What is mainly missing is an economic quantification and livelihood effects (Haglund et al. 2011; Nyemeck et al. 2015).
But, when such conditions impact on our livelihood, the effects are particularly serious.
Furthermore, as a result of deforestation, Saamakans face detrimental changes in the ecosystem services (ES) that support their traditional livelihoods, with important effects for their wellbeing.
He said: "The unlawful actions of the trust damaged my health, my professional reputation and my livelihood and its effects on my personal and private life have been devastating".
Responsible access to finance unleashes a positive chain of ripple effects: livelihood, income generation, and a brighter economic future for clients, their families and communities.
The standards by which public sector actions and decisions are scrutinized and evaluated must be applied also to the activities of the private sector especially when they will adversely effect livelihoods and the well being of local communities.
This study shows that cultural beliefs and norms have a strong influence on maternal care practices among the ultra poor households, and override the beneficial economic effects from livelihood support intervention.
Losing our livelihoods would have devastating effects.
The report highlights the widespread and substantial observed impacts of climate change, and its growing adverse effects on livelihoods, ecosystems, economies, and human health.
If the Congo goes, she says, not only will tens of millions of people lose their livelihoods, but the climatic effects would be catastrophic and be felt as far away as Britain and the US.
