The agricultural sector is one of the pillars of this central African country’s economy, with an estimated contribution of 15% to Senegal’s GDP in 2018. Furthermore, 60% of the population in rural areas continues to depend directly on farming for their livelihoods, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). In Evaluating rural household well-being and
In 2020, global agricultural emissions were equivalent to 16 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (an increase of 9% since the year 2000), and globally, the 2020 farm gate emission represented nearly half of total agricultural emissions, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). In Going deep: Roots, carbon, and analyzing subsoil carbon dynamics – published in
Inspired by the urgency of addressing current challenges, the ZALF Institute together with the Bioversity-CIAT Alliance under the SLUS project and the CGIAR AgriLAC Resiliente and Mitigate+ initiatives, developed ScalA-PB that not only adapts, but transforms our approach to sustainability, peace and resilience in conflict-affected environments. This tool represents a significant advance in sustainable impact assessment (SIA) that evaluates the
This development comes ahead of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), which Colombia is hosting in October 2024. The project includes a payment for ecosystem services scheme that would benefit ASPROABELEN, a cacao producers’ association in the Colombian department of Caqueta. The Alliance has been working with the association since 2019 as
West Java, 2003: In the rural village of Nagrog, Pak Tatang Sutardi walked through the barren lands south of the nearly 12,500-hectare Masigit Kareumbi Hunting Park. With the dream of repopulating the empty landscape with native trees, he gathered 24 comrades and formed the Giri Jaya Forest Farmer Group. Fastforward to 2024, and Giri Jaya now owns a self-sustaining nursery
In recent years, the impact of climate change has become increasingly evident, posing significant challenges to communities worldwide. In the heart of Kenya, Laikipia County finds itself at the forefront of addressing these challenges, recognizing the urgent need for collective action to build resilience, foster sustainable development, and ensure peace. Laikipia County, like many regions across Africa, faces a myriad
Seasonal forecasts are essential for communities to prepare themselves for potential climate hazards such as heat stress, floods, and droughts. When the Kenya Meteorological Department released the national forecast for the March, April, and May (MAM) rainfall season, it marked a critical moment for local planning. Using this information, communities can engage in early action and informed decision-making. Participatory Scenario
En julio del 2023, la plataforma Agua de Honduras lanzó su Comunidad de Práctica, un espacio a través de un foro virtual que reúne desde profesionales del sector hídrico hasta estudiantes e interesados en el tema del agua en Honduras. Este foro brinda un espacio para intercambiar conocimientos, compartir experiencias y establecer colaboraciones que contribuyan a la transformación del panorama