agriculture
Claims about farmers’ opinions on contested agricultural technologies, such as genetically engineered (GE) seeds, are often leveraged to support the positions of those on a particular side of the debate. Similarly, the “farmer’s voice” is often used in marketing and advertising, with...
Agriculture is the most dominant sector in the Hindu-Kush Himalayan (HKH) countries. It significantly contributes to food security, livelihoods and rural economy of the region. The region ...
Economic research certainly back up the notion that climate change is reducing agricultural production in parts of the world. But what if we take into account farmers’ adaptation strategies?
"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out WHY you were born.' - Mark Twain
We have no control over the day we are born. But our journey to discover our life's purpose - why we are born - is something we can control....
In the Sacred Valley one development organization is doing things differently to help high-altitude communities help themselves.
Starting in 2010, the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development...
To ensure economic expansion while also contributing to global efforts to combat climate change, many developing countries are adopting Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) among other initiatives. Because the agriculture, forestry and land use (AFOLU) sectors are key economic...
As climate negotiations gather momentum, it is not too late to take action on agriculture, the sector that can ensure our future food security and play a key role in adapting to climate change and mitigate future greenhouse gas emissions.
For...
This International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) conference, which is organized under the auspices of the International Year of Soils 2015 and the 350th Anniversary of the Christian Albrechts University, will address the broad question: 'Do we underestimate the consequences of new...
(1) Full-time job vacancy: RESEARCHER ON WOMEN AND LAND
Women’s Rights Division (Africa or Asia base preferred)
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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