Wetlands Agriculture And Poverty Reduction
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Wetlands Agriculture And Poverty Reduction
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Author : McCartney, Matthew
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2010
Wetlands Agriculture And Poverty Reduction written by McCartney, Matthew and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
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.
Wetland Management And Sustainable Livelihoods In Africa
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Author : Adrian Wood
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-19
Wetland Management And Sustainable Livelihoods In Africa written by Adrian Wood and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-19 with Science categories.
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.
Payment For Environmental Services In Agricultural Landscapes
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Author : Leslie Lipper
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2009-03-21
Payment For Environmental Services In Agricultural Landscapes written by Leslie Lipper and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-21 with Business & Economics categories.
In recent years, development policy has responded to an increasing concern about natural resource degradation by setting up innovative payment for environmental services (PES) programs in developing countries. PES programs use market and institutional incentives in order to meet both environmental and poverty alleviation objectives. However, their optimal design, implications for the rural poor, and how these initiatives integrate into international treaties on global warming and biodiversity loss are still being discussed. This book addresses these issues by scrutinizing analytical tools, providing policy insights and stimulating debate on linkages between poverty alleviation and environmental protection. In particular, it turns attention towards the role of environmental services in agricultural landscapes as they provide a living for many poor in developing countries. It serves as a valuable reference for academics and students in various disciplines, as well as for policy makers and advisors. This book is a co-publication between Springer and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Wetlands And People
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Author : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
language : en
Publisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Release Date : 2014-07-01
Wetlands And People written by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and has been published by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-01 with Nature categories.
Unlocking The Water Potential Of Agriculture
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2003
Unlocking The Water Potential Of Agriculture written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Business & Economics categories.
All statistical evidence confirms that agriculture is the key sector for water management, now and in the next decades. Nevertheless, the rural water development sector fails at present to get priority, compared to other competing sectors, in international fora. Strong and new arguments are needed to bring rural water back "on line." Agriculture policies and investments will need to become more strategic. They will have to unlock the potential of agricultural water management practices to raise productivity, spread equitable access to water, and conserve the natural productivity of water resources base.
Working Wetlands Classifying Wetland Potential For Agriculture
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Author : McCartney, M. P., Masiyandima, M., Houghton-Carr, H. A.
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2005
Working Wetlands Classifying Wetland Potential For Agriculture written by McCartney, M. P., Masiyandima, M., Houghton-Carr, H. A. and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Wetland ecology categories.
This paper reports on a form of multi-criteria analysis that provides a formal approach for evaluating the suitability of a wetland for specific agricultural uses, and ensures that explicit consideration is given to the possible consequences of such utilization. The method is based on a hybrid of ideas taken from concepts and methodologies related to: environmental flow assessments, land suitability classification and the hazard evaluation procedures used in the design of dams. The approach, which elaborates the idea of working wetlands, is generic, though the examples presented are for case studies from southern Africa.
Poverty Health And Ecosystems
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Author : Paul Steele
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Poverty Health And Ecosystems written by Paul Steele and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Economic development categories.
Wetlands And Agriculture
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Wetlands And Agriculture written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Wetland conservation categories.
Ecoagriculture
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Author : Future Harvest
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2012-09-26
Ecoagriculture written by Future Harvest and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-26 with Business & Economics categories.
Although food-production systems for the world's rural poor typically have had devastating effects on the planet's wealth of genes, species, and ecosystems, that need not be the case in the future. In Ecoagriculture, two of the world's leading experts on conservation and development examine the idea that agricultural landscapes can be designed more creatively to take the needs of human populations into account while also protecting, or even enhancing, biodiversity. They present a thorough overview of the innovative concept of "ecoagriculture" - the management of landscapes for both the production of food and the conservation of wild biodiversity. The book:examines the global impact of agriculture on wild biodiversitydescribes the challenge of reconciling biodiversity conservation and agricultural goalsoutlines and discusses the ecoagriculture approachpresents diverse case studies that illustrate key strategiesexplores how policies, markets, and institutions can be re-shaped to support ecoagricultureWhile focusing on tropical regions of the developing world -- where increased agricultural productivity is most vital for food security, poverty reduction, and sustainable development, and where so much of the world's wild biodiversity is threatened -- it also draws on lessons learned in developed countries. Dozens of examples from around the world present proven strategies for small-scale, low-income farmers involved in commercial production.Ecoagriculture explores new approaches to agricultural production that complement natural environments, enhance ecosystem function, and improve rural livelihoods. It features a wealth of real-world case studies that demonstrate the applicability of the ideas discussed and how the principles can be applied, and is an important new work for policymakers, students, researchers, and anyone concerned with conserving biodiversity while sustaining human populations.
Integrated Land And Water Management For Food And Environmental Security
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: IWMI
Release Date : 2003
Integrated Land And Water Management For Food And Environmental Security written by and has been published by IWMI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Agricultural ecology categories.