scholarly journals Challenges to nature conservation with community development in central African forests

Oryx ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Noss
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Central African Republic ◽  
Economic Change ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Subsistence Strategies ◽  
Economic Opportunities ◽  
Conservation Ethic

Based on field research in the Central African Republic, this article discusses several social and economic challenges to conservation programmes that include community development components. These interrelated challenges include immigration as people elsewhere are attracted to economic opportunities, the lack of tenure of land and natural resources, diversification of economic and subsistence strategies, ethnic diversity and the lack of a conservation ethic. Addressing these challenges requires fundamental socio-economic change.

scholarly journals The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, African Special Project, Stage I

Oryx ◽  
1961 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-170 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Tropical Africa ◽  
International Union ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Food And Agriculture Organization ◽  
Special Project

The African Special Project, 1960–1963, was launched in June 1960 at the General Assembly of IUCN in Warsaw, in co-operation with UNESCO, FAO (the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization), and CCTA (Commission for Technical Co-operation in Africa south of the Sahara), and with the governments of countries in tropical Africa. The object of ASP is to inform public opinion in Africa through African leaders upon the need for nature conservation based on ecological knowledge. Special attention is being given to the larger mammals which are endangered in many areas.

The Carmel Fire and Its Conservation Repercussions

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 277 ◽  
Author(s):  
UN Safriel
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
National Park ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Fire Prevention ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Minimal Intervention ◽  
Conservation And Management

The forest fire in Mt. Carmel National Park in Israel in 1989 resembled the 1988 fire in Yellowstone Park in that public concern motivated the authorities to appoint professional committees to assess rehabilitation options and fire policies. The committees re-evaluated the goals and practices of nature conservation and management in protected areas, in a much broader context than just fire prevention. The recognition of the dynamic nature of ecosystems, the low predictability of their behaviour, and the role of fire as a disturbance agent that promotes biodiversity, contributed to recommendations of minimal intervention, allowing self-regeneration. The Israeli committee commissioned an interdisciplinary-research program designed to direct post-fire and fire-reduction management, and provide insights for planning for the region as a biosphere reserve. The results of this three-year program are reported in this issue.

scholarly journals Local community participation in wildlife conservation and management in Rungwa Game Reserve, Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-31
Author(s):  
Kileti V. Tarimo ◽  
Moses I. Olotu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Wildlife Conservation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Game Reserve ◽  
Conservation And Management

AbstractLocal community participation in wildlife conservation and management is known to have existed for many years. However, the socio-economic activities regarding community participation remain questionable. Incorporating the views of the local community in the process of decision-making and providing alternative livelihood solutions are important steps towards sustainable conservation. The main aim of this study was to investigate the effects of community participation in sustainable wildlife management in Rungwa Game Reserve. A survey was conducted of the households in Rungwa and Mwamagembe villages with a sample size of 98 respondents. The study used a cross-sectional research design. Data were collected from different respondents at a single point in time. The main research methods used for data collection included: questionnaire surveys, key informant interviews, field observations, focus group discussions and a review of documents. Descriptive data were summarised and presented in frequency tables and charts. Content analysis was also used to determine relationships between the variables measured. The findings revealed both positive and negative effects of wildlife conservation and management. The results revealed that local communities provided confidential information pertaining to illegal activities. The findings further indicated that there was a failure of the game reserve authorities to allow meaningful local participation and equitable sharing of the benefits, which could be attributed to hatred, resentment, and illegal harvesting of natural resources from the game reserve, resulting in poor wildlife conservation. This study recommends the encouragement and a strengthening of the involvement of local communities in wildlife conservation for the sustainable utilisation of natural resources.

scholarly journals Directions and Instruments of Green Projects Financing Within the Concept of Sustainable Development of the Economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
T. N. Sedash ◽  
E. B. Tyutyukina ◽  
I. N. Lobanov
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Financial Economic ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Credit Guarantees ◽  
Conservation Projects ◽  
Private Investors

