Search Results - "Global South"

Youth Strategy for Phase II (2017-2022): CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…Decisions today on agriculture and climate change will have a strong intergenerational impact on the global south, disproportionately affecting those under 25 (Farming First 2015). …”
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Food security and the cultural heritage missing link by Britwum, Kofi, Demont, Matty

“…Though enormous strides have been achieved in recent decades towards reducing food insecurity in the Global South, continued efforts are imperative in light of rapidly expanding populations and threats posed by climate change. …”
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Opinion: Can governance reforms like Brazil’s get us to net-zero? by Verchot, Louis V., Castro-Nuñez, Augusto Carlos

“…One narrative present among climate change discussions is that reducing agricultural greenhouse gas, or GHG, emissions would compromise food security and the availability of food in the global south. We agree that reducing GHG emissions comes with trade-offs, but this does not mean we should abandon efforts toward climate change mitigation in agriculture and forestry, which the Paris Agreement champions.…”
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TR: COP27 – Interview with Youssef – Regional TV by Brouziyne, Youssef

“…In his interview with Channel 1 of Egypt’s National TV during the COP27, Dr Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI’s Regional Representative in the MENA region highlighted the role of Global North community in building trust with the Global South regarding their commitments in the previous COPs. …”
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TR: COP27 – Interview with Youssef – Regional TV by IWMI, Communication Team

“…In his interview with Channel 1 of Egypt’s National TV during the COP27, Dr Youssef Brouziyne, the IWMI’s Regional Representative in the MENA region highlighted the role of Global North community in building trust with the Global South regarding their commitments in the previous COPs. …”
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Research and innovation missions to transform future water systems by Smith, Mark, Gordon, C., Kittikhoun, A., Molwantwa, J., Mollinedo, P. P., Romdhane, A. B., Shrestha, R., Tindimugay, C., McDonnell, Rachael

“…Researchers have an important role in supporting the delivery of needed on-the-ground impact, but their work must be informed by the priorities and necessities of Global South implementors.…”
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Promoting Climate-Resilient Agrifood Systems Governance with Gender Inclusivity: A Policy Brief by Amoak, Daniel, Najjar, Dina

“…In agrarian regions in the Global South, women face unique and intersectional vulnerabilities that limit their voice in governance and decision-making processes. …”
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Quantitative Farming Systems Analysis: A multi-level case study in Malawi: Prioritizing, tailoring, and targeting socio-technical innovation bundles towards the Sustainable Intensi... by Cossu, A., Frelat, Romain, Hammond, James, Zepeda, E. A., Sonder, Kai, Lopez-Ridaura, Santiago, Groet, J., Wijk, Mark T. van

“…Small-scale farmers in the global South, involved in various farming activities, inherently grasp the holistic understanding of their interconnected system. …”
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Leveraging drones, digital tools, and near-real time data for enhanced decision making by smallholder farmers by Jardinero, Benedict

“…With a focus on smallholder farmers, the presentation explores how emerging technologies—such as drones, advisory platforms, and data-driven decision-making—can enhance productivity, sustainability, and inclusivity in the Global South. It also addresses critical challenges, including the digital divide and limited access to actionable insights, emphasizing the need for research-based solutions to bridge these gaps and ensure equitable agricultural advancements.…”
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Strengthening urban food systems through engaging with informal sector food vendors: Two models for scaling capacity sharing by Prain, Gordon, Alvarez, S.A., Bertuso, A., Sharma, G., Kawarazuka, Nozomi, Mutua, F., Ricarte, P.

“…This report examines how engaging informal sector food vendors can strengthen urban food systems in the Global South through scalable capacity sharing approaches. …”
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From gender analysis to transforming gender norms: Using empowerment pathways to enhance gender equity and food security in Tanzania by Galiè, Alessandra, Kantor, Paula

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Contemporary Processes of Large-Scale Land Acquisition in Sub-Saharan Africa: Legal Deficiency or Elite Capture of the Rule of Law? by German, L., Schoneveld, George C., Mwangi, E.

“…Growth of emerging economies, policy commitments to biofuels and volatility in commodity prices have contributed to a marked increase in the pace and scale of foreign direct investment in land-based enterprises in the global South. This paper explores the relationship between policy and practice associated with customary rights protections in the context of large-scale land acquisitions through a document review and case study analyses from Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. …”
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What traits of collaboration networks are associated with project success? The case of two CGIAR agricultural research programs for development by Plex Sulá, A.I., De Col, Valentina, Etherton, B.A., Yanru Xing, Agarwal, A., Ramić, L., Bonaiuti, Enrico, Friedmann, M., Proietti, Claudio, Thiele, Graham, Garrett, Karen A.

“…Most international collaborations occurred between institutions headquartered in Global South countries, but most intercontinental collaborations occurred between Global South and Global North countries. …”
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Nudging smallholders to integrate more legumes into their farms - a farm model quantification by Lairez, Juliette, Gandon, Francisca, Berre, David, Falconnier, Gatien N., Bruelle, Guillaume, Affholder, François

“…However, in land constrained environments of global South, integrating more legume in sole cropping means replacing currently grown staple or cash crops by legume crops or cultivating a fallow land. …”
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At the intersection of gender and generation: Engaging with 'youth' in the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry by Clendenning, J., Elias, Marlène, Sijapati Basnett, Bimbika

“…It begins by describing demographic trends pertaining to youth in the Global South before turning to critical issues related to young women and men in forest, tree and agroforestry landscapes. …”
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Case Study: Finance for sustainable agricultural intensification by Dalberg Asia

“…To meet the growing demand for food in the Global South in a sustainable manner, current funding in innovation for sustainable agriculture intensification will need to be increased exponentially. …”
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Fossil fuels feed climate change and war: Time to quit them by Bößner, Stefan, Läderach, Peter R.D., Johnson, Francis X, Kangogo, Daniel, Pacillo, Grazia

“…But our dependency on fossil fuels also has negative consequences for the Global South, where climate change impacts are likely to be felt the hardest. …”
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The spatial politics of land policy reform in Myanmar and Laos by Kenney-Lazar, M., Suhardiman, Diana, Hunt, G.

“…Land policy reform has dominated the development agenda across the Global South over the past two decades. In contrast with earlier distributive land reforms, contemporary policies reflect an amalgamation of neoliberal, state territorial, and social justice agendas. …”
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WEF nexus narratives: toward sustainable resource security by Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe, Senzanje, A., Modi, A., Jewitt, G., Massawe, F.

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A Historical Perspective on Land Tenure Security by Sunderlin, W.D., Holland, M.B.

“…In this chapter, we explore the forces that have shaped the current challenge of securing land tenure for those with little voice, power, and means. Focusing on the Global South, we identify trends in the ebb and flow of land tenure security and insecurity, distinguishing between those tied to agricultural-based societies and forest-dependent populations where relevant. …”
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