Climate is hardly a new factor in Africa’s history but with global warming the continent’s vulnerability is deepening making it the most exposed region in the world to the impact of climate change (World Bank 2006)
Lessons on Alignment from the NAP Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP) in BhutanNAP Global Network
Presentation by Ugyen Dorji and Netra Sharma, UNDP Bhutan, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
Common Ground between the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework – National...NAP Global Network
Presentation by Nicolina Lamhauge, OECD, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
Session 6.4 insights from 191 landscape initiatives in africa and latin americaWorld Agroforestry (ICRAF)
This document summarizes findings from a review of 191 integrated landscape initiatives (ILIs) in Latin America and Africa. The review aimed to compare experiences and lessons learned. Key findings include: 1) ILIs had multiple objectives like reducing degradation and improving food security; 2) they engaged diverse stakeholders, especially in government and producer groups; and 3) outcomes were higher when ILIs invested in agroforestry and had stronger coordination. However, ILIs faced challenges securing long-term funding and policy support. The review concludes landscape approaches can help coordination and empower local communities to manage resources, but require long timeframes and engaging all stakeholders, including the private sector.
Policy Alignment for Climate Resilient Development in NepalNAP Global Network
Presentation by Dr. Maheshwar DHAKAL, Chief, Climate Change Management Division, Ministry of Forests and Environment, and Basanta PAUDEL, Nepal, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
1) The document discusses the benefits of including decision-makers in early project planning, highlighting the AMMA-2050 project which aims to improve understanding of how climate change will impact the West African monsoon and help societies adapt.
2) The FCFA programme will produce climate science focused on Africa to ensure it impacts human development on the continent. Pilot studies in Senegal and Burkina Faso engage decision-makers to support climate-resilient agriculture and urban planning.
3) Findings from scoping studies in Accra and Maputo show the need to consider non-climatic factors and interact with decision-makers to identify suitable adaptation strategies. Understanding viewpoints, legislation, and innovation is key to
Presentation by Christian Ledwell, NAP Global Network, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
Lessons on Alignment from the NAP Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP) in BhutanNAP Global Network
Presentation by Ugyen Dorji and Netra Sharma, UNDP Bhutan, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
Common Ground between the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework – National...NAP Global Network
Presentation by Nicolina Lamhauge, OECD, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
Session 6.4 insights from 191 landscape initiatives in africa and latin americaWorld Agroforestry (ICRAF)
This document summarizes findings from a review of 191 integrated landscape initiatives (ILIs) in Latin America and Africa. The review aimed to compare experiences and lessons learned. Key findings include: 1) ILIs had multiple objectives like reducing degradation and improving food security; 2) they engaged diverse stakeholders, especially in government and producer groups; and 3) outcomes were higher when ILIs invested in agroforestry and had stronger coordination. However, ILIs faced challenges securing long-term funding and policy support. The review concludes landscape approaches can help coordination and empower local communities to manage resources, but require long timeframes and engaging all stakeholders, including the private sector.
Policy Alignment for Climate Resilient Development in NepalNAP Global Network
Presentation by Dr. Maheshwar DHAKAL, Chief, Climate Change Management Division, Ministry of Forests and Environment, and Basanta PAUDEL, Nepal, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
1) The document discusses the benefits of including decision-makers in early project planning, highlighting the AMMA-2050 project which aims to improve understanding of how climate change will impact the West African monsoon and help societies adapt.
2) The FCFA programme will produce climate science focused on Africa to ensure it impacts human development on the continent. Pilot studies in Senegal and Burkina Faso engage decision-makers to support climate-resilient agriculture and urban planning.
3) Findings from scoping studies in Accra and Maputo show the need to consider non-climatic factors and interact with decision-makers to identify suitable adaptation strategies. Understanding viewpoints, legislation, and innovation is key to
Presentation by Christian Ledwell, NAP Global Network, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
Adaptation at Altitude Programme in the South Caucasus (2021)weADAPT
This presentation by Sabine McCallum, Matthias Jurek, and Ansgar Fellendorf was delivered during the Adaptation at Altitude Regional Meeting: Taking Action Together for Resilient Mountain Communities in the South Caucasus, held on 14th December 2021.
