Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa I: Continental Perspectives and Insights from Western and Central Africa
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| 505 | 8 | |a Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Part I: Continental Perspectives -- Chapter 1: Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 SDG Progress and Underlying Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 1.2.1 SDG 1: No Poverty -- 1.2.2 SDG 2: Zero Hunger -- 1.2.3 SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being -- 1.2.4 SDG 4: Quality Education -- 1.2.5 SDG 5: Gender Equality -- 1.2.6 SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation -- 1.2.7 SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy -- 1.2.8 SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth -- 1.2.9 SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure -- 1.2.10 SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities -- 1.2.11 SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities -- 1.2.12 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production -- 1.2.13 SDG 13: Climate Action -- 1.2.14 SDG 14: Life Below Water -- 1.2.15 SDG 15: Life on Land -- 1.2.16 SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -- 1.2.17 SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals -- 1.3 Structure and Outline of the Edited Volumes -- References -- Chapter 2: Enabling Sustainable Bioenergy Transitions in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strategic Issues for Achieving Climate-Compatible... -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Identify and Strengthen Positive SDG Inter-Linkages in Bioenergy Transitions -- 2.3 Choose the Most Appropriate Scale, Markets and Production Modes for Modern Bioenergy Options -- 2.4 Promote Integrated Landscape Approaches for Feedstock Production -- 2.5 Foster Synergies between Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation -- 2.6 Implications for Policy and Governance -- 2.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Linking Industrial Crop Production and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Local, National and Continental Perspec... -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Methodology -- 3.3 Results -- 3.3.1 Drivers and Production Patterns | |
| 505 | 8 | |a 3.3.1.1 Continental Perspectives -- 3.3.1.2 National Perspectives -- General Patterns -- Kenya -- Ethiopia -- Malawi -- Burkina Faso -- Ghana -- Swaziland -- 3.3.2 Impacts of Industrial Crops on Food Security -- 3.3.2.1 Main Literature Patterns -- 3.3.2.2 Food Availability -- 3.3.2.3 Food Access -- 3.3.2.4 Food Utilization -- 3.3.2.5 Food Stability -- 3.4 Discussion -- 3.4.1 Knowledge Synthesis -- 3.4.2 Policy and Practice Implications and Recommendations -- 3.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4: Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Insights from Italia... -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Large-Scale Land Acquisitions -- 4.3 Methodology -- 4.3.1 Establishing the Extent of Italian LSLAs in SSA -- 4.3.2 Adoption of CSR Practices by Italian Investors -- 4.4 Results -- 4.4.1 Italian Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 4.4.2 Investor Engagement in CSR Strategies -- 4.5 Discussion -- 4.5.1 Italian Investments and Compliance with EU RED Sustainability Criteria -- 4.5.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 4.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: Determinants of Foreign Investment and International Aid for Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: A... -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Methodology -- 5.2.1 ODA Flows and Linkages to SDGs in Africa -- 5.2.2 Factors Shaping FDI and ODA Landscapes in Africa -- 5.3 Results and Discussion -- 5.3.1 ODA Flows and Academic SDG Research Priorities in Africa -- 5.3.2 FDI and ODA Determinants in Africa -- 5.3.3 Pathways for the Transformation of FDI and ODA Determinants -- 5.4 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 5.5 Conclusions -- References -- Part II: Western Africa -- Chapter 6: Perceived Community Resilience to Floods and Droughts Induced by Climate Change in Semi-arid Ghana | |
| 505 | 8 | |a 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Methodology -- 6.2.1 Research Approach -- 6.2.2 Study Sites -- 6.2.3 Data Collection -- 6.2.4 Data Analysis -- 6.3 Results -- 6.3.1 Perceived Community Resilience by Study Community -- 6.3.2 Perceived Community Resilience by Dimension, Sub-dimension and Element -- 6.3.3 Perceived Community Resilience by Age Group -- 6.4 Discussion -- 6.4.1 Synthesis of Findings -- 6.4.2 Possible Practical Applications -- 6.4.3 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 6.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Linking Rural Livelihoods and Fuelwood Demand from Mangroves and Upland Forests in the Coastal Region of Guinea -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Methodology -- 7.2.1 Study Site -- 7.