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Tree crop Information needs and use among farmers and extension agents in Ghana
(Report, 2025-04-22) Ofosu-Ampong, Kingsley; Jizorkuwie, Abdul-Latif; Schmidt, Paul; Wuletawu, Abera
Informe técnico de sobre el impacto de la implementación de las prácticas de Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas/Agricultura Sostenible Adaptada al Clima (AbE/A) establecidas en el Territorio Sostenible Adaptado al Clima de Olopa, Chiquimula
(Report, 2024-09) Borrayo Perez, Andrea Surama; Martinez Salgado, Jesus David; Carranza, Carlos Eduardo; Lopez, Claudia; Lemus, Alejandro; Martinez Baron, Deissy
Este informe técnico documenta el impacto de la implementación de prácticas de Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas (AbE) y Agricultura Sostenible Adaptada al Clima (ASAC) en el Territorio Sostenible Adaptado al Clima (TeSAC) de Olopa, Chiquimula, en el marco del proyecto "Poniendo los ecosistemas en el centro de la adaptación". A través de un enfoque participativo y el monitoreo en cinco comunidades, se evaluaron indicadores clave como la salud del suelo, emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, productividad agrícola, servicios ecosistémicos y retención de humedad. Los resultados evidencian mejoras en la materia orgánica del suelo, reducciones significativas de emisiones de CO₂ (hasta 38% en café), incremento en los índices de servicios ambientales y mejoras en la productividad, especialmente cuando se aplicaron combinaciones de prácticas como barreras vivas, terrazas y acequias. No obstante, la efectividad varía según el contexto agronómico y climático, subrayando la importancia de un diseño técnico ajustado a cada territorio. A su vez se encuentran recomendaciones para el escalamiento de prácticas eficaces, fortalecimiento del monitoreo, y la necesidad de integrar estas estrategias en políticas públicas para fortalecer la resiliencia climática y la sostenibilidad de los sistemas agroalimentarios locales
Migración irregular, cambio climático y género en Guatemala: Perspectivas locales del caserío de Chisnan, municipio de San Miguel Ixtahuacán, departamento de San Marcos.
(Report, 2025-05-25) Madurga Lopez, Ignacio; Penel, Charlotte; Higuera Florez, Julian; Palou, Nohelia
Este documento es un resumen de los resultados del estudio Migración irregular, cambio climático y género en Guatemala para el caso de estudio del Caserío de Chisnan en el municipio de San Miguel Ixtahuacán (Guatemala). Este estudio exploró las interrelaciones entre la migración irregular y los impactos del cambio climático desde una perspectiva de género en Chisnan mediante la evidencia basada en el conocimiento y las experiencias locales. El objetivo principal del estudio ha sido identificar los principales factores impulsores y causas raíz de la migración irregular de distintos grupos poblacionales, incluyendo a mujeres, niños, niñas, personas con discapacidad y pueblos indígenas, y comprender en detalle cómo estos se ven afectados por el cambio climático. Además, se buscó identificar soluciones locales para la construcción de resiliencia y la cohesión social que apoyen el abordaje de las principales causas de la migración irregular identificadas dentro de Chisnan.
Informe técnico de sobre el impacto de la implementación de las prácticas de Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas/Agricultura Sostenible Adaptada al Clima (AbE/ASAC) establecidas en el Territorio Sostenible Adaptado al Clima de Santa Rita de Copán, Honduras
(Report, 2024-09) Borrayo Perez, Andrea Surama; Martinez Salgado, Jesus David; Carranza, Carlos Eduardo; Gómez, Cindy; Martinez Baron, Deissy
Resultados de ensayos científicos participativos de frijol, establecidos en el Territorio Sostenibles Adaptado al Clima (TeSAC) de Santa Rita, Copán, Honduras.
(Report, 2025-02-04) Borrayo Perez, Andrea Surama; Martinez Salgado, Jesus David; Jara Dominguez, Carlos Eduardo; Chavez, Cindy Damaris Gómez
Este informe presenta los resultados de ensayos científicos participativos realizados en el marco del proyecto “Poniendo los ecosistemas en el centro de la adaptación a través del enfoque TeSAC”, ejecutados en las comunidades La Casita y El Mirador, municipio de Santa Rita, Copán, Honduras. Los ensayos se orientaron a evaluar el rendimiento de variedades mejoradas y criollas de frijol bajo diferentes esquemas de fertilización (orgánico, químico y testigo), así como modelos de siembra recomendada versus prácticas tradicionales del agricultor. Los resultados muestran que las variedades SEF 70 y Honduras Nutritivo, obtuvieron los mayores rendimientos, particularmente bajo el modelo de siembra recomendada. El análisis estadístico indica que la práctica de siembra influye de forma más significativa en los rendimientos que el tipo de fertilización utilizada. Además, se demuestra que una adecuada preparación del suelo y el seguimiento de condiciones climáticas locales son determinantes para el desarrollo exitoso del cultivo. Los hallazgos respaldan la necesidad de promover prácticas agronómicas mejoradas y el uso de variedades biofortificadas, con el fin de fortalecer la resiliencia climática y la seguridad alimentaria en zonas vulnerables del corredor seco hondureño.
