Search Results - "environmental sustainability"

Using games for social learning to promote self-governance by Janssen, Marco A., Falk, Thomas, Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S., Vollan, Björn

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Harnessing indigenous knowledge and practices for effective adaptation in the Sahel by Zougmoré, Robert B., Segnon, Alcade Christel, Thornton, Philip K.

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Community of Practice on Soil Health in Nature+ by Kaushal, Manoj

“…Soil health is the inherent ability of soil to function for agroecosystems productivity and environmental sustainability. With the limitations of nutrients, degradation, water conservation, extreme conditions due to climate change and mounting pressure to produce food, soil health is critical for human existence and thus gaining global debates. …”
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Transforming agricultural support for a sustainable future: A Latin America and Caribbean view by Laborde Debucquet, David, Olivetti, Elsa B., Piñeiro, Valeria

“…Addressing the complex challenges facing agricultural and food systems requires a detailed and integrated approach that ensures food security, enhances nutrition, protects environmental sustainability, and supports livelihoods. Governments are crucial in guiding this transformation through a range of policy tools, including regulatory measures, market-based mechanisms, price adjustments that reflect true production costs, and the reassessment of agricultural subsidies. …”
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Influence of property rights and collective action on the choice of technology by CGIAR Program on Collective Action and Property Rights

“…The technologies people use play a fundamental role in shaping the efficiency, equity, and environmental sustainability of natural resource management (NRM). …”
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Jab planter service provision model for smallholder mechanization in Kenya by Waswa, Boaz, Mutai, Weldone, Mkomwa, Saidi, Kuria, Peter, Ooro, Patrick

“…Conservation agriculture (CA) is a critical approach that aims to balance agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability. Mechanization (especially power units, seeders, rippers and sprayers) is a key input for CA. …”
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Empowering Farmers through Vermicomposting: Shahina Begum's Journey from a Homemaker to an Entrepreneur by Sadaf, Bushra Humaira, Haque, Abdul, Miajy, Abdullah, Ahmed, Sharif, Bhandari, Humnath

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Property rights, risk, and livestock development in Africa by McCarthy, Nancy, Swallow, Brent M., Kirk, Michael, Hazell, Peter B. R.

“…In 1996, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Institute for Rural Development at the University of Goettingen began a research project aimed at providing in -formation to improve the efficiency, equity, and environmental sustainability of livestock production and land use in Sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Kenya Cluster— AICCRA Household Survey Report 2024 by Chesoli, Rose

“…By improving access to and adoption of these innovations, AICCRA empowers farmers to anticipate and mitigate climate-related hazards, thereby safeguarding livelihoods and promoting environmental sustainability. In Kenya, AICCRA is led by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in collaboration with ABC, ICRISAT, and IRI. …”
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Collective action to improve market access for smallholder producers of agroforestry products: Key lessons learned with insights from Cameroon's experience by Gyau, Amos, Franzel, Steven, Chiatoh, Maryben, Nimino, Godwill, Owusu, Kwadwo

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Incentives for agroecological transition Doyogena region, Ethiopia: Resilient and inclusive systems by Mockshell, Jonathan, Tibebe, Degefie, Filippi, Viviane

“…Through examples and expert insights, this video demonstrates the positive outcomes of crop diversification on soil health and its importance for long-term food security and environmental sustainability. The video emphasizes the need for integrated soil fertility management, erosion control, and public-private partnerships to support sustainable farming practices.…”
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Solving livestock feed problems can accelerate economic and social development in Ethiopia by Melaku, Mulugeta Tilahun, Mulatu, Kalkidan Ayele, Mwendia, Solomon Waweru, Notenbaert, An Maria Omer, Yedra Cubillos, Anny Isabella, Bekele, Regassa

“…The training focused on scaling up grass–legume forage technologies to improve mixed farming productivity and promote environmental sustainability.…”
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Integrating mixed crop–livestock systems in Ethiopia’s highlands: A systems synthesis from focus group discussions by Ayehu, Getachew Tesfaye, Abera, Wuletawu

“…The study identifies key leverage points for integrated management, highlighting the need for coordinated, system-oriented interventions to improve productivity, resilience, and environmental sustainability.…”
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Teak furniture and business responsibility: a global value chain dynamics approach by Purnomo, H.

“…Teak furniture business development aims at achieving the three millenium development goals of global partnership, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability. A value chain of teak furniture connects teak growers with furniture retailers in Europe, the United States and Japan. …”
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Working with communities and building local institutions for sustainable land management in the Ethiopian highlands by Amede, Tilahun, Kassa, H., Zeleke, G., Shiferaw, A., Kismu, S., Teshome, M.

“…Its importance for Ethiopia cannot be overemphasized, as land degradation threatens food security and environmental sustainability. Building on a specific case study of a project in Southern Ethiopia, the present article describes how the government and nonstate agencies are collaborating to learn together while promoting improved land management practices and implementing land rehabilitation programs in communal areas and farmlands in the Ethiopian highlands. …”
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Livestock production: recent trends, future prospects by Thornton, Philip K.

“…In developed countries, demand for livestock products is stagnating, while many production systems are increasing their efficiency and environmental sustainability. Historical changes in the demand for livestock products have been largely driven by human population growth, income growth and urbanization and the production response in different livestock systems has been associated with science and technology as well as increases in animal numbers. …”
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Working with communities and building local institutions for sustainable land management in the Ethiopian highlands by Amede, Tilahun, Kassa, H., Zeleke, G., Shiferaw, A., Kismu, S., Teshome, M.

“…Its importance for Ethiopia cannot be overemphasized, as land degradation threatens food security and environmental sustainability. Building on a specific case study of a project in Southern Ethiopia, the present article describes how the government and non-state agencies are collaborating to learn together while promoting improved land management practices and implementing land rehabilitation programs in communal areas and farmlands in the Ethiopian highlands. …”
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An assessment of crop water productivity in the Indus and Ganges River Basins: current status and scope for improvement by Xueliang Cai, Sharma, Bharat R., Matin, Mir Abdul, Sharma, D., Gunasinghe, Sarath

“…s eye view of the basin and focuses on the nexus between agricultural production and water consumption, making it possible to pinpoint the areas with high/low water productivity and identify the factors behind this, which helps to promote informed decision making in light of environmental sustainability.…”
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Can drip irrigation technology be socially beneficial? Evidence from Southern India by Kumar, D.S., Kuppannan, Palanisami

“…Drip irrigation has received considerable attention from policy makers because of its significant contribution towards resource saving, enhanced agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. This paper explores the potential benefits of drip irrigation adoption by addressing the social benefits and costs in Southern India. …”
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Sustainable intensification: What is its role in climate smart agriculture? by Campbell, Bruce M., Thornton, Philip K., Zougmoré, Robert B., Asten, Piet J.A. van, Lipper, Leslie

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