A participatory habitat protection initiative safeguards key wetlands for the critically endangered white-naped crane. It combines participatory planning, herder-led grazing agreements and youth eco-club monitoring. The initiative restores wetland health, reduces trampling impacts, strengthens local stewardship and awareness, and provides a scalable model for biodiversity conservation.

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Tserendulam Tseren-Ochir

First published:

2026-06-25 17:06

The consensus-based management of the area of Guidan Issa consists of rehabilitating this resource for agro-pastoral livelihoods in a participatory and inclusive way, by considering the various actors involved in the exploitation and management of this rangeland area.

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Judith Macchi

First published:

2017-11-01 09:42

The traditional approach of valley floor terraced rice cultivation at individual household level for their subsistance.

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Niaz Ahmed Khan

First published:

2017-08-03 08:44

The described approach facilitates the establishment of contracts between village committees and local authorities for decentralised management of Tugai forest areas on State Reserve Land.

Compiler:

Firdavs Faizulloev

First published:

2017-07-06 14:38

Establishment and activity of educational ranger stations on the basis of forestry units and secondary schools to involve youth in nature protection activity to conserve, restore and study unique natural features of the Kazakh Altai (in the frame of CACILM).

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Azhar Yeszhanova

First published:

2017-08-03 16:28

Farmer Field Schools (FFS) are held to fill farmer's gaps in knowledge on the use of sustainable agricultural technologies, efficient irrigation water use and prevention of land degradation using trials tailored to local conditions.

Compiler:

Firdavs Faizulloev

First published:

2017-07-06 10:51

Through “learning by doing” students have propagated bird cherry seedlings, established a grove within the school grounds, and distributed seedlings to local households. This ecological education initiative has been put into practice though the “Thank you, Moilhon” programme initiated by a “Green Island” school Eco-Club.

Compiler:

Tserendulam Tseren-Ochir

First published:

2026-06-08 10:59

The approach applied in this project is an integrated and multi-stakeholder approach in the South West of Burkina Faso, based on watershed management and sustainable land management with a strong emphasis on local participation. It carries out physical and biological measures against erosion, adaptation to climate change and various activities of capacity building.

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Rebecka Ridder

First published:

2016-12-15 14:27

This approach combines ecological restoration of degraded Miombo woodlands and montane forests with the application of scientifically validated forest integrity assessment tools in Chimanimani National Park. It integrates participatory planning, establishment of permanent monitoring plots, assisted natural regeneration, and enrichment planting with native species, while using Miombo ecosystem metrics and the Forest Integrity Assessment Tool (FIAT) to monitor forest recovery and guide conservation management.

Compiler:

Silveira Manuessa

First published:

2026-05-07 16:45

In the Mornes region of Léogâne, the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) practices reforestation through community participation.

Compiler:

Joana Eichenberger

First published:

2019-02-16 20:37

The Participatory Rangelands and Grasslands Assessment Methodology (PRAGA) is a rapid, cost-effective framework for the integrated assessment of rangeland ecosystems, incorporating diverse data sources and participatory approaches. PRAGA facilitates stakeholder engagement through consultations and workshops, underpinned by community-based mapping of grazing areas, land use dynamics, and trend analyses.

Compiler:

Nicholas Euan Sharpe

First published:

2025-12-16 08:26

The Municipal Pastureland Planning approach was developed collaboratively with key national and local stakeholders to establish a structured, evidence-based decision support framework for sustainable rangeland governance. This system consolidates and presents data from diverse stakeholder groups in a format fully compatible with the Land Degradation Neutrality Framework, ensuring that planning aligns with both environmental and socio-economic objectives.

Compiler:

Nicholas Euan Sharpe

First published:

2025-12-16 08:26

Participatory Net Planning (PNP) is a practical methodology that actively engages landowners and local stakeholders in planning and implementing measures for land use, soil conservation, water harvesting, and biomass development. It aims to regenerate ecosystems and improve the sustainability of watersheds through site-specific resource management. PNP emphasizes the conservation, productivity enhancement, and sustainable use of natural and biological resources. It involves assessing the current condition and use of land, water, and vegetation, and preparing detailed plans—with estimated costs and timelines—to achieve the desired outcomes. In Participatory Net Planning (PNP), the term “Net” represents a complete and interconnected planning framework where every land parcel within a watershed is individually assessed and linked to the larger watershed system. It highlights a network-based approach that integrates soil, water, vegetation, and community needs, ensuring that interventions on one farm support resource conservation and productivity across neighboring and downstream lands. Overall, it signifies a holistic and coordinated system where all stakeholders and resources are planned collectively for sustainable and long-term watershed management.

