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Item Investing in resilience: A guide to climate risks and opportunities in Ethiopia's key agricultural value chains(Report, 2025-03) Wamicwe, Peter; Born, Lorna Erin; Anchala, Chimdo; Abera, Girma; Grosjean, Godefroy; Newman, Richard ; Derenoncourt, Ena ; Hientz, Lennart ; Mufti, Samaa; Masika, Daniel; Yemaneh, Melat; Firdissa, Selamawit ; Workeneh, Sintayehu; Alemayehu, Sintayehu; Abdulhamid, Numery; Balcha, Yodit; Tesfaye, Lidya ; Molina, Luis; Imbach, Pablo; Skrinjaric, Tea; Chaves Porras, Juliana ; Bouroncle, Claudia; Zamora, Andrea; Mamo, Girma; Gebre, Liyuneh; Abera, Tarekenge; Mwongera, Caroline; Mohammed, Ahmed; Jelaludin, Ferhana; Njoroge, Grace; Makau, Emmanuel; Clause, Victoria; Awol, Elias; Abraham, Araya; Assefa, Tamiru; Howe, Will; Benitez, Mauricio; Merrey, DougItem Pre-investment power moves: Assessing gender risks in CSA investments(Brief, 2024-12-16) Tavenner, Katie; Derenoncourt, Ena; Mufti, SamaaItem Soil organic carbon increase on conversion of native savanna to improved pasture in two regions of Colombia(Journal Article, 2024-12-19) Loaiza, Sandra; Costa-Junior, Ciniro; Da-Silva, Mayesse A.; Chirinda, Ngonidzashe; Idupulapati, Rao; Arango, Jacobo; Tapasco, Jeimar; Hyman, GlennThere is limited knowledge on how to increase soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks under tropical conditions. This study investigates SOC changes after converting land from native savanna (NS) to improved pasture (IP) land use. Two acidic soil conversion sites were examined: (i) a poorly drained slope with medium‐texture soil (Casanare [CAS] 1 ) and (ii) flat terrain with fine‐texture soil (CAS 2 ). Another flat site was evaluated (Atlántico [ATL]), with fine‐textured to moderately textured neutral soil. Soil samples were collected and analyzed. SOC stocks (0–60 cm soil depth) were estimated, with a complex analysis of variance analyzing pasture type and soil depth. NS to IP conversion resulted in significant SOC accumulation in two regions, with losses in one (CAS 2 ). ATL showed higher SOC accumulation than CAS. IP adoption led to SOC accumulation at depth (0–60 cm) after 10 years in CAS 1 . Elevated clay content in CAS 2 favored SOC storage, while poorly drained areas hindered accumulation in CAS 1 . Cultivating rice before IP at CAS 2 likely depleted SOC (0–20 cm), with 4 years of IP not restoring initial levels. Adopting IP over NS can increase SOC. Grassland type, soil properties, and land‐use change all influence SOC accumulation. These data inform sustainable land management for low‐emission livestock production.Item Investing in resilience: A guide to climate risks and opportunities in Rwanda's key agricultural value chains(Report, 2024-11-15) Wamicwe, Peter; Born, Lorna Erin; Grosjean, Godefroy; Newman, Richard; Mufti, Samaa; Burra, Dharani Dhar; Byandaga, Livingstone; Masika, Daniel; Derenoncourt, Ena; Gatsinzi, Patrick; Hientz, Lennart; Mbarushimana, Kagabo; Ntwari, Nasson; Chacha, Antonella; Akinyi, Devina; Munyangeri, Yvonne; Mvuyibwami, Patrick; Mwambutsa, Elysee; Karanja, Stanley; Nyiramucyamukunda, Diane; Clause, Victoria; Ugirumurera, Cyprien; Benitez, Mauricio; Howe, Will; Molina, Luis; Bouroncle, Claudia; Chaves Porras, Juliana; Imbach, Pablo; Skrinjaric, Tea; Zamora, Andrea; Mwongera, Caroline; Umutoni, Justine; Jelaludin, Ferhana; Makau, Emmanuel; Njoroge, Grace; Bisangwa, Innocent; Rutikanga, Alexandre; Twagirayezu, Emmanuel; Rusanganwa, Athanase Cyamweshi; Senge, MoussaRwanda is at a pivotal moment, where agriculture—central to the country’s economy and rural livelihoods—holds the potential to drive resilience and prosperity. Yet, climate change presents serious challenges, threatening to disrupt agricultural productivity and increase food insecurity. In the face of these challenges, there is a significant opportunity to build a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector for all Rwandans. This report highlights practical, climate-smart solutions and innovative investment strategies that can support Rwanda’s farmers in adapting to climate impacts. By focusing on targeted investments in areas such as irrigation, resilient livestock practices, and nature-based solutions like intercropping, we can help prepare Rwanda’s agricultural landscape to meet future challenges while ensuring immediate benefits. Achieving this vision will require concerted action and collaboration across public and private sectors, with investors and development partners joining efforts. By equipping farmers