Intersections of climate, peace and security in Honduras
(Report, 2025-05-30) Higuera-Florez, Julian; Madurga-Lopez, Ignacio; Medina, Leonardo; Carneiro, Bia
Honduras faces a complex interplay of climate impacts and security challenges that are deeply intertwined with and mediated by its structural vulnerabilities. The country has long grappled with fragility, violence, and institutional challenges and constraints, often represented in the form of high levels of crime, gang violence, socio-environmental conflicts and gender-based violence. These security issues are rooted in longstanding inequalities, social exclusion, poverty, limited state presence, and unequal access to natural resources. In parallel, Honduras is increasingly exposed and highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and severe tropical storms, such as Mitch (1998), Eta and Iota (2020), Julia (2022), and Sara (2024), are disrupting ecosystems and causing widespread socioeconomic losses. For instance, the Central American Dry Corridor, which includes large parts of Southern and Western Honduras, experiences increasingly severe droughts, including the most recent events associated with the 2023–2024 El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENOS). These changes are undermining water availability, agricultural productivity, and the health of forest and marine resources, with particularly severe impacts on rural and marginalized populations. This report addresses the question of how the interconnected dynamics of climate, peace and security interplay in Honduras by exploring five interrelated pathways through which climate impacts are shaping conflict and cooperation dynamics in the country, highlighting the urgent need to integrate climate, peace and security considerations into integrated development planning, governance strengthening, and risk-informed governance strategies. The five climate, peace and security pathways developed in this report include: 1. Climate change impacts on natural resource availability and access drive competition or foster cooperation: Climate change is intensifying pressure on water, land, forest, and marine resources in Honduras. When access is profoundly unequal and governance is weak, these pressures often fuel social tensions and conflict, particularly in regions affected by extractive industries, land grabbing dynamics, and environmental degradation. However, where community leadership, inclusive governance, and collective management exist, climate stressors can also drive cooperation and strengthen resilience. From local water committees to agroforestry initiatives and coastal conservation efforts, Honduran communities are navigating scarcity and reduced availability of resources through both contestation and collaboration, highlighting the critical role of inclusive governance and equitable access in shaping resource-based responses to climate impacts. 2. Climate change impacts undermine livelihoods, leading to collective action for adaptation or fostering illegal and maladaptive coping mechanisms: Climate change impacts undermine traditional livelihoods in Honduras, particularly smallholder agriculture and artisanal fishing, causing reduced crop yields and fish catches leading to lower incomes and food insecurity. This pressure drives individuals and households toward two coping mechanisms: collective adaptation, or maladaptive and illegal strategies. Positive responses include initiatives such as climate-smart agriculture, agroecology, watershed restoration and co-management, or livelihood diversification, often supported by community organization and capacity building. However, in fragile and violence affected contexts, some individuals resort to illegal activities such as illicit crop cultivation, illegal logging, child labor, or direct confrontation in public demonstrations and protests, increasing exposure to violence and insecurity. Gender and youth face disproportionate impacts, while insecurity and conflict frequently hinder collective adaptation efforts. 3. Climate change influences human mobility patterns, fostering adaptive capacities or exacerbating social tensions and human security risks: Climate impacts influence human mobility in Honduras, sometimes serving as an effective adaptive strategy but also often carrying risks of human insecurity and social tensions. Individuals and families move internally and internationally to move away from climate shocks and pressures like droughts and extreme weather events, seeking less vulnerable places with better livelihoods, resources, and personal security. When human mobility is planned and safe, it supports resilience and development by enabling the flow of remittances, knowledge and skills, as well as by guaranteeing safe spaces for migrants and IDPs. However, unplanned or unsafe human mobility can intensify vulnerabilities and risks in transit and destination areas, fueling social tensions, exposing individuals to security risks, and increasing climate vulnerability. 4. Extreme weather events, along with government preparedness and response, influence institutional capacities, governance and political legitimacy, positively or negatively: Inclusive, timely, and locally coordinated disaster risk reduction strategies in Honduras can be an opportunity to build horizontal and vertical trust, strengthen institutions, and reinforce social cohesion. Conversely, exclusionary, top-down, or poorly coordinated responses often expose governance weaknesses, deepen inequalities, and erode public confidence, fueling grievances and social tensions. In Honduras, extreme weather events have revealed both the fragility of public institutions as well as the potential for institutional strengthening and legitimacy when responses actively engage communities and address their structural vulnerabilities. As climate shocks increase, investing in participatory and locally grounded governance is essential to foster resilience, legitimacy, and social cohesion. 5. The unintended consequences of poorly designed climate and security policies lead to further risks: Climate adaptation and mitigation efforts that ignore local land rights or exclude indigenous and peasant communities from their design and implementation often spark resistance and deepen conflicts. Similarly, militarized responses to climate and environmental risks may worsen existing grievances and erode trust between communities and public institutions. When climate and security interventions are developed separately and without considering local contexts and needs/demands as well as power dynamics, they risk reinforcing inequalities and social tensions. To avoid these negative outcomes, policies must be coherent, participatory, and conflict-sensitive—integrating local knowledge and addressing structural vulnerabilities.
