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The Tacaná Watersheds - Developing untapped potential: Strengthening resilience through cross-sectoral collaboration
… 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 …
3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts
… MANAGEMENT-A MEANS FOR ATTAINING SUSTAINABILITY AND LIVELIHOOD SECURITY OF FARMING COMMUNITY PAMULA, VENKATA … ground water but not completely satisfied. Presently, livelihood activities of the households are orienting towards … for local livestock. Livestock farming is the main livelihood in the area and livestock grazing is one of the …
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 …
World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes
… these areas offer healthy lands, spiritual fulfillment, livelihood security as well new economic opportunities for … direct forms of consultation and engagement. In Africa, livelihood practices in wilderness areas also vary … and cultural values are integral to rather than apart from livelihood practices connected to seasonal movements and …
Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy
… Ashish, Community Conserved Areas: Towards Ecological and Livelihood Security, in: PARKS 16, pp 14-20, 2006; and … they also provide draught. Our breeds are more than just a livelihood. They form an integral part of our social fabric …
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 …
Improving governance of pastoral lands
… contribute to pastoralism being perceived as a desirable livelihood, which can encourage the return of educated youths … in relation to citizenship, market activity and broader livelihood goals and the challenge of establishing … to and use of resources, including means to ensure their livelihood and food security. 2. Effective representation …
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 …
Governance of Protected Areas: From understanding to action
… and effective in delivering lasting conservation results, livelihood benefits and the respect of rights. The specific … ensuring attention and respect for the rights, the livelihood needs and the conservation capacities and … and responsibility for their conservation would mean livelihood security for the one and a half million people …