Lessons Learned and Future Challenges for Integrated and Participatory Approaches to Mountain Research——Conclusions from the Mountain Symposium and this Special Issue

The International Symposium ‘Towards Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems in Mountainous Regions’, held in Chiang Mai from 7-9 March 2006 (hereafter referred to as ‘Mountain Symposium’), brought together a wealth of experience from mountain research…     

Reconciling Local and Global Agendas in Sustainable Development： Participatory Research with Indigenous Andean Communities

Introduction In tracing the pioneering influences which created the 1980s participatory research movement in international agriculture, health and conserva- tion, the experiences of Latin America must be highlighted. Activist participatory research itselfwas originally inspired by Paulo Freire, the influential Brazilian educator whose pedagogical teachings have been commonplace throughout South America since the 1960s (Freire 1968, Chambers 1994a). Due to a multitude of social forces betwe…     

Moving beyond Component Research in Mountain Regions： Operationalizing Systems Integration .at Farm and Landscape Scales

Introduction Agricultural research continues to face criticism for its shortcomings in reversing current trends toward increased poverty and natural resource degradation. While some of these criticisms would be better attributed to broader structural constraints, shortcomings of the conventional agricultural research paradigm are nevertheless apparent. Researchers continue to frame research objectives, questions and methods with limited consultation of farmers and limited consideration of othe…     

River rafting in mountainous regions of Uttarakhand: Impacts, suggested mitigation measures and sustainability

Uttarakhand state in India is well known for its mountainous ecosystems,traditional communities and a variety of ecotourism destinations.Among various tourism activities,River Rafting along the banks of the Ganges River has increased tremendously for two decades,and has had unprecedented impacts on the traditional communities and the bio-diversity.Therefore,it is meaningful to do a comprehensive study on the various impacts associated with river rafting so as to suggest the pathways to achieve the environmental sustainability in this region.In this study,we collected primary data from randomly selected population units across all stake holders such as local people(n = 100),and camp personnel(n = 22),through a pre-tested questionnaire survey between August 2009 and May 2010.The questionnaire contains issues on culture,social,economic,institutional and associated perceived impacts on pollution and biodiversity including views for sustainability.Secondary information was also collected from various sources and government records to supplement and strengthen the analysis.The impacts were analyzed qualitatively through a ranking mechanism to facilitate the decision making process.The perception of the interviewee about the various possible impacts of rafting was discussed with mitigating mechanism.The ranking analysis as percollected data reveals that economy and education of local community was improved significantly;however aquatic and terrestrial fauna,social cohesion and pollution(water,air,land) were significantly deteriorated.The results show that the existing practices are not sufficient to address the adverse impacts.Improvement in practices is necessary,mainly in the policy regime.Based on the analysis,some measures are recommended on how to protect community interest and environment with the development of river rafting as an ecotourism opportunity.     

快步进入经济建设主战场——评广西地质研究所1995年工作绩效

根据科技统计资料，从经济效益、科研成果、科研效率、科技管理和科技人才５个方面的２４个二级指标，分析评价广西地质研究所１９９５年工作绩效     

焦家金矿带3000m科研深钻地球物理测井及初步分析

焦家金矿带3 000 m勘查科研深钻使用多种测井方法,原位获取了钻孔岩石的各种物理化学参数,实现了设计预定的数据采集目标,取得了丰富的初步解译研究成果。通过交会图等技术分析了不同岩石的测井响应特征;通过常规识别法和主成分分析方法相结合,有效的识别了断裂带;通过阵列声波测井了解了岩石机械特性并估算了地应力参数;通过井温测量实现了井温梯度的计算。激电测井显示,低阻高极化为深部矿化体主要异常特征;依据极化率曲线整体幅值及形态分析认为2 485~3 122 m为矿化较为集中部位。