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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 deFadda, CarloBioversity International[Seeds for Needs - East Africa: Helping farming communities cope with the effects of climate change by providing access to locally adapted seeds]Seeds for Needs - East Africa: Helping farming communities cope with the effects of climate change by providing access to locally adapted seeds

This paper reviews and discusses how studies on (i) on-farm diversity assessment, (ii) access to diversity and information, (iii) extent of use of available materials and information, and (iv) benefits obtained by the farmer or farming community from their use of local crop diversity, are necessa...


Jarvis, Devra I.Hodgkin, T.Sthapit, B.R.Fadda, CarloLópez Noriega, I.[An heuristic framework for identifying multiple ways of supporting the conservation and use of traditional crop varieties within the agricultural production system]An heuristic framework for identifying multiple ways of supporting the conservation and use of traditional crop varieties within the agricultural production system

The Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT is implementing a Dutch-supported project entitled: Resilient seed systems for climate change adaptation and sustainable livelihoods in the East Africa sub-region. This work aims to boost timely and affordable access to good-quality seed for a portfolio of crop...


Recha, TobiasHalewood, MichaelFadda, CarloMushita, AndrewVernooy, RonnieKidane, Yosef[Resilient seed systems for climate change adaptation and sustainable livelihoods in the East Africa sub-region: Report of training workshop, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 17-21 September 2019]Resilient seed systems for climate change adaptation and sustainable livelihoods in the East Africa sub-region: Report of training workshop, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 17-21 September 2019

This chapter will review the evidence that shows that farmers’ access to seeds has an impact on the sustainability of food production and consumption. Diverse seeds are needed to support the diversification of agriculture, which in turn may contribute to more diverse diets, and to using species a...


Etten, Jacob vanLópez Noriega, I.Fadda, CarloThomas, E.[The contribution of seed systems to crop and tree diversity in sustainable food systems.]The contribution of seed systems to crop and tree diversity in sustainable food systems.

Poster summarizing some of the activities and achievements of the Seeds for Needs Initiative in Ethiopia in honour of community seed bank opening


Fadda, CarloBioversity International[Working with farmers in Ethiopia to tap the potential of Durum wheat genetic diversity to adapt to climate change]Working with farmers in Ethiopia to tap the potential of Durum wheat genetic diversity to adapt to climate change

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