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Indicadores de género y empoderamiento de la mujer en la agricultura: del concepto a la práctica
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116790
Abstract
Interés del estudio: La carencia de pautas sobre cómo conectar los conceptos de igualdad de género y/o empoderamiento de las mujeres con la práctica, revela una necesidad de saber qué indicadores usar o adaptar (y cómo adaptarlos) para medir los conceptos relacionados a género.
Publication year
2021
Authors
Chavarro,…
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Etiquetado sostenible para la carne en América Latina y el Caribe: Iniciativas y desarrollo
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116873
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El objetivo del presente artículo: identificar y analizar el estado actual y desarrollo de los sellos de sostenibilidad para la ganadería en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC). Se pretende así comprender las medidas adoptadas por el sector para responder a las demandas de los ciudadanos respecto a cuestiones ambientales, sociales y económicas propias del modelo de intensificación sostenible…
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Are policy makers aware of the climate security nexus? Mapping climate security policy narratives in Senegal
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116454
Abstract
This factsheet answers if policy makers are aware of the climate security nexus, using social media analysis. The results show a disassociation between climate, socioeconomic insecurities, and conflict in the public communications of policy makers.
This publication is part of a factsheet series reporting on the findings of the CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security Observatory work in Africa…
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Diez datos claves sobre Semillas del Futuro
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118361
Publication year
2022
Authors
Alianza de Bioversity International y CIAT
Full Citation
Alianza de Bioversity International y CIAT (2022) Diez datos claves sobre Semillas del Futuro. Cali (Colombia): Alianza de Bioversity International y CIAT. 4 p.
Publication Type
Brochure…
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Políticas públicas y sistemas silvopastoriles en Latinoamérica: Un estudio comparado
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115927
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América Latina y el Caribe ocupan un papel esencial en el sector ganadero a nivel mundial, a tal punto que aportan más del 25% de la producción de carne vacuna y el 10% de leche. Esta actividad genera tanto beneficios internos como externos, pues garantiza la seguridad alimentaria de los países y dinamiza las economías. La tendencia ganadera de la región no solo viene de tiempo atrás, sino que parece…
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Furthering 4R Nutrient Stewardship
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119389
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Future implementations of 4R Nutrient Stewardship need to integrate with changing farming objectives that support a wider range of sustainability outcomes. The new paradigm for Responsible Plant Nutrition provides perspective for such integration. We suggest changes to align it with future farming systems that intensify production, improve human nutrition, protect and enhance biodiversity, shrink environmental and carbon footprints, and make nutrient…
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Accelerating progress towards gender equality and biodiversity objectives
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116936
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Gender dimensions are central to understanding and effectively responding to the world’s most pressing biodiversity management and conservation challenges. This brief brings attention to the ways that addressing pervasive gender inequalities and taking a gender-responsive approach can enhance the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from the…
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Sorghum Corpoica JJT-18 silage production as a business model in Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116942
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Climate variability phenomena such as intense droughts greatly affect the cattle sector in the Colombian Orinoquía region. One strategy for solving this problem is silage.
Silage production as a business model is an economically and financially viable practice, thus allowing cattle and forage producers to obtain additional income.
Sorghum Corpoica JJT-18 is a promising variety for cattle feed in the Orinoquía region…
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How does climate exacerbate root causes of conflict in Uganda? An econometric analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116273
Abstract
This factsheet gives answers on how climate exacerbates root causes of conflict in Uganda, using a two-stage econometric approach. The findings show that climate shocks negatively affect household’s food security status (manly through temperature anomaly), and that food security variables significantly impact the probability of conflict incidence.
This publication is part of a factsheet series reporting…
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The Latin American forage seed market: Developments, trends, and future opportunities
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116215
Abstract
Because of global population growth, increased purchasing power, environmental degradation, and a growing demand for meat, cattle farming faces many challenges regarding the promotion of approaches to sustainable intensification. As a part of satisfying this demand, environmental restrictions must be considered, making it necessary to intensify production systems through the development and adoption of…
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Climate-Smart Agriculture investment portfolios for the Southern Plains in Jamaica
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118015
Abstract
The Southern Plains are Jamaica’s breadbasket, but they are highly exposed to drought and heat, irregular rainfalls, and hurricanes. This Policy Brief presents the main findings and policy recommendations of the project 'Capacity Building Program to Improve Stakeholder Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change in Jamaica (CBCA).
Publication year
2022…
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How does climate exacerbate root causes of conflict in Senegal? Climate Security Pathway Analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116270
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This factsheet gives answers on how climate exacerbates root causes of conflict in Senegal, using an impact pathway analysis. Two main impact pathways are identified: 1) Livelihood and food insecurity in Matam and Tambacounda; 2) Fish scarcity, livelihood insecurity and recruitment by NSAGs.
This publication is part of a factsheet series reporting on the findings of the CGIAR FOCUS Climate…
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The price tag for transforming food systems under climate change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118373
Abstract
This brief summarises the estimated costs of implementing high-priority actions for transforming the food system, under four key action areas, as set out in the Actions to Transforming Food Systems under Climate Change report (Steiner et al. 2020):
• REROUTE farming and rural livelihoods to new trajectories
• DE-RISK livelihoods, farms and value chains
• REDUCE emissions through diets and value chains
• REALIGN policies,…
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Análisis e interpretación de los resultados
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/54731
Publication year
1993
Authors
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
Full Citation
Análisis e interpretación de los resultados. 1993. In: Hernández Romero, Luis Alfredo; Ashby, Jacqueline Anne; Hershey, Clair H.; Iglesias F., Carlos Ariel. Evaluación de nuevas variedades de yuca con…
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Capitalizing CIALCA’s 15 years of multi-actor, multi-stakeholder, actionable and adaptive research support for inclusive and sustainable knowledge ecosystems in the Great Lakes Region
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116847
Abstract
Born out of integrating multiple interventions working in the Great Lakes Region, the Consortium for Improving Agriculture-based Livelihoods in Central Africa (CIALCA) has been conducting applied research and supporting collaborative efforts of international and national organisations working in the…
