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Participatory rangeland management: IPSR Innovation Package and Scaling Readiness Report
No full textParticipatory Rangeland Management (PRM) is a defined step-by-step process for improving local level rangeland management by local pastoralist communities. It follows three stages of investigation (including participatory mapping), negotiation and implementation. It supports establishment and/or strengthening of rangelands management institutions, and supports the production of a rangeland management plan and an agreement with local government to improve access of communities to natural resources and land. M&E and capacity building are also important steps
A new project launched to strengthen evidence use for African agriculture adaptation
No full textAs climate change intensifies across Africa, smallholder farmers are on the frontlines, facing increasingly extreme weather conditions. While climate mitigation has clear benchmarks, adaptation remains complex, often lacking reliable metrics to track progress. This gap has led to fragmented efforts and, in some cases, maladaptation, where interventions unintentionally heighten vulnerability.
The Adaptation Insights project seeks to change this by revolutionizing how climate adaptation is measured and implemented. By generating high-quality, actionable data, the project equips governments, development partners, and investors with tools to prioritize and scale effective adaptation strategies. Rooted in inclusivity, it integrates local knowledge to ensure that solutions are practical and impactful.
Launched in Nairobi with key stakeholders from research, policy, and development, Adaptation Insights is setting a gold standard for adaptation measurement that could shape global discussions ahead of COP30. Backed by the Gates Foundation and led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, this initiative has the potential to transform resilience-building efforts across Africa and beyond
Simulated Future Climates for Ethiopia Using MIT-IGSM HFDs Based on CMIP5
No full textThe dataset consists of high-resolution climate projections spanning 50 years, capturing spatial and temporal variations in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events. These climate inputs were combined with agricultural models to simulate the frequency, intensity, and impact of weather events on the yields of key crops, such as maize, in Ethiopia. It integrates hybrid frequency distributions (HFDs) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Integrated Global Systems Model (MIT-IGSM) with detrended gridded historical climates from Princeton Global Forcings. Using a Gaussian quadrature routine, 455 representative climate scenarios were selected for Ethiopia under each emissions scenario (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5). This comprehensive dataset provides critical insights into the risks posed by climate change to food security and serves as a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers aiming to develop adaptive strategies for sustainable agriculture
Oceania - A Set of Agroclimatic Indicators for Identifying Abiotic Stresses (Base of the analogues tool), Calculated Based on Data from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6), Specifically the Shared Socioeconomic Pathway SSP2-4.5, for the Period 2021-2040.
No full textThe purpose for creating these indicators is to perform a similarity analysis of the climatic conditions (heat, drougth and waterlogging stresses) of a specific location versus the climatic conditions where the accessions of the different crops available in Genesys were collected, within the Analogues tool. The above considers climate change scenarios, thus facilitating the adaptation of crops to future conditions.The purpose for creating these indicators is to perform a similarity analysis of the climatic conditions (heat, drougth and waterlogging stresses) of a specific location versus the climatic conditions where the accessions of the different crops available in Genesys were collected, within the Analogues tool. The above considers climate change scenarios, thus facilitating the adaptation of crops to future conditions.The purpose for creating these indicators is to perform a similarity analysis of the climatic conditions (heat, drougth and waterlogging stresses) of a specific location versus the climatic conditions where the accessions of the different crops available in Genesys were collected, within the Analogues tool. The above considers climate change scenarios, thus facilitating the adaptation of crops to future conditions.The purpose for creating these indicators is to perform a similarity analysis of the climatic conditions (heat, drougth and waterlogging stresses) of a specific location versus the climatic conditions where the accessions of the different crops available in Genesys were collected, within the Analogues tool. The above considers climate change scenarios, thus facilitating the adaptation of crops to future conditions
The impact of policy reforms and trade liberalization on fragile lands in Sub-Saharan Africa
No full textYield and Farmer Preferences of Biofortified Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato Varieties under Drought-Prone Conditions in Malawi
No full textThe study evaluated the agronomic performance, root yield, and farmer preferences for biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) varieties across four districts in Malawi Balaka, Mangochi, Salima, and Zomba under drought-prone conditions. Five OFSP varieties; Chipika, Kaphulira, Kadyaubwerere, Royal Choice, and Mathuthu were assessed at two harvesting stages, 3 and 5 months after planting (MAP), to determine vine weight and storage root yield. Root yield performance varied significantly among OFSP varieties and districts at both 3 and 5 MAP, with Chipika consistently outperforming other varieties. At 5 MAP, Chipika recorded the highest total root yield across districts, reaching 17.7 t/ha in Balaka and 17 t/ha in Zomba, followed by Royal Choice with 16.2 t/ha in Zomba. Despite yields being below the national average (19 t/ha), the early harvestability of some varieties at 3 MAP and their adaptability to low rainfall conditions highlight their potential to mitigate climate change impacts in drought-prone areas.
