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The rugged coastline of Jeju Island, South Korea, where the World Conservation Congress is being held.
IUCN World Conservation Congress begins
Insight, 06 September 2012
Mountains, forests and rice paddies in Nepal. Photo: Sajal Sthapit
Forest businesses 'fit for life'
… income generation, gender equity, food security, energy security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation and … higher social and environmental gains — such as fertilizer trees and indigenous fruit trees. A mix of short and long term suits farmers’ cash … It was agreed that country teams would do more to share their knowledge of business models that work in such complicated situations: …
Insight, 18 February 2013
Australia's Border Ranges National Park: more than three-quarters of the park is managed as wilderness and access is by foot only. The World Parks Congress will look at how to protect and manage areas such as these (Photo: Michael Dawes)
IIED at the World Parks Congress 2014
… (WPC) is held once every ten years. In 2014, the congress will share knowledge and innovation, setting the agenda for protected areas … will demonstrate nature-based solutions to global challenges such as climate change, health and supporting human life. The work of IIED … impacts, and How efforts to enhance participation and recognition of indigenous peoples and local communities in PA governance, and reduce …
Event, 12 November 2014
Farmers sort tomatoes in Ethiopia.
How small-scale farmers make markets work for them
… farmers should contribute to food security, cut poverty and adapt to climate change. Much of the advice sees small-scale farmers as … work for them? IIED and Hivos set out to investigate through a Knowledge Programme that set up a global learning network to better … demonstrating astonishing economic success. In Bolivia an indigenous Aymara group controls 90% of the meat market in La Paz. Meat …
Insight, 28 November 2012
A Raika man leading his sheep and goats to graze in the contested Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary.
How communities are protecting their biocultural resources with community protocols
Insight, 02 October 2012