Previous reports
Field courses have been undertaken in Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Southern Africa, Kenya, Indonesia, Poland, and Denmark in cooperation with the SLUSE-partners. Reports from the University of Copenhagen students can be accessed through the list below - organized by country and year. The content of the reports is the responsibility of students alone and has not been edited.
The field course was undertaken in the following countries and years:
- Poland: 2024
- Denmark: 2021 (due to COVID-19 travel restrictions).
- Malaysia: 1998-present (except 2007).
- Thailand: 1999-2019.
- Kenya: 2012-2024 (except 2013).
- Cambodia: 2009.
- Indonesia: 2010.
- Southern Africa: South Africa 2001-2003, 2007; Swaziland 2004; Botswana 2005.
Reports from past years' courses:
Denmark
2022 A Story of Connection: Local Food Products in the Wadden Sea Area
2021 A Path to Climate Mitigation. Factors Hindering and Facilitating the Rewetting of Trundholm Mose.
Kenya
2024 Assessment of Factors Affecting Household Solid Waste Management in Kibugu, Kenya
2024 Agroforestry Practices in Gikirima, Embu County, Kenya
2024 Assessment of the E-Voucher System on the Livelihood of Smallholder Farmers in Kathakwa
2024 Fish Farming in Greater Kibugu: A Livelihood Activity Inscribed In An Informal Value Chain
2024 Participatory Forest Management
2023 Climate Change and Smallholder Adaptation in Thuti, Kenya
2023 Fairtrade Coffee Certification & Sustainability in Gatugi, Kenya
2023 Fodder Strategies and Availability in Giathenge, Kenya
2020 The impact of Fairtrade certification on tea pickers in small-scale tea production in Othaya
2020 Assessment of Environmental and Social Impacts of Gikeu Dumpsite in Othaya, Kenya
2019 A Profitable Livelihood Activity? Perspectives of Smallholder Dairy Producers in Kibugu, Kenya
2019 Access and Utilization of Microcredit among Farmers in Kibugu, Kenya
2019 Going Nuts - Macadamia farming as a livelihood strategy for Kibugu's Farmers
2019 Irrigation in Kithiria - Impact on Livelihoods
2018 Livelihood strategies of small scale farmers in a community based irrigation project
2018 A Matter of Knowledge - The Fall Armyworm and its Management in Giathenge, Kenya
2018 Concerns of smallholder coffee farmers in Gatugi, Kenya
2018 Farmers Access and Utilization of Microcredit in Kianganda, Kenya
2018 Sustainable livelihood strategies and outcomes of ageing farmers in Kenya's Central Highlands
2017 Factors Influencing Soil Conservation Practices. A study of Gikirima Village, Embu County, Kenya
2017 Analysing livestock strategy dynamics in the Central Highlands of Kenya
2016 What Powers Thuti? An interdisciplinary investigation of domestic energy decision making
2015 Smallholder dairy farmers' challenges in milk production and marketing in Bathi
2015 Knowledge flows influencing farming practices in Weru-Muru, Kiambu County
2014 Factors influencing small-scale farmers' choice of formal and informal raw milk markets
2014 Access to forest - who benefits?
Malaysia
2024 Land Use Transition in Kepayang - Bridging Perceptions and Physical Environmental Change
2024 Land Use Change and Livelihood Strategies
2024 Exploring the Expansion of Oil Palm Cultivation on Rural Livelihoods
2024 Assessing The Environmental and Social Impact of Different Land Use Strategies in Kara Atas
2024 Balancing the frontier: Smallholders, Sawit, and livelihood diversification in Sebemban
2024 Land use change and the impact of oil palm expansion on rural livelihoods
2023 Exploring the role of Non-Timber Forest Products in Ulu Poi, Sarawak, Malaysia
2023 Land use changes in Nanga Bat
2023 The Rise of Oil Palm Forests: small-scale oil palm cultivation as a livelihood strategy
2023 Relations To Land - A case study of Rumah Emmanuel, Nanga Lipus
2020 Land-Use Opportunities and Dependencies in Kumpang Langgir
2020 Land use change and livelihoods. A case study of Sebangkoi Undop, Sarawak, Malaysia
2020 To Farm or not to Farm? Diversification of resources and livelihood strategies in Marop Atas
2020 The Comings and Goings of a Scheme: SALCRA and the Livelihoods of Batu Besai Ulu
2019 Lada: A Reason for Drama - a study of changing livelihood strategies in Ng Entabai
2019 Land-use changes in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo - a case study in Tanjung Udol
