Wicked solutions to climate change in agriculture
by Vanessa MeaduClimate change in agriculture is a "wicked problem," said Andy Jarvis at the Global Science Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture this week. Wicked, not only because of the complexity...
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Workshops and learning opportunities that use particpatory action research and non-traditional communications tools increase the likelihood of research turning into action on the ground. Photo: A....
View Article"Reaching farmers with climate information is mission possible"
Providing climate information through text messages and bulletin boards are two ways to better reach underserved groups such as women and lower caste farmers. Photo: F. Fiondella (IRI)by Arame Tall”If...
View ArticleGender attitudes and practices investigated in Bangladesh
Farmer Tohimina participates in a program called Nobo Jibon in Bangladesh. The project aims to reduce food insecurity and livelihood vulnerability and assess gender attitudes and practices. Photo: L....
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An assessment project looks at the mitigation potential in smallholder system. It envisions successful mitigation by creating capacity to analyse the challenges across scales from field to landscape....
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