Essays about: "rights of farmers"

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  1. 11. How to sow peace? : a value chain approach for environmental peacebuilding in Sierra de la Macarena National Park, Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kathrin Sybille Hegger; [2020]
    Keywords : environmental peacebuilding; systems theory; post-conflict; value chain approach; deforestation; non-timber forest products; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Ecological rehabilitation projects - as a form of reforestation interventions - are increasing worldwide and present an opportunity for climate change mitigation and supporting local livelihoods. Implemented in post-conflict situations, they are increasingly promoted as solutions for peace. READ MORE

  3. 12. A greener peace: Ensuring environmental sustainability in post-conflict Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Alejandro Valencia; [2019]
    Keywords : Deforestation; substitution of illicit crops; alternative development; environmental justice; glyphosate; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Despite its small size Colombia hosts 10% of the planet’s biodiversity, in the over 53% of its territory which is covered by different types of tropical and Andean forests. However, decades of war have had devastating effects on the country’s environment, which is threatened with deforestation for the clearing for agriculture areas, mostly for illegal crops; as well as on its population, which has seen forced displacement of an estimated 8. READ MORE

  4. 13. Vildsvinet- ett skadedjur eller en resurs : en studie av fem lantbruksföretag i Mälardalen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Viktor Ånöstam; [2019]
    Keywords : vildsvin; ekonomi; lantbruk; viltskador; CBA; kvalitativ multikriterieanalys;

    Abstract : Vildsvinet är en nygammal bekantskap i de svenska skogarna. Efter att ha varit utrotad i vilt tillstånd i Sverige under en längre tid skedde ett antal rymningar och frisläppningar från hägn under sjuttio och åttiotalen. READ MORE

  5. 14. Are Indigenous Farmers’ Investments Under Siege? Implications of farmer-herder conflicts and threats to customary land tenure on indigenous farmers’ agricultural investment decisions in Agogo, Ghana.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Selorm Kugbega; [2018]
    Keywords : Agogo; Land tenure in security; Usufructs; Pastoralists; Farmer-herder conflict; Investment; Customary land; Fulani herders; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Owing to structural factors of climate change and population growth, the past decade has witnessed high interest among migrant and settler pastoralist groups in the vegetal-rich customary lands of the Agogo Traditional Area. This has resulted in lease grants of large land areas to pastoralists by traditional authorities and usufruct families, for reasons of ensuring optimum use and gaining the highest returns from lands. READ MORE

  6. 15. In the eye of the storm : a gendered study on climate change adaptation in small-scale farming in Thái Bình, Vietnam

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Josephine Ylipää; [2018]
    Keywords : gender; climate change adaptation; livelihoods; policy; sustainability science; Vietnam; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Vietnam is one of the countries in the world that is projected to be most impacted by climate change. Extreme weather events such as storms and floods are predicted to increase with the changing climate. As such, climate change adaptation is crucial, especially for farmers who are relying on vulnerable livelihoods to climate change. READ MORE