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Men present findings on a large map at the front of a community meeting
How can we incorporate local knowledge into climate planning and policy? …Maps!
… of participatory mapping shows how technology can be used to enable community members to express local knowledge in a way that government … the County Climate Change Fund (CCCF) .   This mechanism enables community institutions to make decisions about how climate adaptation …
Insight, 17 January 2020
A forest ranger takes measurements of a tree at Megeni Kitasha in the Rombo District in Moshi, Tanzania (Photo: FAO/Simon Maina)
IIED at the XIV World Forestry Congress
… to take place in the continent, brought together the global forestry community to review and analyse the key issues and to share ways of … Forest Connect workshop Invest in us: forest smallholders, community forest members and indigenous peoples in Asia Date: … Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), IIED, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and The Center for People and Forests (RECOFTC) …
Event, 07 September 2015
Cover for G02816.pdf
Participatory rice variety selection in Sri Lanka (PLA 60)
… institutions, government extension services, and a national seed conservation body will hopefully ensure continuity of support for … farmers. This project underlines the importance of biodiversity for community-based adaptation (CBA). As climate change pressures mount, it …
Publication, 01 December 2009
Cover for 14518IIED.pdf
Barter markets: sustaining people and nature in the Andes
Publication, 01 June 2006
A Nepalese man carrying a large sack on his back walks up some steps with the Himalayas soaring behind.
Nepal: Vice-President and top singer launch report that signals steps to sustainable development
… it as both a need and a benefit and accept it as a regular part of community activities and institutional programmes,” says Barry … is now working with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation to design a three year programme of SEAs of the main protected areas and conservation areas in Nepal to learn lessons about the environmental, …
News, 14 May 2012
A community discusses water and energy challenges in Alango, Kenya (Photo: Ibrahim Jarso, Resource Advocacy Program)
Participatory investment planning for environment, water and energy in the dryland of northern Kenya
Project, 25 August 2016
Mountains, forests and rice paddies in Nepal. Photo: Sajal Sthapit
Forest businesses 'fit for life'
… held in Nepal (12-15 February 2013). Nepal is a world leader in community forestry, with roughly 18,000 groups established across 1.8 … 40% of the country’s population. Turning this impressive feat of community organisation into profitable and sustainable businesses is the … security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation and soil conservation without excessive nitrification. The …
Insight, 18 February 2013
Leaders of the Southern Aberdare Conservation Network (SACN) discussing support from the Forest and Farm Facility (Photo: Duncan Macqueen/IIED)
Taking the brakes off forest farm development in Kenya
… to people growing trees on-farm or restoring natural forests through community forest associations. The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is … A great example of this, Ms Njeri, a member of the Southern Aberdare Conservation Network (SACN), has just taken out a 10-year lease on some … Planters' Association, the Meru Farm Forestry Association and the Community Food and Environment Group. With support from the Swedish …
Insight, 11 November 2014
Cover for 8122IIED.pdf
Economic Incentives for Watershed Protection: A report on an ongoing study of Arenal, Costa Rica
… role non-market benefits may play in providing incentives for the conservation of tropical forests. A number of studies have explored the … service that is often cited as an economic justification of conservation activities is the watershed protection function provided by tropical forests. Soil and water conservation may yield benefits to land-owners and alleviate damage to …
Publication, 01 January 1995
Responding to climate change in the Caribbean
… Kenrick Leslie, Executive Director of the Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre , highlighted the threats but also … responding to climate change. Heads of government from the Caribbean Community have endorsed a Regional Framework for Achieving Development … cost of the damage. But more local studies and information sharing at community level are also essential — to determine how livelihoods will …
Insight, 05 July 2011