… (MFP) in Indonesia, funded by DFID. The programme began in April 2014 and focuses on strengthening governance in the forestry sector while alleviating poverty for those who make a living from the forest and its resources. MFP3 supports the improvement … and deforestation, providing greater tenure security, improving rural livelihoods, protecting forest ecosystems and the environment, and …

… having to cope with not only more droughts but also sudden, violent and unpredictable rainfall. “Africa – Up in Smoke?” is the second report from the Working Group on Climate Change and Development. It has a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and draws … whose fragile existences, and the ecosystems in which they live, are being further threatened by global warming. … 10005IIED … …

… of people in production of crops for export. However, farmers and workers in that sector can face challenges in securing their basic rights, decent working conditions and sustainable livelihoods. A collaborative initiative led by Traidcraft Exchange and …

… is devastating populations of iconic wildlife species such as rhinos and elephants, as well as lesser known ones such as pangolins, sturgeon and rosewood. As well as being a growing threat to conservation, IWT … frameworks, strengthening law enforcement, and supporting sustainable livelihoods and economic development. This briefing summarises an …

… based ecotourism in northern Tanzania contribute to both conservation and rural development? This paper explores themes relevant not only to development and conservation, but also to natural resource governance and rural livelihoods in East Africa. More and more rural communities in northern …

… protecting biodiversity, defending local people’s rights and promoting rural development. But the legislation governing large-scale land-based investments is outdated and sometimes incoherent. The land allocation process is investor driven … agro-industries pose a threat to conservation efforts and community livelihoods. Based on recent research, this policy briefing suggests …

… Development OPINION 2005 LAND IN AFRICA Market asset or secure livelihood? Summary of conclusions from the Land in Africa Conference … London, November 8-9, 2004. International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Natural Resources Institute (NRI) Royal African … natural resource use and other land-based activities are key to livelihoods, income and employment. Land also has major historical and …

… Developing a Theory of Change for Improved Integrated Conservation and Development at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Uganda Poverty and …

… in recent decades. Traffic congestion contributes to increased air and noise pollution, leading to health problems, high accident rates, and environmental degradation. It has also meant declining living standards, as to avoid long commutes, people’s livelihood choices have become more limited and this has determined …

… Marine ecosystems support a diversity of living resources that sustain the livelihoods of millions of people. Fish trade provides an important … of revenue to service international debt, fund national governments, and pay for food imports for domestic consumption in in many developing …