Presented by Purvi Mehta-Bhatt at the Managing Risks in Emerging Pork Markets: An International South – South Symposium, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, 23-25 April 2012.
Presentation at the 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Title: Carbon Sequestering and Sustainability of Rice-Wheat Cropping System of South Asia: CSA, Resource Conservation Technologies
Speaker: Adnan Zahid
Highlights on 2019 research outputs and outcomesICARDA
18-20/11/2019. ICARDA Board of Trustees. The Program Committee of the first day was open to all staff. It included:
Highlights of recent research breakthroughs and strategic questions presented by Strategic Research Priorities (CRPs) and Cross Cutting Themes (CCTs).
The DryArc Initiative aims to develop innovative and resilient agri-food systems in dryland regions through a global partnership. It will pursue two pathways: 1) combining existing technologies into systemic innovations tailored to each context, and 2) accelerating the scaling up of impact-targeted innovations. Over four phases from 2019-2030, DryArc will co-design solutions with stakeholders, strengthen capacities, and establish an enabling environment through decision support, monitoring and evaluation, and attracting investment. The goal is to transform agri-food systems and support food/nutrition security and employment in dryland regions vulnerable to problems like land degradation, water scarcity, and climate change impacts.
Presentation by Dennis Garrity (Senior Fellow, World Agroforestry Centre) at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
Presentation by Abdoulaye Mando at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
Presentation by Chris Reij (Senior Fellow, WRI) at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
Presentation by Sara Scherr (President, EcoAgriculture Partners) at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
This document summarizes a presentation on introducing Kenyan participation in climate-smart agriculture practices through the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). It notes that 40 participants from farmer groups, researchers, government ministries, and international organizations are attending. SRI trials in Kenya have shown yields can be increased by up to 2 bags/acre compared to conventional methods, with a 28% increase in net income. Key challenges include mindsets resistant to change and lack of proper weeders and extension workers, but lessons indicate that scientific basis for SRI has been proven and adoption rates are improving through training. The presentation concludes by thanking participants and noting that SRI results in rice being "eaten with a smile."
Presentation at the 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Title: Carbon Sequestering and Sustainability of Rice-Wheat Cropping System of South Asia: CSA, Resource Conservation Technologies
Speaker: Adnan Zahid
Highlights on 2019 research outputs and outcomesICARDA
18-20/11/2019. ICARDA Board of Trustees. The Program Committee of the first day was open to all staff. It included:
Highlights of recent research breakthroughs and strategic questions presented by Strategic Research Priorities (CRPs) and Cross Cutting Themes (CCTs).
The DryArc Initiative aims to develop innovative and resilient agri-food systems in dryland regions through a global partnership. It will pursue two pathways: 1) combining existing technologies into systemic innovations tailored to each context, and 2) accelerating the scaling up of impact-targeted innovations. Over four phases from 2019-2030, DryArc will co-design solutions with stakeholders, strengthen capacities, and establish an enabling environment through decision support, monitoring and evaluation, and attracting investment. The goal is to transform agri-food systems and support food/nutrition security and employment in dryland regions vulnerable to problems like land degradation, water scarcity, and climate change impacts.
Presentation by Dennis Garrity (Senior Fellow, World Agroforestry Centre) at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
Presentation by Abdoulaye Mando at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
Presentation by Chris Reij (Senior Fellow, WRI) at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
Presentation by Sara Scherr (President, EcoAgriculture Partners) at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
This document summarizes a presentation on introducing Kenyan participation in climate-smart agriculture practices through the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). It notes that 40 participants from farmer groups, researchers, government ministries, and international organizations are attending. SRI trials in Kenya have shown yields can be increased by up to 2 bags/acre compared to conventional methods, with a 28% increase in net income. Key challenges include mindsets resistant to change and lack of proper weeders and extension workers, but lessons indicate that scientific basis for SRI has been proven and adoption rates are improving through training. The presentation concludes by thanking participants and noting that SRI results in rice being "eaten with a smile."
Oxfam has been supporting sustainable rice intensification (SRI) in Cambodia since 2003 by:
1) Demonstrating SRI techniques and facilitating farmer adoption.
2) Linking SRI with community savings groups to smooth incomes and build social cohesion.
