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  1. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    July, 2015
    Malawi, Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Africa

    This report reflects the summary of baseline findings in Malawi, under the auspices of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Adaptation Programme in Africa. It identifies gaps in climate information access and use at the local level, types of climate services farmers and pastoralists need in Malawi, relevant channels to reach farmers with requested services, lead-time and gender-specific requirements for the design and delivery of climate services that matter to farmers.

  2. Library Resource
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    April, 2016

    Taking a gender-responsive approach to Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) means that the particular needs, priorities, and realities of men and women are recognized and adequately addressed in the design and application of CSA so that both men and women can equally benefit.

    The gender gap in agriculture affects how men and women access and benefit from CSA.

    A gender-responsive approach to CSA addresses this gap by recognizing the specific needs and capabilities of women and men.

  3. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2015
    Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

    Rhamphicarpa fistulosa is a facultative hemi-parasitic plant of the Orobanchaceae family, adapted to wet soils. Apart from tropical Australia, it is only found in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is considered a minor weed in cereal crops such as rice. Due to this status, the species has received only sporadic attention. Recent field observations and encounters with rice farmers in several African countries showed that R. fistulosa is, however, a more serious and increasing production constraint than previously thought.

  4. Library Resource
    Policy Papers & Briefs
    November, 2016
    Honduras, Central America, South America

    The agricultural development project ACCESO

    reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and

    led to net carbon sequestration due to perennial

    crop expansion.

    ? Increased fertilizer use was a moderate source

    of emissions that was more than offset by

    reduced emissions from other ACCESOsupported

    practices, including improvements in

    soil, water, and fertilizer management, and in

    feed and grassland use by dairy cows.

    ? Compared to conventional practices, ACCESOsupported

    activities reduced emission intensity

  5. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    February, 2016

    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, institutional, and research interventions are being tested and applied in agricultural systems in low-income and middle-income countries.

  6. Library Resource
    Conference Papers & Reports
    December, 2004
    Africa, Asia

    The papers in this proceedings provide a cross section of science research in international agricultural research centres (IARCs), where the objectives and research foci within the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) have changed substantially in the 1990s. The book is divided in five sections. The first explores priority setting and research evaluation of commodity programmes. The second looks at institutional issues. The third explores issues related to commodity policies and food security.

  7. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    March, 2015
    Ethiopia, Africa, Eastern Africa

    Climate change is a major development challenge to Ethiopia. Climate change is expected to

    adversely affect all economic sectors, eco-regions, and social groups. Agriculture is one of the

    most vulnerable sectors as it is highly dependent on rainfall. This report synthesises four case

    studies focusing on the impacts, vulnerabilities and local adaptation practices in Ethiopia‘s

    agricultural sector, including policy and institutional responses. The case studies were carried

  8. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    February, 2016

    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 assessed to generate four key lessons.

  9. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    December, 2015
    Kenya

    The ‘WISE-UP to climate’ project aims to demonstrate the value of natural infrastructure as a ‘nature-based solution’ for climate change adaptation and sustainable development. Within the Tana River Basin, both natural and built infrastructure provide livelihood benefits for people. Understanding the interrelationships between the two types of infrastructure is a prerequisite for sustainable water resources development and management. This is particularly true as pressures on water resources intensify and the impacts of climate change increase.

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