The “How To Do Note: Climate change risk assessments in value chain projects” provides guidance for the design and development of climate-smart value chains. A number of tools and resources are available to support decision makers at various stages in value chain development. Mainstreaming clima...
Vermeulen, Sonja J.
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Dinesh, Dhanush
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Läderach, Peter
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Mwongera, Caroline
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[How can we develop value chain programs that address climate risks?]
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How can we develop value chain programs that address climate risks?
At the 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in Bali, CCAFS, IFAD and USDA-FAS organized the Side event “Accelerating innovation development and scaling climate-smart agriculture to drive a transformation in food systems”. High-level representatives of > 20 governments, resea...
Koerner, Jana
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Dinesh, Dhanush
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Firmian, Ilaria
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Corner-Dolloff, Caitlin
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[Accelerating innovation development and scaling processes for agricultural transformation]
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Accelerating innovation development and scaling processes for agricultural transformation
In the context of rapid and unprecedented environmental change, there is growing emphasis amongst the scientific community to engage in policy processes and realise societal outcomes in addition to generating new knowledge. But, how can science-policy engagement efforts be delivered? What are the...
Dinesh, Dhanush
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Downing, Clare
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[Stepping up science-policy engagement to tackle environmental change: Methods and examples for achieving policy impact]
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Stepping up science-policy engagement to tackle environmental change: Methods and examples for achieving policy impact
Against the backdrop of population increase, changing dietary patterns, increased affluence and rising demands on land for the generation of biofuels, agricultural productivity is required to increase significantly in the coming years. This increase will take place in a context of constrained res...
Dinesh, Dhanush
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Olesen, Asger S
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Richards, M
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Guizani, Sara
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Andersen, S.P.
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[Agriculture Initiatives and COP22: A step towards fighting climate change]
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Agriculture Initiatives and COP22: A step towards fighting climate change
As climate change pushes livestock, crop and tree production systems towards new realities, societies may seek more comprehensive solutions. Examples of truly radical adaptation — pre-emptive actions at scale that address the root causes of climate risks and reduce climatic footprint — are still ...
Vermeulen, Sonja J.
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Mason M
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Dinesh, Dhanush
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Adolph, Barbara
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[Radical adaptation in agriculture: tackling the roots of climate vulnerability]
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Radical adaptation in agriculture: tackling the roots of climate vulnerability
Extreme climate events can undermine agriculture and rural development. Even in years when extreme events do not occur, the uncertainty that results from climate-related risk is an impediment to sustainable intensification of agriculture and adoption of climate-smart agricultural production pract...
Coffey, Kevin
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Haile, Menghestab
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Halperin, Mea
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Wamukoya, George
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Hansen, James
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Kinyangi, James
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Tesfaye Fantaye, Kindie
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Dinesh, Dhanush
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[Improving early warning systems for agricultural resilience in Africa]
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Improving early warning systems for agricultural resilience in Africa
In this info note we provide a brief overview of key
agricultural practices and technologies which enhance
productivity in a sustainable manner, thus contributing to
food security and environmental goals while increasing
the resilience of farming systems.
A twinned info note considers
higher-leve...
Dinesh, Dhanush
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Vermeulen, Sonja J.
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[Climate change adaptation in agriculture: practices and technologies. Messages to the SBSTA 44 agriculture workshops]
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[Climate change adaptation in agriculture: practices and technologies. Opportunities for climate action in agricultural systems]
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Climate change adaptation in agriculture: practices and technologies. Opportunities for climate action in agricultural systems
In this info note we provide a brief overview of key
adaptation measures in agriculture drawing on research
for development efforts by CGIAR Centres and partners,
taking into account the diversity
of agricultural systems, the role
of indigenous knowledge,
differences in scales of
adoption, and po...
Vermeulen, Sonja J.
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Dinesh, Dhanush
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[Measures for climate change adaptation in agriculture. Messages to the SBSTA 44 agriculture workshops]
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[Measures for climate change adaptation in agriculture. Opportunities for climate action in agricultural systems]
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Measures for climate change adaptation in agriculture. Opportunities for climate action in agricultural systems