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 7.3 Results -- 7.3.1 Fuelwood Access Regimes -- 7.3.2 Timber Collection by Loggers and Salt Producers -- 7.3.3 Household Energy Consumption -- 7.3.4 Monthly Household Expenditures -- 7.4 Discussion -- 7.4.1 Synthesis of Findings and Future Trajectories -- 7.4.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 7.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 8: Strategic Partnerships Between Universities and Non-academic Institutions for Sustainability and Innovation: Insigh... -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Methodology -- 8.3 Results -- 8.3.1 University of Ghana -- 8.3.1.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.1.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.1.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.3.2 Industry -- 8.3.2.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.2.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.2.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.3.3 Government Institutions -- 8.3.3.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.3.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.3.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.4 Discussion -- 8.4.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks | |
| 505 | 8 | |a 8.4.2 Institutional Structures Promoting Research -- 8.4.3 Research Funding Strategies -- 8.4.4 Opportunities for Collaborative Research -- 8.4.5 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 8.5 Conclusions -- References -- Part III: Central Africa -- Chapter 9: Long-Term Vegetation Change in Central Africa: The Need for an Integrated Management Framework for Forests and Sava... -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methodology -- 9.2.1 Central Africa and Its History -- 9.2.1.1 Study Area -- 9.2.1.2 Paleo-History -- 9.2.1.3 Recent History -- 9.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 9.2.2.1 Reconstruction of Past Vegetation Changes -- 9.2.2.2 Assessment of Current Vegetation Cover and Change -- 9.2.2.3 Identification of Natural and Anthropogenic Drivers of Vegetation Change -- 9.2.2.4 Prediction of Future Vegetation Change -- 9.3 Results -- 9.3.1 Past Vegetation Changes and Its Drivers -- 9.3.1.1 Trends from the Last Glacial Maximum to the African Humid Period -- 9.3.1.2 Trends During the Late Holocene -- 9.3.2 Current Vegetation Distribution -- 9.3.2.1 Vegetation Types -- 9.3.2.2 Determinants of Vegetation -- 9.3.3 Changes in Vegetation -- 9.3.3.1 Ongoing Vegetation Changes -- 9.3.3.2 Predicted Vegetation Changes -- 9.4 Discussion -- 9.4.1 Changes in Central African Forests and Savannas -- 9.4.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 9.4.2.1 Target Degraded Areas for Ecosystem Restoration -- 9.4.2.2 Expand Protected Areas -- 9.4.2.3 Promote Sustainable Forest Management Approaches -- 9.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: Forest-Agriculture in the Centre-South Region of Cameroon: How Does Traditional Knowledge Inform-Integrated Manage... -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Methodology -- 10.2.1 Study Site -- 10.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 10.3 Results -- 10.3.1 Human-Nature Relationships | |
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| contents | Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Part I: Continental Perspectives -- Chapter 1: Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 SDG Progress and Underlying Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 1.2.1 SDG 1: No Poverty -- 1.2.2 SDG 2: Zero Hunger -- 1.2.3 SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being -- 1.2.4 SDG 4: Quality Education -- 1.2.5 SDG 5: Gender Equality -- 1.2.6 SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation -- 1.2.7 SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy -- 1.2.8 SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth -- 1.2.9 SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure -- 1.2.10 SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities -- 1.2.11 SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities -- 1.2.12 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production -- 1.2.13 SDG 13: Climate Action -- 1.2.14 SDG 14: Life Below Water -- 1.2.15 SDG 15: Life on Land -- 1.2.16 SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -- 1.2.17 SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals -- 1.3 Structure and Outline of the Edited Volumes -- References -- Chapter 2: Enabling Sustainable Bioenergy Transitions in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strategic Issues for Achieving Climate-Compatible... -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Identify and Strengthen Positive SDG Inter-Linkages in Bioenergy Transitions -- 2.3 Choose the Most Appropriate Scale, Markets and Production Modes for Modern Bioenergy Options -- 2.4 Promote Integrated Landscape Approaches for Feedstock Production -- 2.5 Foster Synergies between Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation -- 2.6 Implications for Policy and Governance -- 2.