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Human-Wildlife Conflict : Complexity in the Marine Environment
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) has classically been defined as a situation where wildlife impacts humans negatively (physically, economically, or psychologically), and where humans likewise negatively impact wildlife.However, there is growing consensus that the conflict between people about wildlife is as important as the conflict between people and wildlife.HWC not only affects the conservation of one species in a particular geographic area, but also impacts the willingness of an individual, a community, and wider society to support conservation programs in general.This book explores the complexity inherent in these situations, covering the theory, principles, and practical applications of HWC work, making it accessible and usable for conservation practitioners, as well as of interest to researchers more concerned with a theoretical approach to the subject.Through a series of case studies, the book's authors and editors tackle a wide variety of subjects relating to conflict, from the challenges of wicked problems and common pool resources, to the roles that storytelling and religion can play in conflict.Throughout the book, the authors work with a Conservation Conflict Transformation (CCT) approach, adapted from the peacebuilding field to address the reality of conservation today.The authors utilise one of CCT's key analytic components, the Levels of Conflict model, as a tool to provide insight into their case studies.Although the examples discussed are from the world of marine conservation, the lessons they provide are applicable to a wide variety of global conservation issues, including those in the terrestrial realm.Human-Wildlife Conflict will be essential reading for graduate students and established researchers in the field of marine conservation biology.It will also be a valuable reference for a global audience of conservation practitioners, wildlife managers, and other conservation professionals.
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Conflict-Sensitive Conservation : Lessons from the Global Environment Facility
This book provides an empirically formulated foundation for conflict-sensitive conservation, a field in which the existing literature relies primarily on anecdotal evidence. Seeking to better understand the impact of conflict on the implementation and outcomes of environmental projects, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Independent Evaluation Office and the Environmental Law Institute undertook an evaluation of GEF support to fragile and conflict-affected contexts.Following a qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents from more than 4,000 projects, the research team discovered a statistically significant negative correlation between a country’s Fragile States Index score and the implementation quality of environmental projects in that country.In this book, the evaluation and research team explain these groundbreaking findings in detail, highlighting seven key case studies: Afghanistan, Albertine Rift, Balkans, Cambodia, Colombia, Lebanon, and Mali.Drawing upon additional research and interviews with GEF project implementation staff, the volume illustrates the pathways through which conflict and fragility frequently impact environmental projects.It also examines how practitioners and sponsoring institutions can plan and implement their projects to avoid or mitigate these issues and find opportunities to promote peacebuilding through their environmental interventions. Examining data from 164 countries and territories, this innovative book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental management, conservation, international development, and the fast-growing field of environmental peacebuilding.It will also be a great resource for practitioners working in these important fields. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
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Environment and Statecraft : The Strategy of Environmental Treaty-Making
Environmental problems like global climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion can only be remedied if states cooperate with one another.But sovereign states usually care only about their own interests.So states must somehow restructure the incentives to make cooperation pay.This is what treaties are meant to do. A few treaties, such as the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, succeed.Most, however, fail to alter the state behaviour appreciably.This book develops a theory that explains both the successes and the failures.In particular, the book explains when treaties are needed, why some work better than others, and how treaty design can be improved.The best treaties strategically manipulate the incentives states have to exploit the environment, and the theory developed in this book shows how treaties can do this.The theory integrates a number of disciplines, including economics, political science, international law, negotiation analysis, and game theory.It also offers a coherent and consistent approach. The essential assumption is that treaties be self-enforcing-that is, individually rational, collectively rational, and fair.The book applies the theory to a number of environmental problems.It provides information on more than three hundred treaties, and analyses a number of case studies in detail.These include depletion of the ozone layer, whaling, pollution of the Rhine, acid rain, over-fishing, pollution of the oceans, and global climate change.The essential lesson of the book is that treaties should not just tell countries what to do.Treaties must make it in the interests of countries to behave differently.That is, they must restructure the underlying game. Most importantly, they must create incentives for states to participate in a treaty and for parties to comply.
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Environment
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. What is the environment, this elusive object that impacts us so profoundly--our odds to be born; the way we look, feel, and function; and how long and comfortable we may live?The environment is not only everything we see around us but also, at a lesser scale, a hailstorm of molecules large and small that constantly penetrates our bodies, simultaneously nourishing and threatening our health.The concept of oneness with our surroundings urges a reckoning of what we are doing to ‘the environment,’ and consequently, what we are doing to ourselves.By taking us through this journey of questioning, Rolf Halden’s Environment empowers readers with new knowledge and a heightened appreciation of how our daily lifestyle decisions are impacting the places we occupy, our health, and humanity’s prospect of survival. With illustrations by Griffin Finke. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.
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'Economy or Environment?'
Both the economy and the environment are important and interconnected. It is essential to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental protection to ensure sustainable development. Neglecting the environment can have long-term negative impacts on the economy, while a healthy environment can support a thriving economy. Therefore, it is crucial to consider both aspects in decision-making processes to achieve a harmonious and sustainable future.
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What is the difference between tactics and strategy?
Tactics refer to the specific actions taken to achieve short-term goals, while strategy involves the overall plan or approach designed to achieve long-term objectives. Tactics are more focused on the immediate steps to be taken, while strategy involves a broader perspective and considers the bigger picture. In essence, tactics are the means to implement a strategy.
