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A Regional Perspective of Socio-Ecological Predictors for Fruit and Nut Tree Varietal Diversity Maintained by Farmer Communities in Central Asia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139254
Abstract
The five independent countries of Central Asia, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, contain one of the richest areas in the world for the specific and intraspecific diversity of temperate fruit and nut tree species. Research was carried out via the collaboration of national research and education institutes…
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Informing farmer decision-making in Elgeyo Marakwet through co-created climate advisories
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182226
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In Elgeyo Marakwet, the ECREA project and county experts convened a co-production workshop to translate the OND forecast into practical advice, helping farmers manage post-harvest risks and strengthen resilience amid shifting weather patterns.
Publication year
2025
Authors
Kiogora, Joseline Kanja
Kagabo, Desire…
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Science-based monitoring shapes USD 50M in Brazilian Amazon biodiversity and livelihood investments
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182337
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In 2024, the Amazon Biodiversity Fund (ABF)—a USD 50 million impact vehicle co-designed with the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—consolidated its governance and institutionalized integrated biodiversity and social monitoring across the Brazilian Amazon. Through TerraBio and TerraSocio, evidence generated in 2024 and 2025 now…
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Descrição dos processos ancestrais para o reconhecimento do feijão biofortificado Agrosavia Rojo 43 pelo povo Arhuaco
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144077
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A economia do povo Arhuaco, um dos quatro povos ancestrais assentados na Serra Nevada de Santa Marta, gira em torno da produção agrícola em comunidade, razão pela qual os seus processos de educação primária e secundária favorecem disciplinas que promovem o trabalho em hortas, entre as quais o feijão, como alimento tradicional e cerimonial, está presente. No cenário desta…
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The role of business accelerators as catalysers of food systems transformations in East and Southern Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176904
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The transformation of global food systems is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fulfilling the Paris Agreement commitments, especially in vulnerable regions like East and Southern Africa (ESA). In such regions, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across food systems value chains can drive transformative innovations, but often require external support…
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Food system resilience measurement: Principles, framework and caveats
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132871
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There is growing recognition that a better understanding of how food systems respond to crises is critical to build and protect the food security of local populations. But rigorous and reliable methods to measure food system resilience are still missing. In this paper, we build on the current literature to develop an analytical framework aimed at assessing the resilience of food systems at local level. The novel element…
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Earth observations for climate adaptation: Tracking progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation through satellite-derived indicators
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180692
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As climate change intensifies, adaptation is essential. This perspective explores how space-based Earth Observation (EO) data can support tracking progress under the Paris Agreement's Global Goal on Adaptation. Focusing on agriculture, biodiversity, extreme events, and health, it highlights EO’s strengths and challenges. The paper offers…
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GALS for gender-transformative research (GALS4GTR): A tool in the CGIAR Gender Transformative Research Methodologies (GTRM) toolkit
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179793
Abstract
Tool 2 in the Gender Transformative Research Methodologies Toolkit.
Through structured steps, it addresses inequalities, shifts norms and attitudes, and supports communities in anticipating challenges and building networks. The information generated helps research practitioners to diagnose gender issues, co-design gender-transformative solutions, and support…
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Assessing gender disparities in farmers’ access and use of climate-smart agriculture in Southern Tanzania
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175346
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The importance of common bean in Tanzania is increasingly challenged by climate change, which increases women's vulnerability and undermines the contribution of the crop to food security and rural livelihoods. This study assessed gender differences in the use of climate-smart agriculture technologies and practices among bean farmers in Tanzania. A multi-stage sampling procedure…
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Concept and rationale of evolutionary plant breeding and its status in Nepal
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110762
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Nepal has released and registered a total of 623 genetically uniform (mono genotyped) varieties. These varieties were developed by both conventional and classical plant breeding, biotech-assisted plant breeding, and participatory plant breeding methods. However, these varieties have been shown to vary in their…
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Assessment of current and future spatial suitability of market-demanded old and new common bean varieties in Tanzania
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182782
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Climate change is projected to reduce land suitable for common bean cultivation in Sub-Saharan Africa. This poses serious risks to food security and livelihoods, especially as most farmers continue to grow older varieties under changing conditions. This study evaluated current and future suitability of common bean varieties in Tanzania by comparing older (>10 years) and…
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Water limited yields & optimum potato sowing time & variety recommendation summary for Rwanda
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159656
Publication year
2024
Authors
Chernet, M.
Mkulhani, S.
Chimonyo, V.
Urfels, A.
Moreno, P.
Bendito, E.G.
Sila, A.
Tibebe, D.
Ahmed, Jemal Seid
Mudereri, B.T.
Abera, W.
Devare, M…
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Using the socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes framework to assess the resilience of agroecosystems in three distinct agricultural production systems in China
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182692
Abstract
Biological diversity in food and agriculture, and the resilience of agroecosystems and sustainability are vital for food security. However, economic development and urbanization have led to landscape fragmentation, eroding biodiversity and threatening its conservation. This study assessed the resilience of…
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Open letter: The need for a site‐based biodiversity standard measuring and certifying impacts from nature‐based projects
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182704
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Despite growing investment in restoration, weak accountability and poor biodiversity monitoring mean many projects fail to achieve ecological recovery. The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) offers a practical way to ensure that restoration finance delivers measurable gains for nature. By providing independent, site-based verification and engaging local experts, TGBS…
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Long-term grazing exacerbates soil microbial carbon and phosphorus limitations in the desert steppe of Inner Mongolia - A study based on enzyme kinetics
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/182710
Publication year
2023
Authors
Li, Shaoyu
Zhang, Bin
Li, Yanan
Zhao, Tianqi
Zheng, Jiahua
Qiao, Jirong
Zhang, Feng
Fadda, Carlo
Jarvis, Devra
Bergamini, Nadia…
