Partiendo de las lecciones aprendidas en Tercer Congreso Internacional sobre Especies Olvidadas y Subutilizadas: por un África con Seguridad Alimentaria, realizado en Ghana, en septiembre de 2013, esta síntesis de orientación política destaca los roles clave que cumplen las NUS en enfrentar cinco...
Rudebjer, P.G.
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Meldrum, G.
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Padulosi, S.
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Hall, R.
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Hermanowicz, E.
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Bioversity International
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[Haciendo realidad la promesa de las especies olvidadas y subutilizadas (NUS): Policy brief]
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Haciendo realidad la promesa de las especies olvidadas y subutilizadas (NUS): Policy brief
The Strategic Action Plan to Strengthen the Conservation and Use of Mesoamerican Plant Genetic Resources in Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change (SAPM) is a ten-year road map to strengthen conservation, access and use of plant genetic resources in Mesoamerica, as a strategic element for food se...
Ramírez, M.
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Galluzzi, G.
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Zonneveld, Maarten van
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Thomas, E.
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Etten, Jacob van
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Pinzón, S.
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Beltrán, M.
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Alcázar, C.
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Libreros, D.
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Vay, L.
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Solano, W.
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Williams, D.
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Maselli, S.
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Quirós, W.
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Alonzo, S.
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Remple, N.
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Bioversity International
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[Strategic action plan to strengthen conservation and use of Mesoamerican plant genetic resources in adapting agriculture to climate change SAPM 2014-2024]
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Strategic action plan to strengthen conservation and use of Mesoamerican plant genetic resources in adapting agriculture to climate change SAPM 2014-2024
The Seeds for Needs initiative works with farmers to research how agricultural biodiversity can help minimize the risks associated with climate change. At the same time Seeds for Needs is helping farming communities cope with the effects of climate change by providing access to locally adapted se...
Gevel, J.M.J. van de
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Fadda, Carlo
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Bioversity International
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[Seeds for Needs - East Africa: Helping farming communities cope with the effects of climate change by providing access to locally adapted seeds]
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Seeds for Needs - East Africa: Helping farming communities cope with the effects of climate change by providing access to locally adapted seeds
In South America, 60% of the original TDF ecosystem coverage has disappeared and in Colombia only 8% of its original cover stands. Remaining forest patches are very fragmented, immersed in landscapes dominated by crops and pasture. Ecosystem restoration is considered a global priority to contribu...
Thomas, E.
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Alcázar, C.
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Beltrán, M.
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Amaya, K.
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Bioversity International
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[Tree-based restoration of the floristic and genetic diversity of tropical dry forest]
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Tree-based restoration of the floristic and genetic diversity of tropical dry forest
Tropical fruits – full of rich nutrients and health properties – are adapted to hot and humid environments. Many tropical fruit species might spread beyond their current geographical limit whereas some species might exhibit irregular bearing of fruit. In this context, there are some important que...
Sthapit, B.R.
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Ramanatha Rao, V.
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Sthapit, S.R.
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Bioversity International
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[Tropical fruit tree species and climate change]
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Tropical fruit tree species and climate change
Bioversity International
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European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources
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[Pre-breeding for small grain cereals: How to meet future challenges of food supply under a changing climate]
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Pre-breeding for small grain cereals: How to meet future challenges of food supply under a changing climate
This CCAFS Working Paper presents a participatory methodology that has been designed to provide
organizations with the tools to understand the interrelations between climate impacts, food systems and
livelihood strategies at the local level, while taking into consideration traditional /indigenous...
Bioversity International
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Ulrichs, Martina
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Cannon, Terry
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Institute of Development Studies
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Newsham, Andrew
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Naess, Lars Otto
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Marshall, Mipsie
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[Climate Change & Food Security Vulnerability Assessment. Toolkit for assessing community-level potential for adaptation to climate change]
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Climate Change & Food Security Vulnerability Assessment. Toolkit for assessing community-level potential for adaptation to climate change
Drawing on the lessons learned from the 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) in September 2013 in Ghana and other recent initiatives, this policy brief highlights key roles of NUS in addressing five critical development challenges: conservation of agricultura...
Bioversity International
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Rudebjer, P.G.
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Meldrum, G.
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Padulosi, S.
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Hall, R.
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Hermanowicz, E.
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[Realizing the promise of neglected and underutilized species: Policy Brief]
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Realizing the promise of neglected and underutilized species: Policy Brief
Bioversity International's 'Seeds for Needs' initiative works with farmers to research how agricultural biodiversity can help minimize the risks associated with climate change. The concept is simple – if farmers have better information and access to a wide range of varieties, they are more able t...
Bioversity International
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[The Seeds for Needs Initiative in Ethiopia: integrating farmer and scientist knowledge]
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The Seeds for Needs Initiative in Ethiopia: integrating farmer and scientist knowledge
Bioversity International's 'Seeds for Needs' initiative works with farmers to research how agricultural biodiversity can help minimize the risks associated with climate change. The concept is simple – if farmers have better information and access to a wide range of varieties, they are more able t...