Divided into three sections, this book explores the three main pillars
of sustainable development, namely economy, environment and society, and
their interlinkages at the regional level. The first section, Access and
Benefit Sharing (ABS) for sustainable development, focuses on
international agreements and national legislation, as well as the
challenges in implementing ABS in e.g. India. In turn, the second
section examines the process of forming Biodiversity Management
Committees (BMCs) at the Local Self Government (LSG) level to promote
environmental sustainability, highlighting local and community-level
conservation initiatives that have led to the conservation of habitats
and species.
The third section addresses poverty eradication and food security. The
case studies included demonstrate how the combination of traditional
knowledge and modern techniques can enhance the productivity of
traditional crop varieties, yielding greater benefits for communities.
The aim of this volume is to disseminate the lessons learned from these
case studies, as well as the findings from projects already in place,
which can offer recommendations that can be applied to similar problems
elsewhere in an attempt to find environmental solutions for sustainable
development. Further, it introduces readers to new approaches to
inclusive development, demonstrating that participation and grass root
empowerment are key drivers of equitable and sustainable development.
