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Changed Environment

This study assesses the impact of environmental changes on livelihoods in Niassa Province, focusing on local agricultural practices and resources. Key findings reveal that while access to agricultural land remains stable, fuel wood availability is perceived to be declining. The study indicates a strong interest among locals in forestry employment and highlights the importance of education and social services. Recommendations include planning to prevent conflicts and enhancing local participation in environmental assessment processes through better information and training.

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Changed Environment

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  1. Changed Environment Impact on Livelihoods

  2. Background • Sida Helpdesk for environmental assessment • 400,000 ha plantation in Niassa province • Baseline should include present livelihood strategies • Livelihood study to complent EIA

  3. Scope of the Livelihood study • Use of, dependency on and access to NR • Most important economic and social activities • Shifting agriculture – why and how? • Coping strategies under stress • Local people’s socio-economic priorities

  4. Results of Livelihood study (selection) • Majority perceive access to agricultural land stable • 50% perceive fuel wood becoming less accessible • Majority perceive access to thatch stable • Majority perceive access to wild fruit stable • Increase area of cultivation = improve livelihood • Little knowledge of intensive agriculture techniques

  5. Results, cont. • Difficulty to grasp extent of plantations • Lack of understanding of interference with agriculture • Positive attitude to change and employment opportunities • Misconceptions abound: • Availability of fuel wood and wood for construction will increase • Rainfall will increase

  6. Conclusions/Recommendations • Local people welcome the change • 75% are interested in forestry employment • Information • Participation • Education/training • Supporting social services

  7. Concluding remarks • Important to plan to avoid conflict • Socio-economic baseline enable ”PIA in EIA” • Impact on livelihoods due to changed environment

  8. Thank you!anna.axelsson@sol.slu.seenvironmentalassessmenthelpdesk@slu.sehttp://mkb.slu.se

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