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Value : Counting ecosystems as water infrastructure
… 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 …
Natural Resource Governance. Trainers' Manual
… 80 Log Fishing 81 Each participant is a ‘fisher’ whose livelihood depends on catching fish Bowls are ‘oceans’ … to grow corn, potato, and upland rice as their source of livelihood. There were no restrictions on hunting wild … They are allowed to grow fruit and vegetables for their livelihood and for generating income, only within specific …
Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 2012
… general biodiversity, sustainable use, economic and livelihood issues. The Species Information Service (SIS) is … and urban areas. Fund raising • Biodiversity and Livelihood development in Land-use gradients in an Era of …
The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment
… demand-reduction strategies, and promotion of alternative livelihood opportunities. Fully understanding the phenomenon … consumer- and demand-reduction strategies, and alternative livelihood opportunities. Understanding the phenomenon … forests and on the communities that rely on them for their livelihood. Dense forests can serve as hideouts for insurgent …
A critique of transboundary natural resource management in Southern Africa
… the switch from agriculture to tourism as a source of livelihood makes commu- nities vulnerable to shifts in the … perspective for communities to rely on a source of livelihood that is largely outside of their control. Poor …
Large-scale marine protected areas - Guidelines for design and management
… cultural practices, traditions and values. • Secure livelihood options that support sustainable national economic … nature; e.g. food security, climate change adaptation and livelihood security. Sustainable human use: collection … manage the site, both in terms of maintenance of livelihood activities through time (such as subsistence …
Wildlife and Forest Crime Toolkit (Revised Edition)
… communities depend upon wildlife and forests for their livelihood. An estimated 350 million people worldwide live in … that all enforcement operations take into account the livelihood and social impact of criminalizing the relevant … for example), chainsaw milling is also seen as alternative livelihood for ex-combatants. 296 Marcus Colchester and …