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A Tradition of Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes

“For millennia, humans have been interacting closely with nature and building up a wealth of knowledge about effective use and management of local resources critical for securing food, clothing and shelter.” There is a long tradition of agricultural systems that … Continue reading

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Collaborating for Landscapes

By: Mr. Kazuhiko Takemoto, Senior Fellow and Program Director United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies, International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative, Yokohama, Japan The recent birth of the world’s seven billionth person in October 2011 was just the latest … Continue reading

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