with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need, we can ensure that they are better prepared for climate change and positioned to lead sustainable growth. This report outlines key investment opportunities that not only offer potential financial returns but also support the long-term resilience of Rwanda’s agricultural sector. By embracing these opportunities, we can contribute to a future where Rwanda’s agriculture sector adapts and thrives in the face of change, fostering a more resilient and prosperous nation.Item Reducing enteric methane emissions via low-methane forages(Brief, 2024) Arango, Jacobo; Costa, Ciniro; Flintan, Fiona E.; Marshall, Suzie; Mukherji, AditiItem Reducing enteric methane emissions via methane inhibitors(Brief, 2024) Flintan, Fiona E.; Jacobo, Arango; Costa, Ciniro; Marshall, Suzie; Mukherji, AditiItem 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report: Agriculture(Report, 2024) Mukherji, Aditi; Marshall, Suzie; Arango, Jacobo; Costa, Ciniro; Flintan, Fiona E.; Hebebrand, Charlotte; Kihara, Job Maguta; Masso, Cargele; Molloy, Patrick; Rusinamhodzi, Leonard; Sapkota, Tek Bahadur; Vanlauwe, BernardItem Climate-smart agriculture investment plan for Ethiopia(Report, 2024-09) Tesfaye, Lidya; Alemayehu, Sintayehu; Jalango, Dorcas; Karanja, Stanley; Magambo, George; Ghosh, Aniruddha; Vyas, Shalika; Nowak, Andreea C.; Wamicwe, Peter; Newman, Richard; Grosjean, Godefroy; Cosgrove, Bethany; Derenoncourt, Ena; Mufti, Samaa; Hientz, Lennart; Wondemagegnehu, Sintayehu; Assefa, Berhanu; Addis, Negash; Yemane, Melat; Jaquet, StéphanieAgriculture is the backbone of the Ethiopian economy, accounting for about 32.4% of GDP, employing over 80% of the population, and foreign currency earning. However, the sector is heavily dependent on rain-fed smallholder farming, making it highly vulnerable to climate change-induced weather extremes such as drought and flood. Studies indicate that climate change induced hazards reduce an estimated 4% of the GDP, which is projected to reduce even further reaching approximately 10% of the GDP by 2050. From this, it is clear that climate change is and remains to be a major threat to the agriculture sector and food systems in Ethiopia. This is further aggravated by land degradation and hinders the country's economic development. Thus, climate-smart agriculture (CSA) that builds sustainable agricultural production and food systems becomes crucially important for Ethiopia. The CSA strategy for the agricultural management encompasses three foundational pillars: building resilience, sustainably boosting agricultural productivity, and enhancing adaptive capacity to climate change while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change wherever possible.Item The innovative biodiversity monitoring framework called TerraBio has resulted in private sector buy-in supporting performance assessment in sustainable business models.(Case Study, 2024) Francesconi, Wendy; Molina, Luis; Perez, Jorge Andres; Tello, Jhon Jairo; Caldas De Oliveira, BernardoTerraBio, an innovative approach for monitoring biodiversity and environmental impact, is being used by private sector enterprises in the Brazilian Amazon to generate evidence on the effects of business models on naturally occurring species and vegetation. This has resulted in various context-dependent actions targeting biodiversity conservation, and increased awareness on science - based performance and impact approaches, which are leveraged by these enterprises to access green markets through greater transparency and environmental compliance.Item Coupling remote sensing and eDNA to monitor environmental impact: A pilot to quantify the environmental benefits of sustainable agriculture in the Brazilian Amazon(Journal Article, 2024-02-14) Dyson, Karen; Nicolau, Andréa P.; Tenneson, Karis; Francesconi, Wendy; Daniels, Amy; Andrich, Giulia; Caldas, Bernardo; Castaño, Silvia; de Campos, Nathanael; Dilger, John; Guidotti, Vinicius; Jaques, Iara; McCullough, Ian M.; McDevitt, Allan D.; Molina, Luis; Nekorchuk, Dawn M.; Newberry, Tom; Lima Pereira, Cristiano; Perez, Jorge; Richards-Dimitrie, Teal; Rivera, Ovidio; Rodriguez, Beatriz; Sales, Naiara; Tello, Jhon; Wespestad, Crystal; Zutta, Brian; Saah, DavidMonitoring is essential to ensure that environmental goals are being achieved, including those of sustainable agriculture. Growing interest in environmental monitoring provides an opportunity to improve monitoring practices. Approaches that directly monitor land cover change and biodiversity annually