Summary Report on the NATO/CCMS Pilot Study Meeting

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1 Summary Report on the NATO/CCMS Pilot Study Meeting Environmental Decision-Making for Sustainable Development in Central Asia Almaty, Kazakhstan September 2002 Astana International Hotel Submitted to: Dr. Deniz Beten CCMS Programme Director Submitted by: John E. Moerlins Pilot Study Co-Director October

2 Introduction On September 2002, a working group meeting (WGM) (Working Group on Landscape Sciences) of the pilot study on Environmental Decision-Making for Sustainable Development in Central Asia was held in conjunction with a NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Risk Assessment in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The scheduling of this WGM in conjunction with the ARW allowed for some cost efficiencies to be attained with regard to the time and travel of the meeting participants. The focus of this WGM was on evaluating how to most effectively build capacity in the Central Asian Region with regard to the use of advanced landscape science (LS) tools for environmental assessment. This focus was the result of previous meetings of pilot study participants in Brussels, Belgium (March 2002) and in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (April 2002). The meeting in Las Vegas consisted of the annual meeting of the CCMS pilot study on Landscape Sciences for Environmental Assessment chaired by William Kepner (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), Professor Felix Mueller (University of Kiel, Germany) and Dr. Frederick Kutz (retired from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). Based on participation at the Las Vegas Meeting, Dr. Bulat Yessekin, Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia and John Moerlins, Florida State University, determined that the development of technical capabilities in Central Asia regarding landscape sciences would be a worthy objective of this pilot study. As a result, two landscape science experts from the Las Vegas meeting were invited to participate at the meetings in Almaty. These two landscape science experts are: Professor Scott Miller, University of Wyoming, USA Professor Giovanni Zurlini, University of Lecce, Italy Professor Miller s expertise is in the area of using landscape science tools for watershed management, including the use of GIS and remote sensing in watershed hydrology for landscape assessment. Dr. Miller is a member of the development team for a GIS-based hydrologic modeling system (AGWA - the Automated Geospatial Watershed Assessment tool) and has ongoing research into stream channel morphology in semi-arid regions, integrated stakeholder participation and biophysical analysis for rural watershed development, and the use of synthetic aperture radar for terrain analysis in support of hydrologic studies.. Professor Zurlini s area of expertise is in the use of landscape science tools for conducting ecological risk assessments as it relates to biological diversity and health based on the occurrence of threatened native species within eco-type mosaics (incorporating metrics related to current human disturbances).. In addition to their technical specialties, Professor Miller and Professor Zurlini were instrumental in helping to establish baseline levels of training, equipment (i.e., computers, peripherals), software and data needs (e.g., satellite data and other types of land cover data) for using LS tools for environmental assessment. These baseline requirements were subsequently used to evaluate the needs of Central Asian experts in the areas of training, computer equipment and other needs associated with using landscape sciences for environmental assessment in Central Asia. 2

3 Structure of the Meeting The following are the sections of the meeting agenda that were addressed during the meeting: Overview and Purpose of the Meeting Overview of Landscape Science Tools for Environmental Assessment/Decision-Making Open Discussion on Evaluation of Basic Needs for CA environmental experts for using LS tools for environmental assessments Comments by Central Asian and Other EAPC Participants on their Experience in Using Remote Sensing Data, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Other Spatial Data-Based Tools and Analyses Comments by Central Asian and Other EAPC Participants on Training Needs & Computer Hardware and Software Needs Comments by Central Asian and Other EAPC Participants on Availability of Data for LS Assessments (i.e., satellite and other ground cover data) Demonstration of Two Recent LS Software Packages Evening Session on Formulation of Conclusions and Recommendations Minimum & Preferred Computer Hardware Requirements for LS Applications (as reported during the WGM) During the meeting, Professor Miller identified the following minimum and preferred computer hardware requirements for utilizing advanced LS software packages: Minimum - Single processor 2.20 GHZ speed - 2GB RDRAM memory - two 70GB SCSI hard drives - CD + RW and MB floppy drive - 32MB VGA graphics card - Operating system compatible with software in use Preferred - Dual processors at least 2.20GHZ speed 3

