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  1. The socio-cultural sustainability of livestock farming: an inquiry into social perceptions of dairy farming by Boogaard, Birgit K., Oosting, Simon J., Bock, B.B., Wiskerke, J.S.C.

    Published 2011
    “…At the same time, Western societies have become more urbanised and fewer people have close relatives involved in farming. …”
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    Journal Article
  2. Storing water: a new integrated approach for resilient development by Yu, W., Rex, William, McCartney, Matthew P., Uhlenbrook, Stefan, Gnechten, Rachel von, Priscoli, J. D.

    Published 2021
    “…|Storing water has long been a cornerstone of socio-economic development, particularly for societies exposed to large climatic variability. Nature has always supplied the bulk of water storage on earth, but built storage has increased significantly, particularly over the twentieth century. …”
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    Informe técnico
  3. From conflict of use to multiple use: forest management innovations by small holders in Amazonian logging frontiers by Shanley, P., Serra Silva, M. da, Melo, T., Carmenta, R., Nasi, Robert

    Published 2011
    “…Lack of quantity, quality, uniformity and price as well as a lack understanding of NTFPs socioeconomic, cultural or spiritual value and function in societies relegates them to a marginal economic status eclipsed by timber. …”
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    Journal Article
  4. Climate sensitive diseases in the Mekong Region: Can we predict pests by climate factors? by Hung Nguyen-Viet, Hu Suk Lee, Unger, Fred, Lindahl, Johanna F., Bett, Bernard K., Grace, Delia

    Published 2015
    “…If the models are successful in predicting disease, the aim is to provide policymakers and stakeholders with tools to aid in mitigating future disease and to make susceptible societies more resilient to future climate change. …”
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    Ponencia
  5. Creating learning cultures for gender mainstreaming by Amaratunga, Carol

    Published 2005
    “…They also reflect the extent to which women are empowered and the degree to which women’s and men’s contributions are recognized and valued in their respective societies. This paper provides an overview of strategic approaches for impact assessment of multisectoral approaches for gender mainstreaming in agriculture. …”
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    Conference Paper
  6. Soybean oil biodiesel production in Argentina case study by Hilbert, Jorge Antonio, Galbusera, Sebastián, Galligani, Sofía

    Published 2021
    “…This has changed the whole agricultural system and set the base for societies growing demands for environmental and socially responsible goods. …”
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    Conferencia
  7. Suitability of different pulses in falafel making – a new application for Swedish foods by Janhager, Johanna

    Published 2020
    “…An increased domestic pulse cultivation and consumption could have many positive effects, such as reduced climate impacts, furthering of local societies, improved soils and increased resilience in food production. …”
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    Second cycle, A2E
  8. Off-farm income and technical efficiency of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia by Abebe, Getahun Gemechu

    Published 2014
    “…Hence, policy makers should focus on increasing opportunities and access of off-farm activities to enhance production, productivity and overall wellbeing of the rural societies.…”
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    Second cycle, A2E
  9. CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health - Gender Strategy by CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health

    Published 2012
    “…Adolescent girls in particular may be vulnerable owing to their youth and low social status in many societies, placing them at risk for early marriage or risky sexual behavior during a critical period for investment in their own human capital. …”
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    Internal Document

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