3) Expanding support for community-based SRI applications in Vietnam and developing regional partnerships and knowledge sharing networks.
Presentation by Bob Winterbottom (Director, Ecosystem Services Initiative, WRI) at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
Water-smart agriculture (WaSA) is an approach that balances water availability, access, and use across different sources in a socially, environmentally, and technically sustainable way. It seeks to maximize returns while protecting environmental flows and ensuring equality. WaSA was developed as water challenges are most sensitive to climate change, and agriculture depends on water cycles. WaSA brings policy and practice coherence to water for agriculture and links water to development. It overlaps with climate-smart agriculture and sustainable intensification but specifically focuses on water-related challenges. The objectives of WaSA in East Africa are maximizing outcomes, ensuring sustainability, and transitioning to prosperity through principles of increasing productivity, value, and sharing of water resources.
Environment Presentation - 12th Plan Hackathon - 6th April 2013NITI Aayog
This document outlines India's vision, policies, strategies, and targets for managing the environment, forests, wildlife, and climate change challenges for the 12th Five Year Plan period. It includes goals such as increasing forest cover, improving river and coastal zone management, reducing pollution in urban areas, and strengthening biodiversity conservation efforts. Specific targets are set for restoring degraded lands and wetlands, expanding ecotourism, training more veterinarians, and increasing participation in environmental protection programs. The plan aims to balance ecological sustainability, equity in access to resources, and inclusive growth through institutional reforms and capacity building initiatives.
The document summarizes activities of the Indonesian Network for System of Rice Intensification (INA-SRI). It discusses that INA-SRI was established in 2008 and has over 500 members. It aims to promote SRI techniques which can increase rice productivity while reducing water usage and emissions. INA-SRI conducts field trials, training programs, and research collaborations among universities, institutes, and farmer groups. It has helped expand SRI area in Indonesia to over 140,000 hectares by 2015, and will continue trials on optimizing water usage and controlling emissions from rice farming.
The document discusses a DBI (Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation) project implemented in 9 villages across 10 schemes in Koraput district, Odisha. The project aimed to improve livelihoods for 428 tribal families through irrigation. Key achievements included increased irrigation across seasons, greater crop diversity, and higher household incomes. Challenges involved making benefits inclusive and convincing farmers to adopt organic farming. Strategies to overcome difficulties focused on communal ownership, learning workshops, and catchment protection measures. Observed results were better land and water management, assured irrigation, increased crops and vegetable production, and strengthened village institutions.
The SDTT-SRI Programme was implemented in 3 phases from 2008-2017 with a total budget of Rs. 78.85 crores. In the first phase from 2008-2010, the programme reached 65,043 farmers across 11 states. In the second phase from 2010-2012, the programme reached 1,56,336 farmers across 7 states using a saturation approach. In the third phase from 2013-2017, the programme focused on geographical spread while also promoting institutional development and collaborative research with state agricultural universities. Key achievements included mainstreaming SRI practices, developing a network of trained experts, and adapting SRI principles to other crops. Monitoring of the programme showed increasing adoption rates, with the number of farmers covered and acreage
This document provides an overview of PRAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action), an NGO working on rural development in Bihar, India. Some key points:
- PRAN grew out of PRADAN and focuses on scaling the System of Root Intensification (SRI) approach in Bihar.
- SRI has led to increased yields for crops like rice, wheat, pulses and vegetables for small farmers.
- PRAN works with over 10,000 small farmers across 17 blocks in 3 districts. It develops appropriate technologies and provides training.
- PRAN partners with the Bihar government and other organizations. SRI has been adopted widely in Bihar with government support.
Author : Robert Bimba
Title: Community of Hope Agriculture Project Update to Liberia MOA 2019
Date: January 11, 2019
Venue: Ministry of Agriculture Conference Room at the MOA Extension Department
This document outlines eight design principles for stable local resource management: clearly defined boundaries, congruence between appropriation and provision rules and local conditions, collective-choice arrangements, monitoring, graduated sanctions, conflict-resolution mechanisms, minimal recognition of rights to organize, and nested enterprises. It also discusses goals of nurturing local food capacity and equity, effective sharing of ideas, identifying resources for action, and collectively lobbying for systemic change.