by coupling the wall-to-wall coverage from remote sensing and the site-specific community composition from environmental DNA (eDNA) can provide timely, relevant results for parties interested in the success of sustainable agricultural practices. To ensure that the measured impacts are due to the environmental projects and not exogenous factors, sites where projects have been implemented should be benchmarked against counterfactuals (no project) and control (natural habitat) sites. Results can then be used to calculate diverse sets of indicators customized to monitor different projects. Here, we report on our experience developing and applying one such approach to assess the impact of shaded cocoa projects implemented by the Instituto de Manejo e Certificação Florestal e Agrícola (IMAFLORA) near São Félix do Xingu, in Pará, Brazil. We used the Continuous Degradation Detection (CODED) and LandTrendr algorithms to create a remote sensing-based assessment of forest disturbance and regeneration, estimate carbon sequestration, and changes in essential habitats. We coupled these remote sensing methods with eDNA analyses using arthropod-targeted primers by collecting soil samples from intervention and counterfactual pasture field sites and a control secondary forest. We used a custom set of indicators from the pilot application of a coupled monitoring framework called TerraBio. Our results suggest that, due to IMAFLORA’s shaded cocoa projects, over 400 acres were restored in the intervention area and the community composition of arthropods in shaded cocoa is closer to second-growth forests than that of pastures. In reviewing the coupled approach, we found multiple aspects worked well, and we conclude by presenting multiple lessons learned.Item Introducing Climate Change and Climate Smart Agriculture to SMEs - Lessons learned(Report, 2023) Jaquet, Stephanie; Derenoncourt, Marie EnaThe Gender Smart Agriculture Challenge aimed to create gender-responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) business models in Senegal, with the goal of attracting private investor capital. The Gender-Smart Accelerator consisted of two stages: the accelerator program and the post-accelerator program. The accelerator program encompasses Business Development/Investment Readiness and CSA Technical Assistance. This technical assistance involved a CSA bootcamp and a subsequent coaching session before the pitching day. This report will focus on the subsequent masterclasses presented at other accelerators and private sector events, building on the initial input, i.e. the CSA bootcamp. The objective is to underscore the significance of such interventions in agribusiness and provide recommendations for the ongoing acceleration work conducted by CGIAR.Item Matching of Investment Opportunities with Potential Investors/Financial Models in AICCRA Countries(Brief, 2023-12) Chabot, Philippe; Derenoncourt, Marie Ena; Wamicwe, Peter; Jaquet, Stephanie; Sani, Ouma; Gaba, Morgan; Kouakou, Pierre; Grosjean, Godefroy; Newman, RichardThis paper provides an overview of the post-accelerator technical assistance program of the Gender Smart Accelerator Challenge (GSAC). It outlines the support and capacity building approaches to enable the accelerator participants to obtain private sector funds matching the grants awarded by AICCRA. The paper describes the process and activities that were executed, provides details on the results of the program, and finally provides a discussion of results and lessons learned that might be used for the design of future programs of this type.Item Gender-Smart Accelerator Challenge results and recommendations for improving access to finance as well as improving resilience for women-led small and medium entreprises in agri-food systems(Poster, 2023-10) Derenoncourt, Marie Ena; Jaquet, StephanieThis is the poster that was accepted for presentation at the CGIAR Gender Impact Platform international conference ‘From research to impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems’ that took place in New Delhi, India, from 9-12 October 2023.Item Methodology to buidling a pipeline of economically and environmentally sustainable business models(Report, 2023-12) Hientz, Lennart; Masika, Daniel; Wamicwe, Peter; Newman, Richard; Grosjean, Godefroy; Derenoncourt, Marie EnaThis report elaborates on the methodology to source and screen a pipeline of high CSA impact economically and environmentally sustainable business models (SMEs) from diverse sources, prioritizing women-led SMEs, in Africa that can be