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Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia Full text
2024
Hermans, K. | Djanibekov, N. | Abdullaev, Iskandar | Abduvalieva, N. | Assubayeva, A. | Blondin, S. | Bobojonov, I. | Conrad, C. | Herzfeld, T. | Kansiime, J. | Kimsanova, B. | Laldjebaev, M. | Mirkasimov, B. | Mirzabaev, A. | Murzakulova, A. | Rajabova, S. | Samakov, A. | Schraven, B. | Sterly, H. | Umirbekov, A.
Central Asia faces substantial water scarcity due to increasing water demand driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, economic development, and inefficiency of irrigated agriculture. These developments are compounded by the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, loss of glacier mass and increased frequency of extreme events, including droughts. The region’s escalating water scarcity is causing disputes and straining rural livelihoods. Moreover, these challenges drive migration, creating considerable societal impacts. However, these issues remain underexplored in climate change research, making the region a global blind spot in climate adaptation and migration studies. We advocate for innovative research pathways that scrutinize smallholder adaptation strategies, examine the nexus between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility, and investigate tensions and cooperation over water resources. We conclude by emphasizing that substantial investments in inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, improved data availability and quality, and strengthening of research and institutional capacities are essential to advance interdisciplinary climate impact research in Central Asia. Such efforts are vital for addressing existing knowledge gaps and enhancing evidence-based policymaking to improve the region’s position in current and future debates on climate change and sustainable development.
Show more [+] Less [-]An interpretation of large-scale land deals using Boserup’s: Theories of agricultural intensification, gender and rural development Full text
2014
Behrman, Julia A. | Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S. | Quisumbing, Agnes R.
Cassava bacterial blight, caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Manihotis
2012
Verdier, Valerie M. | López Carrascal, Camilo Ernesto | Bernal, Adriana Jimena
Cassava pest management
2012
Bellotti, Anthony C. | Arias V., Bernardo | Reyes Q., Jesús Antonio
Manihot genetic resources at CIAT (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical)
2012
Jaramillo O., Gustavo
Western European market for fresh pineapples - opportunity or myth for the Caribbean community countries
1992
Craig, K. (Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Inst., St. Augustine (Trinidad and Tobago))
This study seeks to detemine whether there are real opportunities for Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member countries to market fresh pineapples in the lucrative Western European market. The trends in world pineapple production and trade are analysed. It concludes that the Western European market for huge quantities of CARICOM-grown fresh pineapples is more a myth than an immediate opportunity, but that Guyana and Belize have some advantages to successfully solicit overseas investors to make the idea a reality.
Show more [+] Less [-]Exploitation of natural resources for food security in developing countries Full text
2005
Velten, G. | Rott, A | Cardona Mejía, César | Conde-Petit, BJ | Dorn, S.
The use of cassava products in animal feeding
2012
Buitrago A., Julián A. | Gil, Jorge L. | Ospina Patiño, Bernardo
Insects and mites causing yield losses in cassava
2012
Bellotti, Anthony C. | Arias V., Bernardo | Vargas H., Octavio | Peña, Jorge E.
Collective action and vulnerability: Burial societies in rural Ethiopia
2010
CGIAR Program on Collective Action and Property Rights
Collective action has intrinsic value. Being part of a group and participating in meeting common objectives provide direct benefits to individuals. In addition, collective action has an instrumental value; it can help individuals, groups, and communities achieve common goals. In Ethiopia, a study found that one form of collective action, iddir, or burial societies, helped households in the study areas attenuate the impact of illness.
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