Resultados de búsqueda - Human security

Household’s livelihood trajectories in the context of man-made and natural disasters : a case study from Swat, Pakistan por Shah, Aliman

“…This research is based on indepth qualitative analysis of 24 households to trace out the changes in household welfare and livelihood security aftermath of armed conflict and floods. The case evidence shows that majority of the households were facing declining livelihood security. …”

The Biodiversity of Food and Agriculture (Agrobiodiversity) in the Anthropocene: Research Advances and a Conceptual Framework por Zimmerer, Karl S., Haan, Stef de, Jones, Andrew D., Creed-Kanashiro, Hilary M., Tello, Milka, Carrasco, Miluska, Meza, Krysty, Amaya, Franklin Plasencia, Cruz García, Gisella S., Tubbeh, Ramzi, Jiménez Olivencia, Yolanda

“…Multiple knowledge systems are crucial to understand human-environment interactions of the biodiversity of agriculture and food systems (agrobiodiversity). …”
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WEAI: Making development programs inclusive por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…Women play a critical and transformative role in agricultural growth, food and nutrition security, and poverty reduction. Thus, their empowerment is an important determinant for successful development. …”
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Can climate-resilient agriculture become an engine for Syria’s post-conflict recovery? por Schapendonk, Frans, Rabie, Sara

“…Generating peace dividends for Syria’s embattled population requires confronting the ecological threats which currently undermine basic human security across the country. Nowhere do these threats emerge more prominently than in its agricultural sector. …”
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Agricultural R&D capacity and investments in the Asia–Pacific region por Beintema, Nienke M., Stads, Gert-Jan

“…Continuing to secure such gains, however, is becoming an increasingly complex undertaking. …”
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Climate change: Minimizing the risks and maximizing the benefits for the poor por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…Strategic, cost-effective, and pro-poor policy reforms that enhance human welfare in equitable and sustainable ways form the core ofIFPRI's Global Change Program. …”
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A framework for quantifying the multisectoral burden of animal disease to support decision making por Lysholm, Sara, Chaters, G.L., Di Bari, C., Hughes, E.C., Huntington, B., Rushton, J., Thomas, Lian F.

“…These diseases cause significant economic losses for farmers, disrupt food security and present zoonotic risks to human populations. …”
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Capacity strengthening of animal genetic improvement education in Africa por Aggrey, S.E., Osei-Amponsah, R., Kugonza, D.R., Mrode, Raphael A., Rekaya, R., Rege, J.E.O.

“…Africa is home to a rich diversity of farm animal genetic resources which play major roles in poverty alleviation, food, and nutritional security as well as helping meet various socio-cultural needs. …”
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Wastewater: the untapped resource por United Nations World Water Assessment Programme

“…The potential benefits of extracting such resources from wastewater go well beyond human and environmental health, with implications on food and energy security as well as climate change mitigation. …”
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Improving breeding in sub-Saharan Africa. Project profile. por International Potato Center

“…This project aims to develop the critical genetic, data and human resources required to enhance sweetpotato breeding systems and accelerate the release of new varieties to farmers.…”
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WorldFish in Cambodia por Sithirith, Mak

“…Our research focuses on improving the productivity and resilience of wild fisheries in human-modified environments such as rice fields and reservoirs. …”
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Establishment of a regional reference food and nutrition laboratory for Sub-Saharan Africa: The Food and Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory (FANEL) por International Potato Center

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Animal production systems in south-east and east Asia. Potential and challenges for research por Devendra, C.

“…The projected human population increase, rising incomes and changing consumer preferences will accelerate the demand for, and access to food in the future. …”
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The returns to empowerment in diversified rural household: Evidence from Niger por Wouterse, Fleur

“…This is a “last resort” strategy for households in lower landholding quintiles to ensure food security and complement an inadequate resource base. …”
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Participatory monitoring in tropical forest management: a review of tools, concepts and lessons por Gonsalves, Julian Francis

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Integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services into the economic analysis of agricultural systems por Regmi, A., Rojas Lara, T., Kleinwechter, U., Conwell, A., Gotor, Elisabetta

“…Based on existing literature, this paper outlines the relationships between biodiversity, ecosystem services and food security. It additionally reviews tools which can be used to integrate biodiversity and ecosystem services into analytic frameworks to allow a better understanding of the trade-offs between different agricultural systems and their ecosystem service provisioning, as well as the resulting impact on productivity and human well-being.…”
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Artificial intelligence and agricultural management: Opportunities and risks por Jimenez, Daniel, Muller, Anna, Rhys, Manners, Mariangel, Garcia

“…Moreover, it's vital to recognize the potential of AI to enhance human capacity and improve efficiency rather than solely replacing jobs. …”
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Current problems leading to soil degradation in Africa: raising awareness and finding potential solutions por Mesele, S.A., Mechri, M., Okon, M.A., Isimikalu, T.O., Wassif, O.M., Asamoah, E., Ahmad, H.A., Moepi, P.I., Gabasawa, A.I., Bello, S.K., Ayamba, B.E., Owonubi, A., Olayiwola, V.A., Soremi, P.S., Khurshid, C.

“…Promoting food security, fostering economic growth, and building resilience to climate change are crucial priorities in Africa, where the health and fertility of soils play a key role. …”
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Brief: the economics of water for transitioning food systems por Dankens, S., Buisson, Marie-Charlotte

“…Green and blue water are both essential to planetary and human well-being. Human-related activities have significantly disrupted the hydrological cycle. …”
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Climate sensitive diseases in the Mekong Region: Can we predict pests by climate factors? por Hung Nguyen-Viet, Hu Suk Lee, Unger, Fred, Lindahl, Johanna F., Bett, Bernard K., Grace, Delia

“…TheMekong is a hotspot for human, animal and plant diseases, and some of themost important are highly sensitive to climate and climate changes. …”
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