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Modelling the current and future agro-ecological distribution potential of Mexican prickly poppy (Argemone mexicana L.) invasive alien plant species in South Wollo, Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173703
Abstract
Argemone mexicana L. is an invasive alien plant species (IAPS) that belongs to Papaveraceae family. This study aimed to identify and map its current and future (2050 and 2070) potential distribution in South Wollo, Ethiopia. Eight Kebeles were selected using a stratified random sampling method that covered two agro-…
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Strengthening Guatemala’s institutional response to climate-induced human mobility through capacity building and policy action
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173640
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The Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, through the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM), has strengthened Guatemala’s capacity to address climate-induced migration. By organizing national forums and training 54 civil servants, FCM improved inter-institutional coordination and stakeholders' understanding of climate, human mobility…
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Weather protect insurance: Empowering 138,734 cooperative members to recover from climate-related shocks
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173643
Abstract
An Alliance partnership-developed Weather Protect Insurance (WPI) mechanism generates an eight-fold return on insurance investment, empowering farmers and strengthening agricultural sustainability. WPI enhanced financial resilience for 138,734 cooperative members (80% farmers), across 222 cooperatives in 74 provinces, in the Philippines, ensuring payouts within 10 days of climate events…
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Climate resilience platform and ACLIMATAR adaptation tools empower 400+ companies to build climate-resilient agricultural supply chains.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173641
Abstract
The Alliance and partners developed the Climate Resilience Platform (CRP) and ACLIMATAR as complementary, free tools with a shared vision to equip agricultural supply chains with climate adaptation insights for improving cropping-system resilience. CRP has been selected by four key networks representing 400+ companies; and ACLIMATAR has been used by…
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Julian Higuera-Florez on harnessing environmental peacebuilding in Latin America and the Caribbean
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173707
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Environmental peacebuilding offers a promising framework to address deeply intertwined environmental challenges and conflict dynamics in Latin America and the Caribbean. So why has it not delivered fully on this promise? In an interview with ESCP, Julian Higuera-Florez, a research specialist in climate, peace, and security at the Alliance of Biodiversity and CIAT and CGIAR FOCUS Climate…
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Hard truths on the delivery of climate Information to small-scale farmers
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173705
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Climate variability affects crop and livestock production across the globe, with an estimated 21.6 billion USD in reported losses in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Weather and climate services are one important measure to help producers anticipate and manage short-term climatic variations. This presentation shows a few lessons learned from our work at the Alliance on weather and climate services across…
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Phaseolus germplasm exploration in new Mexico and Arizona, USA, Report Oct 3 - 11, 2024
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173706
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Heat and drought stresses threaten global bean production. Additional genetic resources are needed ingenebanks for future improvement of bean crops through breeding for tolerance. Thesouthwestern Sky Island mountains contain such genetic resources that have not been adequatelycollected nor characterized. Continuing the work done in 2023, a 9-day exploration in 2024 insouthern New Mexico and Arizona for…
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Cartographie de marché NUS à Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173647
Publication year
2025
Authors
Sawadogo, Neerbewendin
Attard, Eugenio L. L.
De Falcis, Eleonora
Grazioli, Francesca
Full Citation
Sawadogo, N.; Attard, E.L.L.; De Falcis, E.; Grazioli, F. (2025) Cartographie de marché NUS à Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso). 48 p.…
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Climate-Smart Agriculture in Senegal
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/74524
Abstract
The climate-smart agriculture (CSA) concept reflects
an ambition to improve the integration of agriculture
development and climate responsiveness. It aims to
achieve food security and broader development goals
under a changing climate and increasing food demand.
CSA initiatives sustainably increase productivity, enhance
resilience, and reduce/remove GHGs, and require planning
to…
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Genome-wide association studies of three-dimensional (3D) cassava root crowns and agronomic traits using partially inbred populations
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173714
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a key industrial crop in Southeast Asia and a staple for food security in Africa, owing to its resilience and efficiency in starch production. This study aims to unravel the genetic determinants of specific cassava root crown traits, utilizing 3D modeling for yield-related attributes and root crown morphology. Phenotypic…
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How can a bean burger help tackle hidden hunger?
Andrew J Wight
A chef, a scientist, and a journalist walk into a cafe and order a biofortified bean burger…
Over 3 billion people around the world suffer from hidden hunger, a condition where individuals consume enough calories daily but lack essential micronutrients like iron and zinc.
Since 2002, researchers…
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D'une culture traditionnellement féminine à une entreprise familiale, les haricots redéfinissent l'agriculture dans les comtés de Nakuru et d'Elgeyo Marakwet au Kenya
Desire Kagabo, Livingstone Byandaga, Mvuyibwami Patrick
Chris Ngige
Les agriculteur.rice.s des comtés de Nakuru et d'Elgeyo Marakwet adoptent les haricots Nyota comme culture commerciale. En prévision de la…
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Les femmes menant la transformation agricole dans les comtés de Makueni et Machakos, Kenya
Edith Mutui
Dans les comtés sujets à la sécheresse de Machakos et Makueni, au Kenya, une petite mais puissante innovation transforme des vies : le haricot Nyota, une variété résistante à la sécheresse introduite par l'Alliance panafricaine de recherche sur le haricot (PABRA) dans le cadre de l'Alliance de Bioversity…
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L'Alliance établit un partenariat stratégique avec un organisme météorologique panafricain pour renforcer les services d'information climatique sur le continent avec l'IA
Amanda Sue Grossi , Aniruddha Ghosh
Le Centre Africain d'Applications Météorologiques pour le Développement (ACMAD) et l'Alliance de Bioversity International et du Centre International d'Agriculture Tropicale (CIAT) ont signé…
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Transformative Results: 2024 Progress of Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible proyect
Towards a more efficient, sustainable, and climate-resilient production, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Green Climate Fund, the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and 13 partner institutions from Colombia’s agri-food sector.
On…
