CRM Flashcards
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Indigenous communities worldwide developed sophisticated systems of resource management that were deeply rooted in their cultural traditions and ecological knowledge.
Pre-Colonial Era
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Marked a significant shift in resource management practices, as European powers imposed their own systems and values on colonized territories.
Colonial Era
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Many countries experienced a resurgence of interest in indigenous resource management practices. This led to the development of new CRM approaches that sought to combine traditional knowledge with modern scientific methods.
Post-Colonial Era
KEY INFLUENTIAL THINKERS AND EVENTS
This influential essay, published in 1968, highlighted the challenges of managing common-pool resources and the potential for overuse and degradation.
Garrett Hardin’s “Tragedy of the Commons”
KEY INFLUENTIAL THINKERS AND EVENTS
This international treaty, adopted in 1992, provides a framework for the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources.
The Convention on Biological Diversity
KEY INFLUENTIAL THINKERS AND EVENTS
Indigenous peoples around the world have fought for recognition of their rights and the protection of their traditional lands and resources.
The Rise of Indigenous Rights Movements
KEY INFLUENTIAL THINKERS AND EVENTS
Published in 1987, this report introduced the concept of sustainable development, which emphasizes meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The Brundtland Report
Key Connections Between CRM and Sustainability
CRM practices that emphasize conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of natural resources contribute to environmental protection.
Environmental protection
Key Connections Between CRM and Sustainability
CRM can promote social equity by ensuring that the benefits of resource management are distributed fairly among community members
Social Equity
Key Connections Between CRM and Sustainability
Sustainable resource management can contribute to economic prosperity by promoting sustainable livelihoods and generating income for communities.
Economic Prosperity
Examples of successful CRM initiatives
Community-based fisheries management can help to prevent overfishing and ensure the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems.
Fisheries management
Examples of successful CRM initiatives
Community-based water management initiatives can help to protect water resources, improve access to clean water, and reduce water pollution.
Water resource management
Examples of successful CRM initiatives
Challenges and opportunities
Communities may lack the skills, knowledge, or resources to effectively manage their natural resources.
Lack of capacity
Challenges and opportunities
Different stakeholders may have competing interests in the use of natural resources, which can
Competing interests
