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Review Of Ecomartyrdom In The Americas: Living And Dying For Our Common Home, Caesar A. Montevecchio
Review Of Ecomartyrdom In The Americas: Living And Dying For Our Common Home, Caesar A. Montevecchio
The Journal of Social Encounters
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Population Growth And Potential Changes In Terms Of Social Services And Natural Resources In Jordan During The Period 2002-2010, Faisal Gharaybeh
Population Growth And Potential Changes In Terms Of Social Services And Natural Resources In Jordan During The Period 2002-2010, Faisal Gharaybeh
Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات
The study deals with the impact of the expected population increase on some social services (education, health and housing) and the natural resources (water, energy and agricultural land) in Jordan during the period of 2002-2010 to explore the changes which may occur as a result of this increase. The study used the descriptive analysis in interpreting the data and producing the results using the SPSS Package in estimating the population projection and their demand from the social services and natural resources till 2010. The study has identified some results indicating that population increase will remain relatively high in comparison with …
An Assessment Of Rural Household Vulnerability In The Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands Region, Northeastern Nigeria, Ahmadu Abubakar Tafida, Mala Galtima
An Assessment Of Rural Household Vulnerability In The Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands Region, Northeastern Nigeria, Ahmadu Abubakar Tafida, Mala Galtima
Journal of Global Initiatives: Policy, Pedagogy, Perspective
The Hadejia-Nguru wetlands have long been recognized as a World Heritage Site notably for its supportive role to wild birds from Europe, Asia, and Australia. At times the functions of the wetlands have been tremendously jeopardized due to dwindling resources and thus affecting the lives of more than 1.5 million people. A number of projects were initiated by different international communities, such as the Department for International Development (DFID), aimed at fostering sustainable utilization of the natural resource base to improve the well-being of the people. The interventions have rarely succeeded, perhaps due to the lack of understanding of rural …
Indigenous Rights In Latin America: The Gap Between Doctrine And Reality, Dan Ruge
Indigenous Rights In Latin America: The Gap Between Doctrine And Reality, Dan Ruge
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Indigenous people are prevalent across Latin America, with numbers reaching upwards of 70 percent of the general population in certain countries. Given their strong ancestral ties to the land and cultural practices, these groups have remained hidden and isolated from mainstream populations and the forces of globalization. For many groups, the limited interactions between indigenous people and the outside world have sadly been harmful to the survival of these communities. The discovery and exploitation of oil and other natural resources have led to the destruction of property, culture, and lives of indigenous groups. The uprooting and extinction in some cases …