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Towards an anthropology of acquisition: ‘How did you get that?’ Vers une anthropologie de l'acquisition : « Où as‐tu trouvé ça ? »

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, EarlyView.
The production‐distribution‐consumption triad has structured how anthropologists understand exchange for roughly a century. This article argues for expanding this triad to include an explicit focus on acquisition – the systems, processes, and practices of acquiring.
Hanna Garth
wiley   +1 more source

Écologie et dynamique spatio-temporelle des mangroves au Togo

VertigO, 2017
In Togo, the building of harbor facilities, the construction of the hydroelectric dam plant of Nangbeto, urban growth and activities relating to the installation of fish farms, and the expansion of croplands are the major causes of a drastic degradation ...
Folega Fousseni, Rakotondrasoa Miaratiana Andrianamenoso, Wala Kpérkouma, Woegan Y. Agbelessessi, Kanda Madjouma, Pereki Hodabalo, Polo-Akpisso Aniko, Batawila Komlan, Akpagana Koffi   +8 more
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Attaining Aichi Target 11: How Well Are Marine Ecosystem Services Covered by Protected Areas? [PDF]

, 2014
The spatial coverage of marine and coastal protected areas worldwide has shown a rapid increase in recent years. Over 32% of the world's coral reefs and over 36% of the world's mangrove forests now fall within protected areas. However, simple measures of
Hannah Thomas, James Hutchison, Lauretta Burke, Mark Spalding, Philene zu Ermgassen   +4 more
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THE URBAN METABOLISM OF FLOOD PROTECTION INFRASTRUCTURE IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA

International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Investments in large‐scale climate infrastructures are central to emerging forms of climate urbanism. In Jakarta, flood protection infrastructures seek to protect the city from devastating flood events in anticipation of future catastrophes.
Sophie Webber, Wahyu Kusuma Astuti
wiley   +1 more source

Economic analysis of climate change adaptation strategies in selected coastal areas in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam [PDF]

, 2013
This report is an account of a cross-country study that covered Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. Covering four sites (one each in Indonesia and Vietnam) and two sites in the Philippines, the study documented the impacts of three climate hazards ...
Arias, J.K.B., Dipasupil, S.R., Nguyen, K.A.T., Perez, M.L., Purnomo, A.H., Ramirez, P.J.B., Regoniel, P.A., Sajise, A.J.U., Zamora, G.J.   +8 more
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300 Years of Degradation in Wales Estuaries and Coasts

Natural Resources Forum, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The world's oceans are in a severe state of degradation, yet our understanding of that degradation is often based on changes observed only in the past 20–50 years. This narrow view leads to marine conservation efforts that aim to preserve already degraded ecosystems, shaped by shifted ecological baselines.
Richard K. F. Unsworth, Blaise Bullimore, Leanne C. Cullen‐Unsworth, Benjamin L. H. Jones   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Planting Media Modification on Seed Growth and Development of Three Mangroves Species from Jakarta and Kebumen, Indonesia

Ilmu Kelautan
The rehabilitation of mangroves depends on the availability of high-quality, sufficiently prominent seeds. Currently, a lot of mangrove nursery activities continue to employ traditional techniques, which results in low-quality and slowly growing ...
Erwin Riyanto Ardli, Wahdini Hanifah, Romanus Edy Prabowo, Bayu Ashila Nafis, Dwi Sunu Widyartini   +4 more
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Mangroves v1.0: a new taxonomic tool to characterize mangroves. The case of South east Indian and Sri Lankan mangroves and potential application to African mangroves [PDF]

, 2009
In this paper we present an innovative tool for plant identification conceived to reinforce the national capacity building in taxonomy. We introduce Mangroves v1.0, built up on a species identification system called IDAO (Identification Assistée par ...
Depommier, Denis, Grard, Pierre, Prosperi, Maria-Juliana   +2 more
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Indigenous‐Led Adaptation to Complex Climate Risks in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

Asia Pacific Viewpoint, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pacific Island peoples have long histories of adapting to environmental changes, but recent climate change is now driving complex risks that unfold within rapidly shifting societal and environmental contexts. This study investigates how remote Indigenous communities in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, experience and want to respond to complex ...
Eric Lede, Guy Jackson, Kamilo Bogen, Tristan Pearce   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fisheries in the Philippines: Experiences and Lessons Learned from Eight Regional Sites [PDF]

, 2012
The focus of this paper is on the governance of small-scale or municipal fisheries in the Philippines in light of the critical role they play in the livelihoods of coastal communities and in the nation as a whole.
L. R. Garces, M. D. Pido, M. L. Perez, N. D. Salayo   +3 more
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