The challenges of sustainable management of natural resources lie in addressing institutional, social, economic and ecological complexities, where often agriculture and forestry, land and water management issues are included.
Collaboration
Ramboll emphasises the collaboration and partnership involving authorities, local communities, non-governmental organisations, and other relevant actors; and recognises the importance of natural resources for global, national, and local stability and productivity.
Local and global links
At the local level it is crucial that natural resources management establishes economic incentives for managing and conserving the resource. This implies consideration of both the local communities’ use and need of resources and of the importance of the protection of the natural resources and biodiversity through sustainable use.
Due to the challenges associated with climate change and the need for adaptation to these challenges the links between natural resources management, poverty and governance have been accentuated and the need for building capacities for resilience and disaster preparedness have increased in recent years.