Details of the event and its outcomes can be found here:
A presentation included in the CCAFS webinar "Creating spaces for science-policy dialogue: Experiences from CCAFS" held on November 2, 2017. The aim of the webinar was to share lessons from CCAFS projects that have helped bridge the science-policy divide and better respond to the needs of policymakers with demand-led evidence creation.
Presented by Edidah Ampaire
Presentation by Anika Terton, NAP Global Network, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
The global distribution of mountain adaptation projects by Simon AllenweADAPT
The document discusses the global distribution of mountain adaptation projects. It analyzes data on over 400 mountain adaptation projects funded between 2010-2019. The analysis finds that adaptation funding for mountain regions tends to flow towards the most vulnerable countries and countries with higher levels of readiness. However, donors' self-interests also influence where and how much funding is allocated. Key messages are that Switzerland is a major bilateral funder focused on the Andes and Himalayas, funding allocation balances vulnerability with recipient country capacity, and better indicators and information sharing platforms are needed to support mountain communities and solutions.
Identifying adaptation solutions with upscaling potential within and beyond m...weADAPT
This presentation was delivered during the session "Upscaling adaptation solutions for vulnerable mountain regions through international cooperation" hosted by the Geneva Cryosphere Hub as part of a series of events held during COP26.
Find more about the event and watch the recording here: https://adaptationataltitude.org/knowledge-base/adaptation-in-mountains/upscaling-adaptation-solutions-for-vulnerable-mountain-regions-through-international-cooperation
Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (IVA): Status overview and role in M&E of...NAP Global Network
Presented by Julie Dekens, IISD/NAP Global Network, in September 2020 at the Virtual Learning Event on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States organized by organized by the NAP Global Network in collaboration with the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP)
In May 2021, the NAP Global Network conducted a review of the available NAP progress reports. The results indicate that these reports use different objectives, approaches to evaluating progress, and ways in which the results are presented and communicated. The process of developing a progress report seems to present as many challenges as it does opportunities to strengthen NAP processes.
This document discusses strategies for strengthening research uptake from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa. It provides two examples of how the CSIR developed research uptake strategies. The first example describes developing an uptake strategy for the Upper Olifants River Study to link findings to stakeholders and plan further research. The second example discusses the National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas Project, which identified priority freshwater areas and targeted products to government users. Lessons learned include planning early for uptake, sufficient funding, managing stakeholder expectations, targeting all government levels, designing timely products that fit policies, and targeting influential individuals.
Connecting the local with the global: Participatory monitoring in forest land...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Manuel R. Guariguata (CIFOR) at the World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER 2017) in Foz do Iguassu, Paraná (Brazil), on September 1, 2017.
Session: Forest restoration for the support of livelihoods and generation of ecosystem services.
Introduction: Vertical Integration in the NAP Process NAP Global Network
Presentation by Hayley Price-Kelly, IISD, at our Targeted Topics Forum on the theme of “High-Level Political Support and Sectoral Integration of Adaptation” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 21-23, 2016.
This document summarizes the findings from a capacity assessment of climate change adaptation in Tajikistan. It identifies several key findings: 1) The government is funding climate work but could better prioritize and publicize efforts. 2) Tajikistan would benefit from a National Climate Change Action Plan and updated legislation. 3) Public awareness of climate change is growing but targeted information is still needed. 4) Stakeholders want diverse capacity building opportunities. 5) Climate change education has multiple goals that need addressing. 6) NGOs should be leveraged more in capacity building activities. The document provides recommendations for each finding to strengthen climate adaptation capacity at national and local levels in Tajikistan.
Closing the Adaptation Gap in Mountains by Graham McDowell (2021)weADAPT
This presentation was delivered during the session "Upscaling adaptation solutions for vulnerable mountain regions through international cooperation" hosted by the Geneva Cryosphere Hub as part of a series of events held during COP26.
