The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework

The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework is a way to understand how people make a living and how they can improve their lives sustainably. It looks at five key elements: the assets people have (like skills, resources, and relationships), the environment they live in, the structures and policies around them, the activities they pursue, and the outcomes they achieve. By exploring how these factors interact, it helps identify ways to strengthen livelihoods, reduce vulnerability, and promote long-term well-being without damaging the environment or depleting resources.