"Partnering for Impact: IFPRI-European Research Collaboration for Improved Food and Nutrition Security" presentation by Ephraim Nkonya, IFPRI, on 25 November 2013 in Brussels, Belgium.
How does agriculture, especially animal agriculture, impact greenhouse gas emissions? What is adaptation and mitigation and how are these different? For more materials on this topic visit http://www.extension.org/pages/63908/greenhouse-gases-and-animal-agriculture
The document provides an overview of the development and spread of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of rice cultivation. It discusses how SRI originated in Madagascar in the 1980s and was initially only practiced there, but then spread to other countries starting in 1999. It details the many countries that have since adopted SRI through demonstrations and conferences. It also summarizes endorsements of SRI by leaders in Indonesia, Vietnam, and the World Bank for its ability to increase yields while reducing water use and fertilizer. The document outlines the growing international SRI Network and new initiatives to support its continued expansion through organizations like Cornell University.
Agroforestry for climate change mitigation and adaptation MirFaizan
This document discusses how agroforestry can help mitigate and adapt to climate change. It provides background on increasing greenhouse gas concentrations and outlines how agroforestry practices like alley cropping, homegardens, and silvopasture can sequester carbon in vegetation and soil. Studies from various countries are cited that measure carbon storage in different agroforestry systems. The document also discusses how agroforestry reduces non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions like N2O and CH4 by improving nutrient cycling and efficiency. Finally, it describes how agroforestry helps farmers adapt to climate change through increased soil resilience, more efficient land use, and improved crop yields during drought years.
Changing landscapes: From forests to foodCIFOR-ICRAF
Terry Sunderland presented on changing landscapes from forests to food at an ISCC Technical Committee meeting. Sunderland discussed that forests provide essential resources for many communities, supporting livelihoods, food, health, and agriculture. As landscapes intensify for agriculture, diets and livelihoods that relied on forest resources can decline. Specifically, swidden or agroforestry systems were associated with more frequent consumption of micronutrient-rich foods compared to replacement practices like monocropping. Sunderland argued that managing landscapes in a multifunctional way, combining food production, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, can better support food security than business as usual strategies.
The document discusses Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative and its focus on mule deer habitat. It outlines two habitat objectives: maintaining crucial habitats and improving the quality and quantity of vegetation on 500,000 acres by 2013. It then describes mule deer habitat needs and threats like human development, drought, and invasive species. The UWRI is a partnership that develops locally-led projects across Utah to enhance wildlife, water resources, and sustainable uses. Examples of mule deer habitat restoration techniques used are chain harrowing, lopping and scattering, chaining, and water development. Monitoring crews track the effectiveness of treatments on wildlife, vegetation, and threats.
The Challenges of a Decision-Oriented, Multi-Sectoral Indexriatenorio
This document discusses the development of an Agriculture Transformation Index (ATI) to measure and monitor sustainable agriculture. It notes the many existing indicator initiatives that lack conceptual frameworks and the ability to inform decisions. The document reviews evidence on indicators and finds most lack rigorous sampling, consistent measurement, and integration of biophysical and socioeconomic data. It explores measuring agriculture at different scales and sectors and balancing productivity, environmental, and social goals. The document discusses features an effective ATI would require and proposes ATI sub-indices and indicators. It analyzes the purposes and users an ATI could serve at different scales. The creation of an ATI is presented as a promising initiative to align goals, identify risks, benchmark progress, and monitor interventions toward sustainable
Oxfam has been supporting sustainable rice intensification (SRI) in Cambodia since 2003 by:
1) Demonstrating SRI techniques and facilitating farmer adoption.
2) Linking SRI with community savings groups to smooth incomes and build social cohesion.
3) Expanding support for community-based SRI applications in Vietnam and developing regional partnerships and knowledge sharing networks.
