The Congo Basin contains the second largest expanse of tropical forest in the world, covering 200 million hectares and spanning six countries. These forests support the livelihoods of 60 million people, generate income from timber, store huge amounts o…
The increasing global demand for copper raw materials has contributed to rising commodity prices and a scramble for natural resources, modifying forests and assuming a defining role in forest management and governance. This study was undertaken to asce…
Ecosystems provide important services that can help people adapt to climate variability and change. Recognising this, several international and nongovernmental organisations have promoted an ecosystem-based approach to adaptation. We review the literat…
This paper analyses the coping and adapting strategies of forest- and livestock-based livelihoods facing ecological changes. Results from field research at different levels West Africa indicate that most local strategies are based on diversification in…
