Tools

Tools presented in this section include step-by-step (HowTo) instructional guides; analytical and decision-making analysis framework & modeling tools; case studies and best practices; social and economic assessments or approaches; and monitoring, evaluation and research tools. Links to tutorials regarding the basic science or theory behind a tool are also provided. Tools on the Portal are arranged alphabetically by area.

Biodiversity Conservation Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2008-06-12 12:00

 

Biodiversity Support Program — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 11:29

Biodiversity Support Program

Certified Products Associated Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 12:31

 

Climate Change Associated Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2008-02-22 12:52

 

Coastal Management Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 12:33

A World of Learning in Coastal Management: A Portfolio of Coastal Resources Management Program Experience and Products. A product prepared in cooperation with The University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center and the US Agency for International Development. 2002.

Community-based Natural Forest Management — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 12:23

Effective planning today and for the future necessitates a comprehensive look at the past. In recognition of this need and to better serve its missions overseas, the USAID Forestry Team commissioned this retrospective study in an effort to capture the “lessons learned.” The purpose of this study is to capture and highlight the major results of USAID’s history in supporting community benefits from natural forest management. This study, the accompanying bibliographic database, and other materials are designed to assist the agency in formulating and evaluating policy and programmatic recommendations for future natural forest management programming.

Community-based Natural Resource Management — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 12:35

 

Conflict Assessment and Management Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2008-02-22 12:54

 

Disaster Assessment and Response Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 12:50

 

Energy Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 12:51

Folder contains information related to Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy.

Environmental Education and Communications — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 12:51

 

Environmental Policy and Institutional Strengthening (EPIQ) IQC — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2007-03-08 00:44

Collection of Technical Reports, January 2004

Environmental Regulations Reporting Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:00

 

Forest Management Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:01

 

Human and Environmental Health Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:02

 

Land Tenure and Property Rights Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:02

 

Livelihood Measure and Assessment Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:03

 

Protected Area Management Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:04

 

Social Context of Biodiversity Conservation Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:05

This suite of materials and tools are recreated from the product developed by the Community Conservation Coalition (CCC), entitled "Putting Conservation in Context: Social Science Tools for Conservation Practitioners." This was a CD that drew upon the strong history of collaborative learning among more than 30 conservation, development, population, research and policy organizations within to provide easy access to and guidance on over 100 innovative social science tools, resources and case studies for conservation practitioners, originating from a diversity of sources.

Sustainable Tourism Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:05

 

Watershed Management Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:08

 

Water Resources and Wetland Management Tools — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:19

These tools focus on water as it relates to human and environmental uses (including agricultural, natural resource management, and water safety and disease) aspects vs. industrial or commercial aspects of water access, delivery, or management.

Pending Publications Folder — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-12 17:15

Folder for holding content for review by portal librarians, prior to being placed on the portal.

images — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-14 13:20