Migración irregular, cambio climático y género: Perspectivas locales - Resumen técnico
(Report, 2025-05-21) Madurga Lopez, Ignacio; Penel, Charlotte; Palou, Nohelia; Higuera Florez, Julian
El presente estudio exploró las interrelaciones entre la migración irregular y los impactos delcambio climático desde una perspectiva de género en Guatemala, basado en el conocimiento y las experiencias locales. La investigación surge ante la ausencia de estudios comprehensivos que integren un enfoque interseccional de género para examinar la migración relacionada con elcambio climático en Guatemala. El objetivo principal del estudio ha sido identificar los factores impulsores y las causas raíz de la migración irregular en Guatemala de distintos grupos poblacionales, y comprender cómo estos se ven afectados por el cambio climático. Además, sebuscó identificar soluciones locales para la construcción de resiliencia y cohesión social que aborden los motores y causas raíz de la migración irregular en las comunidades afectadas.
Migración iregular, cambio climático y género en Guatemala: Reporte Completo
(Report, 2025-05-16) Penel, Charlotte; Madurga Lopez, Ignacio; Higuera Florez, Julian; Palou, Nohelia
El presente estudio exploró las interrelaciones entre la migración irregular y los impactos del cambio climático desde una perspectiva de género en Guatemala mediante la evidencia basada en el conocimiento y las experiencias locales. Esta investigación fue motivada por la notable ausencia de un estudio comprehensivo enfocado en Guatemala que integre un enfoque interseccional de género para mirar a la migración relacionada con el cambio climático. El objetivo principal del estudio ha sido identificar los principales factores impulsores y causas raíz de la migración irregular en Guatemala de distintos grupos poblacionales, incluyendo a mujeres, niños, niñas, personas con discapacidad y pueblos indígenas, y comprender en detalle cómo estos se ven afectados por el cambio climático. Además, se buscó identificar soluciones locales para la construcción de resiliencia y la cohesión social que apoyen el abordaje de las principales causas de la migración irregular identificadas dentro de las comunidades afectadas.
Resultados de ensayos científicos participativos de frijol, establecidos en el Territorio Sostenibles Adaptado al Clima - TeSAC- de Olopa, Chiquimula, Guatemala.
