Key messages
- Forests and fisheries are interconnected, and both are impacted by changes in land use within watersheds.
- Watershed functions are affected by climate, land-use change, overfishing, deforestation and forest degradation.
- Riparian communities value watersheds but lack political structures for effective integrated management.
- Community-based governance of natural resources within watersheds can protect ecosystem services and support livelihoods of riparian communities.
- Even where there is little data now, actions can be taken to enhance monitoring and management of watersheds.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17528/cifor-icraf/009354Dimensions Citation Count:
Publication year
2025
Authors
Moombe, K.B.; Hernández Barrero, S.; Bwembelo, L.; Fanin, T.; Gumbo, D.J.; Ickowitz, A.; Kakwasha, K.; Kanyembo, H.; Maphango, V.; Mudege, N.; Muzungaire, L.; Nakalema, T.; Perez, J.; Sharma, R.; Sichone, M.; Steel, E.A.; Valbo-Jørgensen, J.; Valderrama, M.; Walsh, M.
Language
English
Keywords
forests, fisheries, watersheds, local communities, community involvement, governance, natural resources management, ecosystem services, watershed management
Geographic
Zambia, Colombia
