Landscapes for People, Food and Nature: The Vision, the Evidence and Next Steps
- Author:
- EcoAgriculture
- Publisher:
- EcoAgriculture
- Publication Date:
- 14 June 2012
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The objective of this paper is to provide evidence on the rationale, prevalence and effectiveness of integrated landscape initiatives. The paper first explains the inter-connected challenges of providing for diverse values of our land and water resources, and the imperative for coordinated management. We then present the integrated landscape approach and its potential value for local people and to meet global needs, then outline key elements comprising the approach. The third sections summarizes evidence on the current scope of landscape initiatives and illustrates their positive impacts in diverse contexts. The final section outlines how to overcome the barriers to scaling up these landscape initiatives.
