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Rwanda Climate Services for Agriculture project demonstrates significant productivity, income, food security and women’s empowerment benefits for more than 110,000 participating fa... by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Evaluation shows that the 111,835 farmers, across all 30 districts, who participated in Rwanda Climate Services for Agriculture (RCSA) communication and capacity development interventions were more likely to act on weather and climate information; experienced an average 24% increase in the value of crop production and 30% increase in income from crops; and perceived improvements in food security, investment in farming, coping capacity, and confidence as farmers. Project interventions increased women’s participation in household decision-making and standing in their communities.…”
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Agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers in ASALs by Kramer, Berber

“…• Agricultural insurance is a tool to manage extreme weather events, such as droughts, which are becoming an increasing challenge for smallholder farmers in ASALs: • After a shock – insurance payouts help coping with losses; • Direct link with other financial instruments: Help households preserve savings and repay loans • Prevent sales of productive assets, taking children out of school, reducing consumption • Before a shock – risk reduction can help increase access to credit and promote investments in agriculture…”
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How did sanctions impact Myanmar? by Ajmani, Manmeet Singh, Joshi, Pramod Kumar, Kishore, Avinash, Roy, Devesh

“…In this article, we discuss the impacts and coping strategies related to the sanctions imposed on Myanmar, which lasted over a decade.…”
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The impact of shocks on gender-differentiated asset dynamics in Bangladesh by Rakib, Muntaha, Matz, Julia Anna

“…Assets are an important means of coping with adverse events in developing countries but the role of gendered ownership is not yet fully understood. …”
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Empowering poor rural Filipinos to nurture equitable climate adaptation by Hellin, Jon, Laborte, Alice, Rosimo, Magnolia, Echavez, Chona, Petesch, Patti, Fisher, Eleanor

“…Here, a participatory methodology centered around social equity offers vital tools for engaging poor communities who are coping with climate change.…”
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Farmer Training and coaching has increased the knowledge and implementation of over 1000 cocoa farmers in Climate Smart Cocoa practices in Ghana. by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Field surveys have shown that the 1113 farmers coached in the climate-smart cocoa have implemented practices in their farms in the coping and adjustment zones in Ghana. Each farmer has implemented at least 2 climate-smart cocoa recommendations in the establishment and management of their cocoa farm. …”
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Operationalizing and localizing SEADS and LEGS: Lessons from Nepal by Babu, Suresh Chandra, Dhungel, Rajesh, Mulmi, Prajula, Srivastava, Nandita

“…With over 80% of the population relying on subsistence farming, emergencies exacerbate hunger and force negative coping strategies like forced migration and resource disputes. …”
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Food Aid Sharing and Resilience. The role of collectivity and connectivity in drought-affected pastoralist systems in Ethiopia by Flintan, Fiona E., Anbacha, Abiyot, Ebro, Abule, Eba, Bedasa, Disasa, H., Aden, H., Abdulatif, M., Assefa, A.

“…Humanitarian strategies that embrace these dynamics can significantly enhance coping mechanisms and sustainability. Policymakers must prioritize reinforcing community networks to ensure effective humanitarian responses that are culturally sensitive and community centered.…”
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Participatory analysis of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change: a methodological guide for working with rural communities. ICRAF Occasional Paper No. 19 by Boureima, Moussa, Abasse, Tougiani A., Sotelo Montes, Carmen, Weber, John C., Katkore B, Mounkoro, Bayo, Dakouo, Joseph-Marie, Samaké, Ouodiouma B., Sigué, Hamadé, Bationo, B. André, Diallo, Boukary O.

“…In addition, it helps them to organize and analyze information about the vulnerability and resilience of their community, households and individuals, and to use local knowledge about coping strategies to help them adapt to climate change.…”
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Using economic valuation techniques to inform water resources management in the Southern European, Mediterranean and developing countries: A survey and critical appraisal of availa... by Birol, Ekin, Koundouri, Phoebe, Kountouris, Yiannis

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Livestock production challenges and improved forage production efforts in the Damot Gale District of Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia by Mengistu, S., Nurfeta, A., Tolera, Adugna, Bezabih, Melkamu, Adie, Aberra, Woldemeskel, Endalkachew, Zenebe, M.

