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Biocultural heritage for resilient mountain communities
… for biocultural heritage, climate change adaptation and sustainable food systems through community-to-community exchanges. It currently … Food and agriculture …
Publication, 01 February 2019
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Innovative approaches in participatory research, on-farm conservation and the management of agricultural biodiversity in Europe
… European agriculture faces some serious challenges from climate change, … diversity of the natural resource base and the multi-functionality of agriculture keeps options open for adapting successfully to changing … Food and agriculture …
Publication, 01 April 2010
Chen showing Lila Buckley his innovative method for growing potatoes in straw nests.
A Chinese farm in Africa
… a farm outside of Dakar for several weeks—I first encountered Chinese agriculture engagement in Africa. He and 14 other Chinese agronomists … ourselves. We can use this experience to help solve [other country’s] food supply problems.” This is the logic of China’s increasing support … to Africa, not to feed China per se, but to increase global food supply in general. Despite the problems with the project he worked …
Insight, 13 September 2012
A young rice farmer at Sélingué, Mali. A new report urges governments and development agencies to develop context-specific strategies and support systems for agricultural advisory services that meet the needs of local farmers (Photo: Mike Goldwater)
Growing rice needs more than soil and water
Insight, 30 September 2016
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Climate Change And Development Consultation On Key Researchable Issues Sectoral Issues Section 2.1. Agriculture And Food Security
… CONSULTATION ON KEY RESEARCHABLE ISSUES SECTORAL ISSUES SECTION 2.1. AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY LAUREL MURRAY Saleemul Huq and Hannah Reid Climate Change … [email protected] Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security The last 50 years has seen a rapid growth in agriculture … Key Researchable Issues Sectoral Issues Section 2.1. Agriculture And Food Security …
Publication, 01 January 1970
Women buying bushmeat at a food stall.
How is COVID-19 affecting wild meat consumption in rural Cameroon?
… guidance  on how to implement better projects providing alternative food and income for people who rely on wild meat. The study involved 23 … consumption. We have changed people's names for anonymity. Rising food prices, but reducing hunting pressure? People’s accounts of how … affecting them point to rising costs of transport, and of hygiene and food products. This is caused in part by restrictions on transport and …
Insight, 02 November 2020
Macaroons topped with crickets and mealworm chocolates prepared for participants at the food session (Photo: Matt Wright/IIED)
May we suggest a cricket crostini? Mealworm chocolates?
Article, 08 December 2015
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Pour le Developpement d’une Agriculture Régénératrice au Sénégal
… ‘islands of success as part of the Policies That Work For Sustainable Agriculture Regenerating Rural Economies’ project coordinated by IIED. … that many traditional societies have practised forms of sustainable agriculture which could be foundations to build on for the future. Many … the River Region, and proposals for the improvement of sustainable agriculture policy. …
Publication, 01 January 2002
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Herramientas de Incidencia
Publication, 01 June 2020
The sky is visible through a forest
Exploring why people eat wild meat – and designing better alternatives
… is the fact that many rural communities depend on wild meat for their food security and livelihoods. We’ve been carrying out research around … lacking , and projects often end up providing an additional source of food or livelihood activity, rather than replacing wild meat hunting as … reserved for special occasions People wanted projects that provided food and income. They were less interested in projects that provided …
Insight, 29 July 2020