Local Economies, Value Chains & Innovative Financing

The need for greater attention on the widespread lack of accessibility between local and international markets in rural and/or developing areas, and means of shifting attitudes and behaviours through increasing local levels of education and awareness toward conservation are emphasized as central themes running throughout the resources on this page. With personal and professional accounts from sites in Indonesia, Bali, India, Kenya, the Caribbean, and Canada’s West Coast, a discussion is built around market competitiveness, resiliency, livelihood sustainability, and the importance of community partnerships.

Impacts on the vulnerability of local economies due to natural resource dependency, power structures in governance systems and several other unforeseen local factors are presented here. With this information, we strive to inform and empower individuals – and unite governments, private sectors, NGOs and communities under the common goal of increasing wellbeing of humans and nature through prosperous and sustainable local livelihood opportunities.

Key Themes:

Livelihoods, Places & Spaces, Engagement, Education & Empowerment

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