Participatory variety selection was conducted to capture farmer preferences at vegetative and harvesting stages. A total of 414 farmers participated in the variety selection, including 199 women and 215 men. Farmers prioritized traits such as early maturity, marketable root yield, root size, and drought resilience. Chipika emerged as the most preferred variety due to its high yield potential and early maturity, which align with household food security and nutritional needs. Women emphasized traits like early maturity and leafy vegetable potential, while men focused on drought tolerance and structural resilience, reflecting gender-specific priorities.
The study concludes that OFSP varieties have significant potential as climate-resilient crops to enhance food and nutrition security in drought-prone areas of Malawi. The findings underscore the importance of integrating agronomic performance with farmer preferences to guide the scaling and dissemination of OFSP varieties. Further study required to assess the seasonal effects on OFSP varieties yield
Policy and institutions needed to transform livestock systems under climate change
No full textDespite global efforts to combat environmental degradation, the livestock sector remains a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, biodiversity loss, deforestation and ecosystem contamination (Alkemade et al. 2012; Grossi et al. 2019; Fuentes et al. 2019; Česonienė et al. 2019; Mora et al. 2017). While international frameworks such as the Paris Agreement, Sustainable Development Goals and national strategies like Nationally Determined Contributions, National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans, National Adaptation Plans and Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions aim to address these issues, the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies in the agriculture and livestock sectors has been slow. Though well-intentioned, current policies often lack specific indicators and fail to create the conditions for large-scale implementation of sustainable solutions. Macro-level factors such as weak political will, fragmented stakeholder coordination and inconsistent policy continuity impede the development of effective frameworks tailored to the unique needs of each nation. A more cohesive and targeted approach is needed to address these challenges, emphasizing political commitment, multi-sector collaboration and investments in scalable technologies. Sustainable transformation in the livestock sector is critical to reducing GHG emissions and advancing global environmental goals. Against this background and based on research conducted under the CGIAR Livestock and Climate Initiative, this brief provides a comprehensive overview of what an enabling environment might look like to transform livestock systems under climate change and how policy analysis could contribute to its development
Urban climate resilience in Africa: A review of nature-based solution in African cities' adaptation plans
No full textCities are globally exposed to climate change effects, which revealed that 55% of the world's population is at risk. Despite their low contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, African cities are paying the highest cost of the threats caused by climate change due to their rapid urban community growth, high population density, and inadequate urban planning. This review has explored and demonstrated the benefit of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) implementation for urban climate crisis resilience that have been implemented globally for sharing information on sustainable city planning in Africa. The analysis is based on the African countries’ Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) reports, the institution’s review, and scientific articles. The successful implementation of NbS since 2015 in developed countries confirms that NbS has a multi-functional environmental benefit for urban and pre-urban populations. It reduces cities' vulnerability to climate threats and advances numerous Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. It revealed only 15 (27,7%) African countries have implemented NbS with 119 projects to adapt and tackle climate change in water, agriculture, forest and woodland, coastal and marine habitat, grassland, and mountain habitat sectors. Rural areas are paid more attention than cities despite the rapid urbanization in the face of extreme climate effects. Furthermore, the review process observed some challenges in translating the approaches of NbS into measurable actions for African urban climate resilience: (i) issues in the governance of urban planning and policies; (ii) insufficient mobilization of resources and lack of private sector involvement in financing NbS; and (iii) lack of comprehensive evidence-based strategies and knowledge for successful operationalization of NbS in African cities