Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-191) and index.

Conservation as a livelihood strategy: linking policy with practice -- Enabling communities to mobilise government support -- Mobilising lo cal expertise through networking and empowerment -- Who represents prac titioners in the policy process? -- Partnering with government technica l experts to influence policy and practice -- Influence without borders : regional approaches to environmental policy dialogue -- Shaping polic ies: science-policy interface in natural resources management -- Bringi ng conservation science to life: the role of communication to support p olicy influencing processes in Africa -- Strategizing to influence poli cy: a framework for practitioners.