agricultural development
Solution Story: Tanks, tunnels and determination – how rainwater harvesting and greenhouses lift smallholder resilience in the Colombian Andes
This Solution Story describes how rainwater harvesting and greenhouses have been used to enhanced the resilience of smallholder farmers in the Colombian Andes.
Green-Ag: Transforming Indian Agriculture for Global Environmental Benefits and the Conservation of Critical Biodiversity and Forest Landscapes
This solution has been uploaded by Julia Aguilera on behalf of FAO and the Government of India.
Theme
Climate Change Adaptation in Mountains
Mountains are highly vulnerable to climate change. They also provide numerous essential services. This theme explores how mountains and mountain communities can be made more resilient.
The Japan-Caribbean Connection – The Transfer of Agrotechnology from Japan to the Caribbean
This case study highlights the key points and insights in relation to the North-South and South-South transfer of technology necessary for a more resilient agricultural sector in the Caribbean.
International spillovers in SDG implementation: the case of soy from Argentina
The vast majority of Argentinian soy production serves foreign consumption, but has social, economic and environmental impacts in the producer country.
Framework for effectiveness and resilience of small- and medium-scale irrigation systems in Nepal
This paper synthesises the findings from a CDKN-funded project and is intended for policy-makers and implementers working in Nepal’s irrigation sector under uncertain conditions.
Promoting climate resilience in agriculture through small traditional grains value chains
The case study shows that there is a huge opportunity to promote food security and economic development for poor communities by supporting them in embracing climate resilient agriculture.
Roof catchment rainwater harvesting system for off-season small-scale irrigation
This case study discusses the use of an innovative and cost-efficient roof catchment rainwater harvesting system for off-season small-scale irrigation developed by IDE Honduras and Ennos AG.
CLIMA Land Water Energy: Supporting sustainable climate adaptation under biofuels expansion
This project aims to inform policymakers and stakeholders on biofuels expansion scenarios to 2030 that would support sustainable adaptation in the agricultural and bioenergy sectors of Brazil.
Anukulan: Driving small farmer investment in climate-smart technologies
The Anukulan ("resilience" in Nepali) project will help half a million poor and vulnerable people in rural Nepal build their resilience to climate shocks and extremes like floods and drought.