linked to innovative investment solutions.Item Development of a Climate Smart Financing Bundle for Tomatoes in Ghana(Report, 2023-12-20) Wamicwe, Peter; Awuku Darko, Paa Kwesi; Heintz, Lennart; Derenoncourt, Marie Ena; Newman, Richard; Grosjean, Godefroy; Mufti, Samaa; Cosgrove, Bethany Emma; Koge, Jessica; Abera, Wuletawu; Mponela, Powell; Tahidu, Osman; Dalaa, Mustapha Alasan; Obeng Adomaa, Faustina; Girvetz, Evan H; Bonilla-Findji, OsanaThe report aims to provide an overview of the feasibility and pre-implementation phase activities being undertaken by AICCRA under The Aggregator Growth Development & Investment Program in Ghana to co-design a comprehensive scalable climate-smart bundled finance solution targeting the Tomato Value Chain.Item Development of a Climate Smart Financing Bundle for Wheat in Ethiopia(Report, 2023-12-19) Wamicwe, Peter; Merbat, Wondwossen Worku; Solomon, Dawit; Tesfaye, Kindie; Heintz, Lennart; Derenoncourt, Marie Ena; Newman, Richard; Grosjean, Godefroy; Mufti, Samaa; Cosgrove, Bethany Emma; Tesfaye, Lidya; Zulu Hume, Mercy; Girvetz, Evan H; Bonilla-Findji, OsanaThe report aims to provide an overview of the feasibility and pre-implementation phase activities being undertaken by AICCRA under The Aggregator Growth Development & Investment Program in Ethiopia to co-design a comprehensive scalable climate-smart bundled finance solution targeting the Wheat Value Chain.Item Development of a Climate Smart Financing Bundle for Sorghum in Kenya(Report, 2023-12-18) Wamicwe, Peter; Njoroge, Paul; Heintz, Lennart; Derenoncourt, Marie Ena; Newman, Richard; Grosjean, Godefroy; Mufti, Samaa; Cosgrove, Bethany Emma; Koge, Jessica; Chabot, Philippe; Zulu Hume, Mercy; Kinyua, Ivy Wambui; Templer, Noel; Osiemo Jamleck; Girvetz, Evan H; Bonilla-Findji, OsanaThis report builds off the pre-feasibility study by AICCRA & FACS entitled ‘Sorghum Business Case Development’. The report aims to provide an overview of the post-feasibility and implementation phase activities being undertaken by AICCRA under The Aggregator Growth Development & Investment Program in Kenya to co-design a comprehensive scalable climate-smart bundled finance solution targeting the Sorghum Value ChainItem Climate-smart investments in the African Agrifood Sector: Risk and impact assessment of eight agrifood businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa(Brief, 2023-11) Masika, Daniel; Mufti, Samaa; Derenoncourt, Marie Ena; Burra, Dharani Dhar; Cosgrove, Bethany Emma; Costa Jr, Ciniro; Newman, Richard; Grosjean, Godefroy; Vishnumolakala, Harsha; Falconer, Angela; Chin, Wen EThis info note describes the methodology and findings of the risk and Climate Smart Agriculture impact assessment conducted for eight agrifood businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of the CLIC Agrifood Investment Connector.Item Supporting AICCRA in the Organization and Facilitation of a Hackathon in West Africa(Report, 2023-11-20) Barret Dia, Héloïse; Derenoncourt, Marie EnaThis report provides a deep dive on the Sen AgriHack 2023, the innovation challenge organized by AICCRA to address post-harvest losses in Senegal. Through Sen AgriHack 2023, AICCRA created a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary collaboration among participants and stakeholders to generate relevant solutions to challenges faced by farmers and value chain actors. The event also included a capacity building component on climate change and its impacts, gender responsive-csa, post harvest management provided by CGIAR experts. Through this approach, AICCRA was able to foster an environment conducive to transformative discussions and tangible outcomesItem Feuille de Route pour un Financement Innovant de l'Agriculture Intelligente face au Climat au Mali(Report, 2023-11) Dembélé, Daouda Sory; Derenoncourt, Marie Ena; Grosjean, GodefroyDans le cadre du projet AICCRA, cette étude examine les défis et les lacunes auxquels font face les acteurs intervenant dans trois chaînes de valeur cruciales : le riz, l'oignon et la pomme de terre. Elle explore les instruments de financement novateurs disponibles au Mali, tout en ciblant les investissements potentiels susceptibles d'attirer des capitaux privés afin de promouvoir la sécurité alimentaire durable (CSA) et d'engendrer un impact accru notamment en faveur des femmes du secteur. Ce document constitue la version française du rapport :Roadmap for Innovative Finance for Climate Smart Agri-Food Sector in Mali, conçu pour une diffusion à l'attention des parties prenantes de l'écosystème malien.