Find more about the event and watch the recording here: https://adaptationataltitude.org/knowledge-base/adaptation-in-mountains/upscaling-adaptation-solutions-for-vulnerable-mountain-regions-through-international-cooperation
Read the journal article on which this presentation is based here: https://bioone.org/journals/mountain-research-and-development/volume-41/issue-3/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00033.1/Closing-the-Adaptation-Gap-in-Mountains/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00033.1.full
Patti Kristjanson, leader of the CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security theme on Linking Knowledge with Action, presented CCAFS' Intermediate Development Outcome on gender at an International Fund for Agricultural Development East and Southern Africa regional Knowledge Management and Capacity Building Forum, 16-18 October 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Elizabeth Bryan
POLICY SEMINAR
Bigger Change Faster: Integrated Development, Health, and Environment Actions for a Sustainable Future
Co-Organized by IFPRI, The Nature Conservancy, PATH, and Duke University
OCT 23, 2019 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EDT
This project aims to build climate change adaptation capacity in Kenya through participatory research, training, and outreach. Led by Egerton University, the project will work with farming and pastoral communities to evaluate traditional adaptation strategies and emerging technologies. It will also conduct adaptive research, develop training courses, and establish a climate change center. Key deliverables include research briefs, an inventory of best practices, dissemination manuals, and incorporating climate topics into university courses. Expected outcomes are action plans for testing strategies, wider sharing of information, enhanced institutional capacity, and accessible resources for target communities.
Presentation held by Livia Bizikova during the Governance & Institutions Across Scales in Climate Resilient Food Systems Brussels Workshop 9-11 Sept 2014. Workshop held by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Flagship 4.
This document introduces the Joint Principles for Adaptation (JPA), which provides a code of good practice and benchmark for national adaptation planning to ensure the needs of vulnerable communities are met. The JPA was developed by civil society organizations worldwide to guide advocacy and discussions with governments. It facilitates learning between civil society networks and promotes a shift from isolated projects to comprehensive national adaptation policies. Case studies from Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Ghana are provided that test the application of the JPA to influence national adaptation planning and make processes more participatory, equitable, and responsive to those most vulnerable to climate change.
Introduction: Vertical and Horizontal Integration of AdaptationNAP Global Network
This document discusses the importance of integrating climate change adaptation both horizontally across sectors and vertically across levels of government. Integration is important to avoid stand-alone adaptation plans, systematically address vulnerabilities, and ensure local realities are considered in national plans. The document outlines steps to integrate adaptation such as analyzing climate vulnerabilities, identifying policy and planning entry points, and implementing changes with responsible stakeholders. It also discusses options for institutional coordination to support integration, including sectoral coordination and multi-stakeholder platforms.
The document outlines a draft concept for expanding the eRAILS functions in Africa. It proposes establishing an operational framework and innovation fund to support rural communities. Basic advisory services and a knowledge base would be established to build trust. This information would be used to create a technology platform and define innovation support services. Young professionals would then initiate projects with local businesses and organizations, and funds would be committed to provide the support services needed to implement the projects. The goal is to support agricultural innovation that improves local practices and livelihoods in a sustainable way.
The document outlines FARA's new strategic plan and medium-term operational plan (MTOP) for 2014-2018. It summarizes the process used to develop the plans which included stakeholder consultations. The strategy focuses on three strategic priorities: 1) visioning Africa's agricultural transformation, 2) integrating capacities for change, and 3) enabling implementation. It also describes FARA's core functions, outcomes, implementation arrangements, budget, and plans for resource mobilization. The conclusion states that FARA is well-positioned to lead agricultural research and development to transform African livelihoods.
This document discusses targeting innovations in African farming systems to improve productivity and impact. It notes the challenges of increasing food demands and continued hunger and poverty. Approaches are needed to intensify farming systems sustainably without degrading resources. Targeting research and development by farming systems provides a more efficient framework than using administrative or agro-ecological zones. The document contrasts two African highland farming sub-systems and drivers of farming system change. It argues that targeting innovations by differentiated farming systems can support national and regional agricultural strategies and monitoring in Africa.
Adaptation at Altitude Programme in the South Caucasus (2021)weADAPT
This presentation by Sabine McCallum, Matthias Jurek, and Ansgar Fellendorf was delivered during the Adaptation at Altitude Regional Meeting: Taking Action Together for Resilient Mountain Communities in the South Caucasus, held on 14th December 2021.
Details of the event and its outcomes can be found here:
A presentation included in the CCAFS webinar "Creating spaces for science-policy dialogue: Experiences from CCAFS" held on November 2, 2017. The aim of the webinar was to share lessons from CCAFS projects that have helped bridge the science-policy divide and better respond to the needs of policymakers with demand-led evidence creation.
