Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas
Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) are critical biodiversity areas for the conservation and sustainable use of biological and cultural resources while promoting regional peace, cooperation, and socio-economic development. Sustainable management of TFCAs is dependent on the availability of an e...
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| author | Chitakira, M. Nhamo, L. Torquebiau, Emmanuel F. Magidi, J. Ferguson, W. Mpandeli, S. Mearns, K. Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe |
| author_browse | Chitakira, M. Ferguson, W. Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Magidi, J. Mearns, K. Mpandeli, S. Nhamo, L. Torquebiau, Emmanuel F. |
| author_facet | Chitakira, M. Nhamo, L. Torquebiau, Emmanuel F. Magidi, J. Ferguson, W. Mpandeli, S. Mearns, K. Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe |
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| description | Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) are critical biodiversity areas for the conservation and sustainable use of biological and cultural resources while promoting regional peace, cooperation, and socio-economic development. Sustainable management of TFCAs is dependent on the availability of an eco-agriculture framework that promotes integrated management of conservation mosaics in terms of food production, environmental protection or the conservation of natural resources, and improved human livelihoods. As a developmental framework, eco-agriculture is significantly influenced by existing legal and governance structures at all levels; this study assessed the impact of existing legal and governance frameworks on eco-agriculture implementation in the Lubombo TFCA that cuts across the borders between Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa. The assessment used a mixed research method, including a document review, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. Although the three countries have no eco-agriculture policies, biodiversity practices are directly or indirectly affected by some policies related to environmental protection, agriculture improvement, and rural development. The assessment found that South Africa has the most comprehensive policies related to eco-agriculture; Mozambican policies mainly focus on equity and involvement of disadvantaged social groups, while Eswatini is conspicuous for explicitly making it the responsibility of each citizen to protect and safeguard the environment. The protection of conservation areas is critical to preserving natural habitats and ensuring the continued provision of ecosystem services. The lack of transboundary governance structures results in the Lubombo TFCA existing as a treaty on paper, as there are no clear processes for transboundary cooperation and collaboration. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1199632025-12-08T10:29:22Z Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas Chitakira, M. Nhamo, L. Torquebiau, Emmanuel F. Magidi, J. Ferguson, W. Mpandeli, S. Mearns, K. Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe eco-agriculture conservation areas governance biodiversity conservation ecosystems sustainable development goals resource conservation poverty alleviation sustainable livelihoods policies legislation landscape approaches local communities Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) are critical biodiversity areas for the conservation and sustainable use of biological and cultural resources while promoting regional peace, cooperation, and socio-economic development. Sustainable management of TFCAs is dependent on the availability of an eco-agriculture framework that promotes integrated management of conservation mosaics in terms of food production, environmental protection or the conservation of natural resources, and improved human livelihoods. As a developmental framework, eco-agriculture is significantly influenced by existing legal and governance structures at all levels; this study assessed the impact of existing legal and governance frameworks on eco-agriculture implementation in the Lubombo TFCA that cuts across the borders between Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa. The assessment used a mixed research method, including a document review, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. Although the three countries have no eco-agriculture policies, biodiversity practices are directly or indirectly affected by some policies related to environmental protection, agriculture improvement, and rural development. The assessment found that South Africa has the most comprehensive policies related to eco-agriculture; Mozambican policies mainly focus on equity and involvement of disadvantaged social groups, while Eswatini is conspicuous for explicitly making it the responsibility of each citizen to protect and safeguard the environment. The protection of conservation areas is critical to preserving natural habitats and ensuring the continued provision of ecosystem services. The lack of transboundary governance structures results in the Lubombo TFCA existing as a treaty on paper, as there are no clear processes for transboundary cooperation and collaboration. 2022-06-08 2022-06-29T04:17:14Z 2022-06-29T04:17:14Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119963 en Open Access MDPI Chitakira, M.; Nhamo, L.; Torquebiau, E.; Magidi, J.; Ferguson, W.; Mpandeli, S.; Mearns, K.; Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe. 2022. Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas. Diversity, 14(6):461. (Special issue: The Human Dimension of Biodiversity Protection) [doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/d14060461] |
| spellingShingle | eco-agriculture conservation areas governance biodiversity conservation ecosystems sustainable development goals resource conservation poverty alleviation sustainable livelihoods policies legislation landscape approaches local communities Chitakira, M. Nhamo, L. Torquebiau, Emmanuel F. Magidi, J. Ferguson, W. Mpandeli, S. Mearns, K. Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas |
| title | Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas |
| title_full | Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas |
| title_fullStr | Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas |
| title_full_unstemmed | Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas |
| title_short | Opportunities to improve eco-agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas |
| title_sort | opportunities to improve eco agriculture through transboundary governance in transfrontier conservation areas |
| topic | eco-agriculture conservation areas governance biodiversity conservation ecosystems sustainable development goals resource conservation poverty alleviation sustainable livelihoods policies legislation landscape approaches local communities |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119963 |
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