Date：Dec. 12 (Fri), 2014, 16:00 – 18:00 　 Venue： Small conference room II, Inamori kaikan, Kyoto University Language： English Title： Valorization of origin based-products in Ethiopia: an option being considered for biodiversity conservation and local development Presenter： Feleke Woldeyes Gamo （Arba Minch University, Ethiopia / Kyoto University） Abstract： It is well recognized that conservation objectives cannot be achieved only through reserves that are often small, fragmented, isolated, poorly-protected and in most cases embedded within an agricultural landscape. As a result, the approach of conserving biodiversity while sustaining agricultural productivity, indigenous cultures, and rural livelihoods is increasingly being advocated. At the heart of this new approach is establishing an incentive system [ Read More ]