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The contribution of voluntary sustainability systems to women’s participation and leadership in decision-making: A strategic evidence review
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132142
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As more Voluntary Sustainability Standards/Systems (VSS) increase their efforts to address gender inequality in agri-food value chains, the timing is ripe to reflect on progress to inform future strategies and research. This paper revisits the body of evidence on VSS and gender equality through the lens of SDG5.5 specifically, to identify if and…
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Redesigning crop varieties to win the race between climate change and food security
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132157
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Climate change poses daunting challenges to agricultural production and food security. Rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and more frequent extreme events have already demonstrated their effects on local, regional, and global agricultural systems. Crop varieties that withstand climate-related stresses and are suitable for cultivation in innovative cropping systems will be crucial to maximize…
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High-density DArTSeq SNP markers revealed wide genetic diversity and structured population in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm in Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132159
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Abstract Introduction Common bean is one of the widely consumed food security crop in Africa, Asia, and South America. Understanding genetic diversity and population structure is crucial for designing breeding strategies. Materials Two hundred and eighty-nine germplasm were recently collected from different regions of Ethiopia and…
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Food system drivers of deforestation: Analyzing deforestation as an outcome of the food system
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132155
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According to the latest Global Forest Resources Assessment, approximately 90% of global deforestation between 2000 and 2018 was attributable to agricultural expansion, positioning land use for food production as the greatest direct driver of deforestation. Studies investigating direct and underlying drivers of deforestation have generally employed a land systems approach, focusing on how…
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Gender dynamics and sustainable agriculture adoption for low emission food systems in Cameroon
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132154
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Sustainable agrifood systems have the potential to significantly impact the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Cameroon. However, there is a gender disparity in the adoption of these technologies due to various sociocultural norms and gender dynamics. In 2020, 351 southern and eastern Cameroonian farming households were surveyed. Gender roles, decision-making, and sustainable agrifood systems…
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Semillas disruptivas para imaginar un sistema alimentario justo y sostenible en Guatemala
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132156
Publication year
2023
Authors
Veeger, Marieke
Rutting, Lucas
Breymann, Randolph von
Full Citation
Veeger, M.; Rutting, L.; von Breymann, R. (2023) Semillas disruptivas para imaginar un sistema alimentario justo y sostenible en Guatemala. Informe de Taller.…
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In Memory of Peter G. Jones, a Pioneering and Visionary Scientist in Climate Change
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT acknowledges the lifelong contributions of the researcher and colleague Peter G. Jones, who passed away yesterday in Dolgellau, North Wales.
This distinguished emeritus researcher passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of devoted…
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Empowering Youth and Women through Forage Business in Western Kenya: Lessons from the Grass2Cash Project
Whereas agriculture is identified as a key sector to deliver economic growth in the Kenyan vision 2030, the youth are not effectively tapping into the employment and livelihood opportunities provided through agriculture. Some reasons for their low participation in agribusiness activities include the negative perception about…
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Des chercheur.eure.s montrent les conséquences de l'inaction face à une maladie dévastatrice de la banane
À l'intérieur des cultures des zones productrices de bananes en Afrique de l'Est et du Centre se cache une maladie appelée flétrissement bactérien du bananier (Banana Xanthomonas Wilt - BXW). De nouvelles modélisations réalisées par des chercheur.e.s de l'Alliance de Bioversity International et du CIAT ont montré que, si…
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Political Economy and Policy Analysis (PEPA) Sourcebook. A guide to generating evidence for National Policies and Strategies (NPS) for food, land, and water systems transformation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132050
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Agri-food systems face multiple challenges. They must deal with prevailing structural weaknesses, partly deepened by the disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, civil conflicts, and climate change. Addressing structural weaknesses – such as inequitable access to healthy and nutritious food for all, loss of…
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Characterizing patterns of seasonal drought stress for use in common bean breeding in East Africa under present and future climates
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132184
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Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the second most important source of dietary protein and the third most important source of calories in Africa, especially for the poor. In East Africa, drought is an important constraint to bean production. Therefore, breeding programs in East Africa have been trying to develop drought resistant varieties of common bean.…
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H'mong mustard seed production calendar
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131835
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H’mong mustard seed production calendars for awareness creation and capacity building activities in vegetable and seed production and storage among ethnic minority vegetable farming households in Northern Vietnam. Particularly designed with and for the H’Mong and Dao people in Lao Cai province and Thai people in Son La province in English and Vietnamese.
Publication year
2021
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French bean seed production calendar
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131836
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French bean seed production calendars for awareness creation and capacity building activities in vegetable and seed production and storage among ethnic minority vegetable farming households in Northern Vietnam. Particularly designed with and for the H’Mong and Dao people in Lao Cai province and Thai people in Son La province in English and Vietnamese.
Publication year
2021
Authors…
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Market intelligence tools and experiences
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131825
Publication year
2023
Authors
Robert, Andrade
Carolina, Gonzalez
Tatiana, Rivera
Full Citation
Robert, A.; Carolina, G.; Tatiana, R. (2023) Market intelligence tools and experiences. 13 Feb 2023, Cali, Colombia, 16 sl.
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Presentation…
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Analysis and prioritization of sustainable livelihood alternatives for the Central Belize River Valley Communities
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/131838
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This report is a part of the EU DeSIRA project titled “Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica: A regional initiative for climate, biodiversity, and people” led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). It presents the findings of an assessment and prioritization exercise aimed at promoting sustainable livelihood alternatives among the communities of Central Belize River Valley.…