Presentation by Bob Winterbottom (Director, Ecosystem Services Initiative, WRI) at the May 15, 2013 event "Natural Resource Management and Food Security for a Growing Population". For more information visit: http://www.wri.org/event/2013/05/natural-resource-management-and-food-security-growing-population
Water-smart agriculture (WaSA) is an approach that balances water availability, access, and use across different sources in a socially, environmentally, and technically sustainable way. It seeks to maximize returns while protecting environmental flows and ensuring equality. WaSA was developed as water challenges are most sensitive to climate change, and agriculture depends on water cycles. WaSA brings policy and practice coherence to water for agriculture and links water to development. It overlaps with climate-smart agriculture and sustainable intensification but specifically focuses on water-related challenges. The objectives of WaSA in East Africa are maximizing outcomes, ensuring sustainability, and transitioning to prosperity through principles of increasing productivity, value, and sharing of water resources.
Environment Presentation - 12th Plan Hackathon - 6th April 2013NITI Aayog
This document outlines India's vision, policies, strategies, and targets for managing the environment, forests, wildlife, and climate change challenges for the 12th Five Year Plan period. It includes goals such as increasing forest cover, improving river and coastal zone management, reducing pollution in urban areas, and strengthening biodiversity conservation efforts. Specific targets are set for restoring degraded lands and wetlands, expanding ecotourism, training more veterinarians, and increasing participation in environmental protection programs. The plan aims to balance ecological sustainability, equity in access to resources, and inclusive growth through institutional reforms and capacity building initiatives.
The document summarizes activities of the Indonesian Network for System of Rice Intensification (INA-SRI). It discusses that INA-SRI was established in 2008 and has over 500 members. It aims to promote SRI techniques which can increase rice productivity while reducing water usage and emissions. INA-SRI conducts field trials, training programs, and research collaborations among universities, institutes, and farmer groups. It has helped expand SRI area in Indonesia to over 140,000 hectares by 2015, and will continue trials on optimizing water usage and controlling emissions from rice farming.
The document discusses a DBI (Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation) project implemented in 9 villages across 10 schemes in Koraput district, Odisha. The project aimed to improve livelihoods for 428 tribal families through irrigation. Key achievements included increased irrigation across seasons, greater crop diversity, and higher household incomes. Challenges involved making benefits inclusive and convincing farmers to adopt organic farming. Strategies to overcome difficulties focused on communal ownership, learning workshops, and catchment protection measures. Observed results were better land and water management, assured irrigation, increased crops and vegetable production, and strengthened village institutions.
The SDTT-SRI Programme was implemented in 3 phases from 2008-2017 with a total budget of Rs. 78.85 crores. In the first phase from 2008-2010, the programme reached 65,043 farmers across 11 states. In the second phase from 2010-2012, the programme reached 1,56,336 farmers across 7 states using a saturation approach. In the third phase from 2013-2017, the programme focused on geographical spread while also promoting institutional development and collaborative research with state agricultural universities. Key achievements included mainstreaming SRI practices, developing a network of trained experts, and adapting SRI principles to other crops. Monitoring of the programme showed increasing adoption rates, with the number of farmers covered and acreage
This document provides an overview of PRAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action), an NGO working on rural development in Bihar, India. Some key points:
- PRAN grew out of PRADAN and focuses on scaling the System of Root Intensification (SRI) approach in Bihar.
- SRI has led to increased yields for crops like rice, wheat, pulses and vegetables for small farmers.
- PRAN works with over 10,000 small farmers across 17 blocks in 3 districts. It develops appropriate technologies and provides training.
- PRAN partners with the Bihar government and other organizations. SRI has been adopted widely in Bihar with government support.
Author : Robert Bimba
Title: Community of Hope Agriculture Project Update to Liberia MOA 2019
Date: January 11, 2019
Venue: Ministry of Agriculture Conference Room at the MOA Extension Department
This document outlines eight design principles for stable local resource management: clearly defined boundaries, congruence between appropriation and provision rules and local conditions, collective-choice arrangements, monitoring, graduated sanctions, conflict-resolution mechanisms, minimal recognition of rights to organize, and nested enterprises. It also discusses goals of nurturing local food capacity and equity, effective sharing of ideas, identifying resources for action, and collectively lobbying for systemic change.
"Partnering for Impact: IFPRI-European Research Collaboration for Improved Food and Nutrition Security" presentation by Ephraim Nkonya, IFPRI, on 25 November 2013 in Brussels, Belgium.
