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ArticleScientific interventions for sustainable mountain development: A case study with Polygonatum verticillatum Linn.
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Polygonatum verticillatum Linn. is a well-documented rejuvenating herb, and presently reported as endangered. Under a scientific strategy for sustainable use to serve as exemplary, a gene bank of 150 accessions assembled from Western Himalayas (2200 to 3600 m amsl), without causing genetic erosion, was established at Forest Research Institute High Altitude Herbal Garden, Chakarata, Uttarakhand at 2600 m amsl. The accessions were analysed for morphological traits, growth parameters and phytochemical profiles to screen promising genotypes. The diversity studies based on morphological and chemical markers revealed a high level of diversity among the sampled populations. Phytochemical analysis discovered varying quantities of flavonoids, saponins, quinones, phenols, cardiac glycosides, terpenoids, steroids and fatty acids amongst the genotypes. The GC-MS profiling divulged γ-sitosterol (antidiabetic), diosgenin (progesterone precursor, neurological disorder), stigmasterol, β-sitosterol (Covid-19) and ethyl and methyl linoleate. Significant correlations were obtained among morphological parameters. However, none of the morphological traits could be significantly correlated with presence or amount of any biochemical obtained in the phytochemical analysis. The field expedition exposed serious illegal trading of this herb through local community in pretext of providing employment but with irrationally low wages leading to rampant exploitation. The psychotherapy depicted lack of proper knowledge in local communities as well as absence of proper value chains and policies for sustainable use of forest resources. Indian mountains and forests are treasure house to livelihood, yet unemployment forces migration of locals, which further enhanced under Covid-19 Pandemic. Availability of authentic source of bio- diverse and genetically promising stocks can play a complementary role in encouraging locals towards farming of medicinal plants, thereby achieving greater sustainability. Keywords: Biodiversity conservation, Genetic resources, Illegal trade, Innovation, Deforestation and forest degradation. ID: 3486301 -
ArticleAugmenting climate change mitigation and forestry financing through social innovation: the case of Malawi and the Sustainable Lifestyles and Education Programme
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Various studies suggest that the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Paris Agreement will depend on how cities in Africa manage climate change and deforestation. For example, over 70% of greenhouse gas emissions are associated with urban areas and countries such as Malawi consumes no less than 1,708,074 m3 of natural forest wood annually in-order to facilitate the construction of houses. Unfortunately, Africa is one of the least studied regions in terms of biodiversity dynamics and climate variability hence lacks strategies to protect and sustainably utilise forest resources for national development. Social innovation (SI) practices can promote socio-economic development by bringing about changes in the way social agents act and interact with each other through the creation of new institutions and new social systems. The United Nations One Planet Sustainable Lifestyles and Education Programme piloted the “Polycentric Infrastructure and Community Development Paradigm for Sustainable Urban Transitions (PICD-SUT)” framework in Malawi in order to demonstrate how SI can augment carbon sequestration and mobilise climate finance through rentals from housing developments. This exploratory study aims to expound on how the implementation of the PICD-SUT framework can enable cities African cities to utilise SI as a strategy to augment sustainable forest management practices and improve forestry sector financing. The methodology used included analyses of research articles and case studies. The paper discovered that SI can reduce public sector budget deficits for forestry programmes by providing alternative sources for financing community forest management initiatives. It was therefore concluded that transformative forest management policies should incorporate SI strategies as a means for enhancing partnerships and technology transfers for improved forest management between communities and non-state actors. Keywords: Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Urbanisation ID: 3623738 -
DocumentCircular (bio) economy of Brazilian planted-forest based industry: a successful case towards a sustainable, inclusive and innovative green path
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
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No results found.The Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá) is the association responsible for institutionally representing the planted tree production chain with its main stakeholders. Ibá represents 50 companies and 9 state entities for products originating from planted trees, most notably wood panels, laminate flooring, pulp, paper, charcoal steel industry and biomass, as well as independent producers and financial investors. The sector holds 9 million hectares of planted trees besides 5.9 million hectares for conservation adding 7% of Brazil’s industrial Gross Domestic Product.
Climate change has gained emergency status and requires concrete transformations, since there is no more room for the linear economy. Resources need to be intelligently used to minimize pressure on natural capital. Scaling up the sustainable bioeconomy is essential to decarbonize the economy. Committed to that change, the planted tree sector in Brazil has started to act early by investing in innovation to optimize the use of resources into valuable new solutions. This paper aims to present cases on energy, paper recycling, water circularity and the production of around 20 new products/uses coming from dozens of residues. As a brief, 95,8 % of the solid residues has at least one more use. From that, 67% of residues produce 69% of the energy demanded, contributing to a renewable energy matrix. In post-consumer waste, 67% of the paper is recycled, reducing the pressure of natural resources. In terms of water use, pulp and paper industry has decreased 75% of water needed to produce one ton of pulp and some mills and some wood panel mills have reached 100% of water circularity. This paper aims to show sectorial data and eight cases of companies from pulp and paper, panels and charcoal based steel industry moreover all benefits that (bio) circular economy brings for surrounding area of activities such as job creation, shared value, income generation etc. towards a sustainable and inclusive green path. Keywords: Adaptive and integrated management, Innovation, Economic Development ID: 3486862
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