Towards The Sustainable Use Of African Wetlands
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Towards the Sustainable Use of African Wetlands
Author | : John Pascal Simaika,Anne Alje Van Dam,Albert Chakona |
Publsiher | : Frontiers Media SA |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2021-05-14 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9782889667666 |
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Wetland Management and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa
Author | : Adrian Wood,Alan Dixon,Matthew McCartney |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2013-06-19 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781136470639 |
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In this book the authors argue for a paradigm shift in the way African wetlands are considered. Current policies and wetland management are too frequently underpinned by a perspective that views agriculture simply as a threat and disregards its important contribution to livelihoods. In rural areas where people are entrenched in poverty, wetlands (in particular wetland agriculture) have a critical role to play in supporting and developing peoples' livelihoods. Furthermore, as populations rise and climate change takes grip they will be increasingly important. The authors argue that an approach to wetland management that is much more people focused is required. That is an approach that instead of being concerned primarily with environmental outcomes is centred on livelihood outcomes supported by the sustainable use of natural wetland resources. The authors stress the need for Integrated Water Resource Management and landscape approaches to ensure sustainable use of wetlands throughout a river catchment and the need for wetland management interventions to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. They also assess the feasibility of creating incentives and value in wetlands to support sustainable use. Drawing on nine empirical case studies, this book highlights the different ways in which sustainable use of wetlands has been sought, each case focusing on specific issues about wetlands, agriculture and livelihoods.
Climatic and Environmental Significance of Wetlands Case Studies from Eurasia and North Africa
Author | : Ben Salem, Abdelkrim,Rhazi, Laila,Karmaoui, Ahmed |
Publsiher | : IGI Global |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2022-12-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781799892915 |
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Wetlands provide a key service in an ecosystem such as providing resilience against drought and diverse habitats that support biodiversity. Because of their ephemeral character and their small size, however, these vulnerable ecosystems are declining rapidly as climate change continues to surge and human activities expand. Rational management of wet ecosystems need accompanying actions covering research, systematic observation, and more. Climatic and Environmental Significance of Wetlands: Case Studies from Eurasia and North Africa produces innovative concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications for ecosystem service valuation, wetland biodiversity conservation, fresh water supply, agricultural production, food security, wetland management, and its impact on biodiversity. It assesses the cumulative risk posed to wetland habitats and species by human activities and explores the consequences for the delivery of ecosystem services and biodiversity at local, regional, and global scales, as well as the impacts of climate change on wetland ecosystems and water resources. Covering topics such as geochemistry, invasive species, and sedimentary change, this premier reference source is an indispensable resource for government officials, engineers, environmental managers, environmentalists, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.
Sustainable Utilization and Conservation of Africa s Biological Resources and Environment
Author | : Sylvester Chibueze Izah,Matthew Chidozie Ogwu |
Publsiher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 691 |
Release | : 2023-04-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9789811969744 |
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This edited book highlights the potential and actual contributions of the sustainable management and utilization of indigenous biological resources and environment for the development of Africa. The book centers on documenting current trends and issues in the field of resource use and conservation with the view of emphasizing their benefits to the pursuit of development within the region. By documenting the array of natural resources and environment in Africa, this book addresses the topical knowledge and understanding gaps that characterize conservation (rationale for sustainable resource exploration), utilization patterns, and conservation challenges including policy status, environmental threats, impacts of tourism, reduction in food resources, etc., and their effects on the sustainable development of Africa. Through an integrated approach, the book focuses on below and above-ground biological resources and the diverse scales of environment that characterize Africa. This collection of works is very helpful for natural and social scientists, policymakers, strategists, researchers, government and non-government organizations, biodiversity and environmental managers, climate change scientists, practitioners, activists, conservationists, academics, ecologists, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and others who want to learn about and understand the best way to use and protect Africa's resources and heritage sustainably.
Wetlands agriculture and poverty reduction
Author | : McCartney, Matthew,Rebelo, Lisa-Maria,Senaratna Sellamuttu, Sonali,de Silva, Sanjiv |
Publsiher | : IWMI |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 9789290907343 |
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In many places, growing population, in conjunction with efforts to increase food security, is escalating pressure to expand agriculture within wetlands. The environmental impact of wetland agriculture can have profound social and economic repercussions for people dependent on ecosystem services other than those provided directly by agriculture. If wetlands are not used sustainably, the functions which support agriculture, as well as other food security and ecosystem services, are undermined. This report synthesizes findings from multidisciplinary studies conducted into sustainable wetland agriculture by IWMI and partners in Africa and Asia. It highlights the value of wetland agriculture for poverty reduction as well as the need for more systematic planning that takes into account trade-offs in the multiple services that wetlands provide.
Wetlands Conservation Conference for Southern Africa
Author | : T. Matiza,H. N. Chabwela |
Publsiher | : IUCN |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Wetland conservation |
ISBN | : 2831701252 |
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Conservation and Sustainable Development
Author | : Jonathan Davies |
Publsiher | : IDRC |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Biodiversity conservation |
ISBN | : 9780415501828 |
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Linking Practice and Policy in Eastern Africa.
Conservation and Development
Author | : Edward Maltby,P. J. Dugan,Jean-Claude Lefeuvre |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Sustainable development |
ISBN | : UOM:39015034201908 |
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