Conservation agriculture in the context of climate change in West AfricaRobert Zougmoré
One of CCAFS over-arching objectives is to assess and test pro-poor adaptation and mitigation practices, technologies and policies for food systems, adaptive capacity and rural livelihoods. Conservation agriculture (CA) is one of the promising climate-smart agriculture options as it allows benefiting from the synergies between adaptation and mitigation while also improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. As such, CA promotion needs to be tapped into the general framework for a sound and widespread adoption of evidence-based technologies in West Africa. Getting the big pictures to insure millions of farmers will require sound scaling-up approaches of successful CA options for the semi-arid West Africa.
Presentation from Paul Mapfumo, University of Zimbabwe, outlining the challenges for agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa and the role that Agroecology can play in tackling these. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
Conservation agriculture in the context of climate change in West AfricaRobert Zougmoré
One of CCAFS over-arching objectives is to assess and test pro-poor adaptation and mitigation practices, technologies and policies for food systems, adaptive capacity and rural livelihoods. Conservation agriculture (CA) is one of the promising climate-smart agriculture options as it allows benefiting from the synergies between adaptation and mitigation while also improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. As such, CA promotion needs to be tapped into the general framework for a sound and widespread adoption of evidence-based technologies in West Africa. Getting the big pictures to insure millions of farmers will require sound scaling-up approaches of successful CA options for the semi-arid West Africa.
Presentation from Paul Mapfumo, University of Zimbabwe, outlining the challenges for agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa and the role that Agroecology can play in tackling these. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
Third Workshop of the Central America, Caribbean and Mexico Soil Partnership | 20 - 22 February 2018 | Panama City, Panama
Representatives from 15 countries of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean region analysed in Panama the key achievements of the Regional Soil Partnership and strengthened its engagement to implement their Regional Plan.
Presentation at CTA Workshop on “Climate Change Solutions that Work for farmers”
A case study of agro-pastoralists in mandera practicing fodder production to enhance food security and resilience
By Osundwa, J.N.; Onyango, D.A. and Ibrahim, M.A.
(August, 2015)
Improved Production System in the Polders of Bangladesh through Community Wat...africa-rising
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Case study presentation at CTA Workshop on “Climate Change Solutions that Work for farmers” : INDIGENOUS RAIN WATER HARVESTING (IRWH) IN SUB-SAHARAN WEST-AFRICA promoting resilience and helping smallholder farmers to combat the challenges of climate change
(by Irénikatché AKPONIKPE, Ismail MOUMOUNI and Mohamed N. BACO)
Université de Parakou, BENIN
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The CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, with the Environmental Change Institute, gave this presentation on enhancing climate resilience of food production in the Greater Mekong.
Coffee and mango contribute significantly to Haiti’s agricultural gross domestic product and export revenues. A recent study conducted by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) revealed that future changes in temperature and rainfall patterns will have significant effects on the suitability of coffee and mango for production in Haiti. To cope with the challenges that coffee and mango growers are likely to face, it will be important to promote the diversification of agricultural systems, introduce improved coffee varieties, offer financial incentives to adopt sustainable land use practices, build capacity among smallholders, and foster the sharing of expertise.
Third Workshop of the Central America, Caribbean and Mexico Soil Partnership | 20 - 22 February 2018 | Panama City, Panama
Representatives from 15 countries of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean region analysed in Panama the key achievements of the Regional Soil Partnership and strengthened its engagement to implement their Regional Plan.
Presentation at CTA Workshop on “Climate Change Solutions that Work for farmers”
A case study of agro-pastoralists in mandera practicing fodder production to enhance food security and resilience
By Osundwa, J.N.; Onyango, D.A. and Ibrahim, M.A.
(August, 2015)
Improved Production System in the Polders of Bangladesh through Community Wat...africa-rising
Presented by Vara Prasad [Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab - Kansas State University] about improved production system in the polders of Bangladesh through community water management. This poster was presented on 5 - 8 February 2019 at the Africa RISING Program Learning Event.
Case study presentation at CTA Workshop on “Climate Change Solutions that Work for farmers” : INDIGENOUS RAIN WATER HARVESTING (IRWH) IN SUB-SAHARAN WEST-AFRICA promoting resilience and helping smallholder farmers to combat the challenges of climate change
(by Irénikatché AKPONIKPE, Ismail MOUMOUNI and Mohamed N. BACO)
Université de Parakou, BENIN
August 2015
The CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security, with the Environmental Change Institute, gave this presentation on enhancing climate resilience of food production in the Greater Mekong.
