The economics, policy and natural resource management southern Africa workshop

The future of much of the biosphere will depend on managing large areas using an integrated approach that recognizes human populations have a keen interest in ensuring the continuing productivity of the ecosystems within which they live. Such an approach will have to meet local needs, maintain or restore ecosystem integrity and conserve biodiversity. The guide presents the principles of the ecosystem approach and demonstrates how the concept can be introduced into policies, procedures, practices and investment support.