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From satellites to soil: Turning drought warnings into action in Ethiopia’s drylands
Sintayehu Alemayehu, Anastacia Wanjiru
At the Innovation Showcase: Delivering Resilient Drylands during CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi, Dr. Sintayehu Alemayehu shared how a satellite-powered system is helping Ethiopian pastoralists manage drought and protect their livelihoods…
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'Opening our eyes': Community seed banks at the heart of Peru’s agrobiodiversity zones
Ronnie Vernooy, Marleni Ramirez
Research, conservation, and development organizations in Peru join forces to establish community seed banks and strengthen the conservation and sustainable management of crop diversity in the country’s Agrobiodiversity Zones…
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Implications of climate crisis in Southern Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174295
Abstract
This chapter discusses climate crisis within the framework of climate capitalism. Contrary to the conventional understanding of climate from an anthropocentric perspective, the discussion here emphasises fairness, equity, and inclusivity in crafting solutions that recognise the role of the history of colonialism and imperialism perpetuated by powerful countries and multinational corporations. Chapter concludes that only comprehensive…
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Working with farmers in Asia: spreading new varieties, improved practices .... New Hope
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72251
Publication year
2005
Authors
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
Full Citation
Howeler, Reinhardt H. 2005. Working with farmers in Asia : Spreading new varieties, improved practices .... New Hope [on line]. Centro Internacional de…
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Bacillus velezensis YN2111 reveals the potential role of amine oxidase in Fusarium wilt response in Cavendish bananas
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174294
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Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB)—a soil-borne disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) especially tropical race 4 (TR4)—poses a significant threat to the banana industry. Biological control is a primary strategy for preventing and controlling FWB. In this study, we isolated Bacillus velezensis YN2111 and found that YN2111's metabolic composition exhibits…
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Genetic databases in the era of ‘DSI’ benefit-sharing
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174296
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Genetic databases drive research by enabling open access. Recently, parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity agreed on new rules for sharing benefits from the use of digital sequence information (DSI) which upholds open access, and also imposed new requirements for data depositors, database managers, and users.
Publication year
2025
Authors
Rouard,…
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How conflict-sensitive water management builds peace: Lessons from CGIAR’s training with Egypt’s NWRC
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174314
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Climate change is straining water supplies and heightening community tensions. Evidence shows that when water scarcity rises within certain contexts, the risk of conflict increases. However, sustainable water management arrangements that are attuned to these dynamics, can offer important co-benefits for social cohesion and the emergence of a climate-resilient peace. To help equip those…
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Segunda fase de implementación de la plataforma Terra-i para el Valle del Cauca
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174311
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Talleres de consolidación del conocimiento en el manejo de la herramienta de alertas tempranas y capacitación en el uso de la herramienta de cuantificación de área boscosa
Publication year
2023
Authors
Tapasco Alzate, Jeimar Alirio
Reymondin, Louis
Paz Garcia, Paula Andrea
Tello Dagua, Jhon…
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Intersecciones entre clima, seguridad y movilidad humana en la comunidad de Cedeño, Marcovia, Departamento de Choluteca, Honduras
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174309
Publication year
2025
Authors
Palou-Zuniga, Nohelia
Higuera-Florez, Julian
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Palou-Zuniga, N.; Higuera-Florez, J. (2025) Intersecciones entre clima, seguridad y movilidad humana en la comunidad de Cedeño, Marcovia,…
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Effects of community seed bank initiatives on indirect beneficiaries in Vihiga County, Kenya: Endline summary report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174312
Publication year
2023
Authors
Akingbemisilu, Tosin
Aluso, Lillian
Termote, Celine
Full Citation
Akingbemisilu, T.; Aluso, L.; Termote, C. (2023) Effects of community seed bank initiatives on indirect beneficiaries in Vihiga County,…
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Why taking your research to new global audiences matters: An Alliance scientist’s experience
Sean Mattson
A recent speaking engagement at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) was another international achievement for Alliance Scientist Michael Selvaraj, his lab, and his global collaborators. His experiences show how scientists can push past their ‘comfort zones’ to diversify partnerships…
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Programa de oito anos deixa legado de desenvolvimento sustentável na Amazônia brasileira
Juliana Nogueira
O Programa CAL-PSE gerou conhecimento sobre como envolver o setor privado para tratar de questões socioambientais na Amazônia, com abordagens inovadoras e uma sólida rede de parceiros locais.
O programa "Catalisando e Aprendendo por meio do Envolvimento do…
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Proyecto integrado de investigación y desarrollo de la producción y transformación de yuca para la obtención y comercialización de almidón agrio de yuca : Adopción e impacto
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72050
Publication year
1997
Authors
Gottret, María Verónica
Henry, Guy
Dufour, D.L.
Full Citation
Gottret,…
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Perceptions of teachers and experts regarding school gardening practices to enhance agriculture and food literacy among school children
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174343
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Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka,18th and 19th of January 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka. School garden provides opportunities for shaping children's food choices through hands-on learning that promotes healthy eating habits. This qualitative study aimed to identify current agronomic practices, explore…
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Agriemission monitor: Database for emission data visualization in livestock production systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174344
Publication year
2024
Authors
Verchot, Louis
Durango, Sandra
Romero, Miguel
Full Citation
Verchot, L.; Durango, S.; Romero, M. (2024) Agriemission monitor: Database for emission data visualization in livestock production systems. Work Package 2 of the…