Presented by Edidah Ampaire
Presentation by Anika Terton, NAP Global Network, as part of the webinar " Strengthening Alignment Between Adaptation to Climate Change – Disaster Risk Management – Sustainable Development", held on March 04, 2020.
The global distribution of mountain adaptation projects by Simon AllenweADAPT
The document discusses the global distribution of mountain adaptation projects. It analyzes data on over 400 mountain adaptation projects funded between 2010-2019. The analysis finds that adaptation funding for mountain regions tends to flow towards the most vulnerable countries and countries with higher levels of readiness. However, donors' self-interests also influence where and how much funding is allocated. Key messages are that Switzerland is a major bilateral funder focused on the Andes and Himalayas, funding allocation balances vulnerability with recipient country capacity, and better indicators and information sharing platforms are needed to support mountain communities and solutions.
Identifying adaptation solutions with upscaling potential within and beyond m...weADAPT
This presentation was delivered during the session "Upscaling adaptation solutions for vulnerable mountain regions through international cooperation" hosted by the Geneva Cryosphere Hub as part of a series of events held during COP26.
Find more about the event and watch the recording here: https://adaptationataltitude.org/knowledge-base/adaptation-in-mountains/upscaling-adaptation-solutions-for-vulnerable-mountain-regions-through-international-cooperation
Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (IVA): Status overview and role in M&E of...NAP Global Network
Presented by Julie Dekens, IISD/NAP Global Network, in September 2020 at the Virtual Learning Event on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States organized by organized by the NAP Global Network in collaboration with the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP)
In May 2021, the NAP Global Network conducted a review of the available NAP progress reports. The results indicate that these reports use different objectives, approaches to evaluating progress, and ways in which the results are presented and communicated. The process of developing a progress report seems to present as many challenges as it does opportunities to strengthen NAP processes.
This document discusses strategies for strengthening research uptake from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa. It provides two examples of how the CSIR developed research uptake strategies. The first example describes developing an uptake strategy for the Upper Olifants River Study to link findings to stakeholders and plan further research. The second example discusses the National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas Project, which identified priority freshwater areas and targeted products to government users. Lessons learned include planning early for uptake, sufficient funding, managing stakeholder expectations, targeting all government levels, designing timely products that fit policies, and targeting influential individuals.
Connecting the local with the global: Participatory monitoring in forest land...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Manuel R. Guariguata (CIFOR) at the World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER 2017) in Foz do Iguassu, Paraná (Brazil), on September 1, 2017.
Session: Forest restoration for the support of livelihoods and generation of ecosystem services.
Introduction: Vertical Integration in the NAP Process NAP Global Network
Presentation by Hayley Price-Kelly, IISD, at our Targeted Topics Forum on the theme of “High-Level Political Support and Sectoral Integration of Adaptation” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from September 21-23, 2016.
This document summarizes the findings from a capacity assessment of climate change adaptation in Tajikistan. It identifies several key findings: 1) The government is funding climate work but could better prioritize and publicize efforts. 2) Tajikistan would benefit from a National Climate Change Action Plan and updated legislation. 3) Public awareness of climate change is growing but targeted information is still needed. 4) Stakeholders want diverse capacity building opportunities. 5) Climate change education has multiple goals that need addressing. 6) NGOs should be leveraged more in capacity building activities. The document provides recommendations for each finding to strengthen climate adaptation capacity at national and local levels in Tajikistan.
Closing the Adaptation Gap in Mountains by Graham McDowell (2021)weADAPT
This presentation was delivered during the session "Upscaling adaptation solutions for vulnerable mountain regions through international cooperation" hosted by the Geneva Cryosphere Hub as part of a series of events held during COP26.
