Essays about: "Coca cultivation"

Found 5 essays containing the words Coca cultivation.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. From coca to butterflies: Managing Natural Resources for Post-Conflict Peacebuilding. A Case Study of Otanche Community, Colombia.

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

   Author : Ani Mosulishvili; [2016]
   Keywords : peacebuilding; natural resource management; sustainable livelihoods; social capital; post-conflict; Colombia.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Inspired by environmental peacebuilding literature, this research explores the peacebuilding potential of natural resources through a qualitative case study of a conflict-affected community’s transition of livelihood strategies from coca cultivation to butterfly farming. The fieldwork was carried out with peasant families in rural Otanche - a biodiversity-rich area that, besides the Colombian conflict, has been affected by illegal logging, illicit crops, and violence associated with emerald mining. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of Coca Supply Reduction Efforts on Violence in Colombia

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Lukas Slavik; [2013-10-18]
   Keywords : Colombia; cocaine; supply reduction; of supply reduction on violence; violence;

   Abstract : Cocaine remains one of the most problematic drugs in today's world. It has been associated with numerous negative health effects, as well as drug-related violence and other undesirable impacts. The "war on cocaine" encompasses a variety of measures to reduce its supply, but more knowledge is needed to conclude which measures are effective. READ MORE

5. 4. The Coca and the Kidnappings : A Colombian Experience

   University essay from Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Malin Niemi; [2013]
   Keywords : Coca cultivation; kidnapping; guerrilla; paramilitary; greed; grievance; Colombia;

   Abstract : Colombia differs from the rest of the world due to the amount of kidnappings and coca cultivation taking place. Using data between 1999-2008, this paper studies to what extent and in what direction there exists a causal relationship of coca cultivation on kidnappings. A study that has never been done in the previous published economic literature. READ MORE

6. 5. Intercropping strategies and challenges in cacao production : a field study in Juanjuí, Peru

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

   Author : Linnea Persson; Hanna Johansson; [2012]
   Keywords : cacao; cocoa; Peru; agroforestry; intercropping;

   Abstract : In the region of San Martín, Peru, deforestation has led to a loss of biodiversity and agro-diversity. Furthermore, coca cultivation was common in the area a few years back. READ MORE