Natural resources and rural livelihoods

The contribution of indigenous fruit trees in sustaining rural livelihoods and conservation of natural resources

The dependency of many African rural households on natural resources for sustenance is widely acknowledged. The utilization and commercialization of indigenous fruit trees (IFTs) has in the past been overlooked by extension agencies due to the misconception that they do not play a major role in contributing to the rural livelihoods. There is new and increasing emphasis on the contribution of in...

Livelihoods perspectives and rural development

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Tourism And Natural Resources

Rural Poverty and Natural Resources: Improving Access and Sustainable Management

We also wish to acknowledge the FAO Netherlands Partnership Programme-supported project, " Using markets to promote the sustainable utilization of crop genetic resources", some of whose materials on crop genetic resources we have drawn upon here.

Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods: A Synthesis

In developing countries, where a majority of families derive their livelihoods from agriculture, sustainable agriculture cannot be discussed in isolation of sustainable rural livelihoods. Sustainable rural livelihood is a multifaceted concept and refers to maintenance or enhancement of access of rural families to food and income-generating activities on a long-term basis. It encompasses secured...