Biodiversity, land degradation, and climate change: Participatory planning in Romania
- ISSN: 01436228
- DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2008.07.008
Abstract
This paper considers the role of stakeholder participation in drawing together the three Rio Conventions, exploring how participatory activities to combat desertification in southern Romania can both support and hinder efforts to conserve biodiversity and mitigate the effects of climate change. It suggests that Romanias growing civil society sector has a potentially vital role to play in promoting synergy through participation, and that participatory pact as an important mechanism for harnessing multiple benefits. The paper argues that participation needs to be further institutionalised within the Romanian context and in doing so, should emphasise empowerment, equity, trust and learning, integrating different knowledge bases to allow the development of sustainable and synergistic envi- ronmental solutions.
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