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Community biodiversity management : promoting resilience and the conservation of plant genetic resources
\"The conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the environments where this diversity originated or is being used, are issues which are high on the policy agenda. This book is the first to set out a clear overview of community biodiversity management (CBM) as an approach to meet social, economic and environmental change\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Community Biodiversity Management
The conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity are issues that have been high on the policy agenda since the first Earth Summit in Rio in 1992. As part of efforts to implement in situ conservation, a methodology referred to as community biodiversity management (CBM) has been developed by those engaged in this arena. CBM contributes to the empowerment of farming communities to manage their biological resources and make informed decisions on the conservation and use of agrobiodiversity.
This book is the first to set out a clear overview of CBM as a methodology for meeting socio-environmental changes. CBM is shown to be a key strategy that promotes community resilience, and contributes to the conservation of plant genetic resources. The authors present the underlying concepts and theories of CBM as well as its methodology and practices, and introduce case studies primarily from Brazil, Ethiopia, France, India, and Nepal. Contributors include farmers, leaders of farmers' organizations, professionals from conservation and development organizations, students and scientists.
The book offers inspiration to all those involved in the conservation and use of agrobiodiversity within livelihood development and presents ideas for the implementation of farmers' rights. The wide collection of experiences illustrates the efforts made by communities throughout the world to cope with change while using diversity and engaging in learning processes. It links these grassroots efforts with debates in policy arenas as a means to respond to the unpredictable changes, such as climate change, that communities face in sustaining their livelihoods.
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Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Research and development can no longer be the exclusive domain of scientists. To find sustainable solutions to development problems, a wider range of actors must be involved. It is crucial, for example, that local stakeholders provide input to the process. Participatory research and development (PR&D) offers such an inclusive model. This three-volume sourcebook provides easy access to field-tested PR&D concepts and practices for practitioners, researchers, and academic. As well, it presents a comprehensive overview of PR&D and will serve as a general reference for trainers, policymakers, donors, and development professionals. The sourcebook captures and examines PR&D experiences from over 30 countries, illustrating applications in sustainable crop and animal production, forest and watershed management, soil and water conservation, and postharvest and utilization.
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Participatory Research and Development for Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management
Research and development can no longer be the exclusive domain of scientists. To find sustainable solutions to development problems, a wider range of actors must be involved. It is crucial, for example, that local stakeholders provide input to the process. Participatory research and development (PR&D) offers such an inclusive model. This three-volume sourcebook provides easy access to field-tested PR&D concepts and practices for practitioners, researchers, and academic. As well, it presents a comprehensive overview of PR&D and will serve as a general reference for trainers, policymakers, donors, and development professionals. The sourcebook captures and examines PR&D experiences from over 30 countries, illustrating applications in sustainable crop and animal production, forest and watershed management, soil and water conservation, and postharvest and utilization.
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Participatory research and development for sustainable agriculture and natural resource management : a sourcebook; volume 1, understanding participatory research and development
Research and development can no longer be the exclusive domain of scientists. To find sustainable solutions to development problems, a wider range of actors must be involved. It is crucial, for example, that local stakeholders provide input to the process. Participatory research and development (PR&D) offers such an inclusive model. This three-volume sourcebook provides easy access to field-tested PR&D concepts and practices for practitioners, researchers, and academic. As well, it presents a comprehensive overview of PR&D and will serve as a general reference for trainers, policymakers, donors, and development professionals. The sourcebook captures and examines PR&D experiences from over 30 countries, illustrating applications in sustainable crop and animal production, forest and watershed management, soil and water conservation, and postharvest and utilization.
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Investigación y desarrollo participativo para la agricultura y el manejo sostenible de recursos naturales, Volume 1
La investigación y el desarrollo ya no pueden ser de dominio exclusivo de los científicos. Con el fin de encontrar soluciones sustentables a los problemas del desarrollo, debe participar un amplio espectro de actores. Es crucial, por ejemplo, que las partes interesadas locales aporten al proceso. La investigación y el desarrollo participativo ofrecen un modelo incluyente de este tipo. Este libro de referencia de tres volúmenes ofrece un fácil acceso a conceptos y prácticas de investigación y desarrollo participativo probados en el terreno a profesionales, investigadores y académicos. Además, presenta una visión panorámica global del tema y será una útil referencia general para capacitadores, responsables de las políticas, donantes y profesionales del desarrollo. Esta fuente de referencia capta y examina experiencias en investigación y desarrollo participativo en más de 30 países, ilustrando aplicaciones en cultivos y crianza de animales, manejo forestal y de cuencas, conservación de suelos y aguas, y poscosecha y utilización en forma sustentable. El Volumen 1 se centra en tipologías y conceptos, enfoques, desarrollo de tecnologías participativas y manejo participativo de recursos naturales. El Volumen 2 examina desarrollo de capacidades, trabajo en red y asociaciones e incremento proporcional e institucionalización. El Volumen 3 examina el desarrollo de tecnología, el fortalecimiento de las organizaciones locales y el manejo de recursos naturales con una base de múltiples partes interesadas. Cada volumen incluye un glosario, una lista de publicaciones recomendadas, direcciones de contacto de los colaboradores y directorios de sitios Web y e-grupos. Este conjunto de tres volúmenes viene acompañado de un CD-ROM con los artículos medulares de los 3 libros, además de 15 artículos adicionales.
