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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...
Livelihood diversification in Ethiopian pastoral communities: ( K. Gemtessa;E. Bezabih;W. Tiki / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences , 2007); This paper analyses the livelihoods of the Borana pastoral communities of Southern Oromiya in Ethiopia. It aims to inform policy makers, donors, and development practitioners about the best strategies...
How does conflict shape adaptation and contribute to vulnerability in the face of climate stress?: ( S. Eriksen; B. Owuor; E. Nyukuri; V. Orindi / Center for International Climate and Environmental Research, Oslo , 2005); This report discusses the proceedings of two related workshops, which presented the findings of the project “Adaptation as a livelihood struggle: conflict and vulnerability among dryland populations i...
Evaluation of rural development initiative within a Sudanese nomadic community: ( Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation , 2005); The Sinkat Community Development Project was implemented, in 1986, to re-establish the means of subsistence for 250,000 Beja nomads. Its aim is to reduce their vulnerability, and that of their environ...
Desertification action plan to support pastoral development in Ethiopia: ( Y. Berkele; A. Mossige / Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2005); This paper reports on a workshop held in Ethiopia in 2004, targeting stakeholders involved in implementing Ethiopia’s National Action Plan (NAP) for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertifica...
Conference addresses how to further social and economic development among Ethiopia's Afars: ( Development Fund, Norway , 2004); Afar Pastoralist Development Association (APDA) organized an Afar National development Conference between 15th and 30th December 2004 in Aysaïta in Afar Regional State of Ethiopia. Participants of the...
A case study on pastoral natural resource management and indigenous conflict management: ( Drylands Coordination Group, Norway , 2004); This case study, conducted in north Afar pastoral settlements in Ethiopia, explores pastoral natural resource management as well as indigenous conflict management.
Main findings of the study include...
Human wildlife interactions and wildlide conservation in north west Tibet: ( J.L. Fox / Case Western Reserve University , 2002); This paper reports on a Norwegian lead collaborative research project examining human-wildlife interactions and conservation priorities in the western part of the Chang Tang Nature Preserve, north-wes...
Survival of the Aru nomads, Tibet: ( M. Naess / Case Western Reserve University , 2002); This paper report on the nature and extent of pastoralism in the Aru basin, in the north western part of the Chang Tang Nature Preserve, Tibet.
The paper particularly highlights the following points...
Improving pasture degradation in Central America: ( Norwegian Institute for Nature Research , 2003); This brief paper outlines the aim of a collaborative project seeking to achieve a better understanding of the factors that determine forage yield and value of pastures in Central America.
The expans...