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Since the term ‘climate-smart agriculture’ (CSA) was coined in 2010, a growth in strategies, policies, partnerships and investments in the area has been observed. Here we have summarised key CSA efforts globally and in South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, West Africa, and Latin America. We ...


Dinesh, DhanushAggarwal, Pramod K.Khatri-Chhetri, ArunLoboguerrero Rodriguez, Ana MaríaMungai, CatherineRadeny, Maren A.O.Sebastian, Leocadio S.Zougmoré, Robert B.[The rise in Climate-Smart Agriculture strategies, policies, partnerships and investments across the globe]The rise in Climate-Smart Agriculture strategies, policies, partnerships and investments across the globe

Smallholder farmers in East Africa need information and knowledge on appropriate climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices, technologies, and institutional innovations in order to effectively adapt to changing climatic conditions and cope with climate variability. This paper assesses farmer adopt...


Nyasimi, MaryKimeli, PhilipSayula, GeorgeRadeny, Maren A.O.Kinyangi, JamesMungai, Catherine[Adoption and Dissemination Pathways for Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies and Practices for Climate-Resilient Livelihoods in Lushoto, Northeast Tanzania]Adoption and Dissemination Pathways for Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies and Practices for Climate-Resilient Livelihoods in Lushoto, Northeast Tanzania

Combining qualitative-quantitative approaches, we examined the reasons behind household movements into and out of poverty across Kenya, and how they differ by livelihood zones. Among the 4773 households studied, 42 per cent were poor 15 years ago and 50 per cent are poor at the present time. Over...


Kristjanson, Patricia M.Mango, N.Krishna, A.Radeny, Maren A.O.Johnson, Nancy L.[Understanding poverty dynamics in Kenya]Understanding poverty dynamics in Kenya
Mubiru, D.N.Radeny, Maren A.O.Kyazze, F.B.Zziwa, A.Lwasa, J.Kinyangi, J.Mungai, C.[Climate trends, risks and coping strategies in smallholder farming systems in Uganda]Climate trends, risks and coping strategies in smallholder farming systems in Uganda

Small ruminants (goats and sheep) play an important role in rural livelihoods. About one third of the total red meat consumed in Kenya comes from small ruminants (GoK, 2015a). Small ruminants are easier to de-stock and re-stock due to their small body size, higher birth rate, and shorter generati...


Recha, John W.M.Radeny, Maren A.O.[Managing climate risks through small ruminants in Kenyan climate-smart villages]Managing climate risks through small ruminants in Kenyan climate-smart villages
Ojango, Julie M.K.Audho, James O.Oyieng, EdwinRadeny, Maren A.O.Kimeli, PhilipRecha, John W.M.Muigai, Anne W.T.[Assessing actors in rural markets of sheep and goats in the Nyando Basin of western Kenya: A key to improving productivity from smallholder farms]Assessing actors in rural markets of sheep and goats in the Nyando Basin of western Kenya: A key to improving productivity from smallholder farms

This paper aims to better understand actors involved in the generation, translation, communication and governance of agricultural climate services and their networks in Ethiopia. To achieve these objectives, about 65 actor organizations were selected across seven regions and two city administrati...


Tesfaye, AboneshHansen, JamesRadeny, Maren A.O.Belay, SebsibSolomon, Dawit[Actor roles and networks in agricultural climate services in Ethiopia: a social network analysis]Actor roles and networks in agricultural climate services in Ethiopia: a social network analysis

Climate information and agro-advisory services are crucial in helping smallholder farmers and pastoralists in East Africa manage climate-related risks and adapt to climate change. However, significant gaps exist in provision of climate information that effectively addresses the needs of farmers a...


Radeny, Maren A.O.Desalegn, AyalMubiru, DrakeKyazze, FlorenceMahoo, HenryRecha, John W.M.Kimeli, PhilipSolomon, Dawit[Indigenous knowledge for seasonal weather and climate forecasting across East Africa]Indigenous knowledge for seasonal weather and climate forecasting across East Africa

This study estimated the economic value of agricultural climate services for strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers to climate variability and risks in Ethiopia. Using a choice experiment approach, the study introduced a hypothetical package of improved climate services to 600 random...


Tesfaye, AboneshHansen, JamesKassie, Girma TesfahunRadeny, Maren A.O.Solomon, Dawit[Estimating the economic value of climate services for strengthening resilience of smallholder farmers to climate risks in Ethiopia: A choice experiment approach]Estimating the economic value of climate services for strengthening resilience of smallholder farmers to climate risks in Ethiopia: A choice experiment approach

This article uses qualitative and quantitative data to document the nature of educational practices in a pastoralist area in Tanzania, and to provide evidence that the schooling process, amongst other influences, has encouraged and facilitated the uptake and expansion of farming by these pastoral...


Radeny, Maren A.O.Nkedianye, D.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Herrero, Mario T.[Livelihood choices and returns among pastoralists: Evidence from southern Kenya]Livelihood choices and returns among pastoralists: Evidence from southern Kenya

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