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Fishermen hauling in a net
Accounting for small-scale fisheries and the ocean
… Small-scale fisheries provide livelihoods for millions of families and local communities, yet they go unnoticed … undermining the country’s ability to fulfil its commitments to sustainable development (such as SDG14 (life under water), SDG2 (zero … the System of Environmental Economic Accounting for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries framework A scoping study in Cambodia, to provide …
Project, 05 August 2019
The community owners of a furniture factory pose for a photo
Locally controlled forest enterprises are the whole enchilada
… forest enterprises in total. Why Mexico is backing community forestry – and how community groups are ‘Scaling up locally controlled … from 17 countries agreed to form a coalition that builds support for locally-controlled forest enterprises and increases collaboration … by some very favourable government procurement deals), nor that its sustainable production, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council …
Insight, 10 September 2018
Community Forestry in the Democratic Republic of Congo
… communities themselves. The overall aim was to find and develop sustainable solutions to poverty alleviation with rural and forest-based … research into experiences in other parts of the world with community forestry, in particular, the legal and institutional frameworks that … legislative framework in DRC that promotes the rights and secures the livelihoods of forest dependent people, along with a long term plan of …
Project, 09 September 2010
Women sit next to piles of vegetables like onions, tomatoes, garlic.
Five pathways to deliver rapid support for a green and resilient COVID-19 recovery in the LDCs
… determined by which recovery measures they choose, and the mechanisms for delivering these measures. But 'business-as-usual' options for … and micro enterprises, particularly those in the agriculture and forestry sectors, to emerge from the pandemic and increase their resilience to future shocks. This will require sustainable and resource-efficient operations (such as the Better Cotton …
Insight, 30 September 2021
Two rice terraces with a small forest growing between them in Nepal.
Nepal: Forestry and agriculture and the story of their fake divorce
… Subsistence farmers have traditionally happily married forestry and agricultural practices on their land, and have done so for generations. Fragmented forest plots on the edges of farms have … The increase in forest cover in the foothills is mainly due to the sustainable management of forest resources promoted by Community …
Insight, 18 July 2013
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Growing Forest Partnerships briefing: Empowering communities through forest partnerships
… at local, national and international levels towards the equitable and sustainable management of forestry resources. This briefing paper looks at the potential power of … groups. These partnerships can help raise access to forest finance for sustainable management and conservation. They can enable …
Publication, 01 January 2011
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Assessing local preferences for payment formats in REDD+ interventions: A case study of the Ongo Community Forest
… of Uganda has over time been actively engaged in ensuring the sustainable utilisation of its forestry resources. This has been undertaken by different players … instruments have been implemented or drafted to facilitate strategies for achieving this. In addition to the prevailing policy/legal … Assessing local preferences for payment formats in REDD+ interventions: A case study of the Ongo …
Publication, 01 December 2013
View of the town of Pisaq in Peru, near the Potato Park Biocultural Heritage Territory
Indigenous biocultural heritage for sustainable development
… biocultural heritage, and informed policymakers about the potential for Indigenous biocultural heritage to support sustainable development. Funded by the British Academy , the project … (Peru), the Centre for Chinese Agricultural Policy (CCAP), Kenya Forestry Research Institute and the Indian NGO Lok Chetna Manch . …
Project, 29 April 2019
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Chinese views of African forests: Evidence and perception of China-Africa links that impact the governance of forests and livelihoods
… evidence of increasing concern over forest sustainability. However, for the majority of Chinese timber companies, responsible purchasing … a range of Chinese perceptions on China’s involvement in African forestry. While the Chinese government often perceives China’s … in Africa to explore how Chinese investments support forest livelihoods and sustainability. It is hoped that this report can …
Publication, 01 July 2014
A man transports logs by bicycle. Services provided by informal economies, such as small-scale logging, are often not integrated into plans for green growth (Photo: Jolien Schure/CIFOR, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Informal economy and green growth conference pinpoints need for new policy agenda
… to discuss how the informal economy can be integrated into plans for inclusive green growth. The conference highlighted the variety and … activity to international strategies for promoting green growth and sustainable development.  Green growth aims to deliver economic … economies in diverse contexts – from food distribution and mining to forestry and waste collection – and featured speakers from the …
News, 31 March 2016