Local Perceptions of Hydraulic Fracturing Ahead of Exploratory Drilling in Eastern South Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s00267-019-01138-x
Abstract: Applications for exploratory shale gas development via hydraulic fracturing (fracking) have raised concern about energy development impacts in South Africa. Initially, focus was on the arid Karoo, but interest now includes KwaZulu-Natal, a populous, agricultural… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; water; perceptions hydraulic; survey ... See more keywords
Understanding local perceptions of the impacts of large-scale oil palm plantations on ecosystem services in the Brazilian Amazon
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2019.102007
Abstract: Abstract Despite the increasing research on the impacts of oil palm, few studies have examined local perceptions of environmental changes of large-scale plantations in Latin America. This paper addresses this research gap through focusing on… read more here.
Keywords: ecosystem; local perceptions; ecosystem services; oil palm ... See more keywords
Protecting or destructing? Local perceptions of environmental consideration in Lithuanian forestry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2016.05.006
Abstract: Abstract Environmental consideration is an important facet of modern forestry. However, its perceptions by those who own and manage the forest are seldom investigated. After reviewing the evolution of pertinent legislative requirements, this study scrutinizes… read more here.
Keywords: destructing local; consideration; local perceptions; protecting destructing ... See more keywords
Vulnerability of Fishery-Based Livelihoods to Extreme Events: Local Perceptions of Damages from Hurricane Irma and Tropical Storm Alberto in Yaguajay, Central Cuba
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DOI: 10.1080/08920753.2020.1802198
Abstract: Abstract Hurricanes can cause extensive long-term damage to small-scale fisheries. Yet, information is scarce on how communities are locally impacted by extreme events in the Caribbean and in other parts of the world. Focusing on… read more here.
Keywords: storm alberto; fishery; extreme events; local perceptions ... See more keywords
‘UNAMID Is Just Like Clouds in Summer, They Never Rain’*: Local Perceptions of Conflict and the Effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping Missions
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DOI: 10.1080/13533312.2017.1383564
Abstract: ABSTRACT Based on fieldwork carried out as part of the Making Peace Keeping Data Work for the International Community Project, this article considers how local perceptions of conflict dynamics interact or fail to interact with… read more here.
Keywords: peacekeeping missions; unamid like; like clouds; perceptions conflict ... See more keywords
“Using the same hand”: The complex local perceptions of integrated one health based interventions in East Africa
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010298
Abstract: Background Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as soil transmitted helminths (STH) and human rabies represent a significant burden to health in East Africa. Control and elimination remains extremely challenging, particularly in remote communities. Novel approaches,… read more here.
Keywords: health; local perceptions; east africa; health based ... See more keywords
Multiple factors influence local perceptions of snow leopards and Himalayan wolves in the central Himalayas, Nepal
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10108
Abstract: An understanding of local perceptions of carnivores is important for conservation and management planning. In the central Himalayas, Nepal, we interviewed 428 individuals from 85 settlements using a semi-structured questionnaire to quantitatively assess local perceptions… read more here.
Keywords: central himalayas; himalayas nepal; perceptions snow; local perceptions ... See more keywords