Local people must have a stake in maintaining the environment and be encouraged to work together to manage local natural resources. Regulations on land use should be flexible to permit adaptation to local conditions. Farmers must have secure rights to their land and access to institutions to settle disputes over resource use. Pricing of forest and agricultural land and water should reflect the real value of these resources. And research on how to increase farm production while sustaining or improving the environment must be supported by public investment.
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