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Immediate impacts of COVID-19 measures on bean production, distribution, and food security in eastern Africa
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110999
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The outbreak of coronavirus was expected to adversely affect African countries more than any other region in the world. This assertion was based on the existing conditions in sub-Saharan Africa that exposed the region to the dire consequences of the pandemic. Previously existing underlying conditions that…
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An evaluation of multi-stakeholder platforms for scaling land restoration practices in Kilolo and Lushoto districts, Tanzania
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111759
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This report investigates the functioning and outcomes of the multi-stakeholder platforms established in Tanzania. The study focused on two platforms in Kilolo and Lushoto districts and analyzed their activities to support scaling agricultural innovations. The findings show that the platforms are…
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Transforming Africa’s agriculture through enhancing commercialization of agricultural research products: The case of high iron beans technology
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111559
Abstract
High Iron Beans is one of the commodity value chains supported under TAAT. The HIB Value Chain compact aims at increasing the HIB productivity from 0.8 to 1.2 MT/ha for bush beans and 1.5 to 2.5 MT/ha for climbing beans, produce additional 800,000 MT of HIB in target countries…
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Brechas de género para la adaptación al cambio climático en rubros priorizados del sector silvoagropecuario y recomendaciones para Chile
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118010
Abstract
Este Infonote tiene como objetivo presentar los resulta-dos del Diagnóstico de brechas de género para la adap-tación al cambio climático en rubros productivos priori-zados del sector silvoagropecuario de Chile y recomen-daciones para su abordaje, estudio que se enmarca en la actualización del Plan Nacional de Adaptación al Cambio Climático del Sector…
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Climate change and its impacts in Southern Africa: A synthesis of existing evidence in support of the World Food Programme’s 2021 Climate Change Position Paper
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114114
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Approximately 30% of the whole SADC region is exposed to a variety of climate hazards and their combinations. Decreased suitable land for cropping and reduced crop and livestock production would exacerbate water scarcity and insecurity, and decrease national…
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Regional guidelines for identifying genetic conservation units and seed sources
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180640
Abstract
The objectives of this guideline are to:
• enable a regional assessment of the conservation status of native Asian tree species and their genetic resources using readily available information
• enable the identification and recognition of sites that already serve, or have the potential to serve, as genetic conservation units and seed sources for native tree species, so that relevant measures can be taken to…
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Climate-informed priorities for One CGIAR Regional Integrated Initiatives
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/113289
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This report summarizes a rapid assessment of climate-related challenges to food-, land- and water- systems across the six CGIAR regions. Based on the evidence, priority geographies and systems are proposed which provide a starting point for the Regional Initiatives design process. It then assesses the readiness of the Two Degree Initiative (2DI) regional challenges for their fit to the challenges, and potential to…
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Digital climate advisory and bundled services (DCAS) tools landscape assessment for Myanmar
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/127417
Abstract
This document summarizes the assessment of existing digital tools and platforms for selected value chains in Myanmar based on key characteristics, achievements, challenges and business models.
Publication year
2022
Authors
Khaung, Ye
Giles, James Edward
Kim, Kwang Hyung
Swaans,…
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La red institucional en el corredor seco hondureño y ajustes en las acciones territoriales
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116118
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La política situada en territorios altamente desafiantes ha sido fuente de debates, concentrador de recursos, investigaciones e intervenciones de organismos internacionales, locales, nacionales, entre otros. Muchos de estos espacios expresan altos niveles de vulnerabilidad al clima, fragilidad social y bajo desarrollo económico, como lo es el corredor seco centroamericano especialmente la región…
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Album de memorias: Sistemas alimentarios bajos en emisiones en el departamento del Caqueta, Colombia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180369
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En este sitio web mostramos los resultados del trabajo coconstruido desde 2022 entre la comunidad de Belén de los Andaquíes y La Montañita y la Facultad de Estudios Ambientales y Rurales de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá, en asocio con la Alianza Biodiversity & CIAT, en el marco del proyecto Sistemas Alimentarios Bajos en Emisiones: Mitigate+ y su continuacion bajo el SP…
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What’s science got to do with it? Meet the first cohort from the CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator Program
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/132245
Abstract
Blog introducing the objective of the CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator (CFSA) program and first cohort.
Publication year
2023
Authors
Zulu-Hume, Mercy F.
Ng'ang'a, Salome
Full Citation
Zulu–Hume, M., & Ng’ang’a, S. (2023). What’s science got…
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Gestar cambios, transformar el sector: el caso de la Mesa Colombiana de Ganadería Sostenible
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116046
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El sector ganadero en Latinoamérica y el mundo ostenta un potencial considerable en la producción a larga escala de alimentos, situándose así como un eje fundamental para la seguridad alimentaria global. Sin embargo, la producción ganadera es, simultáneamente, responsable de al menos el 9,5% de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, encontrándose cada vez más a merced de factores y abruptos…
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From gender gaps to gender-transformative climate-smart agriculture
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139309
Abstract
To date, much of the research on the nexus between gender and climate has emphasized the negative impacts on women, in terms of their increased vulnerability to climate-related shocks. Women in developing countries rely predominantly on natural resources for their farming activities, household needs, and caregiving roles. For many women in these contexts, access to important resources such as credit, information, extension…
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CGIAR climate security supports the global effort for information integrity about climate change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176380
Abstract
This year, CGIAR Climate Security has deepened the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s commitment to using its climate science for good by joining the Global Initiative for Information Integrity about Climate Change.
Publication year
2025
Authors
Carneiro, Bia
Tucci, Giulia…
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GreenPhylDB v5: a comparative pangenomic database for plant genomes
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110466
Abstract
Comparative genomics is the analysis of genomic relationships among different species and serves as a significant base for evolutionary and functional genomic studies. GreenPhylDB (https://www.greenphyl.org) is a database designed to facilitate the exploration of gene families and homologous relationships among plant genomes, including staple crops…