2018 Adaptation of livelihood strategies in light of rural change and development in Sarawak
2018 Access Granted: Impacts of road and joint-venture scheme in Kampung Keranggas
2018 Prosperity in the Palm: A Case Study of Small-Scale Oil Palm and Livelihoods in Menangkin, Sarawak
2018 The influence of accessibility on the livelihood strategies for villagers in Engkeranji, Sarawak
2017 Impacts of the flood mitigation infrastructure on livelihoods in Kampung Tanjung Pisang
2017 Dissonances in development: Effects on land tenure security in rural Sarawak
2017 SOMETHING FISHY IN TEBELU Diversification of livelihood strategies and the role of fishing in Tebelu
2016 Among People, Paddy and Pepper - a study of agricultural livelihood strategies in Paon Gahat
2016 Last time and now: Sustainable development in Linsat?
2016 Beyond Climate Change - The case of large-scale logging and clearing in Kampung Lebor
2016 Variety of Livelihoods in Kampung Bayur. A study of land resources and urbanisation
2016 The variation of livelihoods in Kampung Bayur in relation to migration and off-farm employment
2016 LAND WITHOUT TITLE A study of consequences related to land use changes in Antayan Keropok, Sarawak
2015 Analyzing the impacts of livelihoods of development schemes in Nanga Jela
2015 The road the success - the impact of infrastructure on rural livelihoods in Nanga Kesit, Sarawak
2015 Rural-Urban Linkages and Land-Use in San Pandak, Malaysia
2015 Diversification of livelihood strategies in rural Sarawak: A case study of Serubah Ulu
2011 Analyzing drivers of land use A study of how migration affects land use in Tepoi, Sarawak
2011 Sustainable livelihood strategies in Tema Mawang
2010 Livelihood Strategies in Kpg. Biawak
2010 From Traditional to Modern Practice Livelihood Strategies of the villagers of Kampung Pueh
2007-2008 The effects of land development schemes on land use and livelihood in Kampung Sessang
2007-2008 From subsistence to commercial farming in Plasa, Malaysia
2007-2008 Development and limitations of the livelihoods and natural resources in Gerigat, Sarawak, Malaysia
2007-2008 An assessment of the development opportunities in Alit, Sarawak
2005-2006 Land Use Changes and Livelihood Strategies in Kampung Plaman Nyabet Sarawak
2005-2006 Livelihood strategies in Kampung Danu
2005-2006 The Physical Landscape and Migration Impacts on livelihood strategies of villagers in Kampung Sadir.
2004-2005 Resource Use in Kpg. Puak - Opportunities and Constraints for the Villagers.
2004-2005 Livelihood Strategies in Tringgus. (size: 5 mb)
2004-2005 Livelihood and Land Use Changes in Kampung Skibang. (size: 5,1 mb)
2003-2004 Rumah Meran Community - Past, Present and Future. (size: 2,5 mb)
2003-2004 Impacts of land development on livelihood strategies in Rumah Kajan. (size: 0,5 mb)
2003-2004 Coping with changes - Impacts On Livelihood And Natural Resources in Rumah Jungang, Loagan Bunut National Park, Sarawak. (size: 13,4 mb)
2002-2003 Sustainable Tourism Development in Kampung Sekambal Cina Kampung Sekambal Tabuan Dayak. (size: 0,7 mb)
2002-2003 Changing livelihoods in Kampung Sebandi, Malaysia. (size: 0,2 mb)
2002-2003 Impacts of Oil Palm Schemes on the Livelihood of Kampung Selampit - A Case Study. (size: 7,2 mb)
2002-2003 The Impact of Oil Palm Scheme on Livelihood Strategies and Environment - Field Study in Kampung Bokah, Sarawak, Malaysia. (size: 0,5 mb)
2002-2003 Assessment of the wet rice scheme in Kampung Stunggang - How feasible is the wet-rice scheme?. (size: 2,3 mb)
2001-2002 The Tiulon Youth Resettlement Scheme: A review for agricultural land use optimisation. (size: 1,3 mb)
2001-2002 Agricultural strategies and land titles in Kampung Johan Jaya a settlement within a forest reserve. (size: 3,7 mb)
2001-2002 Rural Development in Sabah - a study of Natural Resource management and livelihood strategies in Kampung Sinulihan, Sook sub-district. (size: 0,1 mb)
2001-2002 Poverty and Development in Rural Sabah, Malaysia -the Case of Kampung Pauh. (size: 0,1 mb)
2001-2002 Land Use Practices, Water Quality and Local Perception in Batu Lunguyan. (size: 1,2 mb)
2000 The Agroforestry project in Niah Forest reserve. (size: 6,6 mb)
2000 Bird Nest Collection in Niah Cave. (size: 3,2 mb)
2000 Agriculture and Livelihood Strategies in Rumah Muyang. (size: 3,3 mb)
2000 Water Resource Management in Niah River Catchment - Rumah Ranggong. (size: 10,7 mb)
