Since cyclones Sidr (2007) and Aila (2009), communities in southern Bangladesh have increasingly
needed to protect their homes and livelihoods from destructive natural disasters. WorldFish
embarked on a climate-resilient housing project in 2013, building a prototype climate-smart house
that is re...
WorldFish
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[Climate-smart house: Housing that is
cyclone resistant and food, energy and
water efficient in Bangladesh]
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Climate-smart house: Housing that is
cyclone resistant and food, energy and
water efficient in Bangladesh
Suspending horticulture in sacks above the ground can result in higher levels of productivity for
vegetables when the challenges of unfertile or saline soil, flooding, waterlogging, and land and
water constraints are regularly encountered.
Previously used feed and fertilizer sacks are filled with...
Suspending horticulture activities above the ground can result in high production of vegetables
when the challenges of unfertile or saline soil, flooding, waterlogging, and land and water
constraints are encountered.
A vertical tower is a cylindrical structure made from bamboo, live wood, soil, c...
Research objectives
Identify the information, knowledge and agricultural technology gaps (agriculture, livestock and natural resources) in the district of Chicualacuala communities that hamper a better response to the effects of climate change.
Describe the potential barriers that may prevent...
Humulane A
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Filimone C
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Dimande, B.
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Fabião A
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[Information and Technology Transfer Needs of Agricultural Producers to cope with the Climate Changes]
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Information and Technology Transfer Needs of Agricultural Producers to cope with the Climate Changes
This research aims to:
Identify climate-related risks and challenges faced by Xai-Xai households (agriculture, livestock and forest resources);
Describe their current coping strategies and needs;
Recommend interventions that meet their needs and improve their livelihood resilience and adapt...
Filimone C
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Humulane A
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Fabião A
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Dimande, B.
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[Problems Faced and Strategies Adopted by Farmers for Adapting to Climate Change in Xai-Xai District, Gaza Province, Mozambique]
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Problems Faced and Strategies Adopted by Farmers for Adapting to Climate Change in Xai-Xai District, Gaza Province, Mozambique
The aim of the CCAFS Climate Change and Social Learning (CCSL) Initiative is to better understand and tap the potential of social learning for research on climate change, agriculture and food security. In June 2013, the CCSL “Plan-and- Writeshop” reviewed the prior 18 months of activities and pro...
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
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[CCAFS Climate Change and Social Learning: Phase 2 concept note]
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CCAFS Climate Change and Social Learning: Phase 2 concept note
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
Agricultural landscapes must provide food, fiber and energy to
a growing population in a changing climate, while potentially
serving as instruments for climate change mitigation. Agriculture
is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, contributing approximately
25% of the GDP annually and employing mo...
Shames, Seth
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Heiner, Krista
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Kapukha, Martha
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Wekesa, Amos
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Recha, John W.M.
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[Scaling up Sustainable Agriculture Land Management in Bungoma County, Kenya]
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Scaling up Sustainable Agriculture Land Management in Bungoma County, Kenya
Agriculture is central to the economy of Uganda; it employs about 82% of the national workforce and is responsible for generating over 20% of Uganda’s GDP (Oling, Rwabizambuga, and Warren- rodriguez 2014). Over 800,000 smallholder farmers in the Mbale, Manafwa and Bududa Districts (Mbale region, ...
Key messages: Participants in policy processes require constant communication and networking among stakeholders to be able to exploit the available policy windows. The review process requires a dynamic and engaging tool. The robustness of a review tool is one step toward having a good and fruitfu...
Muchunguzi, Perez
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Ampaire, Edidah L.
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Acosta, Mariola
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Rutting, Lucas
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Tumuhereze, Martin
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Mwongera, Caroline
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Okiror, John Francis
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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[Scenario guided policy planning: processes, comparisons, and lessons from East Africa]
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Scenario guided policy planning: processes, comparisons, and lessons from East Africa