Alliance Research Lever 5: Digital Inclusion
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Item Farmer selection of drought‐tolerant enset landraces reduces trait diversity in drier environments(Journal Article, 2025-05-19) Chase, Rachel; Borrell, James S.; Rodenburg, Jonne; Roux, Nicolas; Wendawek, Abebe; Büchi, LucieIncreasing drought stress driven by climate change presents a significant challenge to global food security, requiring crop adaptations. Indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices in drought‐prone agricultural systems may offer effective climate adaptation strategies. This study investigates the functional traits associated with the reported drought tolerance of enset ( Ensete ventricosum ), a multipurpose Ethiopian staple crop providing food security to more than 20 million people. Through field surveys and farmer interviews along three aridity gradients in southwest Ethiopia, we determined how domestication and farmer cultivation choices have shaped enset trait and landrace diversity. We measured 12 morphological and physiological traits of 430 cultivated enset plants on farms and a subset of traits of 30 wild enset plants. We also conducted interviews on farmers' knowledge of drought and enset, and how it influenced their choice of landraces. We showed that domestication reduced trait variance in cultivated enset and lowered landrace diversity in drier environments. Farmers in drier areas chose landraces with drought tolerance traits, resulting in trait differentiation between wetter and drier farms. Cultivated enset exhibited lower stomatal density and a narrower aridity niche compared to wild enset, suggesting adaptation to reduce water loss. We also found increased leaf wax coverage, leaf number, leaf temperature differential and plant height growth rate and reduced stomatal conductance on drier farms. Our findings are globally relevant, highlighting that climate adaptation and farmer selection may reduce trait and genetic diversity in drier environments, potentially resulting in less adaptative capacity under climate change.Item Integration of national Ag-Data Hubs with advisory platforms expands reach and services for over 250,000 farmers(Case Study, 2025-05-26) Grossi, Amanda; Ghosh, AniruddhaThrough technical expertise and partnership, national climate and agricultural data hubs (Ag-Data Hubs) have been launched in 6 sub-Saharan countries. These hubs have been subsequently integrated with agro-advisory platforms and processes in Kenya and Senegal, expanding reach of forecasts at scale, and spurring new and bundled services for more than 250,000 farmers to support climate-sensitive decision making. These services include location-specific advisory services, crop monitoring, and market advisories, available in various formats through multiple technology channels.Item Citizen science fast-tracks crop technologies to boost 3 million farm households’ resilience and livelihoods(Case Study, 2025-06-02) Mengistu, Dejene; Hailemariam, Bogale Nigir; Melaku, Mulugeta Tilahun; Kidane, Yosef Gebrehawaryat; Fadda, CarloSince 2014, ex-Bioversity International's (now the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT) Seeds for Needs program has evaluated, selected, and disseminated over 50 varieties of major crops to over three million Ethiopian farmers. Using participatory varietal selection and crowdsourcing, the program has empowered farmers, spanning over 1.5 million hectares, with 20‒60% productivity increases, strengthened resilience, and improved food and nutrition security. The program has also increased the varietal portfolio three- to six-fold, while reducing reliance on agrochemicals. Over 31% of direct beneficiaries have been women.Item Empowering Ghanaian communities to conserve their forests through a private-sector-led payment for ecosystem services mechanism(Case Study, 2025-05-12) Nguyen, Phuong Minh; Talsma, Tiffany; Reymondin, Louis; Vantalon, Thibaud; Molina, Luis; Kyeretwie, Bram Nana Safo; Adzi, George Bush; Nguyen Perperidis, EmilyThe Landscapes for Cocoa Livelihoods project reduced deforestation by 71% over 1,044 hectares in Ghana's Tano Offin Forest Reserve, conserving 6,911 tons of CO2 equivalent, 65,303 m³ of water recharge, and 39 hectares of biodiverse landscape over a period of 1 year (July 1st 2023 – June 30th 2024). This project demonstrates the scaling potential of a private-sector-funded Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) model, where cacao-producing communities conserve the forest in exchange for collective rewards that improve every household’s living conditions.Item Citizen science informs demand-driven breeding of opportunity crops(Journal Article, 2025-05-13) Voss, Rachel C.; De Sousa, Kaue; N'Danikou, Sognigbé; Shango, Abdul; Aglinglo, Lys Amavi; Laporte, Marie-Angelique; Legba, Eric C.; Houdegbe, Aristide Carlos; Diarra, Danfing dit Youssouf; Dolo, Aminata; Sidibe, Amadou; Ouedraogo, Colette Ouidyam; Coulibaly, Harouna; Achigan-Dako, Enoch G.; Kileo, Aishi; Malulu, Dickson; Matumbo, Zamira; Dinssa, Fekadu; van Heerwaarden, Joost; Van Etten, Jacob; Riar, Amritbir; van Zonneveld, MaartenItem 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, ChouTalleres 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 boscosaItem Terra-i, a Bioversity–CIAT-developed environmental monitