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Abstract
It has become increasingly clear that desertification can only be tackled through amulti-disciplinary approach that not only involves scientists but also stakeholders. In the DESIRE project such an approach was taken. As a first step, a conceptual frameworkwas developed inwhich the factors and
processes thatmay lead to land degradation and desertification were described. Many of these factors do not work independently, but can reinforce or weaken one another, and to
illustrate these relationships sustainable management and policy feedback loops were included. This conceptual framework can be applied globally, but can also bemade sitespecific to take into account that each study site has a unique combination of bio-physical, socio-economic and political conditions. Once the conceptual framework was defined, a methodological framework was developed in which the methodological steps taken in the DESIRE approach were listed and their logic and sequence were explained. The last step was to develop a concrete working plan to put the project into action, involving stakeholders throughout the process. This series of steps, in full or in part, offers explicit guidance for other organizations or projects that aim to reduce land degradation and desertification.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 935-950 |
Journal | Environmental Management |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- sustainable land management
- conservation measures
- indigenous knowledge
- decision-support
- learning-process
- degradation
- science
- debate
- perceptions
- drylands
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Desertification mitigation and remediation of land: DESIRE (KB-14-002-024, KB-14-004-001, KB-01-018-008, KB-01-002-005)
Ritsema, C. (Project Leader)
1/01/08 → 31/12/12
Project: LVVN project