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3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts
… 65 ENHANCED ADAPTATION OF WINTER PULSES TO RAIN-FED FARMING SYSTEMS IN SOUTH ASIA SARKER, ASHUTOSH; AGRAWAL, SHIV … variability. Less precipitation and longer and more intensive droughts are affecting also the natural cover of … and contributes to their human insecurity. Longer and more intensive droughts related to climate variability increase …
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?
… reduced consumption of livestock products; greening the intensive system as much as possible; capitalising on the … lower emissions per unit of production compared to more intensive feed-lot production systems. viii Sheep moving … to a steady supply of water that are transferred to crop farming communities, contributing to local hostilities. These …
Conservation and sustainable development in mountain areas
… are forcing many upland peoples to adopt unsustainable farming and land-use practices such as excessive livestock … of factors, including excessive water extraction, mining, intensive agriculture, invasive species and intensive tourism. The wetlands’ extreme vulnerability and …
Energy law and sustainable development
… part to the fact that in industrialized countries energy-intensive activities, such as jet travel, are increasingly … 63, 532. Al is subdivided into three groups: A1FI (fossil intensive), A1T (non-fossil energy source), and A1B (balanced … through their villages and rainforests to be cleared for farming. Unlike Shell's Camisea project which was limited to …
Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability
… refers to products of agriculture biomass, by-products at farming level and industrial processing of raw material … for the past few years through its combination of intensive renewable energy use and Case studies on bioenergy … towards a more sustainable and less greenhouse gas intensive energy matrix through bioenergy, provide increased …
GEO yearbook 2003
… sources is therefore a crucially important part of their farming systems (Goote and Lefeber 2003). It allows them to … health. In 2004, the EPA released the findings of a 5-year intensive research programme on the effect of fine … (Canis lupus) to Yellowstone National Park is stimulating intensive scientific research and heated public debate. …
Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development
… region. MSSD 2016-2025 is the result of over two years of intensive collaborative work within the MAP system. … of marginal lands and pollution run-off from farming. At the same time the sector is a key player in the … MSSD 2016-2025 is the result of over two years of intensive collaborative work within the MAP system. The …
UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development
… in contaminating lands within the province and establishes intensive requirements for those wishing to sell or … region, place heavy emphasis on the promotion of organic farming and agricultural practices not only to promote … in 2010. 295 As a result, these laws provide for an intensive permitting requirement prior to any entity …
Sustainable tourism in protected areas: Guidelines for planning and management
… much tourist activity in protected areas is information intensive, there are usually good opportunities for guide … (e.g. in those protected areas where land is used for farming, timber harvesting or mining for example). Wildlife … conservancies). These have multiple uses, including farming, and managing part of the land for wildlife. Owners …