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Setting and implementing science-based targets: recommendations for food and beverage companies
Oxfam, 2016The food and beverage sector is both a significant driver of global climate change, and among the most adversely impacted by climate change.DocumentThe impact of food assistance on pastoralist livelihoods in humanitarian crises: an evidence synthesis protocol
Oxfam, 2016This protocol outlines plans for conducting an evidence synthesis on the impact of food aid on pastDocumentFeeding climate change: what the Paris Agreement means for food and beverage companies
Oxfam, 2016The Paris Agreement marked a major breakthrough in support for climate action from many parts of the business community, including from key actors in the food and beverage sector. But despite significant progress, much work remains to be done, both to cut greenhouse gas emissions and to support the millions of people already hit by climate change.DocumentAlliances for Religions and Conservations (ARC) “Faith Engagement in Climate Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2015This is a desk appraisal of the Alliances for Religions and Conservations (ARC) done for the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) by the Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric, at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU).DocumentCultivating climate resilience: the Shea value chain
Overseas Development Institute, 2016The economy of Burkina Faso remains relatively undiversified and is strongly driven by the climate-sensitive agriculture sector. Burkinabe agriculture is known to be mostly extensive and not highly productive.DocumentGrowing greener cities in Latin America and the Caribbean - a-i3696e.pdf
2014This report looks at the progress that has been made toward realising 'greener cities' in which urban and peri-urban agriculture is recognised by public policy and included in urban development strategies and land-use planning. It is based on the results of a survey in 23 countries and data on 110 cities and municipalities.DocumentHuman rights and resource conflicts in the Amazon
Rainforest Foundation Norway, 2015The Amazon comprises the largest tract of tropical rainforest in the world. Numerous indigenous peoples have traditionally inhabited this region, and 25 percent of its total land area is formally recognised as indigenous territories. Such territories are an effective means of protecting the forest.DocumentEvidence and gaps in evidence on the principle political economy constraints and opportunities to successful investment in inclusive agribusiness in Asia
Evidence on Demand, 2016This report pays particular reference to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Tajikistan. The purpose is to inform a more detailed call down piece of work for DFID to scope the potential establishment of one or more investment platforms through which it would deploy investment capital in order to catalyse private investment in south and central Asia.DocumentIndigenous peoples’ rights and climate policies in Guyana: a special report
Forest Peoples Programme, 2014Guyana is a high forest cover and low deforestation country with tropical forests covering up to 85% of the national land area. The vast majority of Guyana’s forests are found on lands traditionally used and occupied by Amerindian families and communities.DocumentStrategies for managing vulnerability of women vegetable farmers in the central region of Ghana
2015Women constitute an important part of food systems around the world, as evidenced by the fact that they produce an estimated 70% of subsistence crops, and the fundamental role they play in processing and distribution.Pages