Faced with the triple challenges of achieving food security, adapting to the impacts of climate
change, and reducing emissions, agriculture has been prioritized by countries as a sector for
climate action. The national process of formulating and implementing National Adaptation
Plans, which gives...
Dinesh, Dhanush
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Campbell, Bruce M.
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Bonilla Findji, Osana
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Richards, Meryl
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[10 best bet innovations for adaptation in agriculture: A supplement to the UNFCCC NAP Technical Guidelines]
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10 best bet innovations for adaptation in agriculture: A supplement to the UNFCCC NAP Technical Guidelines
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) with the support from CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF, Japan), agreed to develop innovative financial risk...
International Water Management Institute
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[Workshop on implementation strategies for piloting flood index insurance for agricultural development in Bangladesh]
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Workshop on implementation strategies for piloting flood index insurance for agricultural development in Bangladesh
This Info Note aims to present a summary of results from gender-related activities at the CSVs in West Africa. The gender mainstreaming included the capacity building of implementation team, the empowerment of women with gender sensitive activities and the understanding of gender perception on cl...
Ouédraogo, Mathieu
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Partey, Samuel T.
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Zougmoré, Robert B.
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Derigubah, Mavis
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Sanogo, Diaminatou
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Boureima, Moussa
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[Mainstreaming gender and social differentiation into CCAFS research activities in West Africa: lessons learned and perspectives]
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Mainstreaming gender and social differentiation into CCAFS research activities in West Africa: lessons learned and perspectives
Agricultural production systems in Ethiopia depend on seasonal rains, which are increasingly becoming variable, affecting the livelihoods of many farmers. Women in rural areas are more vulnerable to climate change and climaterelated risks due to existing social norms and gender inequalities (limi...
Climate variability already poses a significant threat to humanity, with the poor and most vulnerable at greatest risk. It is expected that such section of society will become more exposed to climate shocks as a result of climate change. South Asia, and India in particular, is at high risk. India...
International Water Management Institute
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[Policy dialog workshop on flood index insurance and drought management for agricultural development in Bihar, India]
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Policy dialog workshop on flood index insurance and drought management for agricultural development in Bihar, India
This working paper synthesizes knowledge within CGIAR on adaptation measures in agricultural systems, for the benefit of parties and observers preparing submissions to the UNFCCC SBSTA. Experience from CGIAR and partners indicate that adaptation measures covering policy, technological, financial,...
Dinesh, Dhanush
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[Adaptation measures in agricultural systems: Messages to the SBSTA 44 Agriculture Workshops]
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Adaptation measures in agricultural systems: Messages to the SBSTA 44 Agriculture Workshops
This paper synthesizes knowledge within CGIAR and its partners on agricultural practices and technologies to enhance food security, resilience and productivity in a sustainable manner. A number of agricultural practices and technologies which contribute to these objectives were identified and ass...
Dinesh, Dhanush
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[Agricultural practices and technologies to enhance food security, resilience and productivity in a sustainable manner: Messages to the SBSTA 44 agriculture workshops]
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Agricultural practices and technologies to enhance food security, resilience and productivity in a sustainable manner: Messages to the SBSTA 44 agriculture workshops
A three day workshop on Climate-Smart Village (CSV) Approach was organized from 12-14 September in Nepal. Nearly 100 representatives from various CGIAR centers, development partners and CCAFS regions (Latin America, West Africa, East Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia) participated. About 50%...
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
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[Climate-Smart Village Approach in Nepal: Learning from Global, Regional and Local Knowledge]
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Climate-Smart Village Approach in Nepal: Learning from Global, Regional and Local Knowledge
Farming is a risky business. Shocks such as drought, flood, pests or disease can make it difficult for farmers to invest in new productive options, such as seeds or fertilizer. These shocks are often regional, reverberating past the level of the individual smallholder. This makes it equally diffi...
Greatrex, Helen
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Narh, Stephen
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Tettey, Abigail
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Yeboah, Angelina
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Mahama, Aswad
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[Capacity building on agricultural insurance for aggregators in Northern Ghana]
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Capacity building on agricultural insurance for aggregators in Northern Ghana