A review of the social-ecological systems framework

S Partelow - Ecology and Society, 2018 - JSTOR
The social-ecological systems framework (SESF) is arguably the most comprehensive
conceptual framework for diagnosing interactions and outcomes in social-ecological …

[HTML][HTML] Making place-based sustainability initiatives visible in the Brazilian Amazon

ES Brondizio, K Andersson, F de Castro… - Current Opinion in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Highlights•We discuss place-based actions by actors who have ownership in their
implementation.•Local or external ideas, struggles, policies, and opportunities serve as …

Preparation of low-cost activated carbons from amazonian nutshells for CO2 storage

J Serafin, M Ouzzine, OFC Junior… - Biomass and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Low-cost carbonaceous adsorbents with microporous structures and a moderate specific
surface area (up to 1630 m 2 g− 1) were prepared from different amazonian nutshells by one …

[HTML][HTML] Connecting rural non-timber forest product collectors to global markets: The case of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.)

K Meinhold, WK Dumenu, D Darr - Forest Policy and Economics, 2022 - Elsevier
Although the importance of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) is increasingly recognised
across the globe, their potential is not yet fully realised. Their often valuable nutritional …

Utilisation of nut shell wastes in brick, mortar and concrete: A review

N Jannat, RL Al-Mufti, A Hussien, B Abdullah… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Currently, growing activities in the construction sector have resulted in a rapid depletion of
natural resources for building material production. On the other hand, agricultural industries …

A qualitative analysis of Non-Timber Forest Products activities as a strategy to promote sustainable land use in the Brazilian Cerrado

NGR de Mello, H Gulinck, P Van den Broeck, C Parra - Land Use Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
The Cerrado is one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, a key hydrological area of Brazil and
home to socio-culturally diverse groups. However, the expansion of agribusiness activities in …

Food for thought: The underutilized potential of tropical tree‐sourced foods for 21st century sustainable food systems

M Jansen, MR Guariguata, JE Raneri… - People and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The global food system is causing large‐scale environmental degradation and is a major
contributor to climate change. Its low diversity and failure to produce enough fruits and …

Bioeconomy in the Amazon: Lessons and gaps from thirty years of non-timber forest products research

ECG Araujo, TC Silva, EM da Cunha Neto… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) play an essential role in the Amazon region, contributing
to the integration between biodiversity conservation and the enhancement of the …

Complex, diverse and changing agribusiness and livelihood systems in the Amazon

FA Costa, ED Assad, DH Bebbington, ES Brondizio… - Acta …, 2024 - SciELO Brasil
Finding pathways to more sustainable agriculture and resource use remains the most
pressing challenge for Amazonian countries. Characterizing recent changes in the structure …

Growth rings of Brazil nut trees (Bertholletia excelsa) as a living record of historical human disturbance in Central Amazonia

VL Caetano Andrade, BM Flores, C Levis… - PLoS …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
The Brazil nut tree (Bertholletia excelsa) is an iconic and economically valuable species that
dominates vast swathes of the Amazon Basin. This species seems to have been an …