Welcome to our launch issue! We proudly present SARVA eNews, specially created to contribute to the ongoing dialogue between SARVA and its stakeholders.		A new generation Atlas to inform global change solutions The Atlas will provide easily understood global change information at national, provincial and municipal levels.		DST's forward-looking strategy to address global change The South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas is set to play a crucial role in the DST's Global Change Grand Challenge.
Landmark workshop maps the way forward for SARVA Scientists and government representatives met to bridge the gap between global change science and policy.		SARVA case studies Demonstrating the value of the Atlas as a toolkit for policy formulation.		A blueprint for future planning Robust dialogue during the SARVA Users Workshop led to valuable practical input from the delegates.
Heard at the SARVA's Users Workshop Words of wisdom by our presenters and delegates.		We bring you ... the new SARVA website Visit our website to read more about SARVA.		SARVA video The video will equip stakeholders to make informed decisions about global change adaptation.
Hardcopy Atlas to be launched in May 2010 Watch this space for further details ...		Indaba probes sustainability challenges faced by municipalities The Atlas will act as a baseline source of information from the local to the national scale.		Dr Bob Scholes to chair global Biodiversity Observation Network GEO BON will act as a broker between researchers with biodiversity data and decision-makers who need information.
SARVA in the media SARVA received coverage in a range of media.