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Linking Industrial Crop Production and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Local, National and Continental Perspec... -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Methodology -- 3.3 Results -- 3.3.1 Drivers and Production Patterns 3.3.1.1 Continental Perspectives -- 3.3.1.2 National Perspectives -- General Patterns -- Kenya -- Ethiopia -- Malawi -- Burkina Faso -- Ghana -- Swaziland -- 3.3.2 Impacts of Industrial Crops on Food Security -- 3.3.2.1 Main Literature Patterns -- 3.3.2.2 Food Availability -- 3.3.2.3 Food Access -- 3.3.2.4 Food Utilization -- 3.3.2.5 Food Stability -- 3.4 Discussion -- 3.4.1 Knowledge Synthesis -- 3.4.2 Policy and Practice Implications and Recommendations -- 3.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4: Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Insights from Italia... -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Large-Scale Land Acquisitions -- 4.3 Methodology -- 4.3.1 Establishing the Extent of Italian LSLAs in SSA -- 4.3.2 Adoption of CSR Practices by Italian Investors -- 4.4 Results -- 4.4.1 Italian Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 4.4.2 Investor Engagement in CSR Strategies -- 4.5 Discussion -- 4.5.1 Italian Investments and Compliance with EU RED Sustainability Criteria -- 4.5.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 4.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: Determinants of Foreign Investment and International Aid for Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: A... -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Methodology -- 5.2.1 ODA Flows and Linkages to SDGs in Africa -- 5.2.2 Factors Shaping FDI and ODA Landscapes in Africa -- 5.3 Results and Discussion -- 5.3.1 ODA Flows and Academic SDG Research Priorities in Africa -- 5.3.2 FDI and ODA Determinants in Africa -- 5.3.3 Pathways for the Transformation of FDI and ODA Determinants -- 5.4 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 5.5 Conclusions -- References -- Part II: Western Africa -- Chapter 6: Perceived Community Resilience to Floods and Droughts Induced by Climate Change in Semi-arid Ghana 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Methodology -- 6.2.1 Research Approach -- 6.2.2 Study Sites -- 6.2.3 Data Collection -- 6.2.4 Data Analysis -- 6.3 Results -- 6.3.1 Perceived Community Resilience by Study Community -- 6.3.2 Perceived Community Resilience by Dimension, Sub-dimension and Element -- 6.3.3 Perceived Community Resilience by Age Group -- 6.4 Discussion -- 6.4.1 Synthesis of Findings -- 6.4.2 Possible Practical Applications -- 6.4.3 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 6.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Linking Rural Livelihoods and Fuelwood Demand from Mangroves and Upland Forests in the Coastal Region of Guinea -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Methodology -- 7.2.1 Study Site -- 7.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 7.3 Results -- 7.3.1 Fuelwood Access Regimes -- 7.3.2 Timber Collection by Loggers and Salt Producers -- 7.3.3 Household Energy Consumption -- 7.3.4 Monthly Household Expenditures -- 7.4 Discussion -- 7.4.1 Synthesis of Findings and Future Trajectories -- 7.4.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 7.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 8: Strategic Partnerships Between Universities and Non-academic Institutions for Sustainability and Innovation: Insigh... -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Methodology -- 8.3 Results -- 8.3.1 University of Ghana -- 8.3.1.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.1.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.1.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.3.2 Industry -- 8.3.2.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.2.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.2.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.3.3 Government Institutions -- 8.3.3.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.3.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.3.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.4 Discussion -- 8.4.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks 8.4.2 Institutional Structures Promoting Research -- 8.4.3 Research Funding Strategies -- 8.4.4 Opportunities for Collaborative Research -- 8.4.5 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 8.5 Conclusions -- References -- Part III: Central Africa -- Chapter 9: Long-Term Vegetation Change in Central Africa: The Need for an Integrated Management Framework for Forests and Sava... -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methodology -- 9.2.1 Central Africa and Its History -- 9.2.1.1 Study Area -- 9.2.1.2 Paleo-History -- 9.2.1.3 Recent History -- 9.