Tag: environmental management
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Public participation in wetland rehabilitation with ref[e]rence to long-term management and sustainability : a case study of Hlatikulu and Ntsikeni
Abstract: A conceptual framework for analysing stakeholder participation in the Hlatikulu and Ntsikeni wetland rehabilitation projects is developed and applied. Recommendations for the long term sustainability and management of Hlatikulu and Ntsikeni wetlands are included. Author(s): Nxele, Innocent Zibonele Source(s): , viii, 127 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2007 University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg (English…
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International journal of the commons / International association for the study of the commons (IASC)
Abstract: As an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed open-access journal, the IJC is dedicated to furthering the understanding of institutions for use and management of resources that are (or could be) enjoyed collectively. Author(s): IASC Source(s): , Published: 2007 IASC, Bloomington, IN (English ISBN/ISSN: /1875-0281 Link: http://www.thecommonsjournal.org/index.php/ijc/index
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Communities, livelihoods, and natural resources : action research and policy change in Asia
Abstract: By presenting field reports of innovative approaches to poverty reduction and sustainable resource use, it provides practitioners with models of good practice in participatory, community-based resource management and contributes to broader learning in NRM policy. Author(s): Tyler, Stephen R. Source(s): , [341] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2006 International development research centre (IDRC)…
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Decentralisation and biodiversity management : opportunities to improve UNDP-GEF projects
Abstract: The paper reviews why decentralization and biodiversity management should be mutually reinforcing and why this has not materialized. Changes in UNDP’s Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded biodiversity projects are suggested to take advantage of the opportunities. Author(s): Clairs, Tim Source(s): , 63 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 United nations development programme (UNDP). Oslo governance…
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People, land and water : participatory development communication for natural resource management
Abstract: Author(s): Bessette, Guy Source(s): , xx, 313 p., ill., 24 cm Published: 2006 Earthscan [etc.], London [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-84407-343-6/ Link: http://www.idrc.ca/openebooks/224-4/
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Environmental governance
Abstract: This chapter reviews the literature on environmental governance in the domains of globalization, decentralization, market and cross-scale governance. Innovations, such as soft governance and co-governance can potentially engage multiple types of environmental problems and conflicts. Author(s): Lemos, Maria Carmen; Agrawal, Arun Source(s): , Annual review of environment and resources; 31 p. 297-325, ill. Annual…
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Introduction : decentralisation and livelihoods in Africa
Abstract: This introductory chapter helps to map out the progress and limits of implementation of democratic decentralization in Africa with special reference to the betterment of lives of rural Africans and the improvement of natural resources management. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Oyono, Phil René Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 31, no. 2 p. 1-18 Africa…
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Steering community driven development? : a desk study of NRM choices
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the state of practice in World Bank community driven-development (CDD) projects that address natural resource management (NRM) concerns, especially with regard to decision making and the decision to address NRM under the CDD project. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Mearns, Robin Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment…