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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Helping nature help us - Transforming disaster risk reduction through ecosystem management
… needs (such as food, medicine, water, shelter) as well as livelihood opportunities (such as fisheries and farming) that … million people through the provision of food, income and livelihood (TEEB, 2010). Rapid-onset disasters refer to those … of communities through providing subsistence, livelihood options and safety nets (such as 1313 regulation …
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 …
Global Land Outlook
… correct. As an engine of economic growth and a source of livelihood for billions worldwide, we need to step back and … farmers and pastoralists view it as source of food and livelihood; an intergene- rational transfer of wealth, and a … farmers and pastoralists view it as source of food and livelihood; an intergenerational transfer of wealth, and a …
Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects
… and can bring additional biodiversity benefits and livelihood diversification options. ▶ Reduce sedimentation in … Climate regulation ¬ Recreational, tourism and alternative livelihood possibilities 5 Water funds are financial … improved state of water related ecosystem services and livelihood options for some, while potentially eliminating …