Tag Archives: Sustainable Development

Choosing Short-Cut Development Over Rights and Equality?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Rachel Friedman

Clear land tenure and rights to natural resources are generally prerequisites to successfully implementing integrated landscape approaches, in which these structures enable a long-term view of managing land to sustain people and nature. As the week comes to a close, Alexandre … Continue reading →

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Buen Vivir: An Indigenous Approach To Modern Development

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Matt Zonis

The first Indigenous Peoples Forum held at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) concluded yesterday, with goals of strengthening the participation of indigenous peoples in achieving poverty alleviation and sustainable development goals at local, national, and international levels. As this … Continue reading →

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Inclusive Green Growth and the Landscapes Approach

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Rachel Friedman

‘Green Growth’, considered one of the paradigms for a new, more sustainable pattern of development, seeks to achieve a triple win of environmental, economic, and social benefits. In contrast to past modes of economic development, green growth strategies intend to … Continue reading →

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Local Food for Global Development

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Rachel Friedman

After the past month of climate frenzy, today is Terra Madre Day, a very welcome change of pace. Launched by Slow Food International in 2004, the day is a celebration of alternative models of food production and consumption rooted in local economies. … Continue reading →

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Nature + People and Food

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Rachel Friedman

Moving rapidly from climate change and agriculture, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress began yesterday morning in Jeju, South Korea. With this year’s theme ‘Nature +’ the Congress is looking beyond conservation and environmental protection, … Continue reading →

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The Food Supply Chain We Want

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Rachel Friedman

Whether it’s a smallholder farm or industrial scale operation, the food industry and supply chain play a critical role in dictating the trajectory of agricultural development. Companies are recognizing the business case for sustainability – how land degradation, climate change, … Continue reading →

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One Planet, One Future

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Rachel Friedman

Photo Credit: Neil Palmer/CIAT This week the Landscapes Blog has explored some of the recent work regarding agriculture and climate change, a critically important issue for both food security and the environment. Bearing in mind the integration of people’s livelihoods, … Continue reading →

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The Increasing Importance of Business in Driving Sustainable Agriculture

Posted on July 12, 2012 by sthompson

By Sophia Gnych (sophia.gnych@zsl.org) Biodiversity and Palm Oil Project Developer The Zoological Society of London Bogor, Indonesia The growth of large multinational retailers, manufacturers and commercial agriculture firms has dramatically changed the production and distribution of agricultural commodities internationally. Companies downstream … Continue reading →

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Managing Water Resources with Integrated Approaches

Posted on July 9, 2012 by hhumphrey

While the Landscapes Blog has touched on many of the sustainable agriculture related events that occurred in Rio de Janeiro last month, it’s yet to highlight the day of events focused on one of the most important elements for agriculture: … Continue reading →

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Promoting Resilient, Adaptive, and Sustainable Agricultural Practices in India

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Rachel Friedman

The Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR) is promoting a new Crop System Intensification agenda. The agenda demonstrates the significance of promoting sustainable agricultural practices and protecting resources through a community and farmer based approach.  WOTR recognizes that managing food security and sustaining … Continue reading →

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