Coffee and mango contribute significantly to Haiti’s agricultural gross domestic product and export revenues. A recent study conducted by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) revealed that future changes in temperature and rainfall patterns will have significant effects on the suitability of coffee and mango for production in Haiti. To cope with the challenges that coffee and mango growers are likely to face, it will be important to promote the diversification of agricultural systems, introduce improved coffee varieties, offer financial incentives to adopt sustainable land use practices, build capacity among smallholders, and foster the sharing of expertise.
What will it take to establish a climate smart agricultural world? Presentation on the problems, solutions and key challenges in Climate Smart Agriculture. Presentation made in the Wayamba Conference in Sri Lanka, August 2014.
Climate Change and Future Food Security: The Impacts on root and Tuber CropsACDI/VOCA
Background: Climate Sensitivity of Agriculture
Importance or Root Crops to Jamaican Food Security
Estimating Yields (Manually)- Yield vs. Climate Dilemma
Methodology: Tools and Approaches
Results: Parameterization, Future Production under Climate Change
Conclusions: Climate Smart Implications & Main lessons learnt
Rising to the challenge of establishing a climate smart agriculture - a global context presented as keynote in the Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies in Asia workshop, organised by CCAFS, UNEP and IRRI.
http://www.fao.org/giahs/en/
This presentation was presented during the Joint Meeting of Steering and Scientific Commitee that took place at FAO headquarters 28-29 April 2015. The presentation was made by Prof. Mauro Agnoletti, University of Florence, Italy
Agriculture has been and continues to be the most important sector in Indian economy. Climate change is one of the most important environmental issues facing the world today. The impact of climate change is a reality and it cuts across all climates sensitive sectors including the Agriculture sector. In this situation this seminar focuses on the climate smart agriculture. CSA brings together practices, policies and institutions that are not necessarily new but are used in the context of climatic changes which is prime requirement in arena of climate change. Farmers possessed low level of knowledge regarding climate change, and they adopted traditional methods to mitigate the impact of climate change. Small land holdings, poor extension services and non availability of stress tolerant verities were the major problems faced by the farmers in adoption to climate change. Extension functionaries were having medium level awareness about impact of climate change on agriculture. They used electronic media, training and conferences and seminars as major sources of information for climate change. They need training on climate smart agriculture aspects. Based on the above facts this presentation focuses on analyzing the opportunities and challenges of climate smart agriculture.
Climate smart agriculture prioritization and policy makingILRI
Full set of training slides for Green Innovation Center Adaptation Academy climate change and foresight training co-organized by AICCRA Themes 1 and 2 presented by Ivy Kinyua, Dorcas Jalongo Anyango and Stephanie Jacquet, AICCRA team
Smallholder farmers pathway to resilience: achieving food security through ad...Premier Publishers
Building smallholder farmers’ resilience is essential to the sustainability of food security interventions. Being food secure alone is not enough, as disasters, including climate related extremes can quickly wipe out hard won development gains. Climate variability is an immediate challenge affecting the economy and poses threats to agriculture production and food security for smallholder farmers in rural communities. The livelihoods of people who depend on climate sensitive agricultural resources are particularly vulnerable. This study used a survey method to envisage adaptation strategies in agricultural production of smallholder farmer so as to increase resilience and create opportunities for increasing food security and environmental sustainability. The results indicated that more frequent and severe extreme climatic events, especially drought and heavy rainfall pose challenges to agricultural production and on ensuring food security in the area. To deal with such climate related extreme events, farmers develop different adaptation measures. Although farmers’ adaptation measures may not succeed completely, they form the basis of solutions to extreme events and disaster preparedness. It suggested that, addressing the threat posed by climate change will require better quantification of the problem, greater attention for prioritizing which production systems are vulnerable, and a redoubling of land and water management efforts. Climate change is occurring within a background of other global challenges, such as population growth, urbanization, land and water use, rural- urban migration, and biodiversity depletion. Thus, efforts to adapt to the impact of climate change should do so in a manner that is consistent with these broader development issues.
