Article
Development Studies
Nithya Natarajan, Andrew Newsham, Jonathan Rigg, Diana Suhardiman
Summary: This paper proposes a reformulation of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) fit for the 21st century, and summarizes the problems of the existing framework and the key shifts in the global development landscape of the 21st century. It presents a structural, dynamic, and ecologically-coherent framework for rural livelihoods.
Review
Plant Sciences
Hloniphani Moyo, Rob Slotow, Mathieu Rouget, Lutendo Mugwedi, Errol Douwes, Zivanayi Tsvuura, Thulani Tshabalala
Summary: The study assessed three woodland restoration initiatives in South Africa and found their limited emphasis on sustainable livelihood driven outcomes, mainly focusing on restoring biodiversity, ecosystem infrastructure, and ecosystem services. A modified livelihood framework was proposed, emphasizing a more inclusive approach towards achieving positive human outcome-driven restoration of degraded woodlands. Restoration initiatives should invest in ecosystem restoration in the context of sustainable development goals, to enhance people's livelihoods, and address climate change mitigation and adaptation.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Xuhuan Dai, Bo Li, Hua Zheng, Yanzheng Yang, Zihan Yang, Chenchen Peng
Summary: This study finds that sedentarization does not decrease the dependence of pastoral livelihoods on ecosystem services, especially for sedentary farming households in Fuyun County, northwestern China. Livestock remains the main medium by which pastoral households rely on ecosystem services and the main source of income. The importance of monitoring pastoral livelihood dynamics and implementing matching development strategies after settlement to reconcile pastoral livelihoods and ecosystem conservation is emphasized.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Navchaa Tugjamba, Greg Walkerden
Summary: The study shows that traditional nomadic societies have a strong sensitivity to provisioning ecosystem services, but consideration of regulating and supporting services is lacking. Integrating traditional culture with ecosystem services thinking presents challenges and opportunities. Finding ways to empower local communities through leveraging local knowledge and ecosystem services thinking is crucial.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Christopher Cusack, Suresh A. Sethi, Aaron N. Rice, Joseph D. Warren, Rod Fujita, Jose Ingles, Jimely Flores, Edwina Garchitorena, Sheryll Mesa
Summary: Excessive overfishing has led to marine ecosystem degradation and declining fishery catches in tropical communities, necessitating reductions in fishing effort and the development of Alternative Income Generating Activities like marine ecotourism. The case study in Moalboal, Philippines, illustrates how factors such as community engagement in resource governance, establishment of marine protected areas, and local retention and distribution of economic benefits have contributed to a successful marine ecotourism sector as an alternative to fishing.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mastewal Yami, Wolde Mekuria
Summary: A large proportion of the rural population in Ethiopia depends on community-managed forests for food security and livelihoods. However, the governance challenges have been overlooked by the government and development partners. Improving governance in community-managed forests requires considering the heterogeneity of rural communities, addressing interference from local authorities and elite capture, negotiating diverse interests, and developing plans that balance ecological and socio-economic goals.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hemraj Bhattarai, Guangming Wu, Xiaoyan Zheng, Hongxia Zhu, Shaopeng Gao, Yan-Lin Zhang, David Widory, Kirpa Ram, Xintong Chen, Xin Wan, Qiaomin Pei, Yuepeng Pan, Shichang Kang, Zhiyuan Cong
Summary: This study quantified the impacts of wildfire emissions on the Himalayan ecosystem through continuous field observation and comprehensive chemical analysis. The results provide unequivocal evidence that wildfire emissions from South Asia can threaten the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau's ecosystem. Such adverse impact is of particular concern given the anticipated increase of wildfire activities in the future under climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Radisti A. Praptiwi, Carya Maharja, Matt Fortnam, Tomas Chaigneau, Louisa Evans, Leuserina Garniati, Jito Sugardjito
Summary: Despite positive attitudes towards tourism development, it is not a direct path to sustainability for small island communities, with benefits perceived as unequally distributed. Lack of education and skills, as well as incentives to continue destructive fishing practices, hinder community participation in tourism and highlight the challenges in achieving equitable benefit sharing.
Article
Ecology
Ronju Ahammad, Natasha Stacey, Terry Sunderland
Summary: The concept of ecosystem services is gaining popularity in natural resource management policies globally, however, its implementation and application in forest policies in developing countries such as Bangladesh still faces challenges. Though ecosystem services are mentioned in all forest-related policies in Bangladesh, only one policy covers the entire concept, with lack of specifics on operational aspects. Recommendations are made to consider ecosystem services-based management goals and clearly identify specific forest-and tree-based ecosystem services in current forestry and natural resource management policies.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Teng Yang, YanHua Sun, Xiaolin Li, Qiangyi Li
Summary: The study proposes a novel quantitative method for sustainability evaluation of paddy ecosystems based on the net value of ecosystem services, with ecosystem sustainability reflected in seven measurable indicators within three domains. Results indicate an overall increase in paddy ecosystem elasticity in China from 2009 to 2017, but also point to significant sustainability imbalances across different regions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
M. Amone-Mabuto, M. Mubai, S. Bandeira, M. S. Shalli, J. B. Adams, B. R. Lugendo, J. Hollander
Summary: Seagrass meadows provide important ecosystem services to coastal communities, but they are among the least conserved marine ecosystems globally. This study used social research methods to explore the association between seagrass ecosystem services and the perceptions of coastal communities, and found a high level of awareness by local communities concerning the values and socio-ecological function of seagrass meadows.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Thomas Marambanyika, Upenyu Naume Mupfiga, Tatenda Musasa, Keto Ngwenya
Summary: The paper assesses the impact of drought on wetland ecosystem services and livelihood benefits in a specific area in Zimbabwe, finding that provisioning, regulating and supporting services are severely affected by high frequency drought, leading to reduction in essential resources such as water and pasture. Local communities, largely dependent on wetland resources, are facing challenges due to drought impacting key agricultural activities.
Article
Ecology
Ilda Dreoni, Henri Utila, Clive Neil, Felix Eigenbrod, Marije Schaafsma
Summary: This article proposes a methodological approach for investigating normative trade-offs involved in CBM of forests, where forest conservation objectives need to be traded off against livelihoods objectives. The study uses remote sensing methods to quantify forest ES supply and links this to demand for ES within villages near the reserve. Results show unequal distribution of provisioning ES to the population due to spatial mismatches between demand and supply.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2022)
Review
Business
Maria Vincenza Ciasullo, Andrea Chiarini, Rocco Palumbo
Summary: Organizational resilience allows firms to thrive in a turbulent environment and achieve sustainability. However, the relationship between organizational resilience and sustainability is not well understood. This article fills the gap by conducting a literature review on the intersection of organizational resilience and sustainability. The findings suggest that an eco-social interpretation of organizational resilience, considering its impact on environmental sustainability, is important for the firm's viability. Management actions should focus on embedding the firm in its eco-social setting and emphasizing its exchanges with the environment.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arijit Das, Manob Das, Riya Gupta
Summary: Wetland ecosystems are highly productive and provide essential ecosystem services to humans. However, they are being degraded due to a lack of understanding of social benefits and economic values. This study compares two wetlands in Eastern India and identifies differences in ecosystem services and their perceived importance. The findings suggest the need for policy interventions and further research to ensure the sustainability of dependent communities and the ecosystem health of wetlands.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
