Essays about: "Sustainable Livelihood Approach."

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  1. 1. Exploring risks of blue economy developments to people’s livelihood. A case study of Namibia’s coastal communities.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för marina vetenskaper

    Author : Femke van Toor; [2023-02-13]
    Keywords : Blue Economy; Risks; Livelihoods; Ecosystem services; Marine management;

    Abstract : Fuelled by the vision of the blue economy, marine sectors are developing and expanding at a fast rate. Though intended to be done in a sustainable matter, such developments often come with a large set of uncertainties and possible impacts on the environment as well as on the coastal communities who are depending on the natural environment to sustain their livelihoods. READ MORE

  3. 2. Grassroots Initiatives for Urban Sustainability Transition: A Case Study of Urban Farming Projects in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Margarita Oja Da Silva; [2023]
    Keywords : Global South; Grassroots Initiatives; Informal Settlements; Sustainability Transition; Sustainable Development; Urban Farming;

    Abstract : Cities in the Global South are undergoing rapid urbanization, where a high percentage of the urban poor live in informal settlements that lack basic services, are associated with unemployment, low-income levels, and insecurity. The impacts of climate change, intensive agricultural practices, and highly globalized food systems pose challenges to food security. READ MORE

  4. 3. Female household worker's own perceptions of remittances as a sustainable livelihood : A case study of migrant domestic workers in Saudi Arabia

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Emma-stina Carlert Blomqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable livelihoods; Remittances; Female Household workers; Perceptions; Saudi Arabia;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the perceptions of female migrant household workers situated in Saudi Arabia and how remittances can be a sustainable livelihood for them and their households. There has been limited research surrounding female household workers' own perceptions of sustainable livelihoods and particularly of those situated in Saudi Arabia. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Impacts of Climate Change on the Livelihoods of Small-Scale Traders in Zambia: A Case Study of Cross-Border Traders in Kazungula District

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Saidi Victor Phiri; [2023]
    Keywords : Vulnerability; climate change; cross-border trader; and livelihoods; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change is one of the global problems that the world is facing today. Previous studies have shown that climate change has negatively affected the livelihoods of the vulnerable population. However, understanding climate change is usually influenced by how it affects a person’s livelihood. READ MORE

  6. 5. Beyond Conservation: Unlocking livelihoods, empowering communities : The case of Mamirauá

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Alejandra Leon Lavandera; [2023]
    Keywords : CBNRM; local livelihoods; participatory approach; protected area;

    Abstract : The spread of Community-based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) programs can be attributed to the failure of top-down approaches and the development of more equitable governance strategies. A CBNRM approach seeks to fulfill dual objectives by balancing environmental conservation goals and local livelihood opportunities. READ MORE