How does agriculture, especially animal agriculture, impact greenhouse gas emissions? What is adaptation and mitigation and how are these different? For more materials on this topic visit http://www.extension.org/pages/63908/greenhouse-gases-and-animal-agriculture
The document provides an overview of the development and spread of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of rice cultivation. It discusses how SRI originated in Madagascar in the 1980s and was initially only practiced there, but then spread to other countries starting in 1999. It details the many countries that have since adopted SRI through demonstrations and conferences. It also summarizes endorsements of SRI by leaders in Indonesia, Vietnam, and the World Bank for its ability to increase yields while reducing water use and fertilizer. The document outlines the growing international SRI Network and new initiatives to support its continued expansion through organizations like Cornell University.
Agroforestry for climate change mitigation and adaptation MirFaizan
This document discusses how agroforestry can help mitigate and adapt to climate change. It provides background on increasing greenhouse gas concentrations and outlines how agroforestry practices like alley cropping, homegardens, and silvopasture can sequester carbon in vegetation and soil. Studies from various countries are cited that measure carbon storage in different agroforestry systems. The document also discusses how agroforestry reduces non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions like N2O and CH4 by improving nutrient cycling and efficiency. Finally, it describes how agroforestry helps farmers adapt to climate change through increased soil resilience, more efficient land use, and improved crop yields during drought years.
Changing landscapes: From forests to foodCIFOR-ICRAF
Terry Sunderland presented on changing landscapes from forests to food at an ISCC Technical Committee meeting. Sunderland discussed that forests provide essential resources for many communities, supporting livelihoods, food, health, and agriculture. As landscapes intensify for agriculture, diets and livelihoods that relied on forest resources can decline. Specifically, swidden or agroforestry systems were associated with more frequent consumption of micronutrient-rich foods compared to replacement practices like monocropping. Sunderland argued that managing landscapes in a multifunctional way, combining food production, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, can better support food security than business as usual strategies.
The document discusses Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative and its focus on mule deer habitat. It outlines two habitat objectives: maintaining crucial habitats and improving the quality and quantity of vegetation on 500,000 acres by 2013. It then describes mule deer habitat needs and threats like human development, drought, and invasive species. The UWRI is a partnership that develops locally-led projects across Utah to enhance wildlife, water resources, and sustainable uses. Examples of mule deer habitat restoration techniques used are chain harrowing, lopping and scattering, chaining, and water development. Monitoring crews track the effectiveness of treatments on wildlife, vegetation, and threats.
The Challenges of a Decision-Oriented, Multi-Sectoral Indexriatenorio
This document discusses the development of an Agriculture Transformation Index (ATI) to measure and monitor sustainable agriculture. It notes the many existing indicator initiatives that lack conceptual frameworks and the ability to inform decisions. The document reviews evidence on indicators and finds most lack rigorous sampling, consistent measurement, and integration of biophysical and socioeconomic data. It explores measuring agriculture at different scales and sectors and balancing productivity, environmental, and social goals. The document discusses features an effective ATI would require and proposes ATI sub-indices and indicators. It analyzes the purposes and users an ATI could serve at different scales. The creation of an ATI is presented as a promising initiative to align goals, identify risks, benchmark progress, and monitor interventions toward sustainable
Overview of Geo-Information Applications in ILRIILRI
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Research on sustainable intensification in the CGIAR research programsILRI
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A strategic partnership works to advance agricultural research to address poverty, food insecurity, nutrition, and sustainable natural resource management through 15 International Agricultural Research Centers collaborating worldwide. The partnership's research is organized through 16 Coordinated Research Programs (CRPs) that focus on key priorities like staple crops, livestock, fish, natural resource management, and cross-cutting issues like markets and nutrition, as determined through consultation with partners. This collective approach aims to make agricultural innovation more development-oriented and impactful at scale.
The document summarizes the work of the CGIAR, a global agricultural research partnership consisting of 15 international centers. It discusses several of CGIAR's major research programs and initiatives including the Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) and Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) program. It also provides an overview of CIAT's contributions to these programs through its research on beans, cassava, and climate change adaptation in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
A strategic partnership dedicated to advancing science to address central development challenges: reducing rural poverty, improving food security, nutrition and health, and sustainably managing natural resources. Its research is carried out by 15 International Agricultural Research Centers working with hundreds of partners worldwide. The summary focuses on key points about the new CGIAR System and progress towards implementing the GCARD Roadmap to transform agricultural research for development.
