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Peru, Understanding water use in Ica: the implications of water governance and climate change for social equity and sustainable economic development, 2009, Progressio. Focus Areas: This piece of work was driven by demand within Peru for a better understanding of water use and governance issues within Ica province, in order to support social equity and sustainable economic development in the face of a changing climate. LTS provided the Team Leader / international consultant on this project, who developed the research methodology, coordinated the research in close liaison with Progressio’s Policy and Advocacy Officer, Peru’s country representative and other relevant partners, collected and analyzed relevant data in-country and produced a detailed final report. The report discussed the social, environmental and economic implications of water use in Ica; factors that determine the water use and what are the root causes of the water use outcomes observed; the likely implications of climate change for water resources and water users in Ica; and identified priorities for future water resource governance which is socially equitable, environmentally sustainable and which supports economic development.
Montserrat, A study for the establishment of a multiple use marine park, 2007-2008, Montserrat Tourist Board. Focus Areas: LTS was contracted to take a lead in this study. Specific tasks included reviewing the relevant documents, convening a stakeholders workshop to provide local technical input and ensuring stakeholder support and determining, in consultation with major stakeholders and the wider community, the location and extent of the site or sites for establishment of a sustainable, multiple use marine protected area. LTS also conducted a survey to identify the boundaries, zones, potential boundary marker sites, potential dive sites, and generalised surveys to record species richness and diversity within the area of the proposed Marine Protected Area; this provided a proposed monitoring methodology, tested at several sites. LTS staff also prepared a comprehensive sustainable multiple-use marine park management plan for use by the Government of Montserrat, which accommodates within appropriate management regimes a broad spectrum of human activities compatible with the primary goal of a marine protected area.
Ecuador and Guyana, Development Potential of Chainsaw Logging and Milling and Associated Decision Guide, 2006, UK Department for International Development - Forestry Research Programme. This was a research project designed to clarify the conversion efficiency of chainsaw log conversion, the flow of costs and benefits that arise and the potential for improving skills and lowering impacts through application of modified reduced logging techniques. The starting point was a comprehensive strategic review of chainsaw conversion, from which the experimental protocols for the field studies were developed. The results from the marketing, conversion and socio-economic studies when combined with the questionnaire outcomes provided the basis for the decision support system. This provides guidance at policy, planning and practitioner levels on how to identify situations where chainsaw conversion could be appropriate and on the conditions, support and control systems that may be required. The project held a regional workshop in Guyana jointly with FAO Regional Forestry Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Guyana, Timber Forest Products Marketing Study, 2001, Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development. LTS consultants prepared for Iwokrama a report that identified the geographical location of potential timber markets and their relative short and longer-term prospects, product requirements and demand for recognised indicators of socially and environmentally responsible business practices. The report analysed current private sector perspectives on investment needs and priorities in the Guyanese forest products sector and the estimated financial requirements to meet potential national and international market demands, both in terms of order size and product specification and quality.
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá et El Salvador, Feasiblity Study for the Development of a Regional Environmental Strategy, 1999-2000, European Commission. The themes of Environment and Sustainable Development form important strands of the development co-operation between the EC and the Central America. This study was commissioned to examine the feasibility of developing a regional environmental strategy and provide a framework for future development co-operation. LTS International provided short term technical expertise forming part of the three person team to carry out the study. Specific tasks included the development of strategic proposals covering agriculture, industry, environmental protection, climate change and institutional strengthening. Guyana, 1999-2000, Barama Company Limited. The project aimed to improve the management and operation of Barama Company's forestry operations to enhance the commercial, environmental and social value of its resources. In the first phase, LTS International developed a programme of silvicultural and operational research to improve the quality, accuracy and use of information for sustained yield forest management. This included monitoring the environmental and social impacts of a large logging operation and operational audit. In the second phase, LTS International provided Management support to develop enhanced practices and procedures for planning, management and harvesting. Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Review of the Regional Assistance Programme for Fisheries Development in the Central American Isthmus - PRADEPESCA, 1999-2000, European Commission. The PRADEPESCA commenced in 1990 with the objective of forging the basis for co-ordinated and rational development of the fisheries sector in the Central American region. The programme aimed to encourage co-ordination between the fisheries sectors in each country and develop a regional framework for sustainable development of the sector. LTS was involved in a short term mission to review Phase 1 of the PRADPESCA programme and assess the potential for the fisheries sector in to aid the process of regional integration.
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