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Collection of papers examining the legitimacy and effectiveness of global environmental governance: ( I. Balberg;H. Hofstad / Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research , 2007); This working paper contains reports on the creation of more effective and legitimate multi-governance arrangements in various policy domains from the 8. Nordic Environmental Social Science Research Co...
Comparing farmers and researchers interpretation of ecological adaptation in Nepal: ( Deepak Kumar Rijal / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences , 2007); This thesis compares farmers’ and researchers’ interpretation of ecological adaptation, based on studies of farmers’ knowledge in Nepal associated with taro and rice grown under v...
Evaluating Norway's collaboration with Tanzania on Natural Resource Management: ( B. Cooksey;L. Anthony;J. Egoe / Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation , 2007); This paper presents the findings of the final evaluation of the Management of Natural Resources Programme (MNRP) in Tanzania. The evaluation consisted of site visits to the programme’s eleven...
Can Ethopia's endangered garsa plant help improve food security?: ( D. Tsegaye;M. Balehegn;K. Gebrehiwat / Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2007); The endangered Dobera glabra plant species is highly valued for its diverse importance, including as a drought food and feed source and as a tool for forecasting the coming of drought. This paper a...
Regulating the use of farm animal genetic resources: ( Fridtjof Nansen Institute , 2007); This report is a background study for the FAO commissioned study ‘Exchange, Use and
Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources: Policy and Regulatory Options’. It discusses the exis...
Protected estuarine areas found crucial for ensuring sustainable coastal and offshore fisheries: ( P.D. Cowley / Norwegian Institute for Nature Research , 2006); Estuarine fish play a major role in the local economy and food security in many parts of South Africa. This paper describes a project within the joint South African/Norwegian Great Fish Estuary Progra...
How to realise farmers rights: ( R. Andersen / Fridtjof Nansen Institute , 2006); This paper presents findings from Phase I of the The Farmers’ Rights Project, an international project set up to facilitate such a common understanding and develop a basis for proposals to the Govern...
Why do developing countries sign and comply with Plant Variety Protection (PVP) agreements?: ( R. Andersen / Fridtjof Nansen Institute , 2006); Through the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), all member states are obliged to set up systems of intellectual property rights f...
Promoting open discussion on the future of plant genetic resource regimes: ( R. Andersen / Fridtjof Nansen Institute , 2006); Plant genetic diversity is crucial to the breeding of food crops, and thus one of the central preconditions for food security. Access to diverse genetic resources is fundamental to modern plant breedi...
A new approach to assess the impact of environment on domestic armed conflict: ( C. Raleigh; H. Urdal / International Peace Research Institute, Oslo , 2006); This article presents a new approach for assessing the impact of environment on domestic armed conflict by using geo-referenced data and small geographical units of analysis. It addresses some of the ...