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?Malawi Summary of Baseline Studies: Country Report for the GFCS Adaptation Program in Africa

Reports & Research
July, 2015
Malawi, Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Africa
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
climate change
food security
agriculture
farmers
pastoralists
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.
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2011 Annual Report to CGIAR Consortium: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)

December, 2012
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
food security
rangelands
CCAFS got off to a strong start in 2011, releasing high?profile scientific results and helping achieve, in collaboration with multiple partners, a significant outcome in the global climate change negotiations. The full set of reports from Centers, Themes and Regions on which this CRP synthesis report is based are available here.
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A Gender-responsive Approach to Climate-Smart Agriculture: Evidence and guidance for practitioners

Policy Papers & Briefs
April, 2016
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
climate change
food security
agriculture
rangelands
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.
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A compact to revitalise large-scale irrigation systems using a leadership-partnership-ownership 'Theory of Change'

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2016
food security
In countries with transitional economies such as those found in South Asia, large-scale irrigation systems (LSIS) with a history of public ownership account for about 115 million ha (Mha) or approximately 45% of their total area under irrigation. In terms of the global area of irrigation (320 Mha) for all countries, LSIS are estimated at 130 Mha or 40% of irrigated land. These systems can potentially deliver significant local, regional and global benefits in terms of food, water and energy security, employment, economic growth and ecosystem services.
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A review on farm household modelling with a focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation

Reports & Research
December, 2012
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
food security
rangelands
This study systematically reviewed the literature to evaluate how suitable existing farm and farm
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A strategy to improve livelihoods and restore degraded lands in Haiti

October, 2013
Haiti, Central America, South America
natural resources management
land use
food security
farmers
CIAT - International Center for Tropical Agriculture. Achieving Sustainable Agricultural Production in Haiti. In collaboration with international and local partners to assist with Haiti’s severe food production constraints in three major areas:

Seed Solutions for Food Security

Improved seeds of staple crops are a major leverage point for change in agriculture. By giving higher and more stable yields, they offer short-term benefits, which open the way toward a more profound transformation.

Resilient System Solutions for Sustainable Growth
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A systematic review of local vulnerability to climate change: in search of transparency, coherence and comparability

Reports & Research
December, 2014
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
food security
rangelands
Because vulnerability is a conceptual construct rather than a directly observable phenomenon,

most vulnerability assessments measure a set of “vulnerability indicators”. In order to identify

the core approaches and range of variation in the field, we conducted a systematic literature

review on local vulnerability to climate change. The systematic review entailed an

identification of frameworks, concepts, and operationalizations and a transparency assessment

of their reporting. Three fully defined relevant frameworks of vulnerability were identified:
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A widespread facultative hemi-parasitic weed, threatening rice production in Africa

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2015
Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
climate change
food security
agriculture
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.
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ACCESO in Honduras: Mitigation co-benefits of perennial crop expansion, soil management, and livestock improvements

Policy Papers & Briefs
November, 2016
Honduras, Central America, South America
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
climate change
food security
agriculture
rangelands
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
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Adaptation measures in agricultural systems: Messages to the SBSTA 44 Agriculture Workshops

Reports & Research
February, 2016
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
climate change
food security
agriculture
rangelands
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.