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Market challenges for the restoration of the environment
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2012Over the past century South Africa has become increasingly reliant on the manufacturing and services industries for its economic development and growth. However, the natural environment continues to play an important role in the livelihoods of particularly the poor, those in rural areas and the agriculture sector – the latter being essential for urban living.DocumentBush thickening and indigenous woody plants as a source of renewable energy
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, South Africa, 2012Surplus woody plants in areas where there is bush thickening present an opportunity to harvest the wood as bio-fuel. The health of the ecosystem and rangeland restoration must, however, always be prioritised during any tree harvesting for bio-fuel.DocumentCarbon taxes vs productivity shocks: A comparative analysis of the costs in a CGE framework for India
Institute of Economic Growth, India, 2012There is growing concern around the world about the impact of greenhouse gases (GHG) on the environment and economy. Primarily responsible for global warming, GHG emissions (especially CO2) emissions) are closely linked to economic growth. Since fossil fuels are the primary source of energy, the consumption (burning) of fossil fuels inevitably lead to GHG emissions.DocumentBetter land use, better future for all: partnering with civil society to enhance sustainable land management in Sub-Saharan Africa
Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa, 2013Land degradation is a serious problem in Sub-Saharan Africa, where up to two-thirds of the productive land area is reported to be degraded to some extent. Local communities suffer the most from the degradation of their land and they are therefore fundamental to the widespread adoption of sustainable land management (SLM) techniques.DocumentOptions for Climate-Smart Agriculture at Kaptumo Site in Kenya
World Agroforestry Centre, 2014This report identifies and assesses climate-smart agricultural practices through participatory appraisal tools with experts and farmers, as part of FAO’s Mitigation of Climate Change in Agriculture the MICCA pilot project in Kaptumo, Kenya.DocumentManaging for resilience: framing an integrated landscape approach for overcoming chronic food insecurity
2014This paper presents an integrated landscape and resilience management framework to tackle chronic food insecurity and vulnerable livelihoods.DocumentLand use and cover change in pastoral systems of Uganda: implications on livestock management under drought induced pasture
African Crop Science Society, 2014This study assessed the extent of land use and cover change in Buliisa and Nakasongola Districts in the cattle corridor of Uganda over 27 years (1986 –2013), and their impacts on livestock management under drought induced pasture.DocumentCustodian farmers of agricultural biodiversity: selected profiles from South and South East Asia
MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, 2013Agriculture is the largest global user of biodiversity. Over-reliance on a handful of crops puts global food security at great risk especially in the context of climate change. Selected and used by generations of farmers, agricultural biodiversity contributes to reducing malnutrition, alleviating poverty and combating climate change challenges.DocumentSystematic Review Approach to identifying key trends in adaptation governance at the supranational level
Climate Change Agriculture Food Security, 2014This working paper from CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) analyses literature on adaptation governance focused on food security at the supranational level.DocumentThe comparative turn in climate change adaptation and food security governance research
Climate Change Agriculture Food Security, 2014This working paper from the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) proposes that concepts and methods of comparative politics can shine light on political factors important for catalysing positive change on the governance, climate change adaptation and food security of countries in the developing world.Pages