Chapter 8.4.2. Sustainable livelihoods: benefits and challenges for
(2026) The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes — ISBN: [9780443291807], Inconnu à ce stade, accepted/in-press
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- Many people settle near active volcanoes and even return to these regions after disasters occur because of benefits provided by the volcanic terrain. This persistence despite the risks is driven by a range of factors, including historical, economic, lifestyle, social, cultural, and livelihood connections to the environment. While challenges posed by volcanic activity can limit development opportunities for local communities, the essential resources provided by volcanoes can also contribute to a community's ability to cope with risks and recover from disasters. Reducing the risk of living and working on volcanoes while supporting sustainable local livelihoods is crucial for communities living within reach of volcanic hazards. This chapter explores how volcanic environments support local communities by offering resources to four major economic sectors: agriculture, mining, geothermal energy, and tourism. It examines the benefits and obstacles faced by people living near active volcanoes and describes the different strategies these communities use to sustain their livelihoods. The two case studies of populations around Ijen and Fuego volcanoes exemplify the trade-offs and synergies between maintaining livelihoods and managing volcanic risks.
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Estuning Tyas Wulan Mei, Delmelle, P., Beth A Bartel, Ailsa Naismith, Ma. Mylene Martinez-Villegas, & Supriyati Dwi Andreastuti. (2026). Chapter 8.4.2. Sustainable livelihoods: benefits and challenges for. In C. Bonadonna, L. Caricchi, A., Clarke, P. Cole, J. Lindsay, J. Lowenstern, R. Robertson and M.L. Villegas (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Volcanoes (3rd edition, p. Inconnu à ce stade). Academic Press. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/278302