This document provides an overview of the Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP), a global partnership led by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to coordinate rice research. GRiSP involves 16 international research centers and has an annual budget of $100 million. Its objectives are to increase rice productivity, foster more sustainable rice production systems, and improve the rice sector. Key activities include resequencing rice genomes, developing new rice varieties, evaluating management practices, improving post-harvest technologies, and partnering for large-scale impact. Highlights discussed include resequencing 3000 rice genomes, developing novel genetic resources like NAM populations, operating a global phenotyping platform, and awarding 31 scholarships under the Global Rice Science Scholarship
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- CGIAR Research Programs
- Adaptation to Climate Change
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Meat and Veg: Livestock and vegetable researchers are natural, high-value, pa...ILRI
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(2) ILRI's mission, strategic objectives, and critical success factors to improve food security and reduce poverty through research on livestock;
(3) ILRI's role in the CGIAR Consortium's Livestock and Fish portfolio focusing on sustainable intensification, value chains, and policies; and
(4) Characteristics of ILRI including its integrated research teams, bioscience facilities, staff and resources.
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Practices and drivers of antibiotic use in Kenyan smallholder dairy farmsILRI
Poster by Lydiah Kisoo, Dishon M. Muloi, Walter Oguta, Daisy Ronoh, Lynn Kirwa, James Akoko, Eric Fèvre, Arshnee Moodley and Lillian Wambua presented at Tropentag 2023, Berlin, Germany, 20–22 September 2023.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Project Management Semester Long Project - Acuityjpupo2018
Acuity is an innovative learning app designed to transform the way you engage with knowledge. Powered by AI technology, Acuity takes complex topics and distills them into concise, interactive summaries that are easy to read & understand. Whether you're exploring the depths of quantum mechanics or seeking insight into historical events, Acuity provides the key information you need without the burden of lengthy texts.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Fueling AI with Great Data with Airbyte WebinarZilliz
This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
OpenID AuthZEN Interop Read Out - AuthorizationDavid Brossard
During Identiverse 2024 and EIC 2024, members of the OpenID AuthZEN WG got together and demoed their authorization endpoints conforming to the AuthZEN API
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
5. ILRI
• A CGIAR centre dedicated to livestock research
• Two principle campuses- Nairobi and Addis Ababa
• Over 700 people, 46 nationalities
Production
Animal
Health
Productivity
Climate
change Access
NRM Gender
Rangeland
deve. Policy
7. Livestock sector in Asia..
• Livelihood to 300 million poor people
• A traditional sector undergoing rapid changes
(consumption, production, marketing)
• Climate change and it’s implications
• Many areas remaining ‘immune’ to growth
8. Livestock sector in Asia..
• Livelihood to 300 million poor people
• A traditional sector undergoing rapid changes
(consumption, production, marketing)
• Climate change and it’s implications
• Many areas remaining ‘immune’ to growth
Responsive to rapid changes &
Responsible towards the ‘immune’ areas
12. Key Thematic Areas and Programs (CRPs)
1. Agricultural systems for the poor and vulnerable
(drylands, humid, coastal and aquatic)
3. Enabling agricultural incomes for the poor
4. Optimizing productivity of global food staples
(rice, wheat, maize, dryland cereals, legume, root and
tubers, livestock and fish)
6. Agriculture for improved nutrition and health
7. Water, soils and ecosystems
8. Forests and trees
9. Climate change and agriculture
13. Key Thematic Areas and Programs (CRPs)
1. Agricultural systems for the poor and vulnerable
(drylands, humid, coastal and aquatic)
3. Enabling agricultural incomes for the poor
4. Optimizing productivity of global food staples
(rice, wheat, maize, dryland cereals, legume, root and
tubers, livestock and fish)
6. Agriculture for improved nutrition and health
7. Water, soils and ecosystems
8. Forests and trees
9. Climate change and agriculture
14. CD Partnerships in the New CGIAR..
Impact at
Boundary the
Partners Grass
roots level