“Pasture and water availability are expected to decrease in most parts of the Pastoral areas of Ethiopia.” The June-August 2024 seasonal forecast and pastoral climate advisory (PCA) has been released by the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) in collaboration with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, the Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (OARI), and Addis Ababa University (AAU). This
July 4th 2024: Cheers ring out around Mangoase Senior High School in Akwapim North District, Ghana, as 50 junior students and 10 staff endorsed the Mangoase Agrobiodiversity fan club, established to support the new Mangoase community seed/field bank (Promoting sustainable conservation and utilization of neglected and underutilized species in Ghana | Nieuwsbericht | Agroberichten Buitenland). In the ceremony, the Adawso
-“La Ruta de Chocolate es un emprendimiento que nace buscando una nueva alternativa a la sustitución de cultivos y para generar empleos para las familias que están en la zona de influencia de la Ruta del Chocolate”, cuenta Alexander. -“La finca cuenta con 10 hectáreas, es un lugar que en su momento estuvo dedicado al cultivo de coca y caña,
Adapting to impacts of climate change is an urgent policy priority for African nations, especially for key sectors like agriculture. According to the African Development Bank, the continent receives just $30 billion per year for climate adaptation. It needs $277 billion. Inadequate information in national adaptation policies limits the ability to channel adaptation investments where they are needed most and
Building Resilience to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security, Incomes and Health in Northern Uganda (BRENU) was a project under the Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU), a program of the Government of Uganda supported by the European Union (EU). Led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), a consortium of six partners, including the Alliance, aimed to reach 51,250
Integrating women and young people in climate action projects is crucial for enhancing resilient agriculture. This approach improves not only the livelihoods of women but also of their households and communities. According to Gender and social inclusion expert Eileen Nchanji, women are more vulnerable to climate change than their male counterparts because their livelihoods depend mainly on rainfed subsistence agriculture
After deepening key issues to implement this transformative project, a roadmap was initiated on the articulation of MADR policies with different research processes, which will allow the implementation of new technologies to strengthen the country’s production systems. To this end, the presence of the MADR’s Director of Innovation, Technological Development and Health Protection, Clarita Bustamente, was essential to strengthen collaboration
In Colombia, as in many parts of the world, a significant portion of farmers’ seeds are saved from their own harvests or obtained through informal distribution channels. These farmer-managed seed systems (FMSS) play a crucial role in ensuring food security and conserving agrobiodiversity. However, these systems face challenges from market forces, unfavorable agricultural policies, and the increasing impact of climate