| The Earthscan Reader in Poverty and Biodiversity Conservation Contributor(s): Roe, Dilys (Editor), Elliott, Joanna (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1844078426 ISBN-13: 9781844078424 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2010 Annotation: The role and value of biodiversity conservation in supporting the livelihoods of poor people has been widely debated during the last two or three decades. Within the last few years, however, the debate on the link between nature conservation and poverty reduction appears to have become more vociferous, and, at times, acrimonious. The contemporary debate on conservation and poverty appears to revolve around four key themes: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Life Sciences - Biological Diversity - Social Science | Poverty & Homelessness |
| Dewey: 333.951 |
| LCCN: 2009049946 |
| Series: Earthscan Readers |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 6" W x 9.3" (1.70 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the last decade biodiversity loss and persistent poverty in developing countries have been recognised as major international problems that require urgent attention. However, the nature and scale of the links between these two problems, and between efforts to address them, has been the subject of much heated debate. Understanding the different elements of this debate is critical if we are to move towards constructive solutions. This Reader provides a guide to, and commentary on, the different strands of the current conservation-poverty debate through a selection of key readings from both the conservation and development literature including policy documents, journal articles and reports. The breadth of material will help readers, including both students and professionals, to locate current debates within their wider contexts. Among the areas of debate covered are: 'The lack of attention to biodiversity concerns in international development policy 'The social implications of protectionist conservation policy 'The roles and responsibilities of conservation NGOs towards local communities 'The links between climate change, biodiversity and poverty reduction, and in particular the implication of discussions around reduced emissions from deforestation (REDD) as a climate change mitigation strategy. |
