CONTEXT Multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs), which involve the collective action of
various institutions such as governments, private companies, NGOs, and donors, have …

As an agricultural product with strong social and cultural connotations, the production and
consumption of tea have high potential to be integrated with tourism to enhance community …

The Amazon forest has been characterized as one of the areas with the most extraordinary
biodiversity in the world. However, the implementation of public policies throughout history …

Cocoa (beans) is one of the highest-value crops globally, yet some producer countries still
follow ancient ancestral-style production practices, particularly in Latin America. Most of the …

Agriculture is the principal source for satisfying the growing global demand for food.
However, current production patterns and socioeconomic and demographic pressures could …

In low-income countries, the livelihoods of smallholders are affected to different extent by
multiple issues, such as food insecurity or low soil fertility, depending on their multiple assets …

Achieving a sustainable agricultural system requires an effective assessment of economic,
environmental, and social conditions. Existing research has mainly focused on a single …

Natural ecosystems are declining and fragmenting globally at unprecedented rates.
Fragmentation of natural ecosystems leads to decline in functions and services with severe …

Forest and agricultural activities are the main income source in tropical regions. Ecuadorian
farmers at the forest frontiers also depend on natural resources as part of their livelihood …

Cacao cultivation is one of the most important livelihoods for rural households in Colombia,
where it is promoted as a substitute for the illegal cultivation of coca. To strengthen …