4 - 3.5GB RDRAM memory or more - four 70 GB SCSI hard drives with RAID 5 fault tolerance - DVD + RW, CD + RW and MB floppy drive - 32MB VGA graphics card - Operating system compatible with software in use Recommended Software for LS Applications Also during the meeting, the following minimum suite of software packages were identified for effectively using GIS, satellite-based and other related databases: - ARCGIS 8.1 (Arc info and Arc View with Spatial Analyst Extension - ENVI 3.5 or ERDAS Imagine Photoshop Mr Sid 1.4, Geospatial Encoder Participants Contained at the end of this report is a complete list of actual meeting participants, plus contact information. In terms of the countries represented at the meeting, representatives from the following countries were in attendance: NATO Countries Present Belgium Canada Czech Republic Italy Poland Turkey EAPC Countries Present Armenia Azerbaijan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Moldova Russia Tajikistan Turkmenistan Ukraine Uzbekistan 4

5 International Organizations Represented During the Meeting NATO Scientific Affairs Division Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia World Health Organization Rome Office Conclusions & Recommendations Based on the discussions during the meeting, the following primary conclusions were formed: 1. Central Asian experts have the fundamental skills and experience to utilize LS tools for environmental assessments some supplemental training is needed. 2. Environmental scientists inn Central Asia have demonstrated a political willingness to engage in a LS Capacity Building Initiative through this pilot study. 3. Based on expert opinion, a likely timeframe for sufficiently enhancing LS technical capabilities for capacity building in Central Asia is I the 2-4 year range. 4. Central Asian and other EAPC environmental scientists are engaged in projects that could be more effectively addressed using LS tools. 5. Central Asian and other EAPC environmental scientists need to determine the types of satellite and other ground cover data that are currently available in their countries for LS assessments. 6. There is a clear need for supplemental training as well as a need to computer hardware and software for Central Asian and other EAPC environmental scientists in order for them to effectively conduct environmental assessments using LS tools. Also, the primary recommendations forthcoming from this meeting are the following: 1. It is recommended that both a short-term and long-term plan of action related to a proposed 2. It is recommended that a working group be established consisting of Central Asian and Other EAPC environmental scientists in consultation with LS experts from the LS pilot study. 3. It is recommended that a more defined collaboration be established between the CA pilot study and the LS pilot study during the implementation of the Short-term plan of action. 5

6 Meeting Agenda Working Group Meeting Use of Landscape Sciences as Tools for Environmental Decision-Making NATO/CCMS Pilot Study on Environmental Decision-Making for Sustainable Development in Central Asia Almaty, Kazakhstan, Astana International Hotel Sunday, 22 September :00 9:30 Overview and Purpose of Working Group Meeting Moderators: Mr. John Moerlins, Florida State University Dr. Bulat Yessekin, CA REC 9:30 10:00 Summary of Pilot Study Meeting on the Use of Landscape Sciences for Environmental Assessment (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; 3-5 April 2002) Moderators: Mr. John Moerlins, Florida State University Dr. Bulat Yessekin, Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia 10:00 11:00 Overview of Landscape Science Tools and Use for Environmental Assessment/Decision-Making 11:00 11:15 BREAK Moderator: Professor. Scott Miller, University of Wyoming, USA Professor Giovanni Zurlini, University of Lecce, Italy 11:15 12:00 Open Discussion Part I: Basic Needs for Utilizing Landscape Science Tools for Environmental Decision-Making in Central Asia Development of Environmental Assessment Needs for Central Asian Countries Asia (Alexandr Nikolaenko, CA REC & comments by Central Asian participants) Identification of Existing Remote Sensing Geographic Information Systems and Related Capabilities in Central Asia (comments by Central Asian participants) Moderators: Dr. Vladimir Bogachev, CA REC Dr. Mikhail Khankhasaev, Florida State University 6

