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Intensification of Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas: Lessons from the Kano Close-Settled Zone, Nigeria
… Food and agriculture … Intensification of Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas: Lessons from the Kano Close-Settled …
Publication, 01 January 1996
A woman sells palm oil in a market in west Africa.
Four actions to reduce the ‘forest footprint’ of commodities
… 15% of palm oil globally is reportedly certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil , with certified sustainable palm oil increasing by 70% in volume between 2011 and … premium price. This reduces the incentives for producers to run more sustainable farms or forest enterprises. Meanwhile, the cost for …
Insight, 18 March 2013
Two women talking to each other at a crowded event.
Strengthening local voices in the governance of food systems and the environment
… or social justice. Evidence shows that it can also lead to more sustainable livelihoods and environments. And yet, across the world, … Food and agriculture …
Project, 01 September 2011
A field of bare earth covered with rows of dried stalks.
Climate, health and urban informal economies – stories of need and change
… to climate change. Worsening problems Heat stress For urban agriculture workers who sell fresh produce, extremes of heat are likely … also have not had the opportunity to upgrade my skills.” Foster urban agriculture and secure tenure: Indore has many large peri-urban farms. … tenure would encourage sustainability. Conversely, unregulated urban agriculture, especially in wetlands, can damage water supplies and …
Article, 07 June 2022
A reservoir in a desert landscape
Subnational adaptation monitoring and evaluation in Morocco
Article, 30 October 2019
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Technical and cultural exchange between the Deccan Development Society and the Potato Park and Lares Communities. Evaluation Report
… Food and agriculture …
Publication, 01 April 2002
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A Study of Biopesticides and Biofertilisers in Haryana, India,
… The potential of biopesticides and biofertilisers for promoting sustainable agriculture has been known for many years. A number of government agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Biotechnology, are engaged in … Food and agriculture …
Publication, 01 January 2000
Peruvian men and women on a mountainside, pouring water on the earth
Learning to value Mother Earth
… scientists think they know best: “We know that the scientists of the agriculture ministry want to provide seeds, then they explain which … Food and agriculture …
Article, 02 June 2013
Women living in Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve are trained to sustainably harvest xate palms, providing them with income and preserving the reserve's biodiversity (Photo: Dani Newcomb/USAID, Creative Commons via Flickr)
The role, influence and impact of women in biodiversity conservation
… are increasingly taking on responsibility for managing small-scale agriculture, they do not have an equivalent voice in decision-making … decisions is critical to ensure that biodiversity conservation and sustainable use efforts are successful in the long term. Without the … enormous potential to contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development is still to be fully explored This is especially …
Insight, 09 October 2018
Floating boards on a lake, hiding the fish farming cages underneath
Lessons for building a natural capital legacy
… And that’s where the project ‘ Integrating natural capital into sustainable development decision-making in Uganda ’ comes in. From data … using the accounts, they can make better informed, more strategic and sustainable decisions. The kinks in the chain: four key lessons Of … and contributing skills and resources. Towards institutionalisation Sustainable development that is truly successful requires good practice …
Insight, 16 August 2021