Wetland Management and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa
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Author Description
Putting People Into Wetlands / Adrian Wood, Alan Dixon And Matthew Mccartney -- The Value Of Wetlands For Livelihood Support In Tanzania And Zambia / Matthew Mccartney -- Catchments And Wetlands: A Functional Landscape Approach To Sustainable Use Of Seasonal Wetlands In Central Malawi / Adrian Wood And Patrick Thawe -- Local Institutions, Social Capital And Sustainable Wetland Management: Experiences From Western Ethiopia / Alan Dixon, Afework Hailu And Tilahun Semu -- The Emergence Of A Systemic View For The Sustainable Governance And Use Of Wetlands In Complex And Transforming Environments: Experiences From Craigieburn, South Africa / Sharon Pollard And Derek Du Toit -- Assessing The Ecological Sustainability Of Wetland Cultivation: Experiences From Zambia And Malawi / Donovan Kotze -- Sustainable Management Of Wetlands For Livelihoods: Uganda's Experiences And Lessons / Barbara Nakangu And Robert Bagyenda -- Managing A Ramsar Site To Support Agriculture And Fisheries: Lake Chilwa, Malawi / Daniel Jamu And Lisa Rebelo -- Agriculture, Livelihoods And Fadama Restoration In Northern Nigeria / Adamu Tanko -- Wetlands And Rice Development In West Africa / Paul Kiepe And Jonne Rodenburg -- Conclusions: Transforming Wetland Livelihoods / Adrian Wood, Alan Dixon And Matthew Mccartney. Edited By Adrian Wood, Alan Dixon And Matthew Mccartney. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex intersection between wetland ecological health and the economic sustainability of local communities across the African continent. Edited by Adrian Wood, Alan Dixon, and Matthew McCartney, the text synthesizes research from various regional case studies to argue that effective wetland governance requires a systemic approach that balances agricultural productivity with long-term environmental conservation. The authors utilize empirical data and field observations to propose frameworks for managing these critical landscapes in the face of environmental transformation.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Regional case studies covering Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda, Nigeria, and West Africa.
- Methodologies for assessing the ecological sustainability of wetland cultivation and agricultural practices.
- Analysis of local institutional frameworks and social capital in resource governance.
- Examination of the functional landscape approach to catchment and wetland management.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this collection as a vital resource for practitioners and policymakers focused on sub-Saharan environmental management. Readers frequently note the technical depth of the case studies, which provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges inherent in balancing human livelihoods with wetland preservation.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203128699
ISBN-13:
9780203128695
Agriculture
Africa
Ecology
Wetlands
Sustainability
