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  Adaptive capacities of farmers to climate change adaptation strategies and their effects on rice production in the northern region of Ghana

  Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2012

  This study examines the adaptive capacities of farmers to climate change adaptation strategies and their effects on rice production in the northern region of Ghana. The adaptive capacities of rice farmers were estimated quantitatively and categorised into high, moderate and low adaptive capacities.
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  Climate Focus

  Climate Focus is an advisory company committed to the development of policies and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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  Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (AJARD)

  The Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (AJARD) is an open access journal focusing on agriculture and rural development.
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  Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences (RJOAS)

  Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences (RJOAS) is an interdisciplinary open access journal of agriculture and socio-economic studies.
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  SIDS-focused green economy: an analysis of challenges and opportunities

  United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2012

  The movement towards a green economy is seen as a critical pathway to achieving sustainable development. More importantly, it is an opportunity for investments in green industries, job creation and improvements in human welfare.
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  Conflict resolution among pastoral communities in West Pokot County, Kenya: a missing link

  SAVAP International, 2012

  Conflicts over control of and access to natural resources are common among pastoral communities living in arid and semi-arid environments of Kenya. This study investigates conflicts and conflict resolution strategies in West Pokot County, Kenya.
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  Economic impact assessment of climate change in key sectors in Nepal: study implementation plan

  Integrated Development Society, 2012

  This report summarises the implementation plans for the main phase of the Economic Impact Assessment of Climate Change in Key Sectors in Nepal study, including the approach and methods proposed.
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  Farmers’ adaptation initiatives to the impact of climate change on agriculture in northern Nigeria

  African Journals Online - AJOL, 2012

  This study examines the innovative adaptive measures used by farmers in northern Nigeria to respond to the effects of climate change. Quantitative and qualitative approaches (rapid rural appraisal, focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews) were used to gather information from 500 farmers.
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  The case for evergreen agriculture in Africa: enhancing food security with climate change adaptation and mitigation in Zambia

  Climate and Development Knowledge Network, 2011

  Climate change vulnerability and food insecurity often have common root causes. Accordingly, measures that address these causes can reduce both problems at once. This is especially important for the many African countries that face daunting agricultural challenges.
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  Greening rural development in India

  United Nations Development Programme, 2012

  Greening rural development can stimulate rural economies, create jobs and help maintain critical ecosystem services and strengthen climate resilience of the rural poor. This report by the Ministry of Rural Development, India, with support from the United Nations Development Programme, presents strategies for inclusive rural development embodying the principles of environmental sustainability.

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