1999 Soil Erosion. An interdisciplinary investigation of the relation between land use and soil erosion. (size: 8,8 mb)
1999 Intensification of the Traditinoal Agricultural System in Patau, Tambunan District, Sabah, Malaysia. (size: 5,9 mb)
1999 Land tenure in Tikolod, Sabah. (size: 5,7 mb)
1999 Local Use of Forest Products in Kuyongon, Sabah, Malaysia. (size: 6,1 mb)
1998 Water Supply in Opar, Sarawak. (size: 3,6 mb)
1998 Livelihood Strategies in Lemanak. (size: 2,9 mb)
1998 Farming Systems at Telaus Longhouse, Batang Ai Oil Palm Estate. (size: 2,6 mb)
1998 The Collection and Use of Non Timber Forest Products. A Case Study from Gumbang, Sarawak. (size: 2,8 mb)
1998 Strategies to overcome Decline in Ressource. (size: 2,2 mb)
1998 Changes in Land Use Practices in Kampung Opar Caused by Sarawak's Official Policies on Land Tenureship and Land Development. (size: 8,6 mb)
1998 Changes in Livelihood Strategies and Land Use Practices in Rural Areas in Relation to Upgraded Infrastructure. (size: 3,7 mb)
1998 The Economic and Social Relationship between a SALCRA Estate and Three Participating Longhouses. Introduction. (size: 3,5 mb)
Poland
2024 The Relationship between Sustainable Community Development and Tourism
2024 The Vulnerability of Agriculture to Climate Change in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
2024 Changing Landscape Identities: A Case Study on the Effects of a Shifting Agrarian Lifestyle
2024 Unraveling Land Use Dynamics In Rural Poland
South Africa
2013 The dream of grid-electricity - a study on energy use in Mpharane
2013 Mpharane Plantation – access mechanisms, the effect on peoples livelihoods and future benefits
2013 Livelihoods, challenges and trends - the situation for youth in Mpharane
2013 Crop farming in Mpharane - constraints and opportunities for a more market-oriented production
2011 The impact of wattle on rural livelihoods in three villages in the Ongeluksnek area
2011 Medicinal plants and traditional healing in contemporary rural South Africa
2011 An analysis of how livestock affects the livelihood of the villagers in Motseng
2006-2007 Protecting natural resources: an overview of the wattle invasion in the Maluti district
2006-2007 The Mehloding Adventure Trail - a community-based approach?
2006-2007 Evaluation of community project´s impact on development of sustainable rural livelihoods
2006-2007 Present and Future Potentials of Agriculture in Pepela Village, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
2002-2003 Future Prospects and Limitations for the Sustainable Management of Wattle and Its Possible Alternatives. (size: 1,9 mb)
2002-2003 Medicinal plants in Makomereng, Pepela, and Mabua Local use, knowledge and perceptions on sustainability. (size: 4,7 mb)
2002-2003 An Analysis of Constraints for Land Use in a Former Homeland Area in South Africa. (size: 0,7 mb)
2002-2003 Importance of home gardens in Mabula, South Africa. (size: 2,8 mb)
2002-2003 An Evaluation of Community Projects in the Villages of Madlangala, South Africa. (size: 0,1 mb)
2001-2002 Wattle Eradication via the Working for Water Programme, Compared with Wattle Utilisation and Management for Makomereng, South Africa. (size: 1,1 mb)
2001-2002 Patterns of Livestock Production in Pepela, South Africa. (size: 0,3 mb)
2001-2002 Ecotourism Development in Madlangala. (size: 0,1 mb)
2001-2002 Constraints om crop production in Mabua, South Africa. (size: 5,7 mb)
Thailand
2018 A dichotomous agricultural practice: A case study of Huai Phrom village
2018 Use, role and potential of the forest in the livelihood strategies in Wang Nam Khiao, Thailand
2017 LAND TENURE AND LIVELIHOOD STRATEGIES: A CASE STUDY IN BAN SUB TAO, THAILAND
2017 Crop raiding by gaurs in rural Thailand: a symptom of protected area management
2017 To actively seek a good idea, one has to know it exists
2016 An investigation of Hmong Livelihood Strategies in the face of Limited Land Access
2016 Uncovering factors behind land use decision-making in Ban Dong Long
2016 Access to land in Ban Pa Ka
2016 In the absence of land rights – A story of dynamics in the Hmong village Ban Huai Nam Khao
2011 Intensification of agriculture and deagrarianization
2011 Navigating in forest policies in Northern Thailand
2010 The interaction between shrimp farming, mangrove forest and peoples livelihoods in Ban Tha Klang