(Report, 2025-02-08) Borrayo Perez, Andrea Surama; Martinez Salgado, Jesus David; Jara Dominguez, Carlos Eduardo; Carranza, Carlos Eduardo; Lemus, Alejandro
Este informe se presentan los resultados de tres ensayos científicos participativos con el cultivo de frijol, desarrollados en las comunidades de La Prensa Centro y La Rinconada, en el municipio de Olopa, Chiquimula, Guatemala, en el marco del proyecto “Poniendo los ecosistemas en el centro de la adaptación a través del enfoque TeSAC”. Se evaluaron tres variedades mejoradas de frijol (ICTA Patriarca, ICTA Chortí y SMN 97) bajo distintos tratamientos de fertilización (orgánica, química y testigo sin fertilización). Los ensayos, se implementados con el diseño de bloques completos al azar, incluyeron el análisis de germinación, sanidad vegetal y rendimiento productivo. Los resultados obetnidos muestran que, aunque la fertilización química mostró rendimientos ligeramente superiores, no se identificaron diferencias estadísticas significativas respecto al tratamiento orgánico, lo que podría ser una una alternativa viable y sostenible. Asimismo, las variedades mostraron buen desempeño agronómico y fitosanitario, mostrando una mayor tolerancia al estrés hídrico de ICTA Tahual (SMN 97) frente a ICTA Chortí. Se recomienda complementar los resultados con análisis económicos que orienten decisiones técnicas en contextos de alta variabilidad climática
Intersections of climate, security and human mobility in the community of Cedeño, Marcovia, department of Choluteca, Honduras
(Report, 2025-05-14) Palou-Zuniga, Nohelia; Higuera-Florez, Julian
Recent research has determined the importance of analyzing the relationship between climate variability and the dynamics of insecurity, violence and human mobility in Honduras and other countries in the region. Most of these efforts tend to focus on data and studies that demonstrate the correlations between these variables at the regional or national level in order to inform programs and strategies for climate change, citizen security, migration, displacement, natural resource management, food security, among others. However, this study aims to make a local level analysis of these interrelationships to capture the climatic, environmental, social, economic and cultural specificities of a single community: Cedeño, municipality of Marcovia, department of Choluteca. This proposal aims to highlight the importance of understanding local specificities in order to inform as accurately as possible the eventual policies, programs, strategies or interventions designed for the region. Using qualitative methodologies with an ethnographic and participatory approach, this report identifies and develops the local causal pathways of the climate security and human mobility nexus in the community of Cedeño, accounting for local experiences and the need to address the problems studied in a systemic and participatory method. Thus, the five causal pathways of climate security and human mobility identified in this community were: 1. Displacements caused by coastal erosion and flooding shape the dynamics of conflict and cooperation around access to basic services and land tenure in safe areas. 2. Some individuals and families in flood zones experience involuntary immobility, exacerbating their vulnerability and associated human security risks. 3. Environmental degradation influenced by economic activities impacts livelihoods, exacerbating human security risks and increasing people's climate vulnerability. 4. Climate impacts and hydrological phenomena that impact the main livelihood force mobility towards neighboring areas with greater marine and coastal resources, increasing the safety risks for fishermen. 5. Human mobility to rural, urban and international destinations generates opportunities to cope with the loss of traditional livelihoods, although it is also associated with perceptions and risks of insecurity. Similarly, this research includes seven collective action proposals from the inhabitants of the village of Cedeño to address the interrelated issues of climate, security and human mobility in the community. It is important to emphasize that just as the causal pathways analysis highlighted the need to recognize and address the problems in a systemic way, these proposals and action plans also aim to implement systemic solutions to the challenges analyzed. As in the identification and development of local causal pathways, the participatory approach was fundamental in the formulation of these proposals, ensuring that the solutions reflect the experiences, needs and priorities of the community's inhabitants.
Voces comunitarias sobre clima, paz y seguridad: Guatemala. Experiencias en la aldea El Carpintero, en Chiantla, Huehuetenango
(Report, 2025-05-15) Medina, Leonardo; Madurga-Lopez, Ignacio; Penel, Charlotte; Higuera-Florez, Julian; Pacillo, Grazia; Laderach, Peter; Hellin, Jon; Sieber, Stefan; Bonatti, Michelle
The state of the agri-, food-, and climate-tech innovation ecosystem in Morocco: Country report
(Report, 2025-05-07) Roberto, Viton; Garzaron, Lucia; Menza, Gianpiero; Mounir, Aya; Zaccari, Claudia; Dolinga, Moritz
Morocco boasts a rich agricultural heritage, with around 68 percent of its land dedicated to agriculture. The sector contributes around 10.1 percent to the country's GDP, and 35 percent of its population lives in rural areas. In 2008, the agricultural sector underwent a transformation with the launch of the Green Morocco Plan, aimed at boosting productivity, competitiveness, and resilience to climate change. Building on this foundation, the Generation Green 2020-2030 strategy presents a new vision for further development. Over the past decade, a local startup ecosystem has evolved in Morocco, with innovation spanning various sectors and a strong focus on digitalization. The objective of this report is to guide Moroccan agricultural research and policy to capitalize on innovation-led growth, emerging from recent reforms for sustainable development in Morocco. It also aims to optimize the scope, guide the direction, and identify the priority areas of Morocco’s call for agri-, food-, and climate-tech innovations. ‘The State of the Agri-, Food-, and Climate-tech Innovation Ecosystem in Morocco’ is part of a broader series of country reports created by CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) in collaboration with national and international stakeholders. This series aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the agri-, food-, and climate- tech ecosystems in emerging markets across the globe. Each report in the series elaborates on key market trends and identifies major players operating within the given country.
