A vast majority of the rural poor continue to be dependent on land and water resources for their meager livelihoods. Sadly however, various phenomena including deforestation,drought and soil erosion have resulted in decreased incomes for these families. Chronic poverty persists thus Shell foundation devotes a. significant part of its intervention efforts on developing land and water resources. The aim is to enhance productivity, incomes and sustainable livelihoods.
Towards this objective, Shell foundation promotes the. Integrated Natural Resources Management (INRM) of land, water, forest and biological resources to achieve and sustain potential agricultural productivity. INRM combines managing the use of natural resources along. With their. Conservation. And sustenance. Programmes comprise. Of enhancing productivity in agriculture ; diversifying into new crops; setting up irrigation systems; and instituting entirely new ways of managing the natural resource base.