Assessing Human-Wildlife Conflict in the Periphery of Loango National Park in Gabon

Human-Wildlife Conflict in Gabon is a reality occurring in almost all protected areas in the country. These conflicts create real threats both for the survival of wildlife species and of human beings. This study was carried out at the periphery of Loango National Park in Gabon. This area is particular of seeing elephants wandering around villages. Respondents for the study were drawn from a wide range of stakeholders (State administrators, farmers and NGOs). Data was collected through administration of structured questionnaires and interview guide on the;socio-economic activities. Crops produced/destroyed. Animals are involved and economic loss is incurred due to conflicts. Data was analysed using SPSS version 16 and Kobo tool box. For qualitative data chi-square, descriptive statistic and linear regression model were also used. The results of the study showed that the elephants account for (60.1%) of crop destroyed followed by Ungulates (30.4%) and lastly by rodents (0.9%). The economic damage caused by the wildlife to crops valued at 72,084 USD in the zone in 2022. An urgent solution to this conflict is needed because the consequences are visible as well as the illegal repression by communities that have led to poisoning and killing of wildlife in the study area.

Analysis of Land Use Characteristics in Mountainous Areas in Yunnan Province Based on Second National Land Survey

Abstract Based on Second National Land Survey during 2007-2009 and land use type survey in ftatland areas, status quo of land use in mountainous areas in Yun- nan was measured, and analysis was made on land use in mountainous areas in terms of land use structure, degree and development potential, providing references for rational use of land in mountainous areas in Yunnan.

A tale of duality:Community perceptions towards the ecotourism impacts on Simien Mountains National Park,Ethiopia

This study aims to analyze how park households perceive the economic,sociocultural,and environmental impacts of ecotourism in Simien Mountain National Park(SMNP),Ethiopia.We combined qualitative and quantitative techniques for data collection.A sequentially embedded mixed design that gives priority to quantitative data was used.We also employed a multistage sampling technique to select respondents from three districts or woredas,namely Debark,Janamora,and Beyeda woredas.Finally,397 participants were involved in the study from a random selection of three villages from each district or woreda.Data were gathered using a survey questionnaire,interviews,and focus group discussions.Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods,including means,standard deviations,analysis of variance(ANOVA),and logistic regression models.The findings from a logistic regression analysis revealed that ecotourism participation had a significant relationship with gender(B=1.850,P=0.023),level of education(B=0.238,P=0.032),geographical location(B=0.420,P=0.041),and occupation(B=0.920,P=0.019).This investigation suggested that males and individuals with a higher educational background are more likely to possess optimistic perspectives concerning the impacts of ecotourism.Furthermore,individuals residing in districts relatively near ecotourism destinations,those engaged in tourism-related work,and younger participants were recognized as having optimistic viewpoints regarding the impacts of ecotourism.In conclusion,the study highlighted the need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to maximize ecotourism’s benefits and minimize negative effects in SMNP.To achieve this,it is recommended that the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Agency,the Ministry of Tourism,and local government should work together to develop sustainable tourism plans that enhance local livelihoods and park conditions.Efforts should focus on increasing the participation of females and individuals with lower education levels through training and resource provision.

Identifi cation of national priority areas for adaptation to climate change in China

The problem of global warming has been identif ied as the f irst in the list of the top ten environmental prob-lems in the world.As climate change will seriously affect the social and natural world that people live in,so it may lay serious repercussions on economic progress,social improvement,and sustainable development.International bodies everywhere and many of the countries' governments are responding urgently to this call.In recent years,climate change has affected different regions in China in different ways.In its national agenda,the Chinese government should address the problem of climate change and its negative impact on socio-economic development.In this endeavor the nation should introduce policies which will help its people and economy to adapt to these effects and changes.Priorityf ields of adaptation to climate change are the sensitive areas or departments which are more vulnerable to the negative influences of climate change.The negative impacts of climate change in some parts of China are considered to be very serious indeed as they affect the whole economy and community.As a result,priority should be given to these more affected regions for the limited state f inancing.This paper def ines adaptation and discusses the basic principles and programs in the identif ication of national priority areas where adaptation should be exercised.Based on the past studies,four priority areas in China are identif ied,namely,disaster prevention and mitigation,water resources,agriculture,and ecosystem.An analysis on the identifi cation procedures,and the reasons and tasks involved are given for each.

