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Orientaciones sobre proyectos de agroecología en Honduras
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174920
Abstract
KEY MESSAGES
– Al menos 13 organizaciones están promoviendo prácticas agroecológicas en el Corredor Seco de Honduras.
– Las definiciones de agroecología varían considerablemente entre las organizaciones, pero en general incluían prácticas que apoyan la sostenibilidad ambiental.
– Las prácticas agroecológicas más comunes que se promovían incluían la diversificación, el uso de semillas de cultivares tradicionales, el uso de bioinsumos…
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Boosting livestock productivity and sustainability in East Africa: The role of forage seed systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174982
Abstract
Livestock farming plays a critical role in the economies of East African countries, with millions of people depending on cattle, goats and sheep for food, income and employment. However, despite the region's vast agricultural potential, livestock production faces a significant feed deficit - nearly 40% of the total ruminant feed demand is unmet annually. This challenge, compounded by…
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Best practices for agroecology & climate change resilience in the dry corridor: Views from five regions in Honduras
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174921
Abstract
KEY MESSAGES
- Farmers and technicians identified nine bundles of agroecological and conventional practices that achieve climate change resilience and environmental outcomes.
- The most common agroecology technical practices were soil and nutrient management, integrated pest management, diversification and agroforestry.
- Agroecological practices mostly increase…
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From awareness to action: Social valuation of climate change mitigation options in Kenyan dairy farming
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174919
Abstract
In Kenya, where small-scale dairy farming is a vital part of the economy, farmers face increasing challenges from rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and degraded pastures. These climate risks affect productivity, making it crucial for farmers to adopt strategies that mitigate these effects. A recent study conducted by the CGIAR Initiative Livestock & Climate (L&C)…
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GLI contributed to the regeneration of local plant species: The case for restoring biodiversity in Ethiopia
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174964
Abstract
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) aims to reverse land degradation, expand green cover, and restore biodiversity. Though criticized for favoring a few exotic species (Grevillea robusta, Vachellia deccurens, Pinus patula, and Cupressus lusitanica), our findings suggest these plantations effectively support native species regeneration in GLI sites. This underscores GLI’s…
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Agrobiodiversity and value chains
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174987
Abstract
This keynote presentation explores how developing strong, inclusive value chains for agrobiodiversity—especially for neglected and underutilized species —can drive sustainable food systems and improve livelihoods. Drawing on lessons from the Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition (BFN) project, the CGIAR Nature-Positive Solutions (NATURE+) Initiative, and the EU-funded DIVINFOOD projects, the talk highlights successful strategies to link smallholder farmers,…
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Analysis of bean seed channels in the Great Lakes region : South Kivu, Zaire, Southern Rwanda, and select bean-growing zones of Burundi
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72330
Publication year
1994
Authors
Sperling, L.
Full Citation
Sperling, Louise. 1994. Analysis of bean seed channels in the Great Lakes region : South Kivu, Zaire, Southern…
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Migración irregular, cambio climático y género en Guatemala: Perspectivas locales
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174981
Publication year
2025
Authors
Penel, Charlotte
Madurga Lopez, Ignacio
Higuera Florez, Julian
Palou, Nohelia
Full Citation
Penel, C.; Madurga Lopez, I.; Higuera Florez, J.; Palou, N. (2025) Migración irregular, cambio climático y género en Guatemala:…
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Respuesta fisiológica de parientes silvestres y domesticados del fríjol tepari (Phaseolus acutifolius Asa Gray) ante variaciones del régimen hídrico en condiciones de alta temperatura
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174943
Publication year
2025
Authors
Gereda, Javier Mauricio
Full Citation
Gereda, J.M. (2025) Respuesta fisiológica de parientes silvestres y domesticados del fríjol tepari (Phaseolus acutifolius Asa…
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Bancos de germoplasma y el depegue de la consciencia ecológica
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174924
Publication year
2025
Authors
Debouck, Daniel G
Full Citation
Debouck, D.G. (2025) Bancos de germoplasma y el depegue de la consciencia ecológica. 21 sl.
Publication Type
Presentation
Colombia
Crops for…
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Migración irregular, cambio climático y género en Guatemala: Perspectivas locales del caserío de Chisnan, municipio de San Miguel Ixtahuacán, departamento de San Marcos.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174983
Abstract
Este documento es un resumen de los resultados del estudio Migración irregular, cambio climático y género en Guatemala para el caso de estudio del Caserío de Chisnan en el municipio de San Miguel Ixtahuacán (Guatemala). Este estudio exploró las interrelaciones entre la migración irregular y los impactos del cambio…
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Advancing Water-Energy-Food- Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus governance in Ethiopia: Insights from the community of practice seminar
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174985
Publication year
2025
Authors
Balcha, Yodit
Tesfamichael, Meron
Full Citation
Balcha, Y.; Tesfamichael, M. (2025) Advancing Water-Energy-Food- Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus governance in Ethiopia: Insights from the community of practice seminar.…
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African bean production environments: their definition, characteristics and constraints
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72350
Abstract
Bean production in Africa is very heterogeneous with much variation in environmental conditions, cropping systems, preferences and constraints. This working document contains information on the many bean producing areas in Africa. The data were gleaned from numerous sources but a major part of these are from the observations of CIAT…
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CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform launches new report on Morocco’s agri-, food- and climate-tech ecosystems
The CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) is pleased to present The State of the Agri-, Food-, and Climate-Tech Innovation Ecosystem in Morocco, 2025—an in-depth look at the country’s growing innovation landscape and its potential to address pressing agricultural challenges.…
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Cacao y conservación: acuerdos voluntarios para proteger los bosques amazónicos
Maria Claudia Tristán Febres, Marcela Beltrán, Jose Gerardo Sanchez-Choy
En el corazón de la Amazonía peruana, productores de cacao y su cooperativa están construyendo una nueva forma de conservar los bosques: con acuerdos voluntarios que parten del diálogo, la confianza y la acción colectiva…