7 12:00 1:00 LUNCH 1:00 2:00 Open Discussion Part II: Basic Needs for Utilizing Landscape Science Tools for Environmental Decision-Making in Central Asia Landscape Science Training Needs in Central Asia Hardware (Computers/Peripherals) Needs in Central Asia Software Needs for Landscape Science Tools Databases: Data Needs and Data Availability in Central Asia Moderators: Professor Kenneth Howard, University of Toronto at Scarborough, Canada Professor Ender Okandan, Middle East Technical University, Turkey 2:00 3:30 Demonstration of Landscape Science Software Packages Analytical Tools Interface for Landscape Assessment (ATtila) Automated Geospatial Watershed Assessment (AGWA) Tool 3:30 3:45 BREAK Moderator: Professor Scott Miller, University of Wyoming, USA 3:45 4:00 Integration/Collaboration of Central Asian Pilot Study with the Landscape Sciences Pilot Study Meeting in Kiel, Germany, 19 November 2002 Suggested Participation by Central Asian Pilot Study Members Potential Training/Professional Exchange Opportunities via NATO (Study Visit Grants) Moderator: Mr. John Moerlins, Florida State University, USA 4:00 4:30 Administrative Issues Next Pilot Study Meeting (Location, Date) Other Administrative Issues Moderators: Mr. John Moerlins, Florida State University Dr. Bulat Yessekin, CA REC 7

8 Participants List LIST OF WORKING GROUP PARTICIPANTS NATO CCMS PILOT STUDY ON DECISION-MAKING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL ASIA: WORKING GROUP MEETING NATO MEMBER COUNTRIES BELGIUM Christian M. Vandecasteele Decision Strategy Research Department SCK - CEN Boeretang, 200 B-2400 MOL, Belgium Phone: (32) Fax: (32) cvandeca@sckcen.be CANADA Ken Howard Professor of Hydrogeology Environmental Earth Sciences, Physical Sciences Division University of Toronto at Scarborough 1265 Military Trail Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada Phone: (416) Fax: (416) gwater@scar.utoronto.ca CZECH REPUBLIC Edita Johnova Charles University Faculty of Philosophy and Arts East Asia Studies Department Celetna 20, , Praha 1, Czech Republic Phone: Fax: editajohn@netscape.net ITALY Giovanni Zurlini University of Lecce Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technology Ecotekne (campus), strada per Monteroni Lecce, Italy Phone: /96 Mobile: Fax: giovanni.zurlini@unile.it POLAND Norbert Barszczewski 6 Lesna St Legionowo, Poland Phone: Fax: norbert@barszczewski.net 8

9 TURKEY Ender Okandan Middle East Technical University Petroleum Research Center Ankara Turkey Baris Ozcan Middle East Technical University Petroleum Research Center Ankara Turkey Phone: (90) (90) Fax: (90) Phone: (90) (90) Fax: (90) UNITED STATES Roy C. Herndon Director Institute for International Cooperative Environmental Research Florida State University 2035 East Paul Dirac Drive Suite 226 Morgan Building Tallahassee, Florida Norbert Barszczewski Institute for International Cooperative Environmental Research Florida State University 2035 East Paul Dirac Drive Suite 226 Morgan Building Tallahassee, Florida Phone: (850) Fax: (850) Phone: (850) Fax: (850) Carolyn Huntoon 20 Broadview Drive Barrington, RI Mikhail Khankhasayev Associate Director Institute for International Cooperative Environmental Research Florida State University 2035 East Paul Dirac Drive Suite 226 Morgan Building Tallahassee, Florida Phone: (401) Fax: Phone: (850) Fax: (850)

10 J. Michael Kuperberg Associate Director Institute for International Cooperative Environmental Research Florida State University 2035 East Paul Dirac Drive Suite 226 Morgan Building Tallahassee, Florida , Scott N. Miller Senior Research Specialist USDA -ARS SW Watershed Research Ctr East Allen Road Tucson, AZ John Moerlins Associate Director Institute for International Cooperative Environmental Research Florida State University 2035 East Paul Dirac Drive Suite 226 Morgan Building Tallahassee, Florida Christopher Teaf Associate Director Institute for International Cooperative Environmental Research Florida State University 2035 East Paul Dirac Drive Suite 226 Morgan Building Tallahassee, Florida NATO - BELGIUM Phone: (850) Fax: (850) mkupe@mailer.fsu.edu Phone: ext. 154 Fax: smiller@tucson.ars.ag.gov Phone: (850) Fax: (850) mkupe@mailer.fsu.edu Phone: (850) Fax: (850) cteaf@mailer.fsu.edu Alain H. Jubier Program Director NATO HQ Scientific Affairs Division Boulevard Leopold III B-1110 Brussels, Belgium OTHER PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Roger Aertgeerts Regional Adviser, Water and Sanitation WHO European Center for Environment and Health 10, Via F Crispi I Rome, Italy EAPC PARTNER COUNTRIES Phone: (32) Fax: (32) a.jubier@hq.nato.int Ph Fax rea@who.it THE REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE FOR CENTRAL ASIA (CA REC) Bulat Yessekin 10

