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Displaying 151 - 155 of 2113From full sun to shaded cocoa agroforestry systems: Rehabilitation of smallholder cocoa farms and forest ecosy
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Deforestation, caused by the expansion of plantations, low productivity, food insecurity and an unregulated forestry sector, is a real threat to Ghana’s High Forest Zone. This project is therefore funding the retention and sustainable use of forest resources in the Ghanaian High Forest Zone. By working with cocoa businesses, smallholders and the local authorities, the project aims to rehabilitate degraded smallholder farms and forest ecosystems. The project also helps companies establish deforestation-free supply chains. Strategic planning programmes are also being implemented, and a system for land use planning is being developed that will enable local authorities to achieve a better balance between cocoa farm expansion and forest conservation. The project is also working on measures to achieve the widespread, ecologically intact and community-focused rehabilitation of smallholder-centric agroforestry systems (using native tree species).
Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI) – conservation and sustainable use of winter-cold deserts in Central As
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The winter-cold deserts of Central Asia are important migration areas for birds and for the last wild ungulate herds of the north, which include the rare Saiga antelopes. The grazing grounds in these areas are also an important basis for the livelihoods of the local human populations. In addition, these unique natural regions absorb large amounts of carbon from the atmosphere and slow down the ongoing process of desertification. The project helped the partner institutions with sustainable land use planning that involved the region’s populations, and also supported the establishment of protected areas and world natural heritage sites. It networked key stakeholders and supported the partner countries in implementing their international CBD and UNFCCC obligations. This was carried out by means of policy advice, scientific cooperation, training measures and the introduction of the regional desert initiative “CADI” – the Central Asian Desert Initiative.
Women Empowerment of Herders Associations to Strengthen Climate-Resilience of Pastoral Communities
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Climate change and increased livestock numbers contribute to vast land degradation in Mon-golia. Still in transition towards a free market economy, herders from Khentii province have difficulties in adjusting their traditional pastoral system to the current changes and challenges in both income generating activities and climate change adaptation. Rural women have less opportunities to actively participate in community decision making processes. This project aims to empower rural women to adapt to climate change through better livestock breeding techniques and financial independence. Further, the project informs policy makers and raises their awareness for the connection of gender and climate change related risks.
Innovative climate-smart agriculture system in degraded areas combined with traditional knowledge
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The project takes place in twelve indigenous communities in Mexico, where extensive grazing and deforestation for firewood are causing severe land degradation, water scarcity, soil loss, resulting in low agricultural productivity. This IKI Small Grants project aims to enhance the capacity of local farmers in field schools by strengthening the innovations and the traditional knowledge of Mixtec indigenous producers. The project includes ecosystem restoration, agroforestry systems, and reinforcement of territorial governance structures. Therefore, agricultural plots are created and the applied agroecological practices are monitored in cooperation with a local university. Further, organised field trips promote the exchange of experiences and make the project results accessible to various local stakeholders.
Kenya Climate Change Adaptation Project( KeCCAP)
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This IKI Small Grants project addresses climate resilient water management and climate resilient agricultural practices. Thereby it supports smallholder farmers in adapting to the negative impacts of climate change and land degradation. It introduces climate-smart agriculture techniques with a focus on irrigation by installing water pans, dam liners, shade nets and water pumps. The installations are accompanied by trainings for maintenance and repair of the pumps. Through trainings and innovation, farmers are guided for two years to use climate smart agriculture. Amongst other things, they receive trainings on climate change adaptation and mitigation, solar energy, disaster risk reduction, indigenous plants, and livestock breeds. The project further works with community driven initiatives such as village loaning and saving groups as well as community managed disaster and risk reduction groups, to enhance the resilience of livelihoods and ecosystems to climatic risk.