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| Submission |
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77285 |
| Submitting Entity |
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IUCN, IIED, UNDP |
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| Main Information |
| Title |
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Dryland Opportunities - A new paradigm for people, ecosystems and development |
| Description |
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This Challenge Paper builds on the understanding that has emerged over the past decade about climate dynamics in drylands and the role of uncertainty, risk and resilience. It situates this debate in the context of rapid global change - of climate, economy and geopolitics. The Challenge Paper emphasises adaptive potentials, the value of dryland ecosystem services and the investment and marketing opportunities they offer, and the possibilities of strengthening the institutional environment for managing risk and rewarding resilience. It aims to apply the new scientific insights on complex dryland systems to practical options for development. A new dryland paradigm is built on the resources and capacities of dryland peoples, on new and emergent economic opportunities, on inward investment, and on the best support that dryland science can offer. The authors recommend five building blocks: strengthening the knowledge base; valuing and sustaining dryland ecosystem services; promoting public and private investment in drylands; improving access to profitable markets; and prioritising rights, reform, risk and resilience. |
| Web Link |
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/doc/case-studies/inc/cs-inc-iucn-dryland-en.pdf |
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| Additional Information |
| Authors |
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Michael Mortimore |
| Countries |
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Kenya
Niger
Nigeria
Senegal
Zambia |
| Ecosystems |
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Dry and Sub-Humid Lands Biodiversity |
| Regions |
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Africa |
| Incentive Measures |
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Environmental Funds / Investments
Indirect Incentives (property rights, market creation) |
| Keywords |
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Environmental funds
Market creation (organic production, tourism, ...) |
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