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 9.2.2.1 Reconstruction of Past Vegetation Changes -- 9.2.2.2 Assessment of Current Vegetation Cover and Change -- 9.2.2.3 Identification of Natural and Anthropogenic Drivers of Vegetation Change -- 9.2.2.4 Prediction of Future Vegetation Change -- 9.3 Results -- 9.3.1 Past Vegetation Changes and Its Drivers -- 9.3.1.1 Trends from the Last Glacial Maximum to the African Humid Period -- 9.3.1.2 Trends During the Late Holocene -- 9.3.2 Current Vegetation Distribution -- 9.3.2.1 Vegetation Types -- 9.3.2.2 Determinants of Vegetation -- 9.3.3 Changes in Vegetation -- 9.3.3.1 Ongoing Vegetation Changes -- 9.3.3.2 Predicted Vegetation Changes -- 9.4 Discussion -- 9.4.1 Changes in Central African Forests and Savannas -- 9.4.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 9.4.2.1 Target Degraded Areas for Ecosystem Restoration -- 9.4.2.2 Expand Protected Areas -- 9.4.2.3 Promote Sustainable Forest Management Approaches -- 9.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: Forest-Agriculture in the Centre-South Region of Cameroon: How Does Traditional Knowledge Inform-Integrated Manage... -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Methodology -- 10.2.1 Study Site -- 10.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 10.3 Results -- 10.3.1 Human-Nature Relationships 10.3.2 Traditional Knowledge About Forest Use and Forest Agriculture -- 10.3.2.1 Forest Use -- 10.3.2.2 Soil Classification and Fertility -- 10.3.3 Agro-diversity Management -- 10.3.4 Desirable Plant Characteristics for Household Consumption and Selling -- 10.3.5 Pests and Disease Management Approaches for Major Crops -- 10.3.6 Social Demand and Supply of Forest Agriculture Innovations -- 10.4 Discussion -- 10.4.1 Understanding Human-Nature Relationships in Humid Tropical Forests -- 10.4.2 Reconciling Trade-offs Between Forest-Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation -- 10.4.3 Linking External and Local Perspectives and Knowledge Systems -- 10.4.4 Policy and Practice Recommendations -- 10.5 Conclusions -- References -- Index |
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Limited 2020 ©2020 1 Online-Ressource (363 Seiten) txt rdacontent c rdamedia cr rdacarrier Science for Sustainable Societies Ser Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Part I: Continental Perspectives -- Chapter 1: Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 SDG Progress and Underlying Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 1.2.1 SDG 1: No Poverty -- 1.2.2 SDG 2: Zero Hunger -- 1.2.3 SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being -- 1.2.4 SDG 4: Quality Education -- 1.2.5 SDG 5: Gender Equality -- 1.2.6 SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation -- 1.2.7 SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy -- 1.2.8 SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth -- 1.2.9 SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure -- 1.2.10 SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities -- 1.2.11 SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities -- 1.2.12 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production -- 1.2.13 SDG 13: Climate Action -- 1.2.14 SDG 14: Life Below Water -- 1.2.15 SDG 15: Life on Land -- 1.2.16 SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -- 1.2.17 SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals -- 1.3 Structure and Outline of the Edited Volumes -- References -- Chapter 2: Enabling Sustainable Bioenergy Transitions in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strategic Issues for Achieving Climate-Compatible... -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Identify and Strengthen Positive SDG Inter-Linkages in Bioenergy Transitions -- 2.3 Choose the Most Appropriate Scale, Markets and Production Modes for Modern Bioenergy Options -- 2.4 Promote Integrated Landscape Approaches for Feedstock Production -- 2.5 Foster Synergies between Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation -- 2.6 Implications for Policy and Governance -- 2.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Linking Industrial Crop Production and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Local, National and Continental Perspec... -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Methodology -- 3.3 Results -- 3.3.1 Drivers and Production Patterns 3.3.1.1 Continental Perspectives -- 3.3.1.2 National Perspectives -- General Patterns -- Kenya -- Ethiopia -- Malawi -- Burkina Faso -- Ghana -- Swaziland -- 3.3.2 Impacts of Industrial Crops on Food Security -- 3.3.2.1 Main Literature Patterns -- 3.3.2.2 Food Availability -- 3.3.2.3 Food Access -- 3.3.2.4 Food Utilization -- 3.3.2.5 Food Stability -- 3.4 Discussion -- 3.4.1 Knowledge Synthesis -- 3.4.2 Policy and Practice Implications and Recommendations -- 3.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4: Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Insights from Italia... -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Large-Scale Land Acquisitions -- 4.3 Methodology -- 4.3.1 Establishing the Extent of Italian LSLAs in SSA -- 4.3.2 Adoption of CSR Practices by Italian Investors -- 4.4 Results -- 4.4.1 Italian Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 4.4.2 Investor Engagement in CSR Strategies -- 4.5 Discussion -- 4.5.1 Italian Investments and Compliance with EU RED Sustainability Criteria -- 4.5.