Find more about the event and watch the recording here: https://adaptationataltitude.org/knowledge-base/adaptation-in-mountains/upscaling-adaptation-solutions-for-vulnerable-mountain-regions-through-international-cooperation
Read the journal article on which this presentation is based here: https://bioone.org/journals/mountain-research-and-development/volume-41/issue-3/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00033.1/Closing-the-Adaptation-Gap-in-Mountains/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-21-00033.1.full
Patti Kristjanson, leader of the CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security theme on Linking Knowledge with Action, presented CCAFS' Intermediate Development Outcome on gender at an International Fund for Agricultural Development East and Southern Africa regional Knowledge Management and Capacity Building Forum, 16-18 October 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Elizabeth Bryan
POLICY SEMINAR
Bigger Change Faster: Integrated Development, Health, and Environment Actions for a Sustainable Future
Co-Organized by IFPRI, The Nature Conservancy, PATH, and Duke University
OCT 23, 2019 - 12:15 PM TO 01:45 PM EDT
This project aims to build climate change adaptation capacity in Kenya through participatory research, training, and outreach. Led by Egerton University, the project will work with farming and pastoral communities to evaluate traditional adaptation strategies and emerging technologies. It will also conduct adaptive research, develop training courses, and establish a climate change center. Key deliverables include research briefs, an inventory of best practices, dissemination manuals, and incorporating climate topics into university courses. Expected outcomes are action plans for testing strategies, wider sharing of information, enhanced institutional capacity, and accessible resources for target communities.
Presentation held by Livia Bizikova during the Governance & Institutions Across Scales in Climate Resilient Food Systems Brussels Workshop 9-11 Sept 2014. Workshop held by CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Flagship 4.
This document introduces the Joint Principles for Adaptation (JPA), which provides a code of good practice and benchmark for national adaptation planning to ensure the needs of vulnerable communities are met. The JPA was developed by civil society organizations worldwide to guide advocacy and discussions with governments. It facilitates learning between civil society networks and promotes a shift from isolated projects to comprehensive national adaptation policies. Case studies from Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Ghana are provided that test the application of the JPA to influence national adaptation planning and make processes more participatory, equitable, and responsive to those most vulnerable to climate change.
Introduction: Vertical and Horizontal Integration of AdaptationNAP Global Network
This document discusses the importance of integrating climate change adaptation both horizontally across sectors and vertically across levels of government. Integration is important to avoid stand-alone adaptation plans, systematically address vulnerabilities, and ensure local realities are considered in national plans. The document outlines steps to integrate adaptation such as analyzing climate vulnerabilities, identifying policy and planning entry points, and implementing changes with responsible stakeholders. It also discusses options for institutional coordination to support integration, including sectoral coordination and multi-stakeholder platforms.
The document outlines a draft concept for expanding the eRAILS functions in Africa. It proposes establishing an operational framework and innovation fund to support rural communities. Basic advisory services and a knowledge base would be established to build trust. This information would be used to create a technology platform and define innovation support services. Young professionals would then initiate projects with local businesses and organizations, and funds would be committed to provide the support services needed to implement the projects. The goal is to support agricultural innovation that improves local practices and livelihoods in a sustainable way.
The document outlines FARA's new strategic plan and medium-term operational plan (MTOP) for 2014-2018. It summarizes the process used to develop the plans which included stakeholder consultations. The strategy focuses on three strategic priorities: 1) visioning Africa's agricultural transformation, 2) integrating capacities for change, and 3) enabling implementation. It also describes FARA's core functions, outcomes, implementation arrangements, budget, and plans for resource mobilization. The conclusion states that FARA is well-positioned to lead agricultural research and development to transform African livelihoods.
This document discusses targeting innovations in African farming systems to improve productivity and impact. It notes the challenges of increasing food demands and continued hunger and poverty. Approaches are needed to intensify farming systems sustainably without degrading resources. Targeting research and development by farming systems provides a more efficient framework than using administrative or agro-ecological zones. The document contrasts two African highland farming sub-systems and drivers of farming system change. It argues that targeting innovations by differentiated farming systems can support national and regional agricultural strategies and monitoring in Africa.
The document summarizes highlights from the Africa Agriculture Science Week conference. It discusses how the IMF expects nearly 6% growth in Africa in 2012 led by new infrastructure and agriculture. It also mentions the Sub-Saharan Challenge Program proposed a new integrated agricultural research model in 2003. Finally, it discusses opportunities for agricultural growth in Africa through increased yields, improved soils, and partnerships for scaling up new technologies.
1) In the 1980s, Niger faced severe environmental degradation and food insecurity due to drought and unsustainable land use practices.
