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Recognizing local agro-ecological knowledge in sustainable intensification of tree-crop-livestock farming systems
World Agroforestry Centre, 2013This technical paper by the World Agroforestry Centre analyses what farmers in the highlands of Ethiopia currently know about ecosystem processes and the interactions between trees, crops and livestock. The aim is to use this information to guide interventions that will build more intensive and climate-resilient systems.DocumentAnalysis of farmers’ adaptation strategies to climate change in cocoa production in Kwara State
Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2013Changing climate and weather patterns are predicted to have severe negative impacts on food production, food security and natural resources in the immediate and coming years. Climate change alters the development of cocoa pods, insect pests and pathogens which translate into lower crop yields and impact farm income.DocumentChallenges for a climate compatible development: how to strengthen agricultural, livestock and forestry public policies
Latin American Platform on Climate, 2012This policy brief emerges from a process of analysis of the status and quality of the public policies on climate change and development in ten Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, El Salvador and Paraguay.OrganisationBritish Journal of Environment and Climate Change
British Journal of Environment and Climate Change (ISSN: 2231–4784) aims to publish original research articles, review articles and short communications.DocumentDeterminants of choice of indigenous climate related strategies by smallholder farmers in northern Ghana
British Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 2013This study assesses the determinants of choice of indigenous climate related strategies by smallholder farmers in northern Ghana. The study uses primary data obtained through community focus group discussions and household surveys, and subjected to the Multinomial Logit regression model.DocumentAgricultural vulnerability and adaptation to climatic changes in Malaysia: review on paddy sector
Current World Environment, 2013This paper provides a brief review on the global and Malaysian perspective of climate change, and its impacts on Malaysian agriculture and relevant adaptation practices. It also provides policy recommendations for better coping with the changing nature of climatic factors.DocumentEffects of climate change on poultry production in Ondo State, Nigeria
2013Poultry plays a vital economic, nutritional and socio-cultural role in the livelihood of rural households in many developing countries. This study assessed the effects of climate change on poultry production in Ondo State, Nigeria. 83 poultry farmers were interviewed to elicit relevant information and descriptive statistics. Inferential statistical tools were used for data analysis.DocumentThe impacts of climate change on coffee in Uganda: lessons from a case study in the Rwenzori mountains
Oxfam, 2013This Oxfam research report focuses on coffee-based livelihoods in Uganda, where Arabica coffee production faces severe threat from rising temperatures. First, the areas suitable for growing Arabica coffee in Uganda were mapped, together with a projection to 2030 and 2050. Then, a study of farmers’ perceptions was carried out in Kasese where farmers from two sites were interviewed.DocumentClimate & environment assessment: Building an evidence base in Yemen
Evidence on Demand, 2012Evidence on Demand was requested by DFID to carry out a climate and environmental assessment. This was for part of the Business Case for building an evidence base in Yemen by gathering high quality, nationally representative data on key poverty indicators and living conditions. The four options considered were:DocumentGender, climate change, agriculture and food security: a CCAFS training-of-trainers (TOT) manual to prepare South Asian rural women to adapt to climate change
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, 2013Southeast Asia is widely considered one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, with women expected to be disproportionately impacted.Pages