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 4.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: Determinants of Foreign Investment and International Aid for Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: A... -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Methodology -- 5.2.1 ODA Flows and Linkages to SDGs in Africa -- 5.2.2 Factors Shaping FDI and ODA Landscapes in Africa -- 5.3 Results and Discussion -- 5.3.1 ODA Flows and Academic SDG Research Priorities in Africa -- 5.3.2 FDI and ODA Determinants in Africa -- 5.3.3 Pathways for the Transformation of FDI and ODA Determinants -- 5.4 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 5.5 Conclusions -- References -- Part II: Western Africa -- Chapter 6: Perceived Community Resilience to Floods and Droughts Induced by Climate Change in Semi-arid Ghana 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Methodology -- 6.2.1 Research Approach -- 6.2.2 Study Sites -- 6.2.3 Data Collection -- 6.2.4 Data Analysis -- 6.3 Results -- 6.3.1 Perceived Community Resilience by Study Community -- 6.3.2 Perceived Community Resilience by Dimension, Sub-dimension and Element -- 6.3.3 Perceived Community Resilience by Age Group -- 6.4 Discussion -- 6.4.1 Synthesis of Findings -- 6.4.2 Possible Practical Applications -- 6.4.3 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 6.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Linking Rural Livelihoods and Fuelwood Demand from Mangroves and Upland Forests in the Coastal Region of Guinea -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Methodology -- 7.2.1 Study Site -- 7.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 7.3 Results -- 7.3.1 Fuelwood Access Regimes -- 7.3.2 Timber Collection by Loggers and Salt Producers -- 7.3.3 Household Energy Consumption -- 7.3.4 Monthly Household Expenditures -- 7.4 Discussion -- 7.4.1 Synthesis of Findings and Future Trajectories -- 7.4.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 7.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 8: Strategic Partnerships Between Universities and Non-academic Institutions for Sustainability and Innovation: Insigh... -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Methodology -- 8.3 Results -- 8.3.1 University of Ghana -- 8.3.1.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.1.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.1.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.3.2 Industry -- 8.3.2.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.2.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.2.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.3.3 Government Institutions -- 8.3.3.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.3.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.3.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.4 Discussion -- 8.4.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks 8.4.2 Institutional Structures Promoting Research -- 8.4.3 Research Funding Strategies -- 8.4.4 Opportunities for Collaborative Research -- 8.4.5 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 8.5 Conclusions -- References -- Part III: Central Africa -- Chapter 9: Long-Term Vegetation Change in Central Africa: The Need for an Integrated Management Framework for Forests and Sava... -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methodology -- 9.2.1 Central Africa and Its History -- 9.2.1.1 Study Area -- 9.2.1.2 Paleo-History -- 9.2.1.3 Recent History -- 9.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 9.2.2.1 Reconstruction of Past Vegetation Changes -- 9.2.2.2 Assessment of Current Vegetation Cover and Change -- 9.2.2.3 Identification of Natural and Anthropogenic Drivers of Vegetation Change -- 9.2.2.4 Prediction of Future Vegetation Change -- 9.3 Results -- 9.3.1 Past Vegetation Changes and Its Drivers -- 9.3.1.1 Trends from the Last Glacial Maximum to the African Humid Period -- 9.3.1.2 Trends During the Late Holocene -- 9.3.2 Current Vegetation Distribution -- 9.3.2.1 Vegetation Types -- 9.3.2.2 Determinants of Vegetation -- 9.3.3 Changes in Vegetation -- 9.3.3.1 Ongoing Vegetation Changes -- 9.3.3.2 Predicted Vegetation Changes -- 9.4 Discussion -- 9.4.1 Changes in Central African Forests and Savannas -- 9.4.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 9.4.2.1 Target Degraded Areas for Ecosystem Restoration -- 9.4.2.2 Expand Protected Areas -- 9.4.2.3 Promote Sustainable Forest Management Approaches -- 9.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: Forest-Agriculture in the Centre-South Region of Cameroon: How Does Traditional Knowledge Inform-Integrated Manage... -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Methodology -- 10.2.1 Study Site -- 10.