“…Purchasing grass (31.4%) and concentrate (33.5%) and feeding enset (Ensete ventricosum) leaf (21.49%) were the most commonly adopted coping mechanisms to alleviate feed shortages during the dry season, while using purchased grass and enset leaf was the main coping strategy in nonproject intervention ( p ≤ 0.01) areas. …”
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Oil palm and gendered time use: A mixed-methods case study from West Kalimantan, Indonesia by Rowland, D., Zanello, G., Waliyo, E., Ickowitz, A.

“…We integrate the results from a fractional multinomial logistic regression of data from 603 individuals with qualitative findings on the subjective experience of time allocation, as well as, the causes, consequences and coping strategies to manage trade-offs in time allocation. …”
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Food insecurity and perceived effects of COVID-19 on livelihoods in rural Sri Lanka by Singh, Nishmeet, Scott, Samuel P., Kumar, Neha, Ramani, Gayathri V., Marshall, Quinn, Sinclair, Kate, Kalupahana, Saman, Fernando, Malika, Silva, Renuka, Perera, Amila, Jayatissa, Renuka, Olney, Deanna K.

“…Objective: This article aims to assess food insecurity, perceived effects of COVID-19, and coping mechanisms among agriculture-based households in rural Sri Lanka. …”
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Towads a common vision of climate, peace and security in Zimbabwe by Makanda, Joseph, Maviza, Gracsious, Caroli, Giulia, Tarusarira, Joram, Gadu, Siyaxola, Maphosa, Mandlenkosi, Takaindisa, Joyce, Onivola, Minoarivelo, de Coning, Cedric, Gumindonga, Webster, Moyo, Nqobile, Laderach, Peter

“…Food and livelihood insecurity: extreme weather events disrupt agricultural productivity, prompting negative coping strategies like deforestation and artisanal mining, which contribute to environmental degradation and socio-economic strain. 3. …”
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Percepción de riesgo por exposición a plaguicidas en escuelas rurales del Alto Valle de Río Negro by Rosati, Alfredo, Copes, Walter Javier

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Navigating the delivery of a service by Wickström, Joel

“…Cooperation was shown to be an important coping mechanism for the unpredictable nature of delivering environmental services. …”
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Dairy value chains during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: Evidence from cascading value chain surveys before and during the pandemic by Hirvonen, Kalle, Habte, Yetmwork, Mohammed, Belay, Tamru, Seneshaw, Abate, Gashaw T., Minten, Bart

“…We combine in-person survey data collected in February 2018 with phone survey data collected in June and September 2021 to study how dairy value chains in Ethiopia have coped with the COVID-19 pandemic. Focusing on the major dairy value chain connecting farmers in North and West Shewa as well as peri-urban and urban producers in and around Addis Ababa to consumers in Addis Ababa, we applied a cascading survey approach in which we collected data at all levels of the value chain: dairy farmers, rural wholesalers, and urban retailers.…”
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Implications of feed scarcity for gender roles in ruminant livestock production by Tangka, F.K.L., Jabbar, M.A.

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Gender-responsive social protection for gender equality and climate resilience by Roy, Shalini

“…She cites an ethnographic study from Bangladesh that suggests gender-responsive social protection, paired with livelihood and disaster resistance training, promoted short-term coping during climate events and women's longer-term adaptation and climate resilience. …”
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Report of the First Meeting of the CGIAR Finance Committee by CGIAR Finance Committee

“…There are also a comment on the TAC review of center medium term plans for 1994-1998, and an appraisal of funding prospects for 1994 and methods of coping with the likely shortfall.The Committee also proposed a change in its terms of reference (revised draft in Annex A) and laid out a work program. …”
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