Spatial-temporal Patterns of Land-use Change in Typical Transect Area Along China National Highway 106 During 1996-2008

Based on land-use database updated with the survey of 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008, this paper analyzed the land-use changes in the typical transect area along National Highway 106 with the aid of GIS technology and quantitative models. The results showed that arable land had been continuously decreased from 1996 to 2008, with a loss of 65.85× 10^3 hm2 and an average decrement of 5.49×10^3 hm^2 per year, and the loss in northern areas was larger; garden land and woodland were gradually centralized to the predominance area with an increment of 25.73×10^3 hm2 and 22.37×10^3 hm2, respectively; residential and industrial land increased year after year, and the transportation land showed the equalized developing spatial pattern; the increment of construction land and encroachment on arable land in the area were deeply influenced by the national macroscopic land-use policies, the rapid advance of urbanization and the development level of the regional economy. Through this case study, it is suggested that differential land- use policies should be adopted to create good environmental conditions to guarantee food security and to promote the economic development.

Investigation on Sinipercine Fishes in the National Aquatic Germplasm Resources Protection Area in Jinjiang River of China

[Objective]The paper was to provide a scientific basis for protection and utilization of sinipercine fish resources in Jinjiang River,the national resources protection area. [Method]A total of 171 specimens of sinipercine were collected from Jinjiang River and its branches,identified and statistically counted.[Result]There were three species of wild sinipercine,including Siniperca scherzeri,Coreoperca whiteheadi and Siniperca kneri,with occurrence frequencies of100%,66. 7% and 50%,respectively. They were common species in the river,and S. scherzeri was dominant. The total allowable catch(TAC) of the three species was not big,and the individuals captured were generally small,and with rare mature individuals. [Conclusion]The resources of sinipercine had a preliminary recovery in the region after the foundation of the national resources protection area for aquatic resources in Jinjiang River in 2009.

Research on the Green Planning in Rural Settlements of Hui Nationality in Central Ningxia

Targeted at the residence status in rural settlements of Hui people in central Ningxia Hui Nationality Autonomous Region, this research revealed that the construction of new countryside and the transformation of old countryside all have to be on the basis of present topography, landform, environment, social-economic level, education, religion, customs, living habits and so on. The primary goal of this research was to find a method of ecology, low energy consumption and sustainable development to bring the green planning implementation strategies, to provide guidance for sustainable planning in the rural settlements of Hui Nationality in central Ningxia.

Offering the win-win solutions between ecological conservation and livelihood development:National parks in Qinghai, China

National parks as protected areas have been on the spotlight because they are essential in achieving ecological civilization in China.Despite the profound achievements of national parks to conserve nature,the benefits of national parks for local residents remain lacking.Under the theory of harmonious coexistence between human and nature,this study focused on the development of local people’s livelihood in Qinghai’s national parks.We systematically explored the establishment of the national parks in Qinghai Province,analyzed the current prob-lems,and provided the main measures for developing people’s livelihood in protected areas in Qinghai.This study put forward the viewpoint that national parks should set a long-term goal,and gradually advance based on the environmental conditions and appropriately prioritize the improvement of local people’s wellbeing in the future.

Acacia mearnsii management in a South African National Parks：SWOT analysis using hot topics in biological invasion as a guide

The assessment of the policy framework governing Invasive Alien Species(IAS) control is of critical importance in conservation. The undertaking of a SWOT analysis of such a framework is necessary because it enhances the efficacy of IAS control. The aim of this study is to carry out a SWOT analysis of the policy framework guiding the control of the spreading of Acacia mearnsii and other IAS in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in South Africa,as well as the implementation of restorative measures in the park and adjacent communities in line with the recommendations of the Convention on Biodiversity. A comparative analysis of this framework and the hierarchical framework that was developed during the European Union Conference on Freshwater Invasives- Networking for Strategy in 2013 is undertaken. The results indicate the need to strengthen parkcommunity relations,upgrade existing legislation,and boost the technical capacity of South African national parks to identify,detect,monitor and predict IAS invasions,both within the parks and their surroundings. This knowledge is important for developing future policies on IAS control in South Africa.

Strategic Explanation and Planning of Xiong＇ an New Area

Baiyangdian Technology Town initiated in 2015 is the pre -form of Xiong＇ an New Ar-ea which is both a national new area and a national special economic zone. Xiong＇ an New Areacan be regarded as an exploration of alternative mechanism of metropolitan space which fits the ruleof urban development. Xiong＇ an New Area is a national new area of the highest rank approved inthe process of National New Urbanization Plan. Therefore, the strategic positioning is supposed tobe fit in the new urbanization strategy and to have major leading and prototype functions in solvingthe problems of old style urbanization. Xiong＇ an New Area is to undertake great preas in preventingthe over gathering, which is a major task and principle of the planning.