2) Farmers began adopting Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), which involves regenerating tree stumps to restore vegetation. FMNR spread successfully due to supportive policies, inclusive governance, and its low cost and self-replicating nature.
3) The document discusses strategies for scaling up FMNR in northern Nigeria, including farmer-to-farmer learning, supporting village institutions, engaging government and private sectors, and developing communication and marketing around agroforestry. Large-scale adoption of FMNR could significantly improve food security, resilience, and livelihoods
The document lists the proposed board of directors for the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) for the period of July 2013 to July 2016. It includes 20 members representing various categories like regional agricultural organizations, scientific partners, farmer organizations, and observers. Most members are agricultural scientists and specialists from across Africa and will serve terms of 2-3 years.
Looks at cutting edge agricultural development through public-private partnership finance models. Experiences of Mphiwe Siyalima Enterprises in South Africa, a small to medium size farming corporation, are shared.
The document is about the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and their mission to improve land and water resource management for food security, livelihoods, and the environment. IWMI partners with global, national, and regional organizations to shape the global water agenda through research and activities that help create new knowledge and provide evidence to inform policy recommendations. IWMI has offices in several African countries and is part of the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems, which focuses on issues like agwater management, resource recovery and reuse, river basins, and information systems.
The document discusses the history and current state of agricultural research, extension, and education in Africa. It notes that while foundations have been established in recent years through frameworks like FAAP and institutions like FARA, transformation has yet to be fully realized. Key challenges include implementing reforms at national levels, strengthening regional approaches, scaling up investments, and further reducing fragmentation. Realizing the vision of improved agricultural productivity in Africa will require sustained leadership and support for national implementation of human capital development programs based on FAAP principles.
The document discusses policies to engage women and youth in agricultural innovation in Africa. It notes that while agriculture is critical to African economies, poverty and food insecurity persist due to a lack of gender inclusion and opportunities for youth. Key policies proposed include improving women and youth's access to land, loans, training, and markets. Governments should also promote ICT usage and new technologies, youth leadership programs, and involve women and youth in agricultural research and policymaking to help address unemployment and ensure long-term food security.
This document summarizes a presentation given on July 15, 2013 at the 6th African Agricultural Science Week in Accra, Ghana. The presentation discusses the important role of rural women in African agriculture and highlights several success stories of women's agricultural innovations and organizations in Ghana. These include a women's group that processes fish, another that has expanded maize processing, and an association that advocated for a bridge to improve their community's access. The presentation also outlines some ongoing challenges faced by rural women and youth.
This document discusses Plan Ghana's efforts to promote financial inclusion in Ghana through village savings and loans associations (VSLAs). It outlines two phases of Plan Ghana's work using the VSL methodology: Phase I targeted both adults and youth through various projects, establishing over 3,000 VSLAs with over 85,000 members. Phase II aims to establish 1,650 youth-led VSLAs reaching over 41,000 young people. The document also discusses challenges such as youth migration and unemployment, and recommends stronger community partnerships and support for entrepreneurship to achieve greater impact.
This document provides an overview of a project aiming to promote the adoption of conservation agriculture practices in North Africa. The project will be carried out over 5 years in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, in collaboration with various partners. It will address research questions around how conservation agriculture adoption is influenced by farmer and institutional behaviors and incentives, the household and environmental benefits of conservation agriculture systems, and biomass management trade-offs. The project will establish platforms in three different agro-ecosystems - a high potential crop/livestock system in Tunisia, a semi-arid crop/livestock system in Morocco, and a semi-arid highland crop/livestock system in Algeria. The expected outcomes are wider
The document outlines recommendations from the 6th Africa Agriculture Science week held in Accra, Ghana in July 2013. It discusses 4 subthemes: 1) Education and human resource development to enable Africa feed Africa, with recommendations around investing in agricultural innovation systems, education programs, and connecting networks. 2) Innovations to improve productivity and resilience, including supporting technologies around postharvest handling, nutrition, and water/nutrient use. 3) Moving beyond competition to collaboration through partnerships and bridging policy gaps. 4) Innovative financing and investment in agriculture, such as promoting proven funds and focusing investments on youth and public-private partnerships.
The Push-pull technology is an innovation from ICIPE. It’s a pest management approach that uses repellent intercrops and an attractive trap plant. Pests are repelled from the food crop and attracted to a trap crop, simultaneously. It is mostly used to control Stemborer and Striga.
