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Spatial distribution of temporal dynamics in anthropogenic fires in miombo savanna woodlands of Tanzania
2015Background: Anthropogenic uses of fire play a key role in regulating fire regimes in African savannas. These fires contribute the highest proportion of the globally burned area, substantial biomass burning emissions and threaten maintenance and enhancement of carbon stocks.DocumentHigh mountain adaptation partnership: lessons learned in Nepal and Peru
Climate Change Resilient Development project - Mainstreaming Adaptation for USAID, 2015Glacier-dominated mountains play a major role in providing water to large numbers of people. These glacier-dominated areas also pose unique challenges to downstream communities as they adapt to recent and continuing global climate change.DocumentAssessing the evidence: Migration, environment and climate change in Papua New Guinea
International Organization for Migration, 2015This national assessment brings together existing evidence on the migration, environment and climate change nexus in Papua New Guinea (PNG).DocumentSustainability and poverty alleviation: Confronting environmental threats in Sindh, Pakistan
World Bank, 2015This book focus on the development challenges resulting from environmental health risks in Sindh, Pakistan. It highlights that, as well as the cost to human life and livelihoods, the economic costs are equivalent to 10 per cent of Sindh’s Gross Domestic Product, pointing out that climate change is likely to exacerbate these challenges.DocumentLinking attitudes, policy, and forest cover change in buffer zone communities of Chitwan National Park, Nepal
The University of Maine, 2015This paper examines Nepal’s Master Plan for Nepal’s Forestry Sector (MPFS) and its effectiveness.DocumentStrengthening the resiliency of dryland forest-based livelihoods in Ethiopia and South Sudan: A review of literature on the interaction between dryland forests, livelihoods and forest governance
Center for International Forestry Research, 2015This literature review explores how political, economic and resource management policies and programs can reduce forest degradation and increase the contribution of forest goods and services to sustainable livelihood strategies.DocumentFossil fuels are dead, long live fossil fuels: Botswana’s options for economic diversification
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2015Botswana is at a critical historical juncture. It has enjoyed a stable democracy since 1965 and strong, quality economic growth for the last few decades. However, the diamond revenues on which the country depends are likely to decline in the near future. Economic diversification is therefore a pressing policy concern.DocumentPreparing for FOCAC VI: China - South Africa co-operation in conservation and renewable energy
Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Stellenbosch, 2015As China’s development puts increasing pressure on the environment, various measures have been implemented both domestically and, increasingly, abroad in an attempt to limit the impact.DocumentGrassroots facilitators as agents of change for promoting sustainable forest management: Lessons learned from REDD+ capacity development in Asia
The Centre for People and Forests, 2015This article explores the issues and concerns of grassroots stakeholders with regards to REDD+ policy and program development.DocumentBuilding Environmental Resilience: A snapshot of farmers adapting to climate change in Kenya
Greenpeace International, 2015This report examines the practise used to build resilience to climate change by farmers in Kenya. In October 2014 interviews were conducted with farmers and members of the organisations that support them in West and Eastern Kenya. The aim was to identify which practices are being used successfully to build resilience, and alternatively which practices increase vulnerability.Pages