A new species of Colostethus is described from Kaieteur National Park, Guyana, South America. The new species can be distinguished from close relatives by the presence of a median lingual process, first finger equal to second, Finger III not distinctly swollen but all fingers slightly swollen in males, presence of fringes on fingers, presence of a dorsolateral stripe from posterior corner of eye, absence of an oblique lateral stripe, and differences in tadpole morphology, colouration and pattern, vocalizations and ecology. This is only the second species of Colostethus known to provide maternal care for tadpoles.
As natural-resource issues become more complex, particularly in developing-world contexts, there is a growing need for adaptive management solutions. However, the skills necessary to deal with these increasingly complex situations are not always present in many low-income countries. There is also a growing recognition that many capacity-building activities are limited in their effectiveness. This article suggests a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to capacity building. Using the example of training courses developed to help natural-resource management in Guyana, this article illustrates how PBL can help to enhance the capabilities needed for adaptive management.Développement des capacités pour la gestion adaptive: une approche basée sur l'apprentissage par problèmes Tandis que les questions relatives aux ressources naturelles deviennent plus complexes, en particulier dans le contexte des pays en développement, il existe un besoin croissant de solutions de gestion adaptive. Or, les compétences nécessaires pour faire face à ces situations de plus en plus complexes ne sont pas toujours présentes dans de nombreux pays à faibles revenus. On assiste également à une reconnaissance croissante du fait que les activités de renforcement des capacités sont d'une efficacité limitée. Cet article suggère une approche basée sur l'apprentissage par problèmes (APP) pour ce qui est du renforcement des capacités. Grâce à l'exemple de cours de formation mis au point pour contribuer à la gestion des ressources naturelles au Guyana, cet article illustre la façon dont l'APP peut contribuer à améliorer les capacités requises pour la gestion adaptive.Capacitação para gestão adaptativa: uma abordagem de aprendizado baseada em problemas Conforme as questões sobre recursos naturais tornam-se mais complexas, particularmente em contextos de países em desenvolvimento, há uma necessidade crescente de soluções gerenciais adaptativas. Porém, as habilidades necessárias para se lidar com estas situações cada vez mais complexas não estão sempre presentes em vários países de baixa renda. Há também um reconhecimento crescente de que as atividades de capacitação são limitadas em sua efetividade. Este artigo sugere uma abordagem de aprendizado baseada em problemas (PBL) para a capacitação. 190Utilizando o exemplo de cursos de treinamento desenvolvidos para ajudar a gestão de recursos naturais na Guiana, este artigo ilustra como a PBL pode ajudar a aumentar as habilidades necessárias para a gestão adaptativa.Fortalecimiento de capacidades para una administración flexible: un método de aprendizaje basado en problemas A medida que la problemática de los recursos naturales se vuelve más compleja, en particular en los países en desarrollo, ha aumentado la demanda de alternativas de administración flexible. Sin embargo, en los países de bajos ingresos no siempre se cuenta con habilidades para manejar su creciente complejidad. También se piensa cada vez más que las acciones destinadas a fortalecer capacidades no siempre son eficaces. Este ensayo propone un...
In this paper, we have combined ideas drawn from philosophy (epistemic injustice), critical theory (epistemicide) and practical approaches (engaged research design) with Indigenous knowledge to promote ‘fairness in knowing’ in a project called DETECT (Integrated Space Technology Vector Control for Enhancing community health and resilience against escalating climatic disruptions), an early warning system to support communities in identifying mosquito breeding sites using satellite, drone and ground-sensing technologies. DETECT used engaged research design to inform pre-award planning. We document how the project team, comprising Indigenous and other researchers, re-imagined the plans in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic to allow project participants to meet safely and equitably, and reflect on some of the key challenges in engaging across borders and cultures in the context of rapidly changing conditions characterised by vulnerability, risk, complexity and uncertainty.
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