This document summarizes a presentation on opening agricultural knowledge through the CIARD (Coherence in Information for Agricultural Research for Development) movement. It discusses how limited information sharing hinders innovation and rural development. CIARD was founded in 2008 with 15 partners and has grown to over 400 organizations working to make agricultural information more accessible. CIARD has created standards and tools to catalog over 800 information services containing millions of documents. The presentation calls for strengthening CIARD by revising its vision, objectives, pathways, checklist and advocacy toolkit to focus more on enabling data and knowledge sharing and exchange to support agricultural innovation and smallholders.
The proposed revisions to the Governance Manual of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa aim to ensure the rules and procedures remain current and in line with best practices. They were compiled from several reviews and suggestions. Key proposed revisions include adding provisions on directors' liability, strengthening conflict of interest guidelines, clarifying membership fees for development partners, and including provisions for induction of new board directors and an annual board self-assessment. The recommendations endorse approving the revisions with some modifications and developing additional documents like a code of conduct.
This document summarizes a USAID-supported collaborative project between Ethiopia's Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) to rapidly deploy rust-resistant wheat varieties in Ethiopia. The project focused on fast-tracking variety testing and release, seed multiplication of new varieties, and distribution of seeds to farmers. Key achievements included releasing 6 new rust-resistant varieties between 2009-2011, producing over 133 tons of pre-release seed, and evaluating thousands of new wheat lines and crosses for rust resistance. The project helped expand production of rust-resistant wheat to improve food security in Ethiopia.
A presentation included in the CCAFS webinar "Creating spaces for science-policy dialogue: Experiences from CCAFS" held on November 1, 2017. The aim of the webinar was to share lessons from CCAFS projects that have helped bridge the science-policy divide and better respond to the needs of policymakers with demand-led evidence creation.
Presented by: Edmond Totin
Overview - Political economy of agricultural policy processes in Africafutureagricultures
This document summarizes a presentation given by John Thompson from the Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC) at the Overseas Development Institute in London. It provides an overview of FAC, which was established in 2005 to encourage dialogue around agricultural policy in Africa. FAC has over 90 researchers across Africa and the UK, and focuses on 10 research themes related to agricultural policy processes. A key goal is to inform policy debates around initiatives like the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition through research and engagement. The presentation highlighted several themes that FAC has provided insights on, including large-scale land acquisitions, pastoralism, seeds, and water irrigation
This project aims to strengthen climate change adaptation capacity in East Africa through training, research, and policy engagement at Makerere University in Uganda. Key objectives include establishing an advisory climate change panel, revising curricula to include climate change topics, funding research on adaptation, and engaging in policy issues. Expected outcomes are selecting panel members and staff, revising academic programs, creating a database of adaptation projects and funding new research, reviewing networks for collaboration, and developing a communications strategy to train scientists on engaging with policymakers.
This document summarizes research on climate change adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa across three sectors: urban areas, agriculture, and health. For each sector, the summary identifies key findings from research and policy gaps. Crosscutting issues are then discussed. Research shows climate change poses major challenges for African cities, agriculture, and health. While adaptation is occurring, policies have yet to fully integrate climate change concerns. The document calls for more research-policy collaboration, measures to aid the most vulnerable, and efforts across multiple levels from technology to addressing social and economic barriers to build resilience to climate change.
Integrated Landscape Initiatives: An Emerging Paradigm for African Agricultu...EcoAgriculture Partners
There is growing consensus that the Green Revolution trajectory followed in Latin America and Asia is not fully appropriate for Africa; instead, greater emphasis on social and environmental outcomes is needed.
Integrated Landscape Initiatives provide a model for agricultural development that satisfies these demands. This presentation explains.
12.1.1 Strategic communication (NAP GN)- IntroductionNAP Events
Okay, let me try developing a strategic communications plan:
Target Audience: Policymakers in the Ministry of Finance
Objective: Gain financial support for implementing priority actions in the national adaptation plan
Key Message: Investing in climate adaptation now will save money and boost economic growth in the long run.
Message Supports:
- Slogan: "Adaptation Pays"
- Data: Analysis showing the estimated costs of inaction on climate impacts vs the costs of implementing priority actions in the NAP.
