Southern Afar provides an informative context within which to study the livelihood impacts of IAS.
Moreover, evidence suggests that these livelihood impacts, in turn, can influence conservation achievements.
It is found that PES schemes should focus on cost-effectiveness and best practice for positive livelihood impacts.
To alleviate and curb water scarcity different water harvesting technologies were introduced in Ethiopia during the last two decades; nevertheless their sustainability and livelihood impacts are not well addressed.
The study investigated spread of P. juliflora, ecological aspects (shifts in vegetation biomass and soil properties) and socio-economic aspects (livelihood impacts, management activities and potential) of P. juliflora invasion.
On the face of it, conditions appear favourable for pastoralists and wildlife to coexist in sustainable ways, with tourist revenues compensating for the livelihood impacts of any conservation restrictions.
I examine how stakeholders are making sense of mining's landscape and livelihood impacts, while addressing the need for just energy futures that balance short-term resource needs with long-term sustainability.
Improved cookstoves (ICSs) were developed initially to address these adverse health and livelihood impacts.
