Routledge Managing a Global Resource - Forest Conservation Book

Explore the complex realities of environmental management with Managing a Global Resource: Challenges of Forest Conservation and Development. This volume, part of the Advances in Evaluation & Development series, examines the global response to the rapid loss of tropical forests that began in the late 1980s. As international initiatives emerged to protect these vital ecosystems, the World Bank established a conservation-oriented forest strategy in 1991 to address concerns from nongovernmental organizations. This book provides a detailed investigation into how that specific strategy was implemented on the ground. Based on an independent evaluation by the World Bank's Operations Evaluation Department, author Uma J. Lele offers a deep look into the effectiveness of international forest management efforts. This text is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in economics, environmental policy, and the development of global natural resources.