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 10.3 Results -- 10.3.1 Human-Nature Relationships 10.3.2 Traditional Knowledge About Forest Use and Forest Agriculture -- 10.3.2.1 Forest Use -- 10.3.2.2 Soil Classification and Fertility -- 10.3.3 Agro-diversity Management -- 10.3.4 Desirable Plant Characteristics for Household Consumption and Selling -- 10.3.5 Pests and Disease Management Approaches for Major Crops -- 10.3.6 Social Demand and Supply of Forest Agriculture Innovations -- 10.4 Discussion -- 10.4.1 Understanding Human-Nature Relationships in Humid Tropical Forests -- 10.4.2 Reconciling Trade-offs Between Forest-Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation -- 10.4.3 Linking External and Local Perspectives and Knowledge Systems -- 10.4.4 Policy and Practice Recommendations -- 10.5 Conclusions -- References -- Index Sustainable development-Africa, Sub-Saharan Ahmed, Abubakari Sonstige oth Naidoo, Merle Sonstige oth Karanja, Alice Sonstige oth Fukushi, Kensuke Sonstige oth Saito, Osamu Sonstige oth Takeuchi, Kazuhiko Sonstige oth Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Gasparatos, Alexandros Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa I Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. 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| spellingShingle | Gasparatos, Alexandros Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa I Continental Perspectives and Insights from Western and Central Africa Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Part I: Continental Perspectives -- Chapter 1: Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 SDG Progress and Underlying Sustainability Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 1.2.1 SDG 1: No Poverty -- 1.2.2 SDG 2: Zero Hunger -- 1.2.3 SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being -- 1.2.4 SDG 4: Quality Education -- 1.2.5 SDG 5: Gender Equality -- 1.2.6 SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation -- 1.2.7 SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy -- 1.2.8 SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth -- 1.2.9 SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure -- 1.2.10 SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities -- 1.2.11 SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities -- 1.2.12 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production -- 1.2.13 SDG 13: Climate Action -- 1.2.14 SDG 14: Life Below Water -- 1.2.15 SDG 15: Life on Land -- 1.2.16 SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -- 1.2.17 SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals -- 1.3 Structure and Outline of the Edited Volumes -- References -- Chapter 2: Enabling Sustainable Bioenergy Transitions in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strategic Issues for Achieving Climate-Compatible... -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Identify and Strengthen Positive SDG Inter-Linkages in Bioenergy Transitions -- 2.3 Choose the Most Appropriate Scale, Markets and Production Modes for Modern Bioenergy Options -- 2.4 Promote Integrated Landscape Approaches for Feedstock Production -- 2.5 Foster Synergies between Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation -- 2.6 Implications for Policy and Governance -- 2.7 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Linking Industrial Crop Production and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Local, National and Continental Perspec... -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Methodology -- 3.3 Results -- 3.3.1 Drivers and Production Patterns 3.3.1.1 Continental Perspectives -- 3.3.1.2 National Perspectives -- General Patterns -- Kenya -- Ethiopia -- Malawi -- Burkina Faso -- Ghana -- Swaziland -- 3.3.2 Impacts of Industrial Crops on Food Security -- 3.3.2.1 Main Literature Patterns -- 3.3.2.2 Food Availability -- 3.3.2.3 Food Access -- 3.3.2.4 Food Utilization -- 3.3.2.5 Food Stability -- 3.4 Discussion -- 3.4.1 Knowledge Synthesis -- 3.4.2 Policy and Practice Implications and Recommendations -- 3.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4: Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Insights from Italia... -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Large-Scale Land Acquisitions -- 4.3 Methodology -- 4.3.1 Establishing the Extent of Italian LSLAs in SSA -- 4.3.2 Adoption of CSR Practices by Italian Investors -- 4.4 Results -- 4.4.1 Italian Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa -- 4.4.2 Investor Engagement in CSR Strategies -- 4.5 Discussion -- 4.5.1 Italian Investments and Compliance with EU RED Sustainability Criteria -- 4.5.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 4.