Agroforestry
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Agroforestry emerges as a climate-smart pathway for transforming Nepal’s landscapes
Agroforestry — the integration of trees into farms and landscapes — is emerging as one of the most promising pathways…
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From emergency response to resilient food systems in Yangambi
Food insecurity remains a daily reality for many households in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Tshopo Province, where a…
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Cultivating agroecological leadership: Learnings from a pioneer program
Agroecology is inherently complex. Unlike conventional high-input monocropping systems, it demands close attention to local conditions – soil, shade, plant succession, species interactions, livestock integration and market dynamics. Each element affects the…
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Sweet returns: How cacao and oil palm farmers in Southeast Asia are reshaping their landscapes
In the village of Mappadeceng in Sulawesi, Indonesia, farmers Kasum and Sulastri grow cacao for export – their beans eventually…
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Growing giants: How yams shape identity, knowledge and power in PNG
“They will never live without yams.” In Papua New Guinea (PNG), yams are an ancient companion. The first humans to…
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Connected farmers can shift more quickly to agroecology—with the right tools, teams and terms
“When farmers have the right tools in the right way, they can create a space to improve their knowledge, change…
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Innovating for resilience: Cultivating climate-ready, multifunctional landscapes through Living Labs
In an era defined by climate instability and biodiversity loss, land management strategies must evolve. Solutions must be as interconnected…
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Cultivating change and resilience in tropical agroforestry
The lush equatorial regions of Indonesia and the Philippines are not just picturesque – they are also crucial battlegrounds for…
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A greener 2025: What’s next for forests, climate finance and nature?
“Everything looks like a failure in the middle,” John C. Maxwell wrote in his book The 15 Invaluable Laws of…
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Multi-stakeholder innovation platform established in South Ethiopia
Effective multifunctional agroforestry and the sustainable use of biodiversity depend on robust collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Recognizing the importance of…
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Co-creating scenarios of sustainable agroforestry futures for Ethiopian Highlands
In early October, a three-day workshop on land use scenario building workshop was held in Dilla, the heart of Ethiopia’s …
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Agroforestry policy dialogue in Timor-Leste
A policy dialogue on agroforestry-based forest landscape restoration was held in Dili, Timor-Leste’s capital, on 5 November 2024. The event…
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Revolutionizing agroforestry: SMART strategies to measure success
In Peru’s northern region of San Martín, farmers, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in advancing agroforestry have collaborated closely…
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Faidherbia albida: A green solution for Northern Cameroon
In Northern Cameroon’s arid and semi-arid landscapes, where traditional agriculture increasingly struggles due to climate change and soil degradation, a…
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Forest data project expands into regional leadership
The East and Southern Africa Forest Observatory (OFESA) project has been a pivotal initiative in environmental conservation and sustainable forest…
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