2010 National Park Management and Local Livelihoods in Ban Suk Sam Ran
2010 Tenure and livelihood - An assessment of the influence of land tenure on livelihoods in Ban Kamphuan
2009 De-agrarianization and Agricultural Intensification in Mae Ram Watershed (North-Western Thailand)
2007-2008 Tomato production - a story of development in PhoThong Phattana village
2007-2008 Understanding poverty in Ban Khlong Bong Phattana, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
2007-2008 Understanding Sufficiency Econonmy
2007-2008 Push and Pull Factors of Diversification: a Case Study of Ban Khlong I Paew Village, Thailand
2006-2007 Forest management in Northern Thailand (Ban Khun Pae)
2004-2005 Livelihood Strategies and Consequences of Agricultural Intensification in Ban Huai Sompoi and Ban Pa Kia Nai Ob Luang National Park, Northern Thailand. (size: 11,6 mb)
2004-2005 Effects of fire managements practises on villagers livelihood strategies in Ban Huai Khanun 1-3, Mae Tia sub-watershed, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. (size: 4,4 mb)
2004-2005 Water Resource Management in Ban Mai Mae Tia Lum, Northern Thailand. (size: 12,2 mb)
2003-2004 Investigating the effect of the Nanthaburi National Park on villagers livelihood in Ban Huai Mon, Nan Province, Thailand. (size: 6,9 mb)
2003-2004 Will Nonthaburi National Park have an impact on the villagers livelihoods of Ban Mai Nai Fan?. (size: 1,4 mb)
2003-2004 Location 1 Bang Song Kheaw, Nan Province. (size: 2,9 mb)
2003-2004 Probable effects of the proposed Nonthaburi National Park on the livelihoods of villagers in Ban Pang Poei village, Nan Province - Northern Thailand. (size: 10,2 mb)
2002-2003 Location 2: Ban Huai E-ko, Field trip to Mae Tor Watershed, North Thailand. (size: 3,7 mb)
2002-2003 Ban Pang Daeng Nok - A study of land scarcity and uncertain prospects in an ethnically diverse village in Northern Thailand. (size: 0,9 mb)
2002-2003 Investigation of Community Forestry Issues in Ban Pha Lai in Northern Thailand. (size: 1,2 mb)
2002-2003 Coping with Land Scarcity and Official Land Classification. A Comparative Study of Livelihood Strategies In Ban Mae John and Ban Tha Khu Lek, Northern Thailand. (size: 0,1 mb)
2002-2003 Rural Production or Production of the Rural?. (size: 1 mb)
2001-2002 Environmental Assessment of the Khun Samun Watershed. (size: 0,3 mb)
2001-2002 Land use intensification in Ban Huai Hua. (size: 0,1 mb)
2001-2002 Ban La Bao Ya (Land Use Intensification). (size: 0,1 mb)
2001-2002 Livelihood, Land Use, and Environment in Ban Ka Sai. (size: 0,1 mb)
2001-2002 Ban Wang Tao (Livelihood Strategies). (size: 0,1 mb)
2001-2002 Common Introduction. (size: 0,1 mb)
2000 Field Study Report, Location 3, Ban Tho Saman, Song District, Phrae Province, Northern Thailand (Upland Farming). (size: 5,7 mb)
2000 Land Use Strategies in Ban Mae Raem. (size: 5,3 mb)
2000 The Consequenses of Mae Song Reservoir on Livelihood Strategies in Ban Tao Pun. (size: 5,4 mb)
2000 Livelihood Strategies under Resource Constraints. (size: 6,9 mb)
1999 The Impact of the Mae Yom National Park on the Livelihood Strategies in Ban Na Luang. (size: 9,1 mb)
1999 Location 3 - group 2 (Livelihood Strategies). (size: 7,3 mb)
1999 Field Study Report, Location 2.2 (Water). Ban Klang Thung, Mae Yom watershed, Phrae Province, Northern Thailand. (size: 5 mb)
1999 Land Use Pattern in Ban Pak Huai Oi and Ban Huai Hom: Sustainable or Not?. (size: 5,3 mb)
Indonesia
2010 A case study of the Hutan Kemasyarakatan community Forestry Programme in Tugusari, Sumberjaya
Cambodia
2009 Potential for increasing tourism in Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia
2009 Dammed protected area´s impact on nature and local livelihoods, Ang Trapeang Thmor, Cambodia
Swaziland
2003-2004 Soil depletion and farming strategies in Zombodze. (size: 4,5 mb)
2003-2004 Community Projects in Zombodze. (size: 1,8 mb)
2003-2004 How can Access to Safe Water be Improved in Zombodze?. (size: 650 kb)
2003-2004 Evaluation of Trees Situation in Zombodze. (size: 1 mb)
2003-2004 The Young People´s Difficulties in making a living in Zombodze (not available at the moment).
Botswana
2004-2005 Women in Lerala - The Impact of Kgetsi ya Tsie.
2004-2005 Addressing Constraints to Agricultural Production in Lerala.
2004-2005 Cattle Assessment in Lerala, Botswana
2004-2005 Veld Products.