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The Wealth of Communities

Stories of Success in Local Environmental Management

By: Charlie Pye-Smith,Grazia Borrini-Feyerabend

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The Wealth of Communities

Stories of Success in Local Environmental Management

By: Charlie Pye-Smith,Grazia Borrini-Feyerabend

First published in 1994, The Wealth of Communities presents the stories of ten communities from Philippines to Poland, from Los Angeles to Zimbabwe, where they are making intelligent and sustainable use of the world around them. It brings case studies of reviving depleted fisheries; finding novel ways of waste disposal; controlling industrial pollution; and replanting forests, to show how they are shaping their own destinies and meeting their own needs while at the same time protecting the environment in the face of hardship and opposition. The Wealth of Communities is a book about hope and ingenuity, written in a vivid and memorable style to which the accompanying photographs lend immediacy and depth. In an age of climate crisis, these ten tales will pave the way for the success of future ventures, and they are a tonic for hard times

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226

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Routledge

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100038893X

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9781000388930

Mali

A Prospect of Peace?

By: Charlie Pye-Smith,Rhéal Drisdelle

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Mali

A Prospect of Peace?

By: Charlie Pye-Smith,Rhéal Drisdelle

Most people in the industrialized world have heard of Timbuktu, even if they could not find this ancient centre of civilization on the map. In fact, it is in Mali, a West African country which is rapidly coming to terms with the modern world. In 1991 the people of Mali overthrew a military dictatorship; democratic elections were held; a free press is flourishing; the nation is struggling with the effects of an economic structural adjustment program and inter-ethnic tensions which brought it to the brink of catastrophe. This book looks at the lives of ordinary Malians and asks how they are surviving the changes which are transforming their nation. It also celebrates the culture of Mali, from village story-tellers to world-famous film makers and musicians like Salif Keita and Ali Farka Tour.

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Oxfam

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0855983345

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9780855983345

The Subsidy Scandal

How Your Government Wastes Your Money to Wreck Your Environment

By: Charlie Pye-Smith

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The Subsidy Scandal

How Your Government Wastes Your Money to Wreck Your Environment

By: Charlie Pye-Smith

Originally published in 2002, The Subsidy Scandal examines the subsidies spent by governments and the affect this has had on the environment. The book examines industries ranging from agriculture to mining, energy to transport and the subsidies spent on these industries by government. The book argues that these industries have had a negative impact on the environment, often funded through government subsidies derived from public taxes. The book suggests that these subsidies go to those who least need them – frequently to corporations and special interest groups which recycle some of the funds to support the politicians who keep the subsidies going. Based on research in North America, with examples from Europe and elsewhere, the book provides an investigative report into to the money assigned to environmental policies to find out where the money goes and what produces it.

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269

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Routledge

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1000753603

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9781000753608

The Philippines

In Search of Justice

By: Charlie Pye-Smith

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The Philippines

In Search of Justice

By: Charlie Pye-Smith

This outstanding series provides concise and lively introductions to countries such as the Philippines and the major development issues they face. Packed full of factual information, photographs and maps, the guides also focus on ordinary people and the impact that historical, economic and environmental issues have on their lives.

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0855983671

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A year in review

Accelerating Agricultural Transformation

By: Pye-Smith, Charlie

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Accelerating Agricultural Transformation

By: Pye-Smith, Charlie

It is becoming increasingly evident that a strong focus on digitalisation as a means to drive agricultural transformation is bearing dividends in the forms of increased production, better livelihoods, more efficient value chains and ultimately greater food and nutrition security. Digitalisation is also key to attracting youth back to agriculture. The use of a wide range of technologies – from mobile phones to drones – is helping smallholders gain access to the information and data they need to transform their businesses. One of the goals in CTA’s 2016–2020 Strategic Plan was to reach 1 million farmers, and a focus on digitalisation is helping us to achieve that. In many of our activities, there is a strong focus on supporting youth and promoting women empowerment.

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CTA

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9290816511

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9789290816515

Promoting climate-smart farming in sub-Saharan Africa

By: Pye-Smith, Charlie

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Promoting climate-smart farming in sub-Saharan Africa

By: Pye-Smith, Charlie

Climate-smart agricultural innovations and policies are helping farmers to increase their resilience in the face of more frequent and adverse weather variabilities. As this booklet shows, projects supported by CTA in Eastern and Southern Africa are assisting pastoralists and smallholder farmers adapt to climate change by adopting a number of important measures. Access to accurate, geo-referenced weather information and agronomic tips is leading to better decision-making. The planting of drought-tolerant varieties of staple crops is increasing yields and incomes. Index-based insurance is helping farmers to survive droughts and other weather shocks. These projects show that climate-smart strategies can raise agricultural production and improve living standards.

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The Philippines

In Search of Justice

By: Charlie Pye-Smith

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In Search of Justice

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The Wealth of Communities

The Wealth of Communities

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Mali

The Subsidy Scandal

The Subsidy Scandal

The Philippines

The Philippines

A year in review

A year in review

Promoting climate-smart farming in sub-Saharan Africa

Promoting climate-smart farming in sub-Saharan Africa

The Philippines

The Philippines

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