Compiler:

Arun Bhagat

First published:

2025-12-06 16:34

The Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) with Farmer Collective (henceforth Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)) approach strengthens farmers’ resilience to climate change by integrating sustainable water- and land management, biodiversity enhancement and resources governance within farmers’ collectives. Implemented in semi-arid regions of Maharashtra and Telangana, the approach combines capacity building, improving soil health, through women-led green business aiming at enabling eco-sensitive and economically viable FPOs.

Compiler:

Arun Bhagat

First published:

2025-11-30 12:40

The Capacity Building Process for Participatory Watershed Development is a structured approach to strengthen the technical, managerial, and social skills of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Partner Implementation Agencies (PIAs), and Village-level Institutions (VIs). It includes orientation, training, participatory tools, mentoring, exposure visits, monitoring, and institutionalization. The process enhances competencies, fosters creativity and confidence, promotes community ownership, and ensures effective, sustainable planning, implementation, and management of watershed-based natural resource management and climate-resilient interventions.

Compiler:

Arun Bhagat

First published:

2025-11-21 17:54

To raise awareness and ensure clear role delineation, a series of consultations were held with the local community, the Forest Management/Rangeland Management (FM/RM) association, and other key stakeholders. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formally outlined the roles and responsibilities of each party was signed. Additionally, the FM/RM association issued a letter of guarantee to support the establishment of a learning site dedicated to promoting best practices in forest and rangeland management. (e.g. cumin) through community’s own contributions.

Compiler:

Mohammad Arif

First published:

2025-10-17 14:46

The project “Scaling up experiential learning tools for sustainable water governance in India” aimed at enhancing sustainable water management at scale by improving the capacities of 1,500 rural communities covering 105,000 households directly and 2,000 communities covering 140,000 households indirectly in six Indian states to manage water more sustainably. This was achieved through experiential learning from collective action games, structured community debriefings, and participatory water planning tools that contribute to greater awareness and improved governance, inducing behavioural change toward more sustainable water governance and management. The work was jointly conducted by the Foundation for Ecological Security, India (FES), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).

Compiler:

Vishwambhar Duche

First published:

2025-03-26 23:13

The Approach aims to ensure the sustainability of the agricultural sector by training and mentoring young farmers in conservation agriculture to improve soil fertility and health and maintain productivity.

Compiler:

Otgontsetseg Davaanyam

First published:

2024-06-26 18:52

Raising awareness and strengthening the capability and skills of farmers, agriculture specialists and researchers in developing and adoption resource-saving, profitable and environmentally friendly cereal production through Conservation Agriculture practices.

Compiler:

Kulyash Iskandarova

First published:

2020-03-10 09:39

The approach of groove fastening sandy-loam and sandy soils of the Aral sea's drained bottom

Compiler:

Vladimir Kaverin

First published:

2017-07-17 15:04

Principle of the excavated disposition of phytomeliorants on a pasturable lands of deserted zone of the Kazakhstan with the purpose of accumulation of an additional moisture and protection of territory against wind erosion

Compiler:

Unknown User

First published:

2017-07-17 15:21

Watering through furrow

Compiler:

Unknown User

First published:

2017-07-17 15:39

Stubble crop for cultivation of grain crops (spring wheat).

Compiler:

Ervin Gossen

First published:

2017-07-17 16:04

Increase of use effectiveness of limited resources of soil moisture in desert with sowing xerophyte fodder plants

Compiler:

Irina Skorintseva

First published:

2017-07-17 17:38

The Decision Support Tool helps decision-makers prioritize sustainable land management practices using the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus, fostering collaboration, facilitating social learning, and balancing diverse stakeholder interests.

Compiler:

Joren Verbist

First published:

2024-11-28 11:40

CoDriVE-VI is a participatory approach that integrates local knowledge with scientific data through 3D visual modelling to assess groundwater vulnerability and support sustainable, community-based groundwater management. It overlays surface and subsurface features, enabling villagers to visualize aquifer systems and develop informed water use plans.

Compiler:

Pratik Ramteke

First published:

2025-06-16 09:27

L’approche 4L intègre la gestion des terres, l'apprentissage social, la résilience des paysages et les moyens de subsistance durables pour une gestion équilibrée des ressources naturelles. Elle favorise une gouvernance participative et adaptative afin d’assurer la durabilité environnementale et socio-économique.

