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Understanding zoonotic pathogens and risk factors from wildlife in Southeast Asia: a systematic literature review by Ha Thi Thanh Nguyen, Lindahl, Johanna F., Bett, Bernard K., Hung Nguyen-Viet, Lam, Steven, Thang Nguyen-Tien, Unger, Fred, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Thanh Xuan Bui, Hien Thanh Le, Lundkvist, Å., Ling, J., Hu Suk Lee

“…Drivers of zoonotic pathogen spillover include (i) environmental factors (e.g. animal habitat disruption, environmental conditions, exposure to contaminated water/food/soil), (ii) animal factors (e.g. movement patterns, age-related susceptibility), (iii) human factors (e.g. lack of awareness, poor hygiene practices, age, gender and income) and (iv) human-animal-environmental interface factors (e.g. close contact between humans and animals, exposure through visiting animals and presence of vectors). …”
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Are Vietnamese coffee farmers willing to pay for weather index insurance? by Le Ngoc, Lan, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Wang, Qingxia (Jenny), Barlis, Angelica, Deniau, Aline, Byrareddy, Vivekananda Mittahalli, Anh, Huynh Tan, Swaans, Kees

“…In addition, raising awareness of the impact of climate change on crop production and insurance knowledge training is critical to ensure an increased number of participants in the schemes. …”
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Role of nutrition-sensitive agriculture in enhancing sustainable humanitarian assistance: Evidence from orange-fleshed sweetpotato interventions in Kenya by Mulwa, C.K., Grant, F., Gatto, M., Moyo, M., Amunga, D., Kwikiriza, N., Malit, J., Okello, J.J., Maru, J., Campos, Hugo, Heck, S.

“…Individual interventions that either create demand or provide access to planting material enhance nutrition awareness but do not lead to primary nutrition outcomes such as dietary diversity. …”
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Ex ante economic impact assessment of the 3R-gene potato in Kenya by Kihiu, Evelyne, Ghislain, M., Kibe, Anthony Mwangi, Nancy, Ng’ang’a, Gatto, Marcel, Falck-Zepeda, José B.

“…Significant potential economic gains, which is expected to increase with better awareness of biotech crops, support the immediate release of 3R-gene Shangi in Kenya.…”
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Yam urban market characteristics and consumer preferences in Bukavu City, eastern D.R. Congo by Mondo, J., Mugisho, G.M., Chuma, G.B., Agre, A.P., Banda, V.R., Adebola, P.O., Asfaw, A.

“…Socioeconomic factors such as household location, education level, dietary integration of yam, and awareness of its nutritional benefits emerged as key drivers of urban yam consumption, regardless of gender and age categories. …”
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Gender-based barriers hindering the uptake of CSA and CIS technologies in rice production systems in Mali by Diabate, Fatoumata, Eissler, Sarah, Mujawamariya, Gaudiose, Bryan, Elizabeth, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott, Ringler, Claudia, Aminou, Arouna

“…The study recommends gender-inclusive strategies including delivering information in local languages, expanding training opportunities for farmers, and improving women’s access to credit. Awareness campaigns on climate-resilient crop varieties and sustainable practices can increase adoption and build women resilience in rice-based farming systems.…”
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Rapport de validation du programme d'accélération de l'élevage sensible au genre-chaine de valeur lait by Siagbe, Golli, Derenoncourt, Marie Ena Pascale, Atadokpede, Marine, Ouedraogo, Issa

“… · Financial intermediation. · Awareness of existing policies and programs supporting livestock farming in Senegal…”
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Nature+ Quantitative Monitoring Household Survey, Colombia by International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The survey further investigated the adoption of nature-positive solutions, including agroforestry practices, environmental management (such as waste handling and renewable energy use), and awareness of biodiversity benefits. Issues related to food security and dietary diversity were also addressed. …”
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Empowering Women Farmers by Building Resilience to Heat Stress by Macwan, N., Kori, Pooja, Verma, Benu, Puskur, Ranjitha

“…The first workshop raised awareness about the impacts of heat stress on both their agricultural and domestic activities. …”
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Beyond the Banks: paving the way for environmental flows in Nepal by Tachamo-Shah, R. D., Nepal, Santosh, Shah, D. N., Eriyagama, Nishadi

“…This study represents the first comprehensive effort to evaluate key stakeholders’ awareness of e-flows and identify the major challenges hindering their mainstream adoption in Nepal’s hydropower sector. …”
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Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges by Nlend, B., Reimuth, A., Yang, L. E., Jampani, Mahesh, Cristiano, E., Dewals, B., Boyer, E., Cetinkaya, I. D., Diémé, L. P., Dutta, R., Feng, W., Grossi, G., Nasr, W. B., Obaitor, O. S., Olusola, A. O., Panchanathan, A., Rab, G., Sharma, S., Wang, C., Warter, M. M., Welty, C., Tetzlaf, D.

