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How does climate change alter agricultural strategies to support food security?:
Thornton, Philip K.; Lipper, Leslie - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2014
a sustainable way. We also identify implications for FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010781475
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Farmers’ preferences for climate-smart agriculture an assessment in the Indo-Gangetic plain:
Taneja, Garima; Pal, Barun Deb; Joshi, Pramod Kumar; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2014
. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) can mitigate the negative impacts of climate change and improve the efficiency of the rice …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011132693
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The six "ins" of climate-smart agriculture: Inclusive institutions for information, innovation, investment, and insurance:
Meinzen-Dick, Ruth Suseela; Bernier, Quinn; Haglund, Eric - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2013
This paper reviews the central role of institutions for climate-smart agriculture (CSA), focusing on the role of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010762168
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Interventions for achieving sustainability in tropical forest and agricultural landscapes:
Newton, Peter; Agrawal, Arun; Wollenberg, Lini - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2013
The rapid expansion of commodity agriculture in tropical forest landscapes is a key driver of deforestation. To meet … commodity agriculture production and a framework was developed to facilitate analyses of commodity supply chains across multiple …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010762171
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East African agriculture and climate change: A comprehensive analysis
Waithaka, Michael (contributor);  … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
The second of three books in IFPRI's climate change in Africa series, East African Agriculture and Climate Change: A … contributors of East African Agriculture and Climate Change present plausible future scenarios that combine economic and … biophysical characteristics to explore the possible consequences for agriculture, food security, and resources management to 2050 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010850583
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2011 Global food policy report:
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI); … - 2012
should be done in the future? In 2011, agriculture moved to the forefront of the international development agenda. In … addition to producing adequate food, agriculture's crucial role in improving nutrition and health, sustainably making use of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010542212
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West African agriculture and climate change: A comprehensive analysis
Jalloh, Abdulai; Nelson, Gerald C.; Thomas, Timothy S.; … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2013
The first of three books in IFPRI’s climate change in Africa series, West African Agriculture and Climate Change: A … editors and contributors of West African Agriculture and Climate Change present plausible future scenarios that combine … economic and biophysical characteristics to explore the possible consequences for agriculture, food security, and resources …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010755479
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Understanding farmers' perceptions and adaptations to climate change and variability: The case of the Limpopo Basin, South Africa
Gbetibouo, Glwadys Aymone - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
"Climate change is expected to have serious environmental, economic, and social impacts on South Africa. In particular, rural farmers, whose livelihoods depend on the use of natural resources, are likely to bear the brunt of adverse impacts. The extent to which these impacts are felt depends in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004996803
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Understanding farmers' perceptions and adaptations to climate change and variability: The case of the Limpopo Basin, South Africa
Gbetibouo, Glwadys Aymone - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2009
"Climate change is expected to have serious environmental, economic, and social impacts on South Africa. In particular, rural farmers, whose livelihoods depend on the use of natural resources, are likely to bear the brunt of adverse impacts. The extent to which these impacts are felt depends in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005038101
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Analyzing the determinants of farmers' choice of adaptation methods and perceptions of climate change in the Nile Basin of Ethiopia:
Deressa, Temesgen; Hassan, R. M.; Alemu, Tekie; Yesuf, … - International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - 2008
"This study identifies the major methods used by farmers to adapt to climate change in the Nile Basin of Ethiopia, the factors that affect their choice of method, and the barriers to adaptation. The methods identified include use of different crop varieties, tree planting, soil conservation,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005038125