Tag Archives: Markets

Economics, Markets and Incentives for Livelihoods and Landscapes

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Rachel Friedman

“Landscapes do not exist in a vacuum, but are influenced by a wide range of external factors including policies and economic conditions generated far outside it…” Businesses operate in the realm of markets, and this week the Sustainable Food Lab … Continue reading →

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It’s Wild! Taking a Market Approach to Land Management

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Matt Zonis

This week, the Landscapes Blog explored market approaches to promote integrated landscape management. Payment for ecosystem services and corporate commitments have served as ways to manage land and natural resources more sustainably. Today’s post looks at an example where the … Continue reading →

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Niche Product Markets: A Silver Bullet for Agrobiodiversity Conservation?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Rachel Friedman

By Adam G. Drucker, Senior Economist Bioversity International, Rome, Italy Only around 30 plants account for more than 85% of global crop production. The majority of the planet’s food comes from a very small number of crops: out of approximately … Continue reading →

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