Aquaculture remains as a suitable avenue in India for augmenting fish production, which is easy, cost effective and sustainable at the same time. It provides livelihoods to rural people through generating income and employment and reduces poverty by developing and strengthening community based approaches. The expansion of farmed fishery development...
In view of the coastal areas, vulnerability to natural hazards particularly tsunami, earthquakes, etc, are
rather increasing. The tsunami, giant tidal waves struck on 26th of December 2004 caused severe damage to people and their livelihood. It is now felt that the country should enforce a regulation procedure to manage...
One of the most significant obstacles in the implementation of marine protected areas (MPA's) in developing countries is the development of alternative livelihood strategies for local people affected by a new MPA.
This presentation will discuss results from livelihoods interventions around one marine protected area case study in Vietnam, the...