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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Mountains of the world: water towers for the 21st century December 1998 Author: Mountain Agenda This report is a contribution to Chapter 13 on mountains, and Chapter 18 on water in Agenda 21. It is intended to create a better understanding of the linkages between water and mountains and to foster the need for recognition of the important role mountains play in the water cycle. It highlights the necessity of strong stewardship by mountain populations as well as the responsibility of downstream communities and nations for the sustainable management of mountain water resources.
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Land tenure and sustainable management of soils December 1996 Author: CDE This study is concerned with property rights and their impact on the management of agricultural soils. It concentrates on describing situations of tenure insecurity and the causes and possible remedies. It is suggested that tenure insecurity is a major cause of unsustainable soil management. A matrix permits the analysis of tenure systems and the choice of instruments of international cooperation to improve them. eng, print only; can be ordered at: info@cde.unibe.ch
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Sustainable use of natural resources December 1995 Author: CDE A conceptual approach to a central aspect of sustainable development: sustainable use of natural resources. The report addresses key aspects such as the participation of women, the empowerment of disadvantaged social groups, the question of long-term access to resources, the role of multifunctionality, and biodiversity as an important indicator of sustainable systems of resource use.
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Conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests - position paper December 1995 Author: SDC The document defines SDC's position on current themes concerning tropical forests, and identifies SDC's contribution to the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests through its current programme, and develops guidelines for its future engagement (principles and operational guidelines).
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Sustainable management of agricultural soils December 1994 Author: SDC The document provides a framework for design, orientation and evaluation of activities that have an impact on soil management. The policy emphasises rain-fed agriculture in semi-arid and sub-humid tropical regions with specific attention to hilly and mountainous areas.
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