Author: Kevin M. Cleaver
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821322567
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This volume brings together selected papers presented and discussed at the Conference on Conservation of West and Central African Rainforests, held in Abidjan, November 5-9, 1990.
Conservation de la Forêt Dense en Afrique Centrale Et de L'Ouest
Author: Kevin M. Cleaver
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821322567
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This volume brings together selected papers presented and discussed at the Conference on Conservation of West and Central African Rainforests, held in Abidjan, November 5-9, 1990.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821322567
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This volume brings together selected papers presented and discussed at the Conference on Conservation of West and Central African Rainforests, held in Abidjan, November 5-9, 1990.
Long-Term Observations and Research in forestry
Author:
Publisher: Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher: Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
African Development and Public Policy
Author: Stuart S. Nagel
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349233552
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This book analyzes various important aspects of methodology and substance regarding economic, social, and political policy in Africa directed toward achieving more effective, efficient, and equitable societal institutions. The chapters are authored by experts from within Africa and also from Africa research institutes elsewhere. The book combines practical policy significance with insightful causal and prescriptive generalizations. The emphasis is on the role of governmental decision-making and the important (but secondary) role of the marketplace, social groups, and engineering.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349233552
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This book analyzes various important aspects of methodology and substance regarding economic, social, and political policy in Africa directed toward achieving more effective, efficient, and equitable societal institutions. The chapters are authored by experts from within Africa and also from Africa research institutes elsewhere. The book combines practical policy significance with insightful causal and prescriptive generalizations. The emphasis is on the role of governmental decision-making and the important (but secondary) role of the marketplace, social groups, and engineering.
Implementing Natural Resources Management Policy in Africa
Author: Derick W. Brinkerhoff
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
The Global Environmental Benefits of Land Degradation Control on Agricultural Land
Author: Stefano Pagiola
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821344217
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This book focuses on the global effects of land degradation, but emphasizes other important levels of land degradation: at the field level, it may result in reduced productivity; at the national level, it may cause flooding, and sedimentation; and, at the global level, it can contribute to climate changes, damaging bio-diversity, and international waters. The effects on climate changes are explored, and the report questions the extent to which land degradation on agricultural land, affects climate change. Does it increase emissions of greenhouse gases? Does it affect land's capacity to serve as a carbon sink? Can appropriate management enhance both land's productivity, and its capacity to store carbon? The carbon cycle in soils is analyzed, indicating land degradation is likely to reduce the ability of soils to serve as carbon sink, and release stored carbon into the atmosphere, and, bio-diversity effects are likely to be adverse. Global benefits of land degradation control, include afforestation, to allow increased carbon sequestration, and provide adequate bio-diversity habitats; and, community-based wildlife management, can provide alternatives to some marginal areas. Although integrating global dimensions into land degradation control projects, may reverse the field level, or national problems it is causing, difficulties and constraints will likely contribute to the failure of these projects.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821344217
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This book focuses on the global effects of land degradation, but emphasizes other important levels of land degradation: at the field level, it may result in reduced productivity; at the national level, it may cause flooding, and sedimentation; and, at the global level, it can contribute to climate changes, damaging bio-diversity, and international waters. The effects on climate changes are explored, and the report questions the extent to which land degradation on agricultural land, affects climate change. Does it increase emissions of greenhouse gases? Does it affect land's capacity to serve as a carbon sink? Can appropriate management enhance both land's productivity, and its capacity to store carbon? The carbon cycle in soils is analyzed, indicating land degradation is likely to reduce the ability of soils to serve as carbon sink, and release stored carbon into the atmosphere, and, bio-diversity effects are likely to be adverse. Global benefits of land degradation control, include afforestation, to allow increased carbon sequestration, and provide adequate bio-diversity habitats; and, community-based wildlife management, can provide alternatives to some marginal areas. Although integrating global dimensions into land degradation control projects, may reverse the field level, or national problems it is causing, difficulties and constraints will likely contribute to the failure of these projects.
Costs, Benefits, and Farmer Adoption of Agroforestry
Author: Dean Current
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821334287
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Bibliography pp. 195-209.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821334287
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Bibliography pp. 195-209.
Valuing Tropical Forests
Author: Randall A. Kramer
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821334072
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
"The loss of large areas of tropical forests has become a major concern of the world community. Although there are many causes of tropical deforestation and forest degradation, an important cause appears to be an undervaluation of forests by markets and governments. One reason for this undervaluation is that many forest products, such as food and medicinal products, are traded in informal markets for which there are little data. Another reason is that many services provided by forests, such as carbon storage, biodiversity protection, recreation, and watershed protection, are not traded in markets; hence, their economic values are often ignored. Even where environmental values are recognized, they may not be measured or used to promote efficient resource management. This volume examines some causes of tropical deforestation and explores forest valuation issues in context of a protected area project. The study sets out the context of tropical deforestation and loss of biodiversity and provides a framework for examining the economic value of forests. It also presents a detailed case study of Madagascar that illustrates the practical application of the techniques of analysis to the valuation of forests." -- Website.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821334072
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
"The loss of large areas of tropical forests has become a major concern of the world community. Although there are many causes of tropical deforestation and forest degradation, an important cause appears to be an undervaluation of forests by markets and governments. One reason for this undervaluation is that many forest products, such as food and medicinal products, are traded in informal markets for which there are little data. Another reason is that many services provided by forests, such as carbon storage, biodiversity protection, recreation, and watershed protection, are not traded in markets; hence, their economic values are often ignored. Even where environmental values are recognized, they may not be measured or used to promote efficient resource management. This volume examines some causes of tropical deforestation and explores forest valuation issues in context of a protected area project. The study sets out the context of tropical deforestation and loss of biodiversity and provides a framework for examining the economic value of forests. It also presents a detailed case study of Madagascar that illustrates the practical application of the techniques of analysis to the valuation of forests." -- Website.
Government and the Economy on the Amazon Frontier
Author: Robert R. Schneider
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821333532
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
World Bank Environment Paper No. 11.Addresses issues of local governance in frontier economies in relation to environmental and political sustainability. Covers problems of mining, farming, and disincentives.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821333532
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
World Bank Environment Paper No. 11.Addresses issues of local governance in frontier economies in relation to environmental and political sustainability. Covers problems of mining, farming, and disincentives.
Incorporating Environmental Concerns Into Power Sector Decisionmaking
Author: Peter Meier
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821327463
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
World Bank Environment Paper 6. Here is a holistic approach to analyzing the environmental impact of various power systems. Unlike standard impact studies that begin at the project level, this method calls for environmental assessments that start a
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821327463
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
World Bank Environment Paper 6. Here is a holistic approach to analyzing the environmental impact of various power systems. Unlike standard impact studies that begin at the project level, this method calls for environmental assessments that start a
Land Resource Management in Machakos District, Kenya, 1930-1990
Author: John English
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821327340
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
World Bank Environment Paper 5. This paper reviews land management practices and agricultural innovation in this semi-arid region since the 1930s, when it was feared that the region would quickly lose its capacity to support its inhabitants and the
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780821327340
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
World Bank Environment Paper 5. This paper reviews land management practices and agricultural innovation in this semi-arid region since the 1930s, when it was feared that the region would quickly lose its capacity to support its inhabitants and the