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Investigación y desarrollo participativo para la agricultura y el manejo sostenible de recursos naturales, Volume 3
La investigación y el desarrollo ya no pueden ser de dominio exclusivo de los científicos. Con el fin de encontrar soluciones sustentables a los problemas del desarrollo, debe participar un amplio espectro de actores. Es crucial, por ejemplo, que las partes interesadas locales aporten al proceso. La investigación y el desarrollo participativo ofrecen un modelo incluyente de este tipo. Este libro de referencia de tres volúmenes ofrece un fácil acceso a conceptos y prácticas de investigación y desarrollo participativo probados en el terreno a profesionales, investigadores y académicos. Además, presenta una visión panorámica global del tema y será una útil referencia general para capacitadores, responsables de las políticas, donantes y profesionales del desarrollo. Esta fuente de referencia capta y examina experiencias en investigación y desarrollo participativo en más de 30 países, ilustrando aplicaciones en cultivos y crianza de animales, manejo forestal y de cuencas, conservación de suelos y aguas, y poscosecha y utilización en forma sustentable. El Volumen 1 se centra en tipologías y conceptos, enfoques, desarrollo de tecnologías participativas y manejo participativo de recursos naturales. El Volumen 2 examina desarrollo de capacidades, trabajo en red y asociaciones e incremento proporcional e institucionalización. El Volumen 3 examina el desarrollo de tecnología, el fortalecimiento de las organizaciones locales y el manejo de recursos naturales con una base de múltiples partes interesadas. Cada volumen incluye un glosario, una lista de publicaciones recomendadas, direcciones de contacto de los colaboradores y directorios de sitios Web y e-grupos. Este conjunto de tres volúmenes viene acompañado de un CD-ROM con los artículos medulares de los 3 libros, además de 15 artículos adicionales.
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Investigación y desarrollo participativo para la agricultura y el manejo sostenible de recursos naturales, Volume 2
La investigación y el desarrollo ya no pueden ser de dominio exclusivo de los científicos. Con el fin de encontrar soluciones sustentables a los problemas del desarrollo, debe participar un amplio espectro de actores. Es crucial, por ejemplo, que las partes interesadas locales aporten al proceso. La investigación y el desarrollo participativo ofrecen un modelo incluyente de este tipo. Este libro de referencia de tres volúmenes ofrece un fácil acceso a conceptos y prácticas de investigación y desarrollo participativo probados en el terreno a profesionales, investigadores y académicos. Además, presenta una visión panorámica global del tema y será una útil referencia general para capacitadores, responsables de las políticas, donantes y profesionales del desarrollo. Esta fuente de referencia capta y examina experiencias en investigación y desarrollo participativo en más de 30 países, ilustrando aplicaciones en cultivos y crianza de animales, manejo forestal y de cuencas, conservación de suelos y aguas, y poscosecha y utilización en forma sustentable. El Volumen 1 se centra en tipologías y conceptos, enfoques, desarrollo de tecnologías participativas y manejo participativo de recursos naturales. El Volumen 2 examina desarrollo de capacidades, trabajo en red y asociaciones e incremento proporcional e institucionalización. El Volumen 3 examina el desarrollo de tecnología, el fortalecimiento de las organizaciones locales y el manejo de recursos naturales con una base de múltiples partes interesadas. Cada volumen incluye un glosario, una lista de publicaciones recomendadas, direcciones de contacto de los colaboradores y directorios de sitios Web y e-grupos. Este conjunto de tres volúmenes viene acompañado de un CD-ROM con los artículos medulares de los 3 libros, además de 15 artículos adicionales.
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Sustainable Water Management: Understanding the Socioeconomic and Cultural Dimensions
With the pressing challenges of water scarcity and pollution, achieving sustainable water management is imperative for promoting long-term development. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the socio-economic and cultural factors that shape the sustainability of water management strategies in Brazil and Portugal. This study highlights various factors that influence water management, including robust legal frameworks, socio-economic disparities, cultural practices, agricultural water usage, knowledge sharing, public participation, climate change resilience, water scarcity risks, industrial water consumption, and urbanization. By conducting a SWOT analysis of water management strategies, this research synthesizes information through an extensive literature review, encompassing the legal frameworks, policies, and implemented strategies in both countries. Additionally, it investigates comparative studies among Brazil, Portugal, and other European nations to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences in water management practices. The findings of this study offer valuable insights into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with water management strategies in Brazil and Portugal, thereby guiding the development of tailored policies and strategies that foster sustainability in water resource management. Additionally, the research highlights the role of digital transformation in optimizing water management practices. By integrating socio-economic, cultural, and digital factors, this study contributes to effective and sustainable water management in Brazil and Portugal, ensuring responsible utilization and preservation of water resources.
Journal Article
System Construction, Tourism Empowerment, and Community Participation: The Sustainable Way of Rural Tourism Development
The development of rural tourism serves as a crucial strategy for achieving rural revitalization and common prosperity in China. However, the uneven distribution of interests caused by the imperfect tourism destination system is common, and its economic and social impacts have become a major problem and obstacle to the sustainable development of rural tourism. Tourism empowerment and community participation are important for balancing community interests and promoting the sustainable development of tourism. Therefore, from the perspective of tourism empowerment and community participation, this paper takes the Wuzhen scenic area as a case study and considers tourism empowerment as a mediating variable between system construction and community participation, with participation ability serving as a moderating variable. Employing a structural equation model, this paper investigates the interactions among system construction, tourism empowerment, community participation, and participation ability in a rural destination context. The results indicate that system construction significantly benefits tourism empowerment and community participation. Tourism empowerment exerts a significant positive impact on community participation while also serving as a partial mediator between system construction and community participation. Additionally, participation ability positively moderates the impact of system construction on tourism empowerment. This study recommends the creation of an interest linkage mechanism grounded in the property rights of tourism attractions, the introduction of oversight mechanisms for rural tourism enterprises, and the fortification of community participation through educational and informational support as strategies to ensure the sustainable development of rural tourism destinations.
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