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In 1992 Robert Chambers and Gordon Conway [10] proposed the following composite definition of a sustainable rural livelihood, which is applied most commonly at the household level: "A livelihood comprises the capabilities, assets (stores, resources, claims and access) and activities required for a means of living: a livelihood is sustainable ...
In 1992 Robert Chambers and Gordon Conway [8] proposed the following composite definition of a sustainable rural livelihood, which is applied most commonly at the household level: "A livelihood comprises the capabilities, assets (stores, resources, claims and access) and activities required for a means of living: a livelihood is sustainable ...
Robert Chambers and Gordon Conway provided the first elaborated definition of the concept of sustainable livelihoods, which reads: a livelihood comprises the capabilities, assets (stores, resources, claims and access) and activities required for a means of living: a livelihood is sustainable which can cope with and recover from stress and ...
Sustainable design encompasses the development of appropriate technology, which is a staple of sustainable living practices. [9] Sustainable development in turn is the use of these technologies in infrastructure. Sustainable architecture and agriculture are the most common examples of this practice. [10]
Diversified local livelihood options will reduce human pressures on biodiversity, leading to improved conservation. Local people and their livelihood practices comprise the most important threat to the biodiversity resources of the area in question. ICDPs offer sustainable alternatives to traditional approaches of protected areas management.
The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) is a community-based capacity building effort that seeks to improve the program participants’ socio-economic status through two tracks: Micro-enterprise Development and Employment Facilitation.
Key concepts include the Sustainable Livelihoods (SL) Framework, a holistic way of understanding livelihoods, the SL principles, as well as six governance issues developed by Khanya-aicdd. [20] A wide range of information resources on Sustainable Livelihoods Approaches can be found at Livelihoods Connect. [21]
Alternative Livelihood Programs are the name given to government attempts, especially in South America to replace the illicit cultivation of banned substances, such as opium or coca, with alternative, legal crops or other activities as a source of income. Alternative Livelihood has sometimes been referred as Alternative Development.