Resources tagged "food security"
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Agriculture, food security and REDD+ in East Africa (Swahili)Kilimo, Usalama wa Chakula, na MKUHUMI katika Afrika Mashariki Kilimo na usalama wa chakula ni suala la muhimu katika Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki na moja ya mambo ambayo yametambuliwa na kupewa kipaaumbele katika ushirikiano wa kikanda. MKUHUMI ina uwezo wa kuchangia katika kufikia malengo haya, na baadhi ya mikakati kwa ajili ya kufanikisha suala hili taya...
Building bridges between REDD+ and sustainable agriculture: Addressing agriculture's role as a driver of deforestationThe potential role of forests in reducing of global greenhouse gas emissions is attracting considerable interest from the international community. Deforestation and forest degradation is largely being driven by forces outside the forestry sector. Many of these forces are closely tied to agriculture. For this reason, an isolated sectoral approach focusing solely on forests cannot succeed in im...
REDD+ and other sectors in East AfricaThis series of short articles outlines the linkages between REDD+ and key other sectors in East Africa. To view each of the publications, click on each title below.
Agriculture and Climate Change: A Scoping ReportThe report is intended to provide context and analysis for addressing agriculture in international climate negotiations, with the aim of helping to inform climate negotiators and other stakeholders by identifying options and unpacking issues of interest; and not to express opinions or be prescriptive in any way. The report will focus on agricultural production and food security; early action ...
Agriculture and Climate Change Policy Brief: Main Issues for UNFCCC and BeyondThis summary seeks to provide key points for policymakers focusing on the unique aspects of agriculture when considered in the context of climate change. It emphasizes actions that can be taken when considering agriculture’s multiple objectives, from providing adequate food for growing populations to protecting the environment and ensuring resilience to future climatic changes. it briefly d...
Agriculture, food security and REDD+ in East AfricaAgriculture and food security is a particularly important issue for the East Africa Community, and one which has been identified for regional cooperation. REDD+ has the potential to contribute to these objectives, and some strategies to do this have been identified in early REDD+ strategy documents in the region. This article outlines the links between agriculture and REDD+ in East Africa and...
Terrestrial Carbon Policy Development: Innovative Approaches to Land in the Climate Change SolutionThe purpose of this report is to build policies upon regarding agriculture as a driver of deforestation, increasing soil carbon in forestry and agriculture and linking agriculture and Forestry. The challenges, opportunities and possible policy solutions as well as given current progress nationally and internationally are discussed and outlined.
Synergies and trade-offs between REDD+ and food security: insights from the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) project, South-Western UgandaTrade-offs between REDD+ and food production and availability are not inevitable. This case study demonstrates that many households can incorporate trees into their farms without negatively affecting their food production. Carbon finance delivered through REDD+ could also help improve food security by increasing economic access to food.
Next steps for climate change mitigation in agricultureThis policy brief stresses the need to examine the most appropriate implementation mechanisms for climate change mitigation in agriculture, and calls for increased guidelines, sources of finance and pilot projects. It notes that mitigation must have direct benefits for farmers and contribute to food security. It stresses the need for simple, cost-effective methods for measurement, reporting a...
Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean Current Situation, Future Trends and One Policy ExperimentOne challenge for the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region is to increase aggregate agricultural production to meet this growing demand for food/fiber/energy without proportionally increasing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). This research project examines agriculture’s potential contributions to reducing GHGs in LAC and the implications of policy actions to reduce agricultural GHG e...