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What is the difference between strategy and tactics?
Strategy is the overall plan or approach to achieve a long-term goal, while tactics are the specific actions taken to implement the strategy and achieve short-term objectives. Strategy involves making high-level decisions about where to focus resources and how to position the organization in the market, while tactics involve the day-to-day actions and decisions that support the overall strategy. In essence, strategy is the big picture plan, while tactics are the smaller, detailed actions taken to execute that plan.
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What are the interactions between natural environment and cultural environment in geography?
The interactions between natural and cultural environments in geography are complex and interconnected. The natural environment, including factors such as climate, topography, and resources, shapes the cultural practices and lifestyles of human populations. In turn, human activities and cultural practices can have significant impacts on the natural environment, such as deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. These interactions are studied in the field of cultural ecology, which seeks to understand how human societies adapt to and modify their natural surroundings. Understanding these interactions is crucial for sustainable development and conservation efforts.
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Human Rights and 21st Century Challenges : Poverty, Conflict, and the Environment
The world is faced with significant and interrelated challenges in the 21st century which threaten human rights in a number of ways.This book examines three of the largest issues of the century - armed conflict, environment, and poverty - and examines how these may be addressed using a human rights framework.It considers how these challenges threaten human rights and reassesses our understanding of human rights in the light of these issues.This multidisciplinary text considers both foundational and applied questions such as the relationship between morality and the laws of war, as well as the application of the International Human Rights Framework in cyber space.Alongside analyses from some of the most prominent lawyers, philosophers, and political theorists in the debate, each section includes contributions by those who have served as Special Rapporteurs within the United Nations Human Rights System on the challenges facing international human rights laws today.
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Strategy Showdown
Jae Cho isn't very good at games. Whether it's board games, card games or anything else, she usually doesn't have much luck.But when she watches her brother, Dal, playing Castle Crusaders 5, she's fascinated by the strategy of destroying the opponent's forces and taking out the enemy's castle.When Dal rushes off and leaves the game running on his computer, Jae can't resist the temptation to try playing for herself.Before long she's hooked on the game and secretly playing against others on her brother's computer whenever she can.However, she soon realizes that she's accidentally entered an online esports competition in her brother's name!Will Dal be angry that Jae has been using his computer and played as him in the qualifying round? Or will he help his little sister dominate the competition at the tournament?
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Museum Environment
The Museum Environment is in two parts; Part I: intended for conservators and museum curators and describes the principles and techniques of controlling the environment so that the potentially damaging effects of light, humidity and air pollution on museum exhibits may be minimised.Part II: the author brings together and summarises information and data, hitherto widely scattered in the literature of diverse fields, which is essential to workers in conservation research. Since the timely publication of the first two editions of this book in hardback, interest in preventive conservation has continued to grow strongly making publication of this paperback edition all the more welcome.Those whose responsibility it is to care for the valuable and beautiful objects in the world's collections have become increasingly aware that it is better to prevent their deterioration, by ensuring that they are housed and displayed in the best possible environmental conditions, than to wait until restoration and repair are necessary.The changes for the second edition have been mainly concentrated in the sections on electronic hygrometry, new fluorescent lamps, buffered cases, air conditioning systems, data logging, and control within historic buildings.A new appendix, giving a summary of museum specificiations for conservation, provides a useful, quick reference.
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Citizenship, Environment, Economy
As governments around the world grapple with the challenge of delivering environmental sustainability, attention has recently focused on the role that citizens should play in meeting the challenge.In advanced industrial countries such as ours, which operate in the political framework of liberal capitalism, what relevance can we place on 'environmental citizenship'?This book looks at the obstacles and opportunities which exist within this context and examines the possibility of ethical investment, the social economy and considers whether there is space in the capitalist economy for environmental citizens to 'do the right thing?'This book is a special issue of the leading journal Environmental Politics.
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How much conflict and rivalry between siblings is normal?
Conflict and rivalry between siblings is a normal part of growing up and establishing individual identities. It is common for siblings to compete for attention, resources, and parental approval. However, excessive conflict and rivalry can be detrimental to the overall family dynamic. It is important for parents to provide guidance and support to help siblings navigate their relationships and learn to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner.
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Does the environment influence dreams?
Yes, the environment can influence dreams. Factors such as temperature, noise, and light levels can impact the quality of sleep, which in turn can affect the content and frequency of dreams. Additionally, being in a natural or urban environment can also influence the themes and imagery that appear in dreams. For example, being in a peaceful natural setting may lead to more serene and calming dreams, while being in a noisy urban environment may lead to more chaotic or stressful dream content.
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A pleasant working environment prevails.
A pleasant working environment is characterized by positive relationships among colleagues, open communication, and a supportive atmosphere. It is a place where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated to do their best work. When a pleasant working environment prevails, it can lead to increased productivity, higher job satisfaction, and lower turnover rates. Overall, it contributes to a positive and thriving workplace culture.
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What harms the environment more?
Both natural disasters and human activities can harm the environment, but human activities tend to have a more significant and long-lasting impact. Activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overconsumption of resources can lead to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and climate change. While natural disasters can cause immediate and severe damage to the environment, the effects are often localized and can sometimes even have positive impacts in the long term by restoring ecosystems. Ultimately, it is important for humans to be mindful of their impact on the environment and work towards sustainable practices to minimize harm.
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