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… governance challenges. 1.3 Environmental degradation, livelihood insecurity and conflict Within the Mekong Basin … further understand the crucial role that wetlands play in livelihood sustainability. The subsequent report was an … produced, entitled “An Uncertain Future: Biodiversity and Livelihood along the Mekong River in Northern Lao PDR,” …

… and to institutionalise coordination mechanisms. Livelihood projects were also supported with the aim of both … to national governance structures. m Pilot projects linked livelihood benefits to IWRM and water governance mechanisms. … and reforestation WANI supported the implementation of livelihood projects which aimed to demonstrate integrated …

… approach, which focuses on environmental restoration for livelihood security, these small scale initiatives have … groups and networks; 2. Poverty reduction and increased livelihood opportunities are major concerns at both local and national levels. The challenge is to combine livelihood benefits whilst maintaining environmental …

… maintaining both ecosystems health and people’s livelihood security. Stakeholders are now gaining …

… on water become more frequent or intense, economies and livelihood security will decline.4 For example, glacier … a host of ecological goods and services, as well as livelihood benefits. One such project that reflects this … local populations on the waters in question for their own livelihood and welfare.” Prioritisation of water use can also …

… to introduce responsible fishing practices aimed at livelihood diversification contributing to conservation of … skills and strengths of women leaders; it supported both livelihood development and economic empowerment, and … other dimensions – production, knowledge, rights, and livelihood opportunities, is shown in Figure 1. This framing …

… strong reliance by communities on natural resources for livelihood options; • weak governance system for natural … of more resistant crops, water harvesting and storage, and livelihood diversification among others. However, communities … Agriculture, particularly livestock, provides the main livelihood for the majority of the population. Apple orchards …

… 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 …

… by wetlands, which form an important part of local livelihood systems. Yet, although wetland goods and services … both in absolute terms and relative to other sources of livelihood, for poorer and more vulnerable sectors of the … effects of flood loss have been significant, incurring livelihood costs of almost $50 million over the 20 or so …

… population growth and strengthens education, health, and livelihood, to • 4.7 billion based on a ‘fragmented world’ … population growth and strengthen education, health, and livelihood should decrease vulnerability to this added …