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data on biophysical and institutional parameters. Further, it was acknowledged that
pure data is meaningless without providing a context and analysis with respect to a
relevant policy objective. However, recent technological developments with regard
to remote sensing and massive enhancements in computing power could make it
possible to exploit the bene
ts of data visualization to support evidence-based
decision-making for management of environmental risks in data poor environments
(Mannschatz et al. in this volume).
3.1 The Nexus Observatory at United Nations University:
Advancement of Hybrid Approaches
UNU-FLORES has initiated discussions with Department of Geosciences, Institute
of Cartography to identify elements of a PhD level research programme on
data
visualization and management of environmental resources.
Based on a request for
technical assistance from the Ministry of Water, Government of Tanzania, the CDG
unit has begun working closely with the Institute of Cartography to develop
methodologies, build capacity of local training institutes and publish a nexus-
planning manual. Three online courses that further the nexus approach will be
hosted on the Blended Learning Platform of the Nexus Observatory. The courses to
be introduced in 2015 are as follows: (a) Green Economy and the Life-Cycle Cost
Approach, (b) Financing Public Services and Environmental Sustainability and (c)
Rethinking Infrastructure Design for Multi-Use Water Services.
Overarching Questions Guiding Research, Teaching and Policy Advocacy at
UNU
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FLORES
catory
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function of a UNU observatory enhance the
applicability of the nexus approach to management of environmental resources?
How can the
classi
How can data visualization approaches strengthen feedback loops to support
greater accountability and autonomy of decision-making processes and norms
within a multi-level governance framework?
How can the establishment of regional nexus observatory networks facilitate
innovations in trans-disciplinary research methods that advance the think tank
function of UNU?
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cation of data, knowledge and information according to theme and programme in a way
that addresses nexus challenges relating to: (a) boundary conditions, (b) scale conditions, (c)
feedback mechanisms, (d) hybrid research methods and (e) innovations in didactic approaches to
training and capacity development.
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