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Re-thinking the application of sustainable use policies for African elephants in a changed world
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2016Despite increasing calls to recognise the intrinsic value of biodiversity, the need to incentivise people to choose conservation as a competitive form of land use through a sustainable use (SU) approach remains the de facto and de jure reality across most of africa today.DocumentUnlocking forest bonds: a high-level workshop on innovative finance for tropical forests
WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature, 2011This document is an outcome of a high-level workshop on innovative finance for tropical forests, specifically focusing on the development and introduction of forest bonds.DocumentBalancing development and conservation? an assessment of livelihood and environmental outcomes of non-timber forest product trade in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Ecology and Society, 2006This article evaluates the extent to which Non Timber Forest Product (NTFP) trade leads to both livelihood improvement and forest conservation. The analysis is based on a standardised expert-judgment assessment of the livelihood and environmental outcomes of 55 cases of NTFP trade from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.DocumentBiodiversity conservation in Southeast Asian timber concessions: a critical evaluation of policy mechanisms and guidelines.
Ecology and Society, 2008This paper assesses the tools and guidelines that have been developed to promote sustainable forest management (SFM) and the progress that has been made in Southeast Asia toward better logging practices. It specifically focuses on practices relevant to biodiversity issues.DocumentTrading nature: a report, with case studies, on the contribution of wildlife trade management to sustainable livelihoods and the Millennium Development Goals.
WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature, 2008This report outlines the links between well managed, sustainable wildlife trade and the Millennium Development Goals. The worldwide value of wildlife trade has been estimated at USD300 billion, which excludes the domestic trade that takes place as well as the value of wildlife that is harvested for direct consumption.DocumentChina in Africa policy briefing: China’s environmental footprint in Africa
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2008Along with its economic presence, China has rapidly expanded its environmental footprint in Africa. This policy brief discusses and analyses the concerns about the impacts of China’s economic expansion on Africa’s environment. Concerns over China’s environmental footprint in Africa have arisen for at least five reasons:DocumentGoing carbon neutral: how the retail carbon offsets market can further global warming mitigation goals
The Katoomba Group's Ecosystem Marketplace, 2008Based on an initiative taken by two environmentally minded entrepreneurs, there is now a long line of efforts to encourage individuals and companies to go partially or entirely “carbon neutral” by developing products and services with carbon offsets built in.DocumentSmall boats, big problems
WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature, 2008This paper argues that small boats can cause as much damage in fisheries around the world as big trawlers. While most governments say they want to halt subsidies that contribute to overfishing and over capacity, many demand the right to continue subsidising 'small' vessels.DocumentCarbon market opportunities for the forestry sector of Africa
Winrock International, 2008African countries have not benefited greatly from the carbon market. This publication analyses how the implementation of the forestry carbon projects could be a major strategy to combat climate change in Africa.DocumentPayments for environmental services: environment strategy notes
Environment Department, World Bank, 2008The valuable environmental services provided by natural ecosystems are too often lost as a result of mismanagement and lack of incentives to preserve them. Helping countries find innovative solutions to such problems—which intersect with livelihood, vulnerability, and health issues—is key.Pages