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Book (stand-alone)Livelihoods-based restoration of inland aquatic ecosystems for poverty reduction, food and nutrition security and biodiversity conservation
Guidance for policymakers and practitioners on putting livelihoods first in ecosystem restoration
2025Also available in:
No results found.Two important imbalances in the dialogue on ecosystem restoration are addressed. First, the over-focus on ecological objectives as the entry point. Second, the under-recognition of the importance of and opportunities for restoration of inland aquatic ecosystems. Most current general forums, literature and guidelines on ecosystem restoration emphasise ecological approaches and/or outcomes for nature. Human well-being, and more rarely livelihoods benefits, are often implied but not always central. The approach here does so, adopting a people-centred approach that addresses the objectives of livelihoods, poverty reduction and food and nutrition security. Ecological outcomes are seen as a tool to achieve this end and co-benefit of it. The approach significantly changes how ecosystem restoration is assessed, planned, implemented, monitored, and funded, trade-offs among winners and losers become more transparent and central, local knowledge is prioritised over scientific/technical approaches and local communities are placed central to the design and implementation of interventions. Apart from human rights, justice and equity considerations and alignment with development goals and priorities, a people-centred approach with a focus on livelihoods, poverty and food security is more likely to deliver sustainable outcomes, including for biodiversity, particularly where local communities are empowered to manage the direct use of these ecosystems for livelihoods benefits. The guidance provides only a brief introduction to the topic through a set of principles, relevant conceptual frameworks, a theory of change and key considerations in designing an ecosystem restoration programme or project. The intention is, where necessary, to shift the policy approach and how practitioners use associated guidance on relevant topics. Throughout, examples from inland aquatic ecosystems in developing countries are provided to illustrate the topics. -
Book (series)Evaluation of the project "Enhancing Livelihoods and Food Security though Fisheries with Nearshore Fish Aggregating Devices in the Pacific Ocean"
Project code: GCP/SAP/002/JPN
2024Also available in:
No results found.The project aimed for enhancing livelihoods and food security in a group of Pacific Island Countries using Nearshore Fish Aggregating Devices (nFADs) as a tool. The evaluation found that the project approach was relevant. Beneficiaries appreciated the project’s holistic approach. The project team’s concerted efforts enabled flexible implementation despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The evaluation found evidence of success. This included the development of human capital by enhancing specific technical skills and broad-based business literacy. The evaluation recommended to develop an integrated nFAD database and to institutionalize the use of nFAD to ensure sustainability. -
DocumentReport of the Dissemination meeting on "Improving food security and nutrition policies and programme outreach” (IFSN) and report of the Dissemination meeting on “Improving the dietary intakes and nutritional status of infants and young children through i
18th February 2015
2015Also available in:
No results found.The report summaries the proceedings of the meeting on “Improving Food Security and Nutrition Policies and Programme Outreach (IFSN) (2012-2015)” and the 5-year research project entitled “Improving the dietary intakes and nutritional status of infants and young children through improved food security and complementary feeding counselling (IMCF)” (2010-2015). The report includes lessons learned from the projects and recommendation for future programmes linking food security and nutrition educatio n actions that aim to improve young child nutrition.
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