Tag: IFAP
Providing Solutions to Climate Change in Madagascar
Africa & Middle East: Madagascar is a country rich in biodiversity, but deforestation, land degradation and the effects of climate change are ravaging the nation’s natural resources. It is estimated that 20% of the island is already affected by desertification. Eighty-five percent of the Malagasy population practice subsistence farming. More than eighty percent of the population survives on less […]
Read MoreOn-farm Biogas in the UK
Europe: In the UK, farmers and growers are exploring how agriculture can better contribute to combating climate change. According to a National Farmers Union (NFU) case study, farming and forestry account for about 7% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Ninety million tonnes of agricultural organic material, such as manure, are produced per year, […]
Read MoreTesting Climate Scenarios in the Netherlands
Europe: In the Netherlands, agriculture is a major economic sector. The effects of climate change in the Netherlands may cause a rise in temperature and a higher CO2 concentration, which would result in higher yields. However, climate change also poses serious threats. To anticipate the effects of a changing climate and limit the risks, whilst maximising […]
Read MoreOptimizing Water Use in Palestine
Africa & Middle East: Currently in Palestine, water demand greatly exceeds water supply and the high price of water severely limits the 20% of the Palestinian labour force who are employed in agriculture. Subsequently, farmers’ livelihoods are threatened, as is food availability for the Palestinian people. In 2007, the Palestinian Farmers’ Union (PFU) set up a Water and Environment […]
Read MoreAnti-Soil Erosion Practices Help Preserve Biodiversity in Albania
Europe: Albania is gifted with a rich biodiversity, but this variety is vulnerable to climate change impacts. The coastal habitats in the Mediterranean are fragile ecosystems, and the land is under threat of coastal erosion, waterlogging and increased salinity. Inland, approximately 25% of the land suffers from natural soil erosion due to the corrosive effects of […]
Read MoreSoil Degradation in the Seychelles
Africa & Middle East: The main threat the Seychelles islands face is desertification and further soil degradation during heavy rainfall. As a small and yet geographically diverse island, the Seychelles consists of many extremely vulnerable ecosystems. Climate change has led to coastal erosion, flooding and more frequent and intense tropical storms, which has resulted in a shortage of arable […]
Read MoreFarmer Workshops in Ghana to Fight Forest & Land Degradation
Africa & Middle East: The wealth of Ghana’s natural resources plays a significant role in its economy through farming, fishing, forestry and mining. However, a history of overexploitation and mismanagement of these resources combined with lack of environmental information undermines the sustainable development of the country. Estimates put the costs of environmental degradation in Ghana at nearly 10 per […]
Read MoreSupporting Farmers’ Organisations in Kenya to Empower Smallholder Farmers
Africa & Middle East: As part of GCARD 2010, Farming First hosted a session entitled ‘Better Benefiting the Poor through Public-Private Partnerships for Innovation and Action.’ Within the discussions, our panel of experts addressed several case studies that present different ways that partnerships have helped to empower smallholder farmers around the world. Edward Kateyia – IFAP/Kenya National Federation of […]
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