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Applying the system viability framework for cross-scalar governance of nested social-ecological systems in the Guiana Shield, South America
Provedor de dados: 7
Autores: Berardi, Andrea; The Open University; andrea.berardi@open.ac.uk; Mistry, Jayalaxshmi; Royal Holloway University of London; j.mistry@rhul.ac.uk; Bignante, Elisa; Department of Cultures, Politics and Society, University of Torino; elisa.bignante@unito.it; Davis, Odacy; Iwokrama International Centre; odacyd@gmail.com; Haynes, Lakeram; North Rupununi District Development Board; lakehays@gmail.com; Benjamin, Ryan; North Rupununi District Development Board; garybejamin@gmail.com; Albert, Grace; North Rupununi District Development Board; grace.albert.cobra@gmail.com; Xavier, Rebecca; North Rupununi District Development Board; rebeccaxavier86@gmail.com; Jafferally, Deirdre; Iwokrama International Centre; deirdre.jafferally@gmail.com.
Linking and analyzing governance of natural resources at different scales requires the development of a conceptual framework for analyzing social-ecological systems that can be easily applied by a range of stakeholders whose interests lie at different scales, but where the results of the analysis can be compared in a straightforward way. We outline the system viability framework, which allows participants to characterize a range of strategies in response to environment challenges for maintaining the long-term survival of their particular system of interest. Working in the Guiana Shield, South America, and with a range of local, regional, and international stakeholders, our aim was to use system viability to (1) investigate synergies and conflicts between...
Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports
Palavras-chave: Brazil; Environmental governance; Guiana Shield; Guyana; Natural resource management; Participatory video; Sustainability indicators; System viability.
Ano: 2015

Water Policy and Sustainability of Irrigated Farming Systems in Italy
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Bartolini,   Fabio; Bazzani,   Guido Maria; Gallerani,   Vittorio; Raggi,   Meri; Viaggi,   Davide.
The objective of this paper is to provide an analysis of the sustainability of irrigated agriculture in Italy in the context of CAP reform and Water Framework Directive. The work combines scenario analysis, multicriteria mathematical programming simulation models and economic, social and environmental indicators. Five irrigated farming systems were considered: cereals, rice, fruit, vegetables and citrus. The results show the diversity of Italian irrigated farming systems and the trade-off between socio-economic and environmental performance. This highlights the need for a differentiated application of the Water Framework Directive, balancing water conservation and rural development objectives.
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Water framework directive; Irrigation; Economic models; Sustainability indicators; Scenarios; Land Economics/Use; Resource /Energy Economics and Policy; Q1; Q2; Q25.
Ano: 2005
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/24518

Integrated assessment of the environmental, economic and social impacts of land use change using a GIS format – the CLUES model
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Harris,   Simon; Elliott,   Sandy; McBride,   Graham; Shankar,   Ude; Quinn,   John; Wheeler,   David; Wedderburn,   Liz; Hewitt,   Allan; Gibb,   Robert; Parfitt,   Roger; Clothier,   Brent; Green,   Steve; Munguia,   Oscar Montes de Oca; Dake,   Chris K.G.; Rys,   Gerald.
The CLUES model is an integrated catchment based model that designed to assist policy makers in understanding the implications of land use scenarios for water quality and a range of other indicators. CLUES integrates a number of existing models from several research providers, including SPARROW (catchment hydrology), OVERSEER and SPASMO (nutrient losses), ENSUS (nitrate leaching risk), and a socioeconomic model. These are combined in a GIS framework which allows scenarios of land use to be assessed in a spatial manner. Regional council staff have been trained in its use, and the model is under ongoing development in response to feedback from users. This paper discusses the overall framework of the CLUES model, and discusses in greater depth the...
Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation
Palavras-chave: Sustainability indicators; Catchment models; Water quality; Economic impacts; Land use change; Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Environmental Economics and Policy; Farm Management; Land Economics/Use; Political Economy.
Ano: 2009
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/97166

Explaining farmers’ monitoring of sustainability indicators: a bore-ing example for salinity in Western Australia
Provedor de dados: 31
Autores: Marsh,   Sally P.; Burton,   Michael P.; Pannell,   David J.
Dryland salinity is one of the most pressing land management problems in Western Australia. A number of projects are in progress to provide a more comprehensive picture of the location and extent of potentially saline areas in the landscape. Associated with some of these projects, a large number of bores (piezometers) have been installed or are being installed throughout the agricultural area to provide information on depth to groundwater and changes in water levels over time. These bores provide information about whether and when the ground water will reach the surface, causing losses of agricultural production through salinisation of soils. Using data from the Jerramungup Land Conservation District (LCD) we explore factors influencing the behaviour of...
Tipo: Presentation
Palavras-chave: Sustainability indicators; Environmental indicators; Resource monitoring; Economics of information; Hydrology; Dryland salinity; Western Australia; Farm Management; Land Economics/Use.
Ano: 2000
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/123702

A collaborative research initiative for the environmental management of ostrich production
Provedor de dados: 89
Autores: Rodrigues,GS; Buschinelli,CC de A; Rodrigues,IA; Medeiros,CB.
A collaborative research initiative was proposed by the Federation of Cooperatives of Ostrich Producers of Southeastern Brazil (FECOAVESTRUZ-Sudeste) and Embrapa Environment to training technicians and to develop environmental management procedures in order to establish criteria for the definition of 'Terms of Reference' for sustainable ostrich production for FECOAVESTRUZ associates. Eight farms with different scales of operation were selected by FECOAVESTRUZ-Sudeste for the application of 'integrated environmental indicator systems', designed to develop Environmental Management Reports and to propose best management practices in the farms. The results showed that, in general, indicators relative to Use of inputs and resources, Use of veterinary inputs and...
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Palavras-chave: APOIA-NovoRural; Eco-cert.Rural; Environmental impact assessment; Ostrich; Scientific cooperation; Sustainability indicators.
Ano: 2007
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2007000400003