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5: Determinants of Foreign Investment and International Aid for Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: A... -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Methodology -- 5.2.1 ODA Flows and Linkages to SDGs in Africa -- 5.2.2 Factors Shaping FDI and ODA Landscapes in Africa -- 5.3 Results and Discussion -- 5.3.1 ODA Flows and Academic SDG Research Priorities in Africa -- 5.3.2 FDI and ODA Determinants in Africa -- 5.3.3 Pathways for the Transformation of FDI and ODA Determinants -- 5.4 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 5.5 Conclusions -- References -- Part II: Western Africa -- Chapter 6: Perceived Community Resilience to Floods and Droughts Induced by Climate Change in Semi-arid Ghana 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Methodology -- 6.2.1 Research Approach -- 6.2.2 Study Sites -- 6.2.3 Data Collection -- 6.2.4 Data Analysis -- 6.3 Results -- 6.3.1 Perceived Community Resilience by Study Community -- 6.3.2 Perceived Community Resilience by Dimension, Sub-dimension and Element -- 6.3.3 Perceived Community Resilience by Age Group -- 6.4 Discussion -- 6.4.1 Synthesis of Findings -- 6.4.2 Possible Practical Applications -- 6.4.3 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 6.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 7: Linking Rural Livelihoods and Fuelwood Demand from Mangroves and Upland Forests in the Coastal Region of Guinea -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Methodology -- 7.2.1 Study Site -- 7.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 7.3 Results -- 7.3.1 Fuelwood Access Regimes -- 7.3.2 Timber Collection by Loggers and Salt Producers -- 7.3.3 Household Energy Consumption -- 7.3.4 Monthly Household Expenditures -- 7.4 Discussion -- 7.4.1 Synthesis of Findings and Future Trajectories -- 7.4.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 7.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 8: Strategic Partnerships Between Universities and Non-academic Institutions for Sustainability and Innovation: Insigh... -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Methodology -- 8.3 Results -- 8.3.1 University of Ghana -- 8.3.1.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.1.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.1.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.3.2 Industry -- 8.3.2.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.2.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.2.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.3.3 Government Institutions -- 8.3.3.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks -- 8.3.3.2 Institutions Promoting Research -- 8.3.3.3 Research Funding and Collaborative Research -- 8.4 Discussion -- 8.4.1 Policies and Regulatory Frameworks 8.4.2 Institutional Structures Promoting Research -- 8.4.3 Research Funding Strategies -- 8.4.4 Opportunities for Collaborative Research -- 8.4.5 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 8.5 Conclusions -- References -- Part III: Central Africa -- Chapter 9: Long-Term Vegetation Change in Central Africa: The Need for an Integrated Management Framework for Forests and Sava... -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methodology -- 9.2.1 Central Africa and Its History -- 9.2.1.1 Study Area -- 9.2.1.2 Paleo-History -- 9.2.1.3 Recent History -- 9.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 9.2.2.1 Reconstruction of Past Vegetation Changes -- 9.2.2.2 Assessment of Current Vegetation Cover and Change -- 9.2.2.3 Identification of Natural and Anthropogenic Drivers of Vegetation Change -- 9.2.2.4 Prediction of Future Vegetation Change -- 9.3 Results -- 9.3.1 Past Vegetation Changes and Its Drivers -- 9.3.1.1 Trends from the Last Glacial Maximum to the African Humid Period -- 9.3.1.2 Trends During the Late Holocene -- 9.3.2 Current Vegetation Distribution -- 9.3.2.1 Vegetation Types -- 9.3.2.2 Determinants of Vegetation -- 9.3.3 Changes in Vegetation -- 9.3.3.1 Ongoing Vegetation Changes -- 9.3.3.2 Predicted Vegetation Changes -- 9.4 Discussion -- 9.4.1 Changes in Central African Forests and Savannas -- 9.4.2 Policy Implications and Recommendations -- 9.4.2.1 Target Degraded Areas for Ecosystem Restoration -- 9.4.2.2 Expand Protected Areas -- 9.4.2.3 Promote Sustainable Forest Management Approaches -- 9.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: Forest-Agriculture in the Centre-South Region of Cameroon: How Does Traditional Knowledge Inform-Integrated Manage... -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Methodology -- 10.2.1 Study Site -- 10.2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 10.3 Results -- 10.3.1 Human-Nature Relationships 10.3.2 Traditional Knowledge About Forest Use and Forest Agriculture -- 10.3.2.1 Forest Use -- 10.3.2.2 Soil Classification and Fertility -- 10.3.3 Agro-diversity Management -- 10.3.4 Desirable Plant Characteristics for Household Consumption and Selling -- 10.3.5 Pests and Disease Management Approaches for Major Crops -- 10.3.6 Social Demand and Supply of Forest Agriculture Innovations -- 10.4 Discussion -- 10.4.1 Understanding Human-Nature Relationships in Humid Tropical Forests -- 10.4.2 Reconciling Trade-offs Between Forest-Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation -- 10.4.3 Linking External and Local Perspectives and Knowledge Systems -- 10.4.4 Policy and Practice Recommendations -- 10.5 Conclusions -- References -- Index Sustainable development-Africa, Sub-Saharan |
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