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Citizens reframing conservation policies and practice for food and livelihood security, environmental sustainability and justice
… censorship and marginalisation after criticising mainstream conservation practice In May 2008, the American University in Washington … together a global network of scholars, applied practitioners, and community activists who are all concerned about the ways in which nature … on the unique skills and perspectives of network members and a wider community of practice to explore solutions to environmental problems …
Article, 15 July 2009
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Direct economic incentives for sustainable fisheries management: the case of Hilsa conservation in Bangladesh
… sharing, and sustainable finance. A scheme offering payment for Hilsa conservation in Bangladesh offers a rare example of a direct economic … of Bengal (Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar), will also be vital to the conservation of the Hilsa~fishery. … incentives for sustainable fisheries management: the case of Hilsa conservation in Bangladesh …
Publication, 01 November 2013
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Forest and Farm Facility Annual Report 2022
… for Environment and Development (IIED), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and AgriCord. After two years in which the …
Publication, 31 March 2023
Farmers and scientists from Ethiopia and Peru demand indigenous approach to conservation
… Delegates highlighted the contribution of indigenous peoples to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity that is important for … of the Communities of the Potato Park, a pioneering example of community based conservation of agricultural biodiversity. Read the full text of the … and scientists from Ethiopia and Peru demand indigenous approach to conservation …
News, 01 October 2009
A small town sits beside a river with mountains in the background
Protecting and restoring critical water related ecosystems in mountains: the role of Indigenous Peoples and biocultural territories in mountain ecosystems
… through cultural and spiritual values and customary laws for conservation and sustainable use. However, mountain ecosystems and …
Event, 24 March 2023
Give power to local people to stop the loss of biodiversity
… The World Conservation Congress (WCC) takes place every four years to address the planet’s conservation crisis including environmental destruction and wildlife … Reports in 2019 that government guards responsible for protecting conservation areas were resorting to torture and killing to deter …
News, 03 September 2021
San Isidro Ketchi Cuisine and Craft Restaurant (SIKCCR - San Isidro) worked on their business plan (Photo: Duncan Macqueen)
Community forest-farm business training under way in Belize
… Business development From 1-3 September 2016 the project on the conservation of pine woodland biodiversity in Belize through community fire management (PDF)  hosted a three-day business training … The training, which I facilitated, was preceded by preparatory community meetings run by TIDE and University of Edinburgh staff to …
Insight, 14 September 2016
Indigenous mountain farmers examine a map of the Stone Village water management system, showing the water channels (Photo: Irene Song)
Mountain communities call for stronger action to counter climate change
… indigenous products and services and market linkages that support the conservation of biological and cultural diversity.  Krystyna Swiderska, … to hear." The declaration calls on governments and the international community to recognise the critical role of diverse local land races in climate adaptation, and support participatory plant breeding and community-led landscape management, recognising the spirituality that …
News, 23 June 2016
Indigenous groups and traditional farmers, plus IIED's Krystyna Swiderska (left), gather at a meeting in Bhutan in May 2014 to discuss climate change impacts and the benefits of traditional knowledge (Image: IIED)
Mountain communities could help FAO rebuild diverse, climate-resilient crops
… will aid the implementation of the treaty's objectives on in-situ conservation and enhance the resilience of indigenous famers in the face … institutes and multinational companies. In Tajikistan's Jafr community, only local fruit trees can survive the worsening drought … of the landscape.   Alejandro Argumedo from ANDES said: "In the Jafr community, a traditional farmer has collected and tested local fruit …
News, 02 October 2015
A corridor in Kisenyi, with a semi-permanent hostel and a permanent structure.
Driving change for Kampala’s urban refugee population
… above, were recently discussed and addressed during a series of community forums in Kisenyi, run through the ‘City forums for refugee … people participated: 50% were refugees, while others included community leaders, youth, women, government leaders, KCCA divisional … ACTogether Uganda. Local leaders told us they appreciated the use of community forums as a best practice for creating inclusive safe, …
Insight, 31 October 2024