Communication and Natural Resource Management: Experience/Theory

This 106-page book is offered as a tool for people interested in communication and natural resource management who seek a better understanding of how different theories and strategic change principles relate to actual practise. This publication relates a variety of theories and change principles to a series of real initiatives in the field through interactive «experiences». Eight experiences are highlighted from different parts of the world and the final section is entitled "Drawing Your Own Conclusions."

The Foreword describes this book as illustrating "how experience is, and can be guided by theory and how theory can be derived from understanding experience. It challenges us to reflect on our own and others’ work by treating theoretical approaches as interchangeable tools within a variety of different communication and natural resource management initiatives. It encourages the readers to learn from each other."

This tool was prepared by The Communication Initiative in collaboration with the Communication for Development Group Extension, Education and Communication Service Research, Extension and Training Division, Sustainable Development Department, and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.