Sustainable use of natural resources
The 2008 World Development Report stresses the importance of agriculture for many developing countries. It can however only secure the economic basis for their growing populations only if landscapes are sustainably managed. Given the increasingly acute shortage of natural resources and climate change, careful and appropriate use of soil, water and forests is vital for survival. Under this block you will find sites and publications on "Sustainable use of natural resources": |
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Impact monitoring and assessment in sustainable land management - Volume 1: Procedure December 2002 Author: CDE, GTZ The instrument is not only meant to provide a thorough guide to processes of monitoring and assessment, but also to encourage potential users to give SLM a new focus in accordance with its priority in an intervention. But it is also expected that the instrument will create a new interest in impact monitoring where the emphasis is not on land management and environmental aspects. The instrument is the result of a compilation of global experience in the field, including that of experts from different institutional backgrounds who have tested its usefulness and given valuable feedback. Consists of: IMA procedure (Volume 1), and the related toolbox (Volume 2)
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Impact monitoring and assessment in sustainable land management - Volume 2: Toolbox December 2002 Author: CDE / GTZ The instrument is not only meant to provide a thorough guide to processes of monitoring and assessment, but also to encourage potential users to give SLM a new focus in accordance with its priority in an intervention. But it is also expected that the instrument will create a new interest in impact monitoring where the emphasis is not on land management and environmental aspects. The instrument is the result of a compilation of global experience in the field, including that of experts from different institutional backgrounds who have tested its usefulness and given valuable feedback. Consists of: IMA procedure (Volume 1), and the related toolbox (Volume 2)
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Mountains of the world: Sustainable development in mountain areas December 2002 Author: Mountain Agenda The present publication focuses on the framework and instruments needed for sustainable mountain development at the national level. It follows the pattern established in previous thematic brochures. First an overview of the topic and its main aspects is presented. This is followed by case studies that illustrate specific instruments and policies in many different countries of the world. The brochure concludes with a presentation of concrete recommendations, issues and conclusions relevant to all of us who are ready to commit ourselves to advancing the cause of sustainable development in mountain regions.
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World soils agenda December 2002 Author: IUSS The International Union of Soil Sciences examined emerging initiatives for a 'soil convention', as well as other potentials at the global level in support of sustainable use of soils. The publication presents the state of the art of the current discussion and specialists' opinions.
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Integrating the Rio Conventions into development co-operation: DAC guidelines December 2002 Author: OECD Primarily intended for decision-makers and development policy experts in donor organisations, this document aims to clarify the linkages between the Rio Conventions and sustainable development. Its objective is to identify development co-operation approaches which can address development and poverty reduction concerns in the context of global environmental issues.
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Mountains of the world: Mountains, energy, and transport December 2001 Author: Mountain Agenda The publication examines transport and energy in the mountains and related questions. It focuses first on the most significant issues surrounding transport and energy in relation to sustainable mountain development. These issues will then be illustrated by means of specific case studies, concrete experience, and best and worst practices around the world. The final chapter will deal with the elements and issues that are most important for future strategies, and address the question of implementing these strategies among various target groups.
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Mountains and people: an account of mountain development programmes supported by SDC December 2001 Author: SDC The report gives an overview of SDC programmes concerned with sustainable development in mountain regions. It is an attempt to present the different programmes, analyse them, draw conclusions and define parameters which can guide SDC's future work in mountain regions. eng, de, fr, sp (only print version; can be ordered at: nru@deza.admin.ch) |
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Combating desertification: A bet on partnership December 2001 Author: SDC SDC's efforts to combat desertification are based on the idea of partnership and on participation of local communities. The examples described in the brochure illustrate the different levels of partnership in which SDC is engaged in its efforts to combat desertification.
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Mountains of the World: Tourism and sustainable mountain development December 1999 Author: Mountain Agenda The publication uses concrete examples to illustrate how the problems of development can be dealt with in different mountain regions, and how solutions might be found to make tourism more appropriate and environmentally friendly. It also addresses some of the thinking, the concepts, and the innovations currently being discussed in this area, as well as the question of how environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources can become integral components of development in the tourist industry.
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Avoiding the shortcut: Moving beyond the use of direct incentives December 1999 Author: CDE This study is a comprehensive contribution to the debate about the use of direct incentives. It reveals that most development projects concerned with sustainable land management still make use of direct incentives, even though they produce disappointing results. Conceived as a working instrument for use in formulating programmes and for application to project work in the field, its special features include a checklist for donors and project planners, and recommendations at project level.
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