Top 3 Communication Channels:
1. In-person meetings and presentations to the Ministry of Finance
2. Financial analysis report outlining costs and benefits
3. Op-ed
CCAFS East Africa CANA Training PresentationCANAAFRICA
This a presentation by CCAFS East Africa during the CANA partners training.
The presentation highlights the different areas the program works in across East Africa.
Mac-Anthony Cobblah, University of Cape Coast
The emergence of climate change pose one of the most critical global challenges of our time with far-reaching implications for all humans. In Africa, a continent particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, knowledge and education plays pivotal roles in building resilience and fostering sustainable practices. This paper presents comprehensive strategies and techniques essential to repackage scholarly information resources to create awareness and promote understanding of climate change issues specifically tailored to suit the varying literacy levels in Africa.
Kenya agricultural research insitute karicenafrica
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1. AfricaInteract
Enabling research-to-policy dialogue for adaptation to
climate change in Africa
By
A. Jalloh, M. Dièye Faye, M. Maiga, S. Sanyang, A. Koné, G. Muluh,
V. Mama, J. Kuiseu, F. Konu, H. Mogaka, M. Ndjatsana, A. Diouf, S.
Hachigonta
Presentation at the FARA side event on Climate smart agriculture
Accra, Ghana – July 16, 2013
3. Introduction
Climate is hardly a new factor in Africa’s history but
with global warming the continent’s vulnerability is
deepening making it the most exposed region in the
world to the impact of climate change (World Bank
2006)
4. Background
• While there is unequivocal evidence that the climate is changing, there
is a lot of uncertainty regarding the pace and extent of change and its
impacts on different sub-regions, sectors, nations, and communities.
• This uncertainty makes policy decisions more complex and magnifies
the need for Africa to build its knowledge and analytical base and to
strengthen the capacity of institutions to address issues related to
climate change.
5. Challenges in Policy Research
• Producing the evidence to guide policy;
• Engaging with the policy world to ensure that policy
responds to the evidence; and
• Understanding the real impacts of such policies and
policy change.
• A fourth challenge lies with policy makers providing
a fast enough response to meet the urgency of the
situation (Alliance of the CGIAR Centers, 2009).
6. Strategic focus of AfricaInteract
• A virtual and physical space for a dynamic multi-
stakeholder process that will facilitate interactions and
knowledge flows among key stakeholders at both regional
and continental levels with regard to climate change
adaptation.
Agriculture Health Water Urban
7. Objectives
General:
• Develop a platform for the effective and efficient transfer
of information from researchers to policy makers, with the
ultimate aim of enhancing the resilience of vulnerable
populations
Specific:
• Promote and support effective documentation and sharing
of information to improve climate change adaptation
policy in Africa
• Identify policy gaps, support related action research, and
promote the integration of climate change research into
development policies, strategies, programs and projects at
continental and sub-regional levels
10. Outputs
Climate Change information
and knowledge system
improved and promoted
Gaps in current knowledge
on climate change policy
research addressed
Framework for discussions
and development of climate
change policy options
established
Capacity of sub-regional
and continental decision-
makers to articulate
policy options for climate
change adaptation
strengthened
11. Key activities
• Analyze gaps in relevant policy-options to
enhance informed decision making for
adaptation to climate change
• Organize strategic workshops and round
tables involving research scientists and
decision-makers
• Train target groups on key issues to enable
them to effectively analyze climate change
issues and negotiate effectively
• Provide support for identified champions to
attend international conferences and
effectively articulate Africa’s position on
climate change
12. Key achievements
• More than 250 key
stakeholders including
policymakers,
scientists,
development workers
and farmers linked At lest 50 high level
decision
makers/decision
influencing positions
have increased
appreciation of the
need for informed
policy formulation
More than 50 senior scientists
in sub Saharan Africa have
increased awareness and
appreciation of the need for
effective linkage with policy
makers
13. Review of research and policy
• A review of research and policy related to
climate change adaptation in agriculture, health
and urban areas with both water and gender as
cross cutting issues undertaken in SSA.
• The review provides relevant information and
insights that can be used to improve evidence-
based policy making aimed at improving
livelihoods and protecting populations
vulnerable to climate change.