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Radio Communication for the Dissemination of Improved Livestock Production Technologies in Ethiopia: A Mid-term Report

декабря, 2022
Ethiopia

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) launched a pilot radio program to assess the potential of disseminating sheep fattening technologies to smallholder farmers using radio as a communication medium. This mid-term review aims to provide initial insight about the progress made six months after the program rollout.

Behaviour Change in Agri-food Systems Transformation: a Review of Past Initiatives in Tunisia

декабря, 2022
Tunisia

This country brief is an output of the Agroecology Initiative's Work Package 5, dedicated to understanding and subsequently influencing behavior change and actor agency to achieve its goals. It leverages insights from an inventory of agroecology-related initiatives and key informant interviews to extract lessons from previous initiatives in Tunisia. The assessment encompasses their strategies and approaches for behaviour change, actor motivations, theories of change, as well as the successes and failures encountered by these initiatives.

Hydrological characterization and social dynamics of polders in the Bengal Delta [Abstract only]

декабря, 2022
Global

Polders in the floodplains of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh play a critical role in supporting intensive agricultural production and the livelihoods of around eight million people. Polderization is promoted to reduce environmental vulnerabilities against flood inundation, coastal erosion, and salinity intrusion. These land areas are low-lying islands consisting mainly of alluvial sediment deposits, and almost half (~1.2 million ha) of the coastal zone in the region is polderized.

Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income

декабря, 2022
Global

The presentation delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding silvopasture degradation. It investigates the root causes, with a spotlight on the adverse impacts of climate change, improper grazing practices, and encroachment of agricultural activities. Silvopastoral systems, as a subset of agroforestry, strategically integrate woody perennials, forages, and livestock to enhance agricultural production and environmental services.

Barriers to developing social protection programs with adaptation considerations: The case of Jordan

декабря, 2022
Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan faces a plethora of climate challenges, from rising temperatures to drought and desertification, exacerbating issues of water scarcity. Concurrently, the country is home to an expanse of social protection and humanitarian assistance programs, varying in delivery modality and responsible actors.