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Impact of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies pauca in European olives by Schneider, Kevin, Van der Werf, Wopke, Cendoya, Martina, Mourits, Monique, Navas-Cortés, Juan A., Vicent, Antonio, Oude Lansink, Alfons

“…We simulate future spread of the disease based on climatic-suitability modeling and radial expansion of the invaded territory. An economic model is developed to compute impact based on discounted foregone profits and losses in investment. …”
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Unmasking the coloniality of science: towards resilient and inclusive agri-food systems by Adam, Rahma, Arulingam, Indika, Karki, Darshan, Menon, Purnima, Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh, Nortje, Karen, Osei-Amponsah, Chariy

“…Yet the foundations of the CGIAR began in the 1950s as a techno-scientific project leading to the Green Revolution. The climate crisis, environmental degradation, farmer suicides, growing food insecurity and dependency and the pervasive under- and malnutrition in many countries are argued as the outcome of agricultural developmental models imagined in the north and imposed globally through various political and economic measures. …”
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The impact of agricultural extension programs on women’s empowerment in agriculture and food systems in the global south: A systematic review by Acosta, S.L.

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The impact of trade and macroeconomic policies on frontier deforestation by Wunder, Sven, Verbist, B.

“…To comprehend trade-offs and synergies between policies for natural-forest conservation and those designed to promote economic development; c. To appreciate these linkages in the light of a few micro- and macro-level examples. …”
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Expandiendo nuestro conocimiento conceptual y metodologico sobre el rol de arboles y bosques en la subsistencia rural by Luckert, M.K., Campbell, Bruce M.

“…Nonetheless, the examples presented in this book show that great strides have been made, largely through benefits of inter-disciplinary work. Economics experts, specialising in valuation methods and property rights, have been working with sociologists, anthropologists and ecologists to attempt to address the complexities inherent in introducing human dimensions into research to inform development projects and policies.…”
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Financiamiento del manejo de cuencas hidrográficas en Nicaragua: 2. Mecanismos, instrumentos y alternativas de financiamiento by López Nolasco, Néstor, Jiménez Otárola, Francisco

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Making climate-smart technologies work for women farmers: Insights from socio-technical innovation bundling (STIBs) approach in India by Mukhopadhyay, Prama, Chadha, Deepali, Gartaula, Hom Nath, Puskur, Ranjitha, Goel, Kritika

“…Being one of the climate change hotspots in the world, the agri-food systems in India face distinct gender-based challenges to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). Women often lack access to resources due to gender and social disparities. …”
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Investment in forests: What role for community forestry in Nepal? by Adhikary, Anukram

“…Nevertheless, investment by the government and various donor-funded projects in fixed assets such as machineries and equipment along with capacity development cannot be overlooked. …”
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Små ingrepp med stora steg mot förändring by From Björk, Madelaine, Lindqvist, Jenny

“…We found examples of extensive unsuccessful projects and that local rootedness is essential in development projects. …”
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Beans (Phaseolus spp.)- model food legumes by Broughton, W.J., Hernández, G., Blair, Matthew W., Beebe, Stephen E., Gepts, Paul L., Vanderleyden, J

“…By considering the socio-economic implications of common bean improvement from the outset, this project should lead to sustainable development, to increased social equity, and to greater use of beans in international trade. …”
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”Det måste gå, vi tar inte ett nej för ett nej” by Staxäng, Martina

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The future of food in India: A 2050 perspective by Balaji, Sedithippa Janarthanan, Birthal, Pratap S., Pal, Barun Deb, Thurlow, James, Gotor, Elisabetta, Sharma, Purushottam, Srivastava, S. K., Kingsly, Immanuelraj T., Naresha, N.

“…The progressive and aggressive growth scenarios paint optimistic pictures, with increased innovation, higher female labor participation, and successful adaptation to climate change driving economic expansion. In contrast, the regressive scenario highlights the potential risks and challenges that could hinder India’s progress towards achieving status of a developed nation. …”
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Rural poverty and Food insecurity mapping at district level for improved agricultural water management in the Limpopo River Basin by Magombeyi, Manuel Simba, Akpofure, Taigbenu, Barron, Jennie

“…Hence, with the overall aim of CPWF under LBDC to reduce poverty and food insecurity, and improve livelihoods, poverty indices should rank highly as one of the factors for project site selection. Poverty and food insecurity mapping plays an important role in identifying areas lagging behind in social and economic development, and also in facilitating targeted developmental programs such as education, health, access to credit, agricultural production support and food aid. …”
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Välbefinnande i stadsrummet by Fischer, Jenny

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Crowdsourced Water Level Monitoring in Kenya’s Sondu-Miriu Basin—Who Is “The Crowd”? by Weeser, B., Gräf, J., Njue, N.K., Cerutti, P.O., Rufino, Mariana C., Breuer, Lutz, Jacobs, S.R.

“…Citizen science is gaining popularity as a way to engage people to participate in environmental projects. In addition to potential challenges regarding data quality and the choice of variables, a key factor in the success of participatory monitoring projects is the active participation of volunteers, the “citizen scientists.” …”
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Mainstreaming biodiversity in forestry by Harrison, R.D., Shono, K., Gitz, V., Meybeck, A., Hofer, T., Wertz-Kanounnikoff, Shiela

“…It is a search for optimal outcomes across social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. …”
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National inception workshop: Myanmar: Agricultural transformation and market integration in the ASEAN region: Responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns by Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

“…The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the Centre for Economic and Social Development (CESD), together with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Myanmar’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MoALI), organized the national inception workshop of the project Agricultural Transformation and Market Integration in the ASEAN Region: Responding to Food Security and Inclusiveness Concerns on 30-31 March 2017. …”
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Biodiversity and local perceptions on the edge of a conservation area, Khe Tran Village, Vietnam by Boissiere, M., Basuki, I., Koponen, P., Wan, M., Sheil, Douglas

“…Decisions on land use in Vietnam are often only based on biophysical and economical assessments, with little consideration for the local people’s opinions or perspectives. …”
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Is adaptation to climate change gender neutral?: Lessons from communities dependent on livestock and forests in northern Mali by Djoudi, H., Brockhaus, Maria

“…The historical axes show that development projects targeting women have not integrated climate change and variability into their planning. …”
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Evidence and Lessons from Latin America (ELLA) by Harvey, Blane, Ensor, Jonathan, Garside, Ben, Woodend, John, Naess, Lars Otto, Carlile, Liz

“…Latin American partners consisted of regional centres of expertise across three broad areas of economic (growth) learning, governance, and environmental issues. …”
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