Research Progress of Public Participation in National Park Affairs in Foreign Countries Based on CiteSpace

It is of great value and practical significance to study the theoretical system and practice mode of public participation in national park affairs.On the basis of foreign literatures on public participation in national parks collected in Web of Science database,CiteSpace is used to elaborate from four aspects:general situation,main contents and research comments of public participation in national parks (protected areas),and implications for China studies.The results showed that the studies on public participation in national parks in foreign countries started early,with wide range of fields and multi-disciplinary characteristics,but the studies also had limitations.The author considers that China should systematically improve the research in related fields.

Conservation Challenges of Gibe Sheleko National Park, Southwestern Ethiopia

An effective management practice of protected areas is one of the best methods to harmonize nature conservation in a given ecosystem. However, the implementation of conservation management plan of protected areas through community approaches is the major conservation challenge in Ethiopia. This paper described the major conservation challenge of Gibe Sheleko National Park, southwestern Ethiopia. Data were organized during training workshops and panel discussions with participants held at Wolkite University, Ethiopia. Stakeholders included park managers, scouts, community and local administrative representatives, farmers, district and zonal administrations, conservationists and researchers. The participants reported that livestock grazing, encroachment, logging, expansion of agricultural investors and settlements in and around were the major challenges of the park. Moreover, limited community awareness and little conservation attention by the government officials also affected the protected area. As means to overcome these conservation challenges, innovative and develop new interdisciplinary approaches to support the practices aiming to solve current conservation challenges. Therefore, to introduce community- based conservation approaches, enhance public awareness of the locals, pay better conservation attention by the government and develop conservation bylaws are the best mechanisms to preserve Gibe Sheleko National Park.

铸牢中华民族共同体意识融入民族地区语言教育对策研究

民族地区语言教育发展是推动各族群众交往交流交融,促进民族团结的重要举措。民族地区只有不断加强国家通用语言文字教育才能更好地适应当前阶段的客观需要,加强民族间的交往交流交融,实现书同文、语同音、心相通、情相融。文章基于民族地区通用语言教育对于铸牢中华民族共同体意识的重要意义,通过梳理既有文献及研究成果,了解当前民族语言教育发展现状,就部分民族地区语言教育存在的突出问题,提出了加强语言教育师资队伍、加大语言教育投入力度、推广普及国家通用语言文字、增强课程思政在语言教育课堂的融合程度四条策略,并认为在民族地区推广普及国家通用语言文字,要开拓创新,多措并举,多管齐下,切实解决当前存在的问题,加快推进民族地区语言教育进程,以语言相通促进各族群众的沟通交流和国家认同,进而铸牢中华民族共同体意识。

西部民族地区理科教育高质量发展面临的挑战与应对——基于文化生态理论的视角

推进民族地区教育高质量发展是“十四五”时期我国教育事业发展的客观要求。进入新时代,西部民族地区理科教育发展中面临着诸多挑战,如学生的国家通用语言文字能力依然较弱,理科教师的培养与补充机制还不健全,传统民族教育体系的局限性日益凸显,理科教育文化生态失衡等。为此,提出推进西部民族地区理科教育高质量发展的几项对策:全面提升学生的国家通用语言文字能力,充分发挥国家通用语言文字在理科学习中的基础作用;建立理科教师培养与补充的长效机制;全面推进国家统编理科教材的使用;改革民族地区复杂多样的高考招生模式,向以国家通用语言文字考试为主的高考模式过渡;促进智能教育与理科教育的深度融合;创新理科教学方式,激发学生的科学学习热情。

