Sustainable Land Management in Latin America

Sustainable land management in Latin America "The enthusiasm for indigenous peoples skills can be the foundation of alternative development strategies" - WM Adams Introduction The sustainability of land management practices in developing countries is now a way to cope with poverty is. However, such studies often assume that people in developing countries act irresponsibly and their behavior must be rectified by smarter environmentalists from North America, Europe and North Asia.

This report is part of the LCR Sustainable Development Working Paper series issued by departmental management department (LCSES) for environmental and social sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. This series aims to disseminate the results of our analysis and operation work, present the preliminary findings and explain "best practices" for the major sustainability issues the region faces. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions of these papers are entirely within the scope of the author's view, not attributable to the World Bank, the members of the Board, or the countries they represent.

Sustainable land management in Latin America "The enthusiasm for indigenous peoples' skills can be the cornerstone of alternative development strategies" - WM Adams Introduction The sustainability of land management practices in developing countries is now a way to tackle poverty is.

Latin America is composed of 20 sovereign states and several regions, accounting for nearly 13% of the total land area of ​​the Earth. Latin America consists of all Portuguese and Spanish speaking countries located in the southern United States of America. Because these countries are colonized by Spain and Portugal, there are important similarities. This region includes the countries of North America (Mexico), other countries of Latin America. The Latin American independence movement began in the early 19th century. At the forefront of this movement people have been exposed to enlightenment and opposed to many Spain restrictions. The revolution in North America and France also caused a rebellion. Between 1808 and 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte occupied Spain and Portugal and replaced the Spanish king. The Spanish Empire subsequently collapsed and its position in Latin America weakened.