It is widely accepted that biodiversity loss and poverty are linked problems and that
conservation and poverty reduction should be tackled together. However, success with …

The concept of sustainability lies at the core of the challenge of environment and
development and the way governments, business and environmental groups respond to it …

Tourism development is a double-edged sword for local communities and attitude directly
affects the current and future tourism industry development. Community positive attitudes will …

Although policymakers and scientists are increasingly embracing the food system
perspective, it has been poorly reflected in institutional terms. We aim to fill this gap by …

Background There is an explicit assumption in international policy statements that
biodiversity can help in efforts to tackle global poverty. This systematic map was stimulated …

Protected areas are an important strategy to safeguard biodiversity. However, if social
development is not considered, biological conservation targets may not be achieved. In this …

Background Forests provide an essential resource to the livelihoods of an estimated 20% of
the global population. The contribution of forest ecosystems and forest-based resources to …

The loss and degradation of wetlands in the Mekong Delta has been caused by a
combination of human activities (social systems) and natural events (ecological systems) …

This article uses a case study in Southeast China to demonstrate how the substantial
changes in rural livelihoods have been driven by a combination of “pull” forces from external …

Sustained and effective biodiversity conservation in a developing country such as Nepal is
faced with the increasing pressure that the growing population exerts on the country's …