Development and Assessment of a Web-Based National Spatial Data Infrastructure for Nature-Based Solutions and Their Social, Hydrological, Ecological, and Environmental Co-Benefits

Comprehensive datasets for nature-based solutions (NBS), and their diverse relationships have not yet been accumulated into a deployable format. This research describes the development of a novel National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) system for NBS co-benefits throughout the contiguous United States. Here, we gather and integrate robust geospatial datasets from the social, ecological, environmental, and hydrologic domains using seamless, cloud-based data services to facilitate the trans-disciplinary assessment of NBSs as a function of society and Earth. This research enhances practical decision making and research by assimilating web-based datasets and describing the missing links between national policy and robust adoption of NBSs as a sustainability solution. This NSDI serves to foster participatory planning capabilities and integrate local sustainability goals into decision–support frameworks. Such a platform strengthens the knowledge base necessary for addressing multiple, co-evolving issues of societal relevance, an essential component of fully espousing NBSs within the realm of socio-technological systems and improving policies and implementation regarding sustainable solutions. The efficacy of the proposed platform to serve as a holistic data information system is assessed by exploring important characteristics associated with geospatial NSDI tools, namely, openness, spatial functionality, scalability, and standardization. By placing GIS strengths and weaknesses in the context of transdisciplinary NBSs, we reveal strategic directions toward further co-production of such NSDIs. We conclude with recommendations for facilitating a shared vision of transdisciplinary technologies to strengthen the amalgamation of broad co-benefits and multi-disciplinary influences in sustainability planning

Asociación del liderazgo en el desempeño laboral de los Colaboradores administrativos de la Dirección Regional de Transportes y Comunicaciones–San Martín-2017

TesisTARAPOTOEscuela Profesional de AdministraciónTTA00055TA 2 C33 2017La tesis tiene como título “Asociación del liderazgo en el Desempeño Laboral de los colaboradores administrativos de la Dirección Regional de Transporte y Comunicaciones, San Martín – 2017, la cual tiene como objetivo determinar la asociación significativa entre ambas variables. Para esta investigación se tomó como base teórica a los autores Goleman, Boyatzis y Mckee (2016), dando a conocer los rasgos de un líder resonante; y el autor Ivancevich (2012), con desempeño laboral. El diseño de estudio es correlacional-descriptiva no experimental, se utilizó como instrumento de investigación las encuestas, estas fueron sometidas a una guía de expertos, evaluadas por dos profesionales en el área. Mediante el análisis estadístico se comprobó la existencia de una correlación significativa entre el liderazgo y desempeño laboral, obteniendo un resultado de (r =.841**; p= 0.01), lo que indicaría que estadísticamente existe una asociación significativa entre ambas variables, sin embargo el liderazgo no se ve asociada de la misma forma con todas las dimensiones de la variable dependiente, como por ejemplo sobre la dimensión realización, es decir que las capacidades del líder no genera cambio alguno en la búsqueda de superación de los colaboradores, sin embargo si se ven asociadas con la producción, la calidad, el conocimiento, la cooperación y la creatividad, por lo tanto queda establecido que el liderazgo si se asocia de manera positiva, lo cual se permitirá obtener mejoras en el desempeño laboral. Concluimos que el liderazgo de un jefe se asocia en el desempeño laboral de los colaboradores, para ello, poseer estos rasgos ayudará a la productividad y cumplimiento de los objetivos establecidos anualmente

Never Ask for a Lighter Rain but a Stronger Umbrella

In a recent editorial in the journal Nature Sustainability, the editors raised the concern that journal submissions on water studies appear too similar. The gist of the editorial: “too many publications and not enough ideas.” In this response, we contest this notion, and point to the numerous new ideas that result from taking a broader view of the water science field. Drawing inspiration from a recently hosted conference geared at transcending traditional disciplinary silos and forging new paradigms for water research, we are, in fact, enthusiastic and optimistic about the ways scientists are investigating political, economic, historical, and cultural intersections toward more just and sustainable human-water relations and ways of knowing

Never Ask for a Lighter Rain but a Stronger Umbrella

In a recent editorial in the journal Nature Sustainability, the editors raised the concern that journal submissions on water studies appear too similar. The gist of the editorial: “too many publications and not enough ideas.” In this response, we contest this notion, and point to the numerous new ideas that result from taking a broader view of the water science field. Drawing inspiration from a recently hosted conference geared at transcending traditional disciplinary silos and forging new paradigms for water research, we are, in fact, enthusiastic and optimistic about the ways scientists are investigating political, economic, historical, and cultural intersections toward more just and sustainable human-water relations and ways of knowing.Water Resource

Never Ask for a Lighter Rain but a Stronger Umbrella

In a recent editorial in the journal Nature Sustainability, the editors raised the concern that journal submissions on water studies appear too similar. The gist of the editorial: "too many publications and not enough ideas." In this response, we contest this notion, and point to the numerous new ideas that result from taking a broader view of the water science field. Drawing inspiration from a recently hosted conference geared at transcending traditional disciplinary silos and forging new paradigms for water research, we are, in fact, enthusiastic and optimistic about the ways scientists are investigating political, economic, historical, and cultural intersections toward more just and sustainable human-water relations and ways of knowing

The IAHS Science for Solutions decade, with Hydrology Engaging Local People IN a Global world (HELPING)

International audienceThe new scientific decade (2023-2032) of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) aims at searching for sustainable solutions to undesired water conditions - may it be too little, too much or too polluted. Many of the current issues originate from global change, while solutions to problems must embrace local understanding and context. The decade will explore the current water crises by searching for actionable knowledge within three themes: global and local interactions, sustainable solutions and innovative cross-cutting methods. We capitalise on previous IAHS Scientific Decades shaping a trilogy; from Hydrological Predictions (PUB) to Change and Interdisciplinarity (Panta Rhei) to Solutions (HELPING). The vision is to solve fundamental water-related environmental and societal problems by engaging with other disciplines and local stakeholders. The decade endorses mutual learning and co-creation to progress towards UN sustainable development goals. Hence, HELPING is a vehicle for putting science in action, driven by scientists working on local hydrology in coordination with local, regional, and global processes