11 Executive Director The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia Orbita-1, 40, , Almaty, Kazakhstan Vladimir Bogachev Project Manager The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia Orbita-1, 40, , Almaty, Kazakhstan Kulyash Bolatbayeva Expert The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia Orbita-1, 40, , Almaty, Kazakhstan Dinmuhammed Mamytov Finance Manager The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia Orbita-1, 40, , Almaty, Kazakhstan Phone: +/ , , Fax: +/ , , Phone: +/ , , Fax: +/ , , Phone: +/ , , Fax: +/ , , Phone: (7) Fax: (7) ARMENIA Armen Saghatelyan Director of the Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia Phone: (+374-1) Fax: (+374-1) AZERBAIJAN Fikret Jafarov Head Fish Research Institute of Azerbaijan Republic Phone: +994/ Fax: +994/

12 GEORGIA Nato Kirvalidze Executive Director Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus 74, Chavchavadze Ave, 8 th Floor, Room 804 Tbilisi , Georgia Phone: / Fax: / execdir.rec@caucasus.net KAZAKHSTAN Gulsara Edilbayeva Environmental Manager Euroasia Industry Associations Kopbosyn Kudaybergenov Chairman Deputy of Committee on Water Resource Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Alexander Miroshnichenko Leading Expert on Regional Cooperation, Programme of the Government of RK/UNDP Institutional Strengthening for Sustainable Development for Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection 1, Satpaev str. Kokshetau, , Kazakhstan Phone: 3272/ Fax: 3272/ g_edilbaeva@kazchome.kz Phone: or Fax: cwr@nature.kz Phone: (31622) Fax: (31622) Miroshnichenko@neapsd.kz KYRGYZSTAN Tatyana Filkova Head of State Environmental Examination Department Ministry of Ecology and Emergency 131 Issanov str. Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan Elena M. Rodina Vice-President of NGO "Sustainable Use of Natural Resources" Head of "Sustainable Develpoment of the Environmental and Life Safeness Chair" Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University 7 Microregion, base 33/ apt. 15 Bishkek, , Kyrgyzstan Phone: +996/ Fax: +996/ ecoexp@mecd.bishkek.gov.kg Phone: Fax: krsu@krsu.edu.kg 12

13 MOLDOVA Victor Cotruta Executive Director Regional Environmental Centre for Moldova 57/1, Banulescu-Bodoni MD-2005, Chisinau, Moldova Phone: (373) Fax: (373) RUSSIA Tatyana S. Papina Head of Hydrochemical Laboratory of the Institute for Water and Environmental Problems Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Barnaul) Yuri Vinokurov Institute for Water and Environmental Problems Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IWEP SB RAS) 105, Papanintsev St. Barnaul , RUSSIA Phone: +007(385-2) Fax: Phone: (3852) Fax: (3852) TAJIKISTAN Inom Normatov Head of the Department Hydroenergetics and Ecology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan Nurmahmad Shermatov Tajikistan TURKMENISTAN Makhtumkuli Akhmuradov Deputy Minister of Nature Protection Ministry of Nature Protection Amanmurad Durdyev Director of the Research and Production Center of Ecological Monitoring Ministry of Nature Protection Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Phone: Fax: Phone: (99 312) Fax: (99 312) Phone: (99312) Fax: (99312)

14 UKRAINE Vladimir M. Starodubtsev National Agricultural University of Ukraine Soil Science and Conservation Dept. Box 616/3, PO-127 Kyiv-03127, Ukraine Phone: +38(044) ; ). Fax: UZBEKISTAN Timur Tillyaev Head of Environmental Law Department State Committee of Nature Protection of Republic of Uzbekistan A. Rahimov Uzbekistan Phone: +998/ , Fax: +998/ , Phone: Fax: Establish a Working Group Consisting of CA Experts and LS 14