“…Technological breakthroughs, such as smart sensors and artificial intelligence, can enhance the efficiency and resilience of real-time water monitoring and predictions. Public awareness and community engagement can foster behavioural change and empower residents to actively participate in urban water governance through initiatives like rainwater harvesting and participatory planning. …”
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Advancing pigeonpea variety choices for Kenya’s agricultural future by Kairu, Susan, Mbugua-Gitonga, Agnes, Nadigatla, Ganga Rao, Bett, Charles, Karimi, Rael

“…This brief also captures the need for geography-specific improved varieties suited to Kenya’s lowland and relatively highland dry areas, enhanced awareness on improved varieties, and fast-tracking of commercialization of new improved pigeonpea.…”
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Socio-cultural determinants of on-farm policies and Innovation adoption in Ghana by Ofosu-ampong, Kingsley, Yaovi Comlan, Rene, Jizorkuwie, Abdul-latif Baamonyor, Abera, Wuletawu, Yeboah, Patricia Amankwaa, Masoud, Jalaludeen

“…This calls that scaling adoption requires long-term demonstration and communication strategies that build trust across diverse farming contexts. Awareness campaigns, participatory demonstrations, and farmer-to-farmer exchanges are particularly effective in shifting attitudes. …”
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Promoting equitable access to quality seeds: The impact of social and behaviour change interventions among smallholder rice farmers in Butaleja, Uganda by Bomuhangi, Allan, Yila, Jummai

“…The findings highlighted a positive treatment effect across key metrics. Awareness of improved rice varieties reached 95% among treated farmers, compared with the 80% observed in the control group. …”
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Mechanization Bundle Report: Service provider model for CLIMATE-SMART Mechanization of smallholder farmers in Zambia by Matin, M. A., Mulundu, S, Zingwari, O

“…The project activities included machinery needs assessment, awareness creation, screening and selection of the farmers to become mechanization service providers, providing technical and business training to the SPs, mechanics, and operators. …”
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Concern for product quality and safety among small-scale dried fish producers in coastal regions: implications for improved efficiency and product loss and waste reduction by Bayan, Baban, Shenoy, Neetha, Aditya Parmar, Aditya, Ratha, Baishnaba, Panemangalore, Arun, Rossignoli, Cristiano

“…The results underscore the need for interventions. Training and awareness programs about resource use and maintaining quality and hygiene can help producers increase net income, reduce production costs, and ensure a sustainable source of micronutrient-rich food.…”
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Understanding early adoption of solar irrigation in Lao PDR: benefits, challenges and policy gaps by Pavelic, Paul, Keovilignavong, O., Sinavong, P., Viossanges, Mathieu, Keonouchanh, Santi, Keovongdy, Poupey, Phompackdee, S., Bounphanousay, D., Lautze, Jonathan

“…However, broader adoption remains constrained by operational limits under low solar radiation, a lack of government incentives and supportive policies, and limited awareness of potential aggregated impacts on groundwater resources. …”
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Socio-cultural determinants of on-farm policies and innovation adoption in Ghana by Ofosu-Ampong, Kingsley, Yaovi Comlan, Rene, Jizorkuwie, Abdul-latif Baamonyor, Yeboah, Patricia Amankwaa, Masoud, Jalaludeen, Abera, Wuletawu

“…This calls that scaling adoption requires long-term demonstration and communication strategies that build trust across diverse farming contexts. Awareness campaigns, participatory demonstrations, and farmer-to-farmer exchanges are particularly effective in shifting attitudes. …”
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Gendered exclusion in agricultural water governance: A case study in district Okara, Pakistan by Waqar, Kanwal, Hafeez, Mohsin

“…Transformative change requires enforceable gender quotas in WUAs, awareness and literacy programs and gender-responsive trainings targeting institutions and WUAs. …”
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Deploying solar pumps at scale in South Asia: opportunities for solarizing agriculture in South Asia by Verma, Shilp, Patel, Kalpana, Neupane, Nilhari, Shrestha, Shisher

“…Key recommendations include creating enabling policy environments, designing context-appropriate business and deployment models, reducing system costs, innovating financial instruments, promoting optimal pump utilization, and strengthening capacity and awareness. The report also highlights priority actions for ADB and ISA, including detailed country assessments, establishment of a solar pump innovation fund, regional scaling of sizing tools, and development of platforms for south–south learning and cooperation.…”
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