Emmanuel K Boon
Biographic Data
| ID | 3798518 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emmanuel K Boon |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emmanuel K |
| FAMILY NAME | Boon |
| SIGNATURE | BOON E K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Urban Environmental Health Management Challenges and Prospects in Ghana
The Recreational Value of Wetlands
Wetlands play a big role as the important recreational destinations which contribute to the increase in tourism industry. This paper evaluates the recreational value of Lake Victoria in Musoma Municipality. Primary data were gathered by administering the questionnaire to a sample of 120 recreationists. The socio-economic data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Quantification of wetland benefits was done by using Microsof…
Impact of Socio-economic Activities around Lake Victoria
Wetlands are amongst the most productive ecosystems of the Earth. Despite its potential in supporting people’s livelihood in Tanzania, Lake Victoria is being converted into other land uses. This paper evaluates the impacts of main socio-economic activities on Lake Victoria in Musoma Municipality. Primary data were gathered by administering the questionnaire to a sample of 220 households. Participatory rural appraisal techniques, participant obser…
Non-timber Forest Products in Bardiya District of Nepal
This article scopes the status and potential of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in community forests and the national forest of Bardiya district in western Nepal. The human ecological approach, participatory rural appraisal, focus group discussions and interviews were used to gather data and information for analysis. The results of the data analysis indicate that the area harbours a high diversity of potential NTFPs. Altogether, 101 species an…
Indigenous use and bio-efficacy of medicinal plants in the Rasuwa District, Central Nepal
The Tamang people possess rich ethnopharmacological knowledge. This study allowed to identify many high value and high priority medicinal plant species, indicating high potential for economic development through sustainable collection and trade
Promoting Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Development in Africa
The need to meet the growing energy demand from Zambia's growing economy and the large number of un-electrified households has been the major driver towards the introduction of renewable energy technology in the country. This study is based on a review of planning and policy documents, a household questionnaire survey and interviews with energy institutions, planners and rural development organisations. The paper examines Zambia's efforts to expl…
Are Environmental Refugees Refused
The term “environmental refugees” describes a new kind of mass human casualty caused by negative ecological impacts during the last decades. It has been estimated that 25 million environmental refugees are on the move worldwide due to environmental problems, 50 million are left homeless by cyclones, floods and earthquakes, 90 millions are displaced by infrastructural projects. These figures are expected to increase sharply in the next few decades…
Indigenous use and bio-efficacy of medicinal plants in the Rasuwa District, Central Nepal
The Tamang people possess rich ethnopharmacological knowledge. This study allowed to identify many high value and high priority medicinal plant species, indicating high potential for economic development through sustainable collection and trade
Non-timber Forest Products in Bardiya District of Nepal
This article scopes the status and potential of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in community forests and the national forest of Bardiya district in western Nepal. The human ecological approach, participatory rural appraisal, focus group discussions and interviews were used to gather data and information for analysis. The results of the data analysis indicate that the area harbours a high diversity of potential NTFPs. Altogether, 101 species an…
Are Environmental Refugees Refused
The term “environmental refugees” describes a new kind of mass human casualty caused by negative ecological impacts during the last decades. It has been estimated that 25 million environmental refugees are on the move worldwide due to environmental problems, 50 million are left homeless by cyclones, floods and earthquakes, 90 millions are displaced by infrastructural projects. These figures are expected to increase sharply in the next few decades…
Promoting Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Development in Africa
The need to meet the growing energy demand from Zambia's growing economy and the large number of un-electrified households has been the major driver towards the introduction of renewable energy technology in the country. This study is based on a review of planning and policy documents, a household questionnaire survey and interviews with energy institutions, planners and rural development organisations. The paper examines Zambia's efforts to expl…
Non-timber Forest Products in Bardiya District of Nepal
This article scopes the status and potential of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in community forests and the national forest of Bardiya district in western Nepal. The human ecological approach, participatory rural appraisal, focus group discussions and interviews were used to gather data and information for analysis. The results of the data analysis indicate that the area harbours a high diversity of potential NTFPs. Altogether, 101 species an…
Indigenous use and bio-efficacy of medicinal plants in the Rasuwa District, Central Nepal
The Tamang people possess rich ethnopharmacological knowledge. This study allowed to identify many high value and high priority medicinal plant species, indicating high potential for economic development through sustainable collection and trade
Impact of Socio-economic Activities around Lake Victoria
Wetlands are amongst the most productive ecosystems of the Earth. Despite its potential in supporting people’s livelihood in Tanzania, Lake Victoria is being converted into other land uses. This paper evaluates the impacts of main socio-economic activities on Lake Victoria in Musoma Municipality. Primary data were gathered by administering the questionnaire to a sample of 220 households. Participatory rural appraisal techniques, participant obser…
The Recreational Value of Wetlands
Wetlands play a big role as the important recreational destinations which contribute to the increase in tourism industry. This paper evaluates the recreational value of Lake Victoria in Musoma Municipality. Primary data were gathered by administering the questionnaire to a sample of 120 recreationists. The socio-economic data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Quantification of wetland benefits was done by using Microsof…
Urban Environmental Health Management Challenges and Prospects in Ghana
Geography (6 works) · Ecology (5 works) · Environmental planning (5 works) · Economics (4 works) · Agriculture (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Socioeconomics (3 works) · Agroforestry (2 works) · Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity (2 works) · Business (2 works)