Síntesis de la opinión aceptada por la mayoría de los científicos que estudiaron el cambio del clima de la Tierra en el último siglo y medio.

Reduced-impact logging is a well known practice applied in most sustainable forest management plans in the Amazon. Nevertheless, there are still ways to improve the operational planning process. Therefore, the aim of this study was to create an integer linear programming (ILP) to fill in the knowledge gaps in the decision support system of reduced impact logging explorations.

La presente investigación se desarrolló en la zona denominada "La Pampa", entre los distritos de: Tambopata, Laberinto e Inambari, provincia de Tambopata, departamento de Madre de Dios. El objetivo fue evaluar y determinar el potencial forestal por tipos de bosque y tasa de deforestación en ambas márgenes del eje carretero interoceánico tramo El Castañal Santa Rosa.

Renewable energy assessment arises in the context of Territorial Planning of Lerma Valley in Salta as a strategy for regional development and improved quality of life and environment. The methodology applied is based on Multi- Criteria Evaluation tools, Geographic Information Systems application and participatory consultation techniques.

Resaltar la importancia de introducir el concepto de personas ambientalmente desplazadas en la política pública de atención integral al desplazamiento forzado por la violencia, concepto en el cual se reconoce e involucra otros factores asociados al desplazamiento forzado como los factores ambientales asociados a las fumigaciones aéreas adelantadas en el marco de la estrategia contra la droga en

Fil: Bert, Federico Esteban. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía. Departamento de Producción Vegetal. Cátedra de Cerealicultura; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario; Argentina

The forced resettlement of river basin communities because of dam construction is a highly controversial process. It can be justified only if plans are implemented to enable resettlers to raise their living standards.

Many water resources in Mexico run through indigenous areas. Mexican governments have often made management decisions on the basis of perceived economic needs, rather than concern for the people and ecosystems involved. This trend continues today, despite recent agreements with indigenous groups over water use.Up to 10 percent of Mexico’s population are indigenous

Water, food and energy are fundamental to African development. However, several crucial issues need to be addressed. Are African resources used to meet African needs or are they being exploited to satisfy the needs of other actors facing food and energy insecurity?

Artisanal and small-scale mining affects the quality and components of the environment in the Batouri area in different ways. Activities interfere with air, soil, water, fauna and forest resources. This study seeks to assess the impacts of mining on the environment using a combination of spatial analysis, questionnaires administration and Leopold’s grid of impact assessment.

The Land Use Act of Nigeria, first enacted in 1978 was intended to simplify and standardise land administration systems across the country. It vested the authority to plan, assign and approve certificates of land ownership in the state governors, and all non-urban land in the local governments.