Agriculture
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- Can science and technology improve Africa’s future?
- ( C. Webersik;C. Wilson / Environment and Sustainable Development Programme, United Nations University , 2008)
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Focusing on sustainability through science and technology, this paper looks at the key environmental challenges for Africa in the near future. It also identifies environmental best practices and ad...
- Compilation of articles focusing on environment and poverty reduction
- ( Arendal Maps & Graphics Library, UNEP/GRID , 2008)
- The paper features a collection of short articles that focus on the complex links between environment and poverty reduction. The articles discuss how natural resources can contribute to economic growt...
- Climate change and sub-Saharan Africa: points of vulnerability and potential for adaptation
- ( H. Connor;L. Mqadi;P. Mukheibir / HELIO International , 2007)
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Africa is vulnerable to climate change on two fronts: firstly, because of existing vulnerabilities and secondly, due to capacity limitations for disaster mitigation and inability to adapt to c...
- Biodiversity is the key to global food security in a changing climate
- ( J. Cotter;R. Tirado / Reliefweb , 2008)
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Climate change will profoundly affect agriculture and food security worldwide and will particularly impact smallholder farmers in poor countries. Based on a short review of recent scientific l...
How will climate change affect Cameroon's agricultural output?
- ( E. L. Molua / African Association of Agricultural Economists , 2008)
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Climate variation and change can have significant impacts on agricultural production, forcing farmers to adopt new practices in response to altered conditions. This paper examines the effect of cha...
Which areas in Africa are most vulnerable to climate change?
- ( P., K. Thornton;P., G. Jones;T. Owiyo / African Association of Agricultural Economists , 2008)
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Climate change and increasing climate variability threaten the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Some of the worst effects on human health and agriculture will be in sub-Sahara...
As temperatures rise, what does the future hold for animal husbandry in Africa?
- ( S. Niggol Seo;R. Mendelsohn / African Association of Agricultural Economists , 2008)
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This study investigates the effects of climate change on animal husbandry in Africa. Cross-sectional methods are used to estimate the sensitivity of African livestock to climate, based on surveys o...
What factors influence how African farmers adapt to climate change?
- ( R. Hassan;C. Nhemachena / African Association of Agricultural Economists , 2008)
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Climate change is expected to have a considerable impact on poor peoples' livelihoods in Africa and finding ways to help farmers adapt is of critical importance. This study analyses determinants of...
The impact of climate change on primary crops in Africa: examining the choices farmers make
- ( P. Kurukulasuriya;R. Mendelsohn / African Association of Agricultural Economists , 2008)
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This paper examines the impact of climate change on primary crops grown in Africa. An innovative approach is presented that bridges the gap between agro-economic and traditional Ricardian models, l...
- How effectively is climate data being integrated into agricultural development practice in Africa?
- ( G. Ziervogel;A. Cartwright;A. Tas / Stockholm Environment Institute , 2008)
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The development of climate projections for Africa is evolving rapidly, yet little is known about how effectively this data is being utilised. This study, commissioned by the Rockefel...
