Rik Thwaites
Biographic Data
| ID | 6158448 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rik Thwaites |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rik |
| FAMILY NAME | Thwaites |
| SIGNATURE | THWAITES R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Charles Sturt University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9343-039X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1984 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Rural Depopulation and Empty Rural Houses in Bhutan
Internal migration has played a significant role in shifting the population from rural to urban areas worldwide. In Bhutan, rural depopulation is mostly concentrated in the country's eastern and some central parts, and is changing the rural landscape, economy, and society. In discussing rural population change, the term Gungtong is widely used in the Bhutanese media and public discourses. The literal translation of Gungtong is an empty registered…
An ambivalent landscape
Urban, peri-urban, post-industrial and post-agricultural landscapes are transforming throughout the world due to changes in human use. Spontaneous growth of vegetation (regrowth) that may be part of this transformation is sometimes viewed negatively because of perceived threats to human agency and well-being. In many cases, however, societies experiencing regrowth appear to ignore it. This is problematic as scientists are increasingly finding eco…
Transhumant Pastoralism in the Context of Socioeconomic and Climate Change in the Mountains of Nepal
This research explored how transhumant pastoralism has been sustained and promoted in the context of socioeconomic and climate change in the mountain regions of Nepal. Based on case study research conducted in Nepal’s western mountains, the status, opportunities, and constraints of transhumant pastoralism in the changing context were analyzed. We found that indigenous and traditional knowledge, feelings of cultural identity, collective ownership,…
Social equity and livelihood implications of Redd+ in rural communities – a case study from Nepal
Despite growing international consensus that the use of the policy instrument REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries) could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions from the forestry sector and support bio-diversity with livelihood benefits, there are a range of unresolved issues, including potential implications for rural livelihoods. This paper presents results from recent research that…
Social equity and livelihood implications of Redd+ in rural communities – a case study from Nepal
Despite growing international consensus that the use of the policy instrument REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries) could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions from the forestry sector and support bio-diversity with livelihood benefits, there are a range of unresolved issues, including potential implications for rural livelihoods. This paper presents results from recent research that…
Migration drivers in mountain regions in the context of climate change
Property rights, social change, and grassland degradation in Xilingol Biosphere Reserve, Inner Mongolia, China
Dramatic economic growth and policy reform in China have resulted in great changes in resource use patterns. Pastoral areas in the north and northwest are among the areas affected by these changes, with grassland degradation identified as a major and increasing problem. We report here on a study undertaken in Xilingol Biosphere Reserve, Inner Mongolia (focused on Baiinxile Farm) where socioeconomic factors, including property rights reforms and o…
Does Gribb Bank exist
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Property rights, social change, and grassland degradation in Xilingol Biosphere Reserve, Inner Mongolia, China
Dramatic economic growth and policy reform in China have resulted in great changes in resource use patterns. Pastoral areas in the north and northwest are among the areas affected by these changes, with grassland degradation identified as a major and increasing problem. We report here on a study undertaken in Xilingol Biosphere Reserve, Inner Mongolia (focused on Baiinxile Farm) where socioeconomic factors, including property rights reforms and o…
Does Gribb Bank exist
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Property rights, social change, and grassland degradation in Xilingol Biosphere Reserve, Inner Mongolia, China
Dramatic economic growth and policy reform in China have resulted in great changes in resource use patterns. Pastoral areas in the north and northwest are among the areas affected by these changes, with grassland degradation identified as a major and increasing problem. We report here on a study undertaken in Xilingol Biosphere Reserve, Inner Mongolia (focused on Baiinxile Farm) where socioeconomic factors, including property rights reforms and o…
Migration drivers in mountain regions in the context of climate change
Social equity and livelihood implications of Redd+ in rural communities – a case study from Nepal
Despite growing international consensus that the use of the policy instrument REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries) could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions from the forestry sector and support bio-diversity with livelihood benefits, there are a range of unresolved issues, including potential implications for rural livelihoods. This paper presents results from recent research that…
Social equity and livelihood implications of Redd+ in rural communities – a case study from Nepal
Despite growing international consensus that the use of the policy instrument REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries) could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions from the forestry sector and support bio-diversity with livelihood benefits, there are a range of unresolved issues, including potential implications for rural livelihoods. This paper presents results from recent research that…
Transhumant Pastoralism in the Context of Socioeconomic and Climate Change in the Mountains of Nepal
This research explored how transhumant pastoralism has been sustained and promoted in the context of socioeconomic and climate change in the mountain regions of Nepal. Based on case study research conducted in Nepal’s western mountains, the status, opportunities, and constraints of transhumant pastoralism in the changing context were analyzed. We found that indigenous and traditional knowledge, feelings of cultural identity, collective ownership,…
An ambivalent landscape
Urban, peri-urban, post-industrial and post-agricultural landscapes are transforming throughout the world due to changes in human use. Spontaneous growth of vegetation (regrowth) that may be part of this transformation is sometimes viewed negatively because of perceived threats to human agency and well-being. In many cases, however, societies experiencing regrowth appear to ignore it. This is problematic as scientists are increasingly finding eco…
Rural Depopulation and Empty Rural Houses in Bhutan
Internal migration has played a significant role in shifting the population from rural to urban areas worldwide. In Bhutan, rural depopulation is mostly concentrated in the country's eastern and some central parts, and is changing the rural landscape, economy, and society. In discussing rural population change, the term Gungtong is widely used in the Bhutanese media and public discourses. The literal translation of Gungtong is an empty registered…
Geography (7 works) · Agriculture (6 works) · Ecology (5 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Economics (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Climate change (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management (3 works)