Compiler:

Dimby RAHERINJATOVOARISON

First published:

2025-05-08 08:21

Community-driven reforestation initiative that involves awareness-raising, capacity building, feasibility analysis, and collaboration among various stakeholders to address land degradation and promote sustainable forest and rangeland management

Compiler:

Mohammad Aslam Hasand

First published:

2025-03-23 08:17

Reconstitution of soils is a patented pedotechnology that brings benefits to degraded soils. Simultaneously, it raises awareness of the potential of restoring soil fertility through recycling. The approach starts with the identification of the soil issue, and the technology is then planned, implemented and promoted through a consortium.

Compiler:

Chiara Cassinari

First published:

2025-04-29 15:05

An outreach programme aims to educate farmers about the benefits of ploughing rice stubble into the soil and incorporating green manure crops such as sunn hemp - as well as other sustainable practices. Groups of farmers are formed, and they are assisted by various organisations including the Land Development Department and volunteer "soil doctors".

Compiler:

Laksamee Mettpranee

First published:

2025-03-21 10:54

Beekeeping is an activity which involves maintenance of bee colonies by using man-made hives within a selected forest area which provides the required feed and habitat resources required by bees. Through beekeeping, trees are conserved as they provide flowers hence ensuring feeds for bees. Beekeeping is used as an approach of protecting forest reserves against encroachments. Bee products, produced within the value chain, improve the livelihoods of beekeepers and communities at large while conserving the environment at the same time.

Compiler:

LINDA SHIO

First published:

2025-01-22 17:13

A “soil doctor” network in Khon Kaen province has transformed saline areas previously dedicated to rice cultivation into sustainable, integrated farming systems.

Compiler:

Areerat Wangkaew

First published:

2025-01-13 09:32

The group micro-irrigation (GMI) approach encourages farmers to share water more sustainably by facilitating cooperative management of irrigation resources. The aim is to improve water security and agricultural productivity by promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices and addressing the behavioural factors that influence water resource sharing.

Compiler:

Pratik Ramteke

First published:

2024-11-29 11:56

Ajoutons qu'un cadre de concertation fut adopté et mise en place pour accélérer l'adaptation, la restauration prometeuse à la bonne concervation des sols. Elle sert aussi à contribuer à l'accélération des bonnes pratiques agricoles et système des productivités.

Compiler:

RUGONDERA Yves

First published:

2024-11-24 15:52

The integrated wetlands biodiversity conservation project aims to restore wetlands and associated biodiversity. The approach strengthens the resilience of neighbouring marginalized groups to climate change through developing lifelong skills and providing livelihoods support.

Compiler:

Kalulu Mumpande

First published:

2024-11-22 12:53

The approach focuses on supporting farmers to increase productivity by increasing soil biology and organic matter content, primarily through plant residue and animal waste. Awareness and advocacy are followed by training programs and support for adopting regenerative agricultural practices.

Compiler:

Praveena Sridhar

First published:

2024-11-14 16:16

In this approach the inclination of pasture land and its effect on the spread of sun and shadow is used to identify different periods for grazing. This simple approach will raise awareness and provides biological aspects in pasture management. In this approach the vegetation cover of the pasture is linked to the position of the sun. This is specific to mountain areas, where in one location vegetation periods can differ in two spots although they are in the same location.

Compiler:

Askarsho Zevarshoev

First published:

2018-06-08 13:41

Pasture calendar services the PUU as part of the implementation of the plan with a specific timeframe and activities. It helps communities in designing intervention with regard to the need of agreed activities in the calendar.

Compiler:

Askarsho Zevarshoev

First published:

2018-06-08 13:33

"Pasture and Livestock Management Plan" is a participatory approach which is guiding pasture users, members of Pasture User Unions and Pasture User Groups to develop their action plan on pasture and livestock management. The approach brings together stakeholders, who are involved at any stage in pasture management or can contribute to or impede the implementation of the pasture livestock management plan.

Compiler:

Askarsho Zevarshoev

First published:

2018-06-08 13:33

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been using a participatory approach to implement large-scale restoration of degraded land in the Sahel. Communities have been central to the programme. In the framework of the Great Green Wall initiative, adapted and useful native tree species, shrubs, and fodder grasses are planted in agro-sylvo-pastoral land. This is response to community needs and preferences while ensuring that the species and varieties are all ecologically suitable.

Compiler:

Vivian Onyango

First published:

2018-04-24 10:17