Based on experience gained in Mesoamerica, this book reflects on the multiple aspects of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) governance and seeks to offer recommendations to stimulate the necessary changes in policies, laws and institutions that…
Landscapes are complex and sometimes difficult to envision. They might include small farmers, miners, large businesses, community forests, indigenous lands, and a host of other land users with different rights and expectations. Ensuring that diverse people’s rights are included in decision-…
This study is aimed at the assessment of current policies as well as regulatory and legal frameworks on renewable energy and energy efficiency, water management, the food security nexus and sustainable development in the countries of Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia. It also closely considers climate…
CEESP News: By Dr. Dilys Roe, Chair of the 'Sustainable Use and Livelihoods' CEESP/SSCÂ Specialist Group.
Tracking rare mountain gorillas is on the bucket list of many a traveller – both at the luxury end of the market and for backpackers. But what about the people who live in the same…
CEESP News: By Dr. Nathan Bennett, Chair of the 'People and the Ocean'Â CEESP Specialist Group.
The global rush to develop the ‘blue economy’ risks harming both the marine environment and human wellbeing. Bold policies and actions are urgently needed. This paper outlines five priorities…
On 4th October, 2019, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ was honoured with a special recognition award from the Government of Ghana for the organisation’s immense contribution to the REDD+ process in Ghana.
Sustainable agriculture can benefit nature and biodiversity, increase product value and empower agricultural communities.  The challenge, however, is how to get farmers and vendors -- and all the different stakeholders in the agriculture value…
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 30 September 2019 (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) — After nearly four years, the environmental and social impacts caused by the Fundão Dam failure, where 39 million m³ of mineral waste spilled into the Rio Doce Basin, are still not fully understood, according…
Globally, over 310 lake and river basins stretch across national borders. Around 60% of those lack any type of cooperative management framework. Good transboundary water management is crucial for peace, security, economic development and environmental…