Fotoreportaje del proyecto: Poniendo los ecosistemas en el centro de la adaptación a través del enfoque de Territorios Sotenibles Adaptados al Clima (TeSAC). Santa Rita, Copán Honduras
(Photo Report, 2025) Arce, Daniela; Martinez, Jesus; Borrayo, Andrea; Gómez, Cindy; Martinez Baron, Deissy
El proyecto “Poniendo los ecosistemas en el centro de la adaptación a través del enfoque de Territorios Sostenibles Adaptados al Clima”, ﬁnanciado por el Fondo de Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas e implementado por la Alianza Bioversity & CIAT y la Comisión de Acción Social Menonita - CASM, ha trabajado de la mano con agricultores de Santa Rita (Copán), para la apropiación de conocimientos climáticos, la identiﬁcación participativa de la vulnerabilidad climática del territorio y la priorización e implementación de prácticas de adaptación.
Climate risk and value chain vulnerability assessment: Stakeholder mapping, hazard hotspot identification, and sensitivity analysis for climate-resilient interventions in Mozambique
(Report, 2025-05-02) Gamoyo, Majambo; Koech, Grace; Chilambe, Pedro; Osiemo, Jamleck; Binge, Brenda
This report presents a Rapid Climate Risk Analysis for Mozambique’s Nampula and Zambezia regions, with the overarching aim of informing the development of an evidence-based, context-specific adaptation toolkit to strengthen climate resilience in key agricultural value chains. The regions face heightened vulnerability to climate change due to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increased frequency of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and tropical cyclones. These climatic stressors significantly threaten agricultural productivity, rural livelihoods, and socio-economic stability. Utilizing historical data and climate projections under SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios, the analysis identifies critical vulnerabilities and hazard hotspots, particularly areas exposed to compounded risks of heat stress and drought. The report emphasizes the need for tailored adaptation strategies to mitigate these risks and enhance resilience, while also contributing to Mozambique’s national adaptation and sustainable development objectives. Key components of the report include stakeholder mapping, climate trend analysis, and recommendations for targeted resilience interventions. This report presents a Rapid Climate Risk Analysis for Mozambique’s Nampula and Zambezia regions, with the overarching aim of informing the development of an evidence-based, context-specific adaptation toolkit to strengthen climate resilience in key agricultural value chains. The regions face heightened vulnerability to climate change due to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increased frequency of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and tropical cyclones. These climatic stressors significantly threaten agricultural productivity, rural livelihoods, and socio-economic stability. Utilizing historical data and climate projections under SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios, the analysis identifies critical vulnerabilities and hazard hotspots, particularly areas exposed to compounded risks of heat stress and drought. The report emphasizes the need for tailored adaptation strategies to mitigate these risks and enhance resilience, while also contributing to Mozambique’s national adaptation and sustainable development objectives. Key components of the report include stakeholder mapping, climate trend analysis, and recommendations for targeted resilience interventions.
Catalyzing and learning through private sector engagement for biodiversity conservation (CAL-PSE): a strategic partnership of the Alliance of Bioversity International & the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT): Lessons learned (2017-2024)
(Report, 2025-04) Deboni, Fabio; Caldas, Bernardo
The publication presents a set of lessons learned during the CAL-PSE Program (2017 - 2025), whose objective was to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in the Brazilian Amazon through the engagement of the private sector.
Smallholder mechanization: Motivation for and barriers to women and youth in Tanzania
(Report, 2025-04-24) Ochieng, Justus; Gwaka, Josky Embwaga; Radegunda, Kessy; Rubyogo, Jean Claude; Maganga, Renifred; Cheyo, Esther; Mwakatwila, Atupokile
Effects of community seed bank initiatives on indirect beneficiaries in Vihiga County, Kenya: Endline summary report
(Report, 2023-12) Akingbemisilu, Tosin; Aluso, Lillian; Termote, Celine
Segunda fase de implementación de la plataforma Terra-i para el Valle del Cauca
(Report, 2023-12-20) Tapasco Alzate, Jeimar Alirio; Reymondin, Louis; Paz Garcia, Paula Andrea; Tello Dagua, Jhon Jairo; Perez Escobar, Jorge Andres; Enciso Arango, Angelica Maria; Phanith, Chou
Talleres de consolidación del conocimiento en el manejo de la herramienta de alertas tempranas y capacitación en el uso de la herramienta de cuantificación de área boscosa
Intersecciones entre clima, seguridad y movilidad humana en la comunidad de Cedeño, Marcovia, Departamento de Choluteca, Honduras
(Report, 2025-03-22) Palou-Zuniga, Nohelia; Higuera-Florez, Julian
Intersections of climate, security and human mobility in the community of San Marcos, Curarén, department of Francisco Morazán, Honduras.
(Report, 2025-04) Higuera Florez, Julian; Palou Zuniga, Nohelia

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