The subjects of the research are subjects for investments and instruments of investing in green projects. The importance of the research is determined by absence of effective financial economic mechanisms to attract investments into nature conservation projects in Russia to guarantee sustainable economic development. The purpose of the work is determining the major directions of financing nature conservation projects in Russia basing on the world trends in the sphere.The basic green investment directions in compliance with the UN goals of sustainable development, as well as with the perspective scenarios of world economy transition to eco (green) business are considered. The authors study the main instruments and levers to support private investors to finance green projects that can be government regulations, financing, crediting and risk mitigation. It is concluded that for Russia, the most energy  consuming and natural resources intense productions (electric power and heat supply, natural resources extraction, transportation, IT and telecommunications, industrial infrastructure) are sectoral directions for green investments, while concessional lending and credit guarantees (for projects in processing and waste recycling, creating and introduction of energy efficient and eco technologies, in particular), issuing green bonds (here you need regulatory framework, government support mechanisms), creating green banks (with state participation and development institution involvement) can become the most important measures for private green projects investment stimulation.

scholarly journals The geosozology works of professor Kalenyk Herenchuk

2014 ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Semen Kukurudza
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Landscape Approach ◽  
Rational Use ◽  
Nature Parks ◽  
Scientific Ideas

Professor Herenchuk K.I. is a widely known Ukrainian geomorphologist and landscape scientist. His nature conservation (geosozology) studies are less known. This article analyses the views of the scientist on the problem of rational use of natural resources and protection of nature, on the content of his geosozologicalstudies and application of his scientific ideas Key words: natural resources, spatialenvironmental protection, nature parks, landscape approach, geosozology.

scholarly journals Caracterización de los ecosistemas costeros al norte del Área Protegida de Recursos Manejados Península de Guanahacabibes, Cuba

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorka Cobián ◽  
Susana Perera ◽  
Alina Pérez ◽  
Susana Aguilar ◽  
Anmaris Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Coastal Lagoons ◽  
Seagrass Species ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Proposal A ◽  
Nesting Sites ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Conservation And Management

LaPenínsula de Guanahacabibes fue propuesta como Área Protegida de Recursos Manejados (APRM) en el Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas de Cuba. Para validar esta propuesta se realizó un estudio de caracterización al área, en el marco del proyecto “Aplicación de un enfoque regional al manejo de las áreas protegidas marinas y costeras en los archipiélagos del sur de Cuba”, con el objetivo de caracterizar los ecosistemas costeros y reafirmar que la ubicación y extensión diseñada del APRM responden a la protección de los principales valores naturales. Se evaluaron los manglares, las lagunas costeras y los pastos marinos, así como los sitios más importantes para las comunidades de aves marinas y acuáticas y las poblaciones de manatíes. Los muestreos se realizaron con metodologías validadas en el marco del proyecto. Se presentan los resultados que constituyen la línea base del área, identificándose 149 especies de algas, 4 especies de fanerógamas marinas, 53 especies de peces del manglar y 39 especies de aves marinas y acuáticas. Los sitios seleccionados como prioridades de conservación y manejo de hábitats y especies incluyen los sitios de alimentación y nidificación de las aves marinas y acuáticas y la ubicación de dos zonas importantes para el monitoreo del manatí. Se identificaron las principales problemáticas del área, con el objetivo de realizar futuras acciones de conservación y manejo de los recursos naturales.AbstractThe Guanahacabibes Peninsula was proposed as a Managed Resource Protected Area (APRM) in the CubanNational System of Protected Areas. In order to validate this proposal a study was conducted as part of the project“Implementation of a Regional Approach to the Management of Marine and Coastal Protected Areas inSouthern Cuban Archipelagos”, with the purpose of characterizing coastal ecosystems and reassuring that theAPRM designed location and extension correspond to the protection of the main natural resources of the region.Mangroves, coastal lagoons and seagrass were assessed as well as important sites for seabird and waterfowlcommunities and manatee populations. Sampling was conducted with methods validated in the project.Results included the baseline of the area and identified 149 algae species, 4 seagrass species, 53 mangrove fishspecies, and 39 seabird and waterfowl species. The sites selected as priority for habitat and species conservationand management include feeding and nesting sites for seabirds and waterfowl and two important sites forthe manatee. The main problems for the area were identified for future conservation and management actions.

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