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Effect of a silvopastoral system with Leucaena diversifolia on enteric methane emissions, animal performance, and meat fatty acid profile of beef steers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151628
Abstract
The aim of this research was to evaluate dietary inclusion of Leucaena diversifolia into a grass monoculture (GM) diet and its influence on enteric methane emissions, animal live weight gain and meat fatty acid content of steers. Two GM diets comprised Urochloa hybrid cv. Cayman or U. brizantha cv. Toledo; silvopastoral (SPS) mixed diets…
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Largest global Gender Research Network in agrifood systems established during CGIAR conference in India
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151621
Abstract
The CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform convened nearly 700 researchers, practitioners, government representatives, donors, and national and global policymakers from 52 countries at the 2023 GENDER conference. Participants shared scientific knowledge on gender and inclusion in food systems to bridge research and practice, and gained capacities to impactfully address gender and inclusion in…
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Enhanced policy adequacy facilitates national climate adaptation tracking across Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151624
Abstract
Inadequate information in national adaptation policies limits the ability to track national adaptation progress in Africa. Enhancing coverage, consistency and robustness of these policies offers a clear path to establish effective, nationally led adaptation-tracking infrastructure.
Publication year
2024
Authors
Nowak, Andreea C…
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Swine production systems : an exploratory analysis of research problems and alternatives in selected countries of tropical Latin America
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71879
Publication year
1979
Authors
Nores, G.A.
Gómez, G.
Full Citation
Nores, Gustavo A.; Gómez G., Guillermo G. 1979. Swine production systems : An exploratory…
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Etapes de mise en œuvre de l’Approche « Ferme du Futur (FoF)»
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151657
Abstract
Cette présentation est un outil didactique de formation des chercheurs et professionnels dévelopé pour outiller les équipes du Burkina Faso, Bénin, Mali, Niger et Tchad dans le processus de déploiement de l'approche "ferme du futur (FoF) et "analogues climatiques au sein des communautés rurales des villages climato-intelligents mis en place dans ces 5 pays, avec l'appui financer du Conseil Ouest et Centre…
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Uncovering visual narratives about human mobility on telegram
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151653
Abstract
This poster summarizes the results of the research project conducted during the 2024 Digital Methods Initiative Summer School "Visual methods for digital research". The research project aimed to investigate human mobility visual narratives that emerge from Telegram images' visual vernaculars. After creating curated lists of Telegram groups and channels, the TeleCatch software was employed to construct datasets for…
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Beyond emissions reduction: Climate change mitigation’s path to sustainable development.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151615
Abstract
Mitigating climate change isn't just about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it's also about promoting sustainable economic development and improving people's well-being. Understanding and leveraging the co-benefits of climate change mitigation will advance the achievement of the SDGs by attracting finance, building support and informing strategic policy decisions.
The proposed…
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Reflection workshop on CLEANED eXtRa tool development
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151625
Publication year
2024
Authors
Mwema, Emmanuel
Isiaho, Glarion
Gonzalez Quintero, Ricardo
Van Der Hoek, Ringenerus
Oloo, Stephen
Notenbaert, An
Full Citation
Mwema, E.; Isiaho, G.; Gonzalez Quintero, R.; Van Der Hoek, R.; Oloo, S.; Notenbaert, A. (2024…
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Towards a common vision of climate, peace, security & migration in Zimbabwe: Workshop key messages
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151658
Publication year
2024
Authors
Makanda, Joseph
Maviza, Gracsious
Caroli, Giulia
Tarusarira, Joram
De Coning, Cedric
Gadu, Siyaxola
Mandlenkosi, Maphosa
Bebington, Katharine
Moyo, Nqobile
Laderach, Peter…
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Intersections of climate, security and human mobility in Honduras
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151623
Abstract
In the past decades Honduras has been heavily affected by fragility and different types of conflict and violence, including high homicide, femicide and crime rates, gang violence
and extortion, drug trafficking, socioenvironmental conflicts and political instability. These security issues are deeply rooted in structural socioeconomic and political inequalities. High
rates of poverty, unemployment, food insecurity and…
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Strengthening multi-stakeholder agroecology platforms in Ethiopia: A landscape analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/151659
Abstract
Multi-stakeholder platforms offer a promising approach for sharing agricultural innovation, reducing transaction costs, and catalyzing development by stimulating stakeholder engagement in the innovation process to accelerate food systems transformation. Agriculture-related multi stakeholder platforms (AMSPs) are major players within agricultural development programs’ intervention strategies. However,…
article
How Farmers and Tech Teamed Up To Better Test Crops
For over a decade, farmers across the world have been working hand-in-hand with researchers at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and their collaborators to develop a better way to test new crop varieties and improve food security in their communities.
By: Andrew Wight
Food insecurity is on the rise worldwide…
article
Embracing Banana Polyculture in Uganda
Enoch Kikulwe, Barbara Vinceti, Walter Ocimati, Hannes Gaisberger, Chris J Kettle
Nasser Mulumba, Samuel Kalimunjaye, Susan Ajambo, Ekue Marius
In Isingiro District, Uganda, a transformative project is underway to revolutionize banana cultivation through its conversion into a polyculture system. …
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Crecimiento y desarrollo de la planta de yuca
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71749
Abstract
Although an exact description of cassava`s growth habits and development is difficult because it is a perennial plant with many ideotypes whose development varies according to existing climatic conditions, development of the plant can be divided into 3 stages: germination; early growth and foliage formation; simultaneous formation of foliage and thickening of roots. Each of…
event
Webinaire pour les journalistes : Couvrir la biodiversité pour les médias
La nécessité d'une couverture journalistique informée et réfléchie est essentielle pour un événement de l'ampleur de la COP16. Les défis environnementaux et la biodiversité requièrent l'attention et la compréhension de la société dans son ensemble. Les journalistes jouent un rôle crucial dans la communication efficace de concepts et de terminologies techniques…
