Founded by local women in 2003, the Women Artisans' Association of Arbolsol and Huaca de Barro (Asociación de Artesanas de Arbolsol y Huaca de Barro – AAAHB) works to recover traditional methods of cotton production that are environmentally responsible and create positive socioeconomic change in Mórrope District, Lambayeque, northern Peru.The association oversees planting and harvesting of native cotton varieties using only pesticides from natural sources. In addition, the association has been active in managing water resources in this semi-arid region. Traditional colours of native cotton...

In response to declining local octopus populations, community leaders in the coastal village of Andavadoaka sought to regulate harvesting practices. With guidance from Blue Ventures, a UK-based NGO, the village authorities created a trial 'no-take zone' in 2004 where octopus hunting was banned for a period of seven months. Enforcement was rooted in the tradition of Dina, or local codes of conduct, which are common throughout Madagascar.The results were increases in the mean weight of octopus caught by around 50%, prompting many neighbouring villages to ask Andavadoaka for support in creating n...