Search results

Explore only content tagged with
31 Results
Sorted by relevance

Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts

… wsID=1646 © 2008 IUCN Energy, Ecosystems and Livelihood Initiative Rue Mauverney 28 Gland 1196 Switzerland … same species and ecosystems that we depend on for our livelihood and well-being (UNEP 2007). The search for … is directly dependent on natural resources for their livelihood. Women’s traditional roles and responsibilities, …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Conservation and sustainable development in mountain areas

… on the principle of linking environmental management to livelihood security and poverty alleviation: priorities for … of adjacent communities to sustain themselves from current livelihood strategies. Resources are being depleted and … Nepal works with mountain communities lacking alternative livelihood options, to assess the necessary measures for them …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Building Resilience to climate change - Ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field

… Land based subsistence activities contribute to their livelihood. The main source of subsistence activities … with the negative impact of floods on the sources of livelihood. They expressed concern about the impact of floods … management activities in the river basin with community livelihood needs. An important result of the IWRM process has …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

The Social Dimension of Ecosystem-based Adaptation

… via the generation of employment and alternative livelihood opportunities. Such benefits are of particular … technical support to communities to explore alternative livelihood activities, the project facilitated an increase in … usage while also supporting biodiversity and creating livelihood and employment opportunities for the affected …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges

… and property as well as support quicker recovery of livelihood sources. A study from Bhitarkanika Conservation … and the surrounding watershed not only brought important livelihood benefits to local communities, but also enabled … pest outbreaks are regulated and carbon is captured. Livelihood benefits. Additional food sources, such as …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Cost and benefits of ecosystem based adaptation: The case of the Philippines

… to manage for the scale and scope of changes; and loss of livelihood options and resilience), or economic … rural and coastal communities, resulting from the loss of livelihood, into urban areas, could lead to ever higher … on forest services and may force them to alter traditional livelihood practices. This could lead to further degradation …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas - Principles, Guidelines and Best Practices

… is being caused or amplified by the subsistence livelihood needs of dependent communities—an understanding of … and implemented ecological restoration can contribute to livelihood security (Fisher et al., 2008) by recovering … 2011). Ecological restoration projects that support new livelihood opportunities for local communities can reduce …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities - Lessons learned and guidelines for implementation

… as well as implementation and monitoring • Integrating livelihood improvement strategies with ecosystem-based … of communities through provision of subsistence, livelihood options and safety nets (Estrella and Saalismaa, … • Field interventions • Ecosystem-based approaches; Livelihood diversification • Monitoring • Action learning …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

African solutions in a rapidly changing world: nature-based solutions to climate change by African innovators in protected areas

… on the reef has been eased while maintaining fishing as a livelihood activity. 3. sustainable agriculture in watersheds … to climate change more broadly. 5. facilitation of livelihood and economic diversification Alternative solutions … found for being able to increase people’s resilience and livelihood. By increasing people’s incomes, livelihood and …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Land Degradation Neutrality: implications and opportunities for conservation - Nature based solutions to desertification, land degradation and drought

… As a consequence it undermines food, water and livelihood security, human health, and energy supply, with … decision-making to factor in current and future human livelihood needs and the bio-physical requirements of … in Europe are managed pastoral landscapes; protected as a livelihood system that is inherently environmentally …
18 Jun 2026 Literature