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Thematic study of climate change and adaptation responses for horticulture, cassava and red meat value chains in southern Mozambique. it was conducted by the University of Cape Town in the framework and with the collaboration of PROSUL project - Pro-poor Value Chain Development Project in the Maputo and Limpopo Corridors
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Ms. Ladda Viriyangura presented on 'Policy for Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture/Rice Development in Context of Climate Change in Thailand' at Regional Review and Planning Workshop 2017, Hanoi, VIetnam
CSA Symposium 2016 - Michael Williams Day 2 Session 1AACDI/VOCA
Promoting Cassava (Manihot esculenta) as the Most Resilient Root Crop for Increasingly Higher Temperatures - A survey of the Cassava Germplasm at Bodles Research Station, St. Catherine
CSA Symposium 2016 - Khalil Brown - Day 2 Session 1BACDI/VOCA
"Bodles Fodder Pellets": Developing a Feed Supplementation Strategy to Enhance Livestock Production under prolonged drought conditions, in the humid tropics
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Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
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"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
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2. Content
• Vulnerability Assessment: 2010 - 2011
Impact of climate change on Jamaican agriculture & long-
term sustainability of the hotel industry supply chain
• Climate Variability and Crops: 2014 – 2015
Climate Impacts and Resilience in Caribbean Agriculture:
Assessing the consequences of climate change on cocoa and
tomato production in Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica
(CIRCA)
• Conclusions for policy makers
3. Impact of climate change on Jamaican agriculture & long-
term sustainability of the hotel industry supply chain
P Läderach, A Eitzinger, A Benedikter, J Gordon, K Rhiney
3rd Annual Sustainable Livelihoods Learning Network Conference, Jamaica 2011
5. Sampling & study zone
ia
Criteria for selecting communities:
• Pre-results of crop-suitability-change
• Different production areas
(covering all crops and production systems)
• Farmer is/is not a active supplier of Hotel
industry
6. • Field-work supported by UWI - University of West Indies
• 5 focus groups workshops in selected communities:
Douglas Castle – St. Ann / Beacon - St. Elizabeth / Christiana – Manchester
Fort George - St. Mary / Dumfries - St. Thomas
• 130 individual surveys with farmers
• 200 GPS points collected of participating farms and production locations
(used as crop reference sites for climatic conditions)
FIELD WORK October 2010
7. Suitability modeling with Ecocrop
EcoCrop, originally by Hijman et al. (2001), was further developed, providing calibration and
evaluation procedures (Ramirez-Villegas et al. 2011).
It evaluates on monthly basis if there
are adequate climatic conditions
within a growing season for
temperature and precipitation…
…and calculates the climatic suitability of the
resulting interaction between rainfall and
temperature…
How does it work?
8. Analysis of 19 GCM Models from the Fourth IPCC Evaluation Report (2007)EXPOSURE Suitability change for ginger under progressive climate change
current
Suitability
in %
2030
2050
9. Low Sensitivity (high value)
Physical Type of road, material of house,
ownership
Natural Water is quite evenly distributed,
enough water, sustainable practices on waste
management
Medium Sensitivity
High Sensitivity (low value)
Financial credits are available but not
accessible (or not used)
Social lack of presence of farm-organizations
Human missing training, don’t keep records
Low Adaptive Capacity (high value)
Natural Distance to water-access, water quality,
waste-management (recycling), Type of soil
Medium Adaptive Capacity
Physical Short distance to market, good access
to electricity, availability of transportation
Low Adaptive Capacity (low value)
Social missing activities of organizations
Financial lack of access to credit, indirect
marketing channel, missing certification
Human low access to training, degree of
education
SENSITIVITY & ADAPTIVE CAPACITY Socio-economic analysis
It seems as if especially vulnerable subgroups
exist behind the data. Further analysis is needed
to characterize them.
