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Adaptive biodiversity management of semi-natural hay meadows: The case of West-Norway

Land Use Policy Volume 72

Peer-reviewed publication
March, 2018
Norway, United States of America
Land, Climate Change & Environment
agricultural land management
biodiversity
land use
research
Worldwide semi-natural habitats of high biological value are in decline. Consequently, numerous Agri-Environment Schemes (AESs) intended to halt biodiversity loss within these habitats have been implemented. One approach has been the application of “adaptive management”, where scientific knowledge is applied alongside the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of stakeholders in order to establish an integrated approach that is adjusted as outcomes are assessed. In this paper we examine the effectiveness of the adaptive management approach of Norway’s Action Plan for Hay Meadows (APHM).
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Transboundary River Basin Overview – La Plata

Journal Articles & Books
October, 2018
Italy, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil
agricultural land management
water management
natural resources management
This river basin overview describes the state of the water resources and water use, as well as the state of agricultural water management in the La Plata basin. The aim of this report is to describe the particularities of this transboundary river basin and the problems met in the development of the water resources, and irrigation in particular.
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Country profile – Bangladesh

Journal Articles & Books
July, 2018
India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Italy
agricultural land management
water management
natural resources management
This country profile describes the state of the water resources and water use, as well as the state of agricultural water management in Bangladesh. The aim of this report is to describe the particularities of the country and the problems met in the development of the water resources, and irrigation in particular.
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Country profile – Somalia

Journal Articles & Books
May, 2018
Kenya, Somalia, Italy, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia
agricultural land management
water management
natural resources management
This country profile describes the state of the water resources and water use, as well as the state of agricultural water management in Somalia. The aim of this report is to describe the particularities of the country and the problems met in the development of the water resources, and irrigation in particular.
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Country profile – Seychelles

Journal Articles & Books
October, 2018
Seychelles, Italy
agricultural land management
water management
natural resources management
This country profile describes the state of the water resources and water use, as well as the state of agricultural water management in Seychelles. The aim of this report is to describe the particularities of the country and the problems met in the development of the water resources, and irrigation in particular.
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Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication. At a Glance

Reports & Research
December, 2018
Italy
natural resources management
Small-scale fisheries play a key role in ensuring food security and eradicating poverty. However, the overall development of the fisheries sector, as well as increased pressure from other sectors (e.g. tourism, aquaculture, agriculture, energy, mining, industry, infrastructure developments) with often stronger political or economic influence, has contributed to a decline in aquatic resources and threats to aquatic habitats, ecosystems and small-scale fisheries community livelihoods.
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An overview of legal and institutional frameworks and opportunities, challenges and recommendations for geographical indication products in Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation

Institutional & promotional materials
October, 2018
France, Moldova, United States of America, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Albania, Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Georgia, Armenia
natural resources management
rural development
Geographical indication (GI) schemes can play a special role in promoting sustainable rural development, improving farm income and opening new export potential. Natural factors such as soil, climate and plant varieties play a major role in producing a unique product. Usually, GIs comprise knowledge and skills passed on from generation to generation, helping to protect local heritage. This report is a synthesis of the five national reviews of the legal and institutional frameworks in Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Moldova, and the Russian Federation.
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Évaluation de l’approvisionnement alimentaire dans un contexte de pénurie d’eau dans le région NENA

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2018
France, Canada, Tunisia, Japan
natural resources management
water management
Ce rapport fait état du diagnostic et de l’évaluation du système d’approvisionnement et de valorisation des ressources hydrauliques en Tunisie en rapport avec la sécurité alimentaire du pays, dans le cadre de l’Initiative régionale sur la rareté de l’eau lancée par la FAO.
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Transboundary River Basin Overview – Asi-Orontes

Journal Articles & Books
October, 2018
France, Iraq, Turkey, Italy, Syrian Arab Republic, Netherlands, Lebanon
agricultural land management
water management
natural resources management
This river basin overview describes the state of the water resources and water use, as well as the state of agricultural water management in the Asi-Orontes basin. The aim of this report is to describe the particularities of this transboundary river basin and the problems met in the development of the water resources, and irrigation in particular.
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Rapid woodfuel assessment 2017 baseline for the area around the city of Goré, Chad

Journal Articles & Books
October, 2018
Sudan, France, Nigeria, Somalia, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Chad
natural resources management
The two waves of refugees from the Central African Republic has provoked one of the most severe humanitarian crises in Central Africa and in the South of Chad. The different camps around the city of Goré host a population of more than 90 000 individuals of which 35% are refugees, 21% are repatriates and 44% are autochthones. This population is dependent on woodfuel for cooking, heating and lighting. This has increased pressure on the environment due to tree felling, wood collection and the conversion of forestland to agricultural land.