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Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : Technical papers and case studies

… lives of marginalised populations, and, if possible, that lead to an improvement in their living conditions. This is … scientific models in which natural cycles were believed to lead to ecological equilibria which could only be disrupted … orientation of SRC advocates a social action that would lead to both better conservation of the natural environment …
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Integrating Economics into Resource and Environmental Management Some Recent Experiences in the Pacific

… (floodwalls/ embankments/ bypass/diversion channel), lead time damage function (prediction of damage prevented … The loss and destruction of coral reefs is projected to lead to low productivity of associated fisheries, impact on adjacent ecosystems, and potentially lead to system collapse. However, the extent of the flow on …
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A Gateway to Payments for Ecosystem Services. Using Payments for Ecosystem Services for Livelihoods and Landscapes

… linkages. Most of the findings in the study lead to the general conclusion that biodiversity contributes … through avoided deforestation (chapter 7). � FAO, LEAD. 2006. Livestock’s Long Shadow – Environmental Issues … in varying land use scenarios. http://www.fao.org/WAIRDOCS/LEAD/x6154e/x6154e00.htm Polasky, S., et al. 2007. Where to …
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Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts

… fuel (CIRAD 2000). Using copra as a local fuel source can lead to higher energy independence, a decrease in real costs … extraction and increasingly, biofuel plantations can all lead to significant habitat degradation. Moreover, the end of …
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Depend on nature: Ecosystem services supporting human livelihoods

… First Steps need to be followed by broader actions to lead to a sustainable future. 1 We will use the term … or nutrient deficit that decreases one’s ability to lead a productive active life. Nine million of the hungry …
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Conservation and sustainable development in mountain areas

… is for mountain protected area managers to take the lead in promoting the development of, and utilising, … giving it a sense of the sacred. Its revitalization could lead to a re-valuation of local Andean culture, enabling a … – despite mutual hostilities. Adoption of the code will lead to improved synergies between the countries in managing …
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Waste management for human health and livelihood

… and their effects on health Arsenic Used as an alloy in lead shot and electrical circuits, as a pesticide, and as a … rodents and insects on ships and to kill insects on trees. Lead Used in the production of batteries, ammunition, paints, …
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Improving access to forest resources - Experiences in informal tenure reform from IUCN’s Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy

… negotiated changes and local ‘informal’ arrangements can lead to improved access to forests and provide people with … a degree of confidence in community capacity that might lead to long-term tenure changes. Generally, in Thailand … only possibility. The lessons from modest tinkering may lead to the confidence and knowledge needed to enable more …
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