e.g. marketing channel, ownership of land,
education and access to training
10. VULNERABILITY Site-specific vulnerability profile
High
Medium
low
High
Medium
low
Sensitivity
Adaptive capacity
Low exposure / High Sensitivity / low adaptive capacity
high
medium
low
Exposure
High exposure / medium sensitivity / medium adaptive capacity
Low exposure / medium sensitivity / medium adaptive capacity
… for ginger farmers near Christiana (site-specific)
11. • Group I (Christiana Potato growers, Ministry of agriculture: Forestry, RADA)
• Organize farmers in groups for empowerment, unity & cooperation
• Train and educate farmers through dissemination of information to influence behavioral change in best
agricultural practices and use of innovative technology
• Quality, quantity and sustainability to enhance long term productivity &viability to maintain standards
and practices that are environmentally friendly
• Group II (Farmers from Manchester)
• Change the planting season according to crops. Reap before hurricane season
• Have storage tanks for drought period. Mulching of crops
• Rebuild and preserve the soil
• Group III (Farmers from Manchester)
• Financing at organizational level to invest in tools for the community and land titles
• Soil Management: Test soils (organizations) to better respond to changing climate conditions
• Information and training about green housing to produce all year long (RADA, …)
Analysis of 19 GCM Models from the Fourth IPCC Evaluation Report (2007)ADAPTATION STRATEGIES
Training & education
Organization & financing
Adaptation to changing seasons and extreme weather events /
Long term focus on sustainable production
1
2
3
From the base of the supply-chain Christiana
12. “In the past we installed irrigation systems, but when there
is drought, there is still not enough water”
Farmers co-operation, Jamaica, St. Elizabeth, Beacon, 2010
Farmers perceptions
13. “Input costs for vegetable production are very high, this year
a heavy rain destroyed in just 3 days all my lettuce”
Young farmer, Jamaica, St. Ann, Douglas Castle, 2010
14. “We have no transportation, the road is bad, a lot of holes, if
hagglers (intermediaries) are not coming, we leave it on the
field” Farmer, Jamaica, St. James, Summervile, 2010
16. Climate Impacts and Resilience in Caribbean Agriculture:
Assessing the consequences of climate change on cocoa
and tomato production in Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica
(CIRCA)
WP2 – Crop-Climate Suitability Modeling
Anton Eitzinger, Stephania Carmona, Karolina Argote, Peter Laderach, Andy Jarvis
A.Eitzinger@cgiar.org University of west Indies, January, 2015
17. Observe climate Model climate
Generation of future climate data: Circulation models from IPCC AR5
Statistical downscaling of climate data (Delta method to downscale)
Ramirez-Villegas J, Jarvis A (2010) Downscaling Global Circulation Model Outputs: The Delta Method
Use local meteorological data
to improve climate surface for downscaling
Source: Climate Studies Group Mona
18. Crop-Climate-Variability
from historical time-series
Figure 16. Behavior of suitability crops during the 1997-2013 time series for five
localities in Jamaica. The categories refer to aptitude levels: Very High (VH)>75%, High (H)
>50%, Medium (M) >30%, Low (L) <30%.
19. Key messages
The islands of Jamaica and
Trinidad & Tobago may suffer
… losses in tomato crop
productivity …. expected to
have optimal climate
conditions for growing cacao
… Cocoa is likely to have small
suitability reductions,
affirming the high resistance
of the crop in relation to
temperature increases. … the
drier areas of the islands will
face more severe impacts due
to cocoa’s high sensitivity to
drought … Crops such as
cassava, sweet potato and
yam are good diversification
alternatives … as a result of
shifting climatic conditions
their geographic distribution
might change in the coming
decades.
20. Policy brief, 2015
(in press)
Assessing the impact of climate change on cocoa and tomato in the
Caribbean: the cases of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago
Abstract
Tomato is the most widely grown vegetable worldwide, and is considered to be one of the most economically important crops. Cocoa, an
essential crop for the livelihoods of large numbers of people around the world, also occupies significant space within agricultural markets.
According to FAO, in recent years Caribbean islands such as Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have obtained an average tomato production
of over 1700 tons per hectare. While the overall productivity of cocoa farms is lower (500 - 1000 tons per hectare), the islands’ cocoa
production is characterized by its superior quality cocoa ….
Key messages
Given expected changes in temperature and rainfall patterns, the islands of Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago may suffer considerable losses
in tomato crop productivity due to a reduction of more than 20% in the area suitable for the crop. In addition to this, there may be reductions
in suitable growing areas due to other natural phenomena, such as hurricanes and land loss due to sea level rise.
In 2050 Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago are expected to have near-optimal climate conditions for growing cacao, although not on the top of
the main mountains and in drier coastal areas. Cocoa is likely to have small suitability reductions, affirming the high resistance of the crop in
relation to temperature increases. However, the drier areas of the islands will face more severe impacts due to cocoa’s high sensitivity to
drought.
Crops such as cassava, sweet potato and yam are good diversification alternatives. Their climate suitability in Jamaica and Trinidad &
Tobago is expected to remain and even increase in the face of climate change.
In 2050 the climate suitability of all crops monitored in this study will increase in certain areas, mainly towards the median altitudinal
gradients situated around the high mountains of the islands. As these areas are currently used for forest conservation or the production of
other crops with equal economic importance, e.g. coffee, land use pressure is likely to be the result.
21. http://dapa.ciat.cgiar.org/implementing-csa-the-last-mile/
• Identify most promising CSA practices (national prioritization)
• Biophysical and economic modeling to assess enabling
environments and social constraints and opportunities for
smallholders in a site specific context
• Validate benefits with local agriculture experts
• Create feedback loops in the agricultural systems in order to
enable wide-scale adoption of CSA practices and improve
agricultural productivity.
Next steps:
Example
from East
Africa
Opportunities for out-scaling Climate Smart
Agriculture
