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Ukama Ustawi: Diversification for resilient agribusiness ecosystems in East and Southern Africa - Proposal
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/121120
Publication year
2021
Authors
Jacobs-Mata, Inga
Girvetz, Evan Hartunian
Full Citation
Jacobs-Mata, I. and Girvetz, E. 2022. Ukama Ustawi: Diversification for resilient agribusiness ecosystems in East and Southern Africa. Proposal. Montpellier, France: CGIAR…
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The hidden costs of climate adaptation in the Mekong Delta
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/181139
Abstract
This carousel examines how climate adaptation efforts in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta can unintentionally create new risks. While measures like shrimp-rice farming and water infrastructure offer short-term resilience, they often generate social, economic, and ecological vulnerabilities, especially for smallholder and marginalized communities. The analysis shows how exclusion from decision-making leads to maladaptation, conflict, and…
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CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator Entrepreneur Spotlight: Transforming Communities through Nutritious Food: The Yellow Star Produce and Food Processors Journey
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132244
Abstract
A blog profiling the Yellow Star Produce and Food Processors who is one of the agribusinesses that the CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator (CFSA) is supporting to scale climate-smart innovations that address food system challenges.
Publication year
2023
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Nature-Positive Solutions and CGIAR: A pop up exhibit
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159437
Abstract
Nature-Positive Solutions and CGIAR is a pop-up art exhibition featuring information artworks produced in collaboration with The Lexicon of Sustainability and the CGIAR Nature-Positive Solutions Initiative. By photographing people farming across three continents, each story tells of a key principle that activates the nature-positive food system to feed people and nurture ecosystems.
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Digital Agriculture Profile: Kenya
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113517
Abstract
This Digital Agriculture Profile for Kenya leverages the expertise of stakeholders to evaluate the current landscape of digital agriculture in Kenya, including its key players across value chains, the main barriers they face, and the potential to overcome these barriers through the adoption of innovative technologies.
Publication year
2021…
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Innovative digital technologies to monitor and control pest and disease threats in Root, Tuber, and Banana (RT&B) cropping systems: progress and prospects
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119632
Abstract
This chapter provides the first comprehensive review of digital tools and technologies available for the identification, monitoring, and control of pests and diseases, with an emphasis on root, tuber, and banana (RT&B) crops. These tools include systems based on identification keys, human and artificial intelligence-based…
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Evaluación de la Estrategia agricultura sostenible adaptada al clima (EASAC) para la región SICA. Teoría de cambio de la EASAC y resultados identificados en los países de la región SICA
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111283
Abstract
El Programa de Investigación del CGIAR en Cambio Climático, Agricultura y Seguridad Alimentaria (CCAFS), tiene el objetivo de promover el escalamiento de la agricultura sostenible adaptada al clima (ASAC). En 2017, el Consejo…
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Agrobiodiversity and integrated seed systems to improve smallholder livelihoods
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114279
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Crop and tree diversity are essential to agriculture sustainability and food and nutrition security. The diversity of species and varieties that are available for farmers and the ways through which this diversity is made accessible to them depend on seed systems. But what must seed systems be like to enhance agrobiodiversity and smallholders’ livelihoods? Our authors take a look at the strengths and weaknesses…
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Manual de renovación de copa de cacao. Lecciones aprendidas del cacao Blanco de Piura y Chuncho de Cusco
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/125646
Abstract
Este manual de renovación de copa se enfoca en las experiencias recogidas con los cacaos nativos finos de aroma del Perú: cacao Chuncho de Cusco y el cacao Blanco de Piura
Publication year
2022
Authors
Zavaleta, Diego
Yovera, Fredy F.
Conza, Julian
Rodríguez, Carlos…
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Key factors for effective design and implementation of sustainable land use systems to reduce deforestation and enhance peacebuilding in Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114163
Abstract
This Policy Brief provides scientifically sound guidance for decision makers to help integrate SLUS strategies into policy instruments, in order to promote synergies and address trade-offs between multiple objectives related to climate change mitigation, sustainable agriculture and peacebuilding.
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Gender Responsive Agronomy and Agro-advisory Dissemination
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/136930
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Improved agro-advisories have been developing to provide context-specific and climate-smart agricultural information on the application of improved farm input, integrated soil fertility management and pest and disease surveillance. However, the advisory type and means of dissemination benefits different user groups. This study was conducted to identify men’s and women’s advisory preferences and suitable dissemination mechanisms.…
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Climate, peace and security in Kenya
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179978
Abstract
Communities across Kenya are navigating the dual threats of climate hazards and socio-political tensions. Severe droughts and floods, resource conflicts and evolving community roles - the impacts are far-reaching, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. Amidst these challenges, promising changes are taking root. Kenya's decentralized governance has empowered local communities, promoting inclusive decision-making and adaptive strategies to build…
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Fossil fuels feed climate change and war: Time to quit them
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119391
Abstract
The production, distribution, and consumption of fossil fuels are linked directly to climate change by driving up emissions, and indirectly related to conflict and human insecurity by benefitting a small number of often authoritarian countries. By relying on fossil fuels for energy security, the EU finds it difficult to wean itself off Russian gas, thus perpetuating a tense relationship with Moscow. But our dependency on fossil…
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Helping Farmers to Manage and Reduce Heat Stress in Pigs: A Training Manual for Extension Workers and Technical Staff in Uganda
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111301
Publication year
2020
Authors
Zaake, Paul
Nassuna-Musoke, Maria
Marshall, Karen
Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
Paul, Birthe K.
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Mapping current and future heat stress risk in livestock in East Africa
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109170
Publication year
2020
Authors
Mutua, John Y.
Full Citation
Mutua, J. 2020. Mapping current and future heat stress risk in livestock in East Africa. Poster prepared for the Virtual Livestock CRP Planning Meeting, 8-17 June 2020. Cali, Colombia: Alliance…
