, etc.)
•Flagship Report
Learning Goals
1.To share amongst teams the key activities planned for the remainder of the project
2.To identify opportunities for collaboration and cross learning
Session Format
14:10-14:35 City Break Outs for Timeline Outlook and Discussion Questions
oEach city-based group works together to identify upcoming work and add these to the timeline
oReflect on the following questions:
▪How can we work together across Cities towards goals, objectives or deliverables?
▪How can we leverage the work done here, over the last 3 days, to better support and
strengthen one another?
14:35-15:00 Debrief Report Out
oOne person per team will share highlights anticipated in the year ahead and reflections on the questions
1.To share amongst teams the key activities planned for the remainder of the project
2.To identify opportunities for collaboration and cross learning
Session Format
14:10-14:35 City Break Outs for Timeline Outlook and Discussion Questions
oEach city-based group works together to identify upcoming work and add these to the timeline
oReflect on the following questions:
▪How can we work together across Cities towards goals, objectives or deliverables?
▪How can we leverage the work done here, over the last 3 days, to better support and
strengthen one another?
14:35-15:00 Debrief Report Out
oOne person per team will share highlights anticipated in the year ahead and reflections on the questions
Coffee and
tea break
tea break
Final Reflections from SUNCASA PLE 2025: Evaluations, reflections, closing remarks
We Want to Hear From
You!
Please complete our PLE Evaluation
(hard copies also available)
If you wish to speak to directly to someone about
your experience, please contact Nicole Heaney
[email protected]
Thank you for your participation!
You!
Please complete our PLE Evaluation
(hard copies also available)
If you wish to speak to directly to someone about
your experience, please contact Nicole Heaney
[email protected]
Thank you for your participation!
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