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Social and Economic Importance of Terrestrial…

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Social and Economic Importance of Terrestrial…

Social and Economic Importance of Terrestrial Ecosystems

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Terrestrial ecosystems are important for social and economic reasons through both their products – such as timber, fruits, etc. – and their services –…

The Rights of Indigenous Populations

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The Rights of Indigenous Populations

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"Laudato Si' inspired all of us with its call for integral human development. And that means that we have to look at human development with a holistic…

Introduction to SDG 15

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Introduction to SDG 15

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This chapter provides an overview of the nine targets associated with SDG 15, which relates to terrestrial ecosystems or Life on Land. The targets focus on: preserving…

The Holistic Design of Public Policies for SDG 15

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The Holistic Design of Public Policies for SDG 15

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In this chapter, Virgilio Viana discusses holistic approaches to the design of public policies policies for sustainable development using his experience as state…

Human Dimension of Ecosystem Protection and…

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Human Dimension of Ecosystem Protection and…

Human Dimension of Ecosystem Protection and Management, Part I

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The human dimension of terrestrial ecosystems is often neglected or poorly addressed. Virgilio Viana argues that the best long-term solution for good stewardship of…

Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems,…

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Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems,…

Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems, Part II

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Terrestrial ecosystems have very close connections with inland freshwater ecosystems in terms of both flora and fauna; to protect a fishery, protect a flooded forest.…

Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems,…

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Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems,…

Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems, Part I

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This chapter looks into different types of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and differing definitions of ecosystems, including: A human-determined transition…

Sustainable Forest Management

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Sustainable Forest Management

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This chapter from our course on terrestrial ecosystem management explores the potential negative effects of extracting forest products. This video is licensed under the…

Designing for Complex Landscapes

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Designing for Complex Landscapes

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This chapter discusses the issue of designing projects and actions to manage complex problems, often amongst people with very different cultures and backgrounds.…

Designing Participatory Methods in Landscape…

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Designing Participatory Methods in Landscape…

Designing Participatory Methods in Landscape Management

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This chapter explores the different approaches for participatory methods to design sustainable development solutions. There are three types of participatory methods:…

From Strategy to Action in Sustainable Land…

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From Strategy to Action in Sustainable Land…

From Strategy to Action in Sustainable Land Management

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This chapter discusses how to move from strategic thinking to into action using the motto of the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation: think big, start small, and move fast.…

Evaluation of Public Policies for SDG 15

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Evaluation of Public Policies for SDG 15

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This chapter focuses on three of the main targets of SDG 15, which are to halt deforestation and ecosystem degradation, promote sustainable management of both…

The Amazon Rainforest: The Bolsa Floresta Program

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The Amazon Rainforest: The Bolsa Floresta Program

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The Bolsa Floresta Program started in 2007 as a public policy program for the state of Amazonas focused on the reduction of deforestation. It has four components: income…

The Case of the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation

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The Case of the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation

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What is the appropriate institutional framework to implement sustainable development in forest landscapes? There is not necessarily an ideal framework, so new ones, such…

Putting Sustainable Forest Management Into Action

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Putting Sustainable Forest Management Into Action

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This chapter serves as a conclusion to the course From the Ground Up: Managing and Preserving Our Terrestrial Ecosystems. Professor Virgilio Viana invites students to be…

Partnerships for Implementing SDG 15

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Partnerships for Implementing SDG 15

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Partnerships for Implementing SDG15, role of international and regional banks, project and system management. Not long after the Second World War, a meeting at Bretton…

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