Exploring the Links Between Poverty and Threats to Biodiversity
Monday, August 22, 2011 - 18:00
in Earth & Climate
In rural areas of Africa, Asia and Latin America, poor farmers supplement their livelihoods by hunting and cutting wood, but such practices can seriously threaten biodiversity in the developing world. Now, two Cornell University researchers are leading the way to explore solutions that not only protect biodiversity but also improve the livelihoods of the poor.