成渝地区双城经济圈国家战略腹地建设的内在逻辑、现实基础与路径选择

加强国家战略腹地建设是落实党的二十大作出“以新安全格局保障新发展格局”的战略部署,彰显了党中央统筹实现高质量发展和高水平安全动态平衡的重大战略考量。作为国家明确的战略腹地,同时叠加城市群成为区域发展的空间极核点与要素承载地的发展趋势,成渝地区双城经济圈主动服务和融入新时代国家战略腹地建设意义重大。“国家战略腹地”是邻近国家级的极核或先行地区,拥有经济高质量发展的基础和产业承接能力,能在一般或特殊时期支撑总体经济运行、承接产业转移、提供资源供给及保障生态安全,服务国家战略全局发展的内陆纵深区域。“国家战略腹地核心承载区”是成渝地区双城经济圈在国家战略腹地建设中的重要定位,担负着“以一域谋全局”的高质量发展价值追求,凝结了党中央统筹高质量发展和高水平安全的价值属性,是局部性和系统性并存的关键空间,是带动广大战略腹地高质量发展的重要增长极和新的动力源。新时代国家战略腹地核心承载区应具备经济组织活跃、产业部类齐备、要素供给充足、基础设施完善等发展优势。当前,成渝地区双城经济圈领有“扎实完备”的发展基础及产业体系、领有“保链稳链”的关键科技创新实力、具有“服务大局”的产业备份承接能力、富有“平战结合”的要素供应和设施支撑,已具备打造新时代国家战略腹地核心承载区的比较优势;但同时也存在区域空间结构发育不完全、高科技成果转化效能不强、区内产业同质化和显示度弱等薄弱环节。未来,成渝地区双城经济圈要以战略思维建设国家重要战略产业备份基地、以创新思维培育自主创新的区域创新体系与模式、以底线思维打造保障国家重要初级产品供给战略基地、以极限思维完善“平急转换”“平战结合”产业体系,努力打造新时代国家战略腹地核心承载区。

粤港澳大湾区内地高校港籍大学生的国家认同现状及其塑造机制

粤港澳大湾区建设在塑造中国香港青年国家认同方面具有重要意义。以就读于大湾区内地高校的港籍大学生为研究对象,通过访谈和问卷调查发现,大湾区建设背景下内地港籍大学生具有政治认同度较好、文化认同度较高及国民身份认同度较强的国家认同现状。这缘于港籍大学生在大湾区内地求学时,多元主体围绕其发展需求,以政策吸纳、教育合作、人文交流和生活化传播等四种机制,推进该群体的政治社会化场景变迁,进而对其塑造一种正向的国家认同。据此,应在推进大湾区高质量发展的同时,加强制度改革与规则协调,优化国民教育的课程体系及考核方式,加大大湾区建设的普惠性宣传,借以发挥大湾区在塑造广大中国香港青年国家认同的政策效能。

全球海洋中心城市的湾区实践——以粤港澳大湾区为例

粤港澳大湾区是加快实施海洋强国战略的重要支点,全球海洋中心城市建设则是进一步推动粤港澳大湾区建设的关键抓手。全球海洋中心城市作为当前海洋城市建设与评价最具影响力的目标对象,需要分别在全球与湾区视角下考察粤港澳大湾区的优势与挑战。本研究通过解读全球海洋中心城市的概念与内涵,剖析了典型全球海洋中心城市的显著特征,以及与国际一流湾区发展的关系。研究发现,粤港澳大湾区在全球海洋中心城市数量和航运物流方面具有优势,但是在海事技术、竞争力与吸引力等方面面临巨大的竞争挑战。粤港澳大湾区推进全球海洋中心城市建设,着重要加快提升国际航运能力、加强海洋科技创新、参与全球海洋治理、强化海洋战略规划等。

国家文化公园主体功能区识别路径构建——以长江国家文化公园湖北段为例的实证研究

国家文化公园是国家公园建设模式的重要创新,其主体功能区划定是落实总体建设要求、保障基础工程有效实施的重要基础,但目前仍存在识别路径、技术方法模糊不清的问题。尝试在解读主体功能区内涵的基础上,以系统耦合思维构建“文化生态双维度耦合-保护利用双象限评价-空间功能四分区重构”的主体功能区识别路径,对长江国家文化公园的湖北段进行实证研究。结果表明,主体功能区呈现出以提供基础条件的管控保护区为基底、以文化引领的主题展示区为核心、以文旅融合区和传统利用区为外延圈层的空间分布特征,与大运河国家文化公园主体功能区布局模式相符。期望在丰富国家文化公园理论研究的同时,助力长江国家文化公园的科学布局与规划编制。

中华民族共同体视域下黄河流域民歌语言特征计量研究

结合生态语言学、类型学、计量语言学和依存语法等多学科理论背景,聚焦黄河流域九省区汉语民歌词汇、句法和语义层面特征,研究发现:在句法特征上,黄河流域民歌表现出支配词居前和支配词居后的混合语序类型特征,词汇和语义主题一致性表现出与中华民族共同体的内在联系。对黄河流域民歌进行多学科研究,可以拓宽中国民歌研究的视角,全面了解黄河流域的语言生态特点,黄河流域民歌具有直观可见的中华民族多元纷呈、和谐相融的黄河流域文化标识度。