Abstract
Most appraisals of sustainability at the community or regional level ignore demography, particularly that of the skilled people needed for the environment to be managed sustainably. Trends in population alone say little and nor do general measures of education. This paper explores the potential for incorporating demographic studies into any investigation of sustainability in the Australian savannas and the Sarawak River
basin. It points to a need to understand trends in skill levels, both among professionals and among long-term local residents. Both are likely to need active encouragement if sustainability is to be achieved.
basin. It points to a need to understand trends in skill levels, both among professionals and among long-term local residents. Both are likely to need active encouragement if sustainability is to be achieved.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | RIMBA - 3 Sustaning livelihood through prudent utilization and management of natural resources |
| Editors | Andrew Alek Tuen, Mohd-Azlan Jayasilan, Jongkar Grinang |
| Place of Publication | Malaysia |
| Publisher | Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak |
| Pages | 163-171 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789839151091 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |