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Strong local institutions key to managing agricultural frontiers

A study of the harvesting of a type of palm leaf used for floral arrangements in a returnee community cooperative has demonstrated the importance of strong local-level governance to ensure sustainable use of natural resources.

Is a sustainable and satisfying life possible for all?

You may find the answer during SUM and MILEN's upcoming PhD course Sustainability and the Good Life.

Call for Papers: Advancing the research and policy agendas on sustainable energy and the environment

MILEN International conference 2012 will take place at the University of Oslo on November 22-23. Submission deadline is June 4th.

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Research Training and PhD

SUM has about 15 PhD students working at the Centre at any time. SUM also offers doctoral courses and an interdiciplinary Research School.

McNeill, D., Nesheim, I. and Brouwer, F. (Eds., 2012): 'Land Use Policies For Sustainable Development' Apr 10, 2012 04:42 PM

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SUM's Research

SUMs research is characterised by an interdisciplinary approach to central
themes in the development and environment debate

Events

MILEN Research School: The effects of environmental policy measures - potentials and challenges Jun 5, 2012 09:15 AM
PhD course: Sustainability and the Good Life Sep 12, 2012 12:00 AM
MILEN International Conference 2012: Advancing the research and policy agendas on sustainable energy and the environment Nov 22, 2012 08:00 AM
LEVE Conference 2012: Livelihoods in transition and the quest for human well-being Dec 6, 2012 12:00 AM

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