Accelerating progress towards gender equality and biodiversity objectives
Gender dimensions are central to understanding and effectively responding to the world’s most pressing biodiversity management and conservation challenges. This infographic brings attention to the ways that addressing pervasive gender inequalities and taking a gender-responsive approach can enhance the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from the utilization of genetic resources.
Climate-Smart Agriculture in Chad
The climate-smart agriculture (CSA) concept reflects an ambition to improve the integration of agriculture development and climate responsiveness. CSA aims to achieve food security and broader development goals under a changing climate and increasing food demand. CSA initiatives can sustainably increase productivity, enhance resilience, and reduce/remove greenhouse gases (GHGs), but require planning to address trade-offs and synergies between the three CSA pillars, namely: productivity, adaptation, and mitigation(1).
CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry - Plan of Work and Budget 2021
In 2020, FTA was the subject of an independent review conducted by the CGIAR Advisory Services Shared Secretariat on behalf of the CGIAR System. The purpose of the review was to assess the extent to which FTA is delivering quality of science and demonstrating effectiveness in relation to its theory of change (ToC). The scope of the review focused on FTA activities and results that were reported from 2017, when the program started its second phase, until end of 2019.
Better land-use decisions on the horizon with new Sustainable Rangeland Management toolkit
Soil Organic Carbon and Total Nitrogen Stock Response to Traditional Enclosure Management in Eastern Ethiopia
Traditional enclosures are widely used by pastoralists in East Africa. However, the response of basic soil properties to the establishment of traditional enclosure management remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the impacts of traditional enclosure on soil organic carbon and total nitrogen stock in the Bordade rangelands, eastern Ethiopia. Soil samples were collected from twelve area enclosures and openly grazed areas at a depth of 0-30 cm. The samples were analyzed for soil organic carbon, total nitrogen and bulk density.
Towards sustainable palm oil production: the positive and negative impacts on ecosystem services and human wellbeing
Palm oil is an important commodity contributing to livelihoods of many communities, GDP of governments and the achievement of several sustainable development goals (SDG) including no poverty, zero hunger, and decent work and economic growth. However, its cultivation and continuous expansion due to high and increasing demand has led to many negative effects and subsequent calls to make production sustainable. To this end, information is needed to understand the negative and positive impacts on both the environment and human wellbeing to respond appropriately.
Priority interventions for transformational change in the Sahel
The Sahel region holds both challenges and opportunities for smallholder agriculture/agropastoralism. Market opportunities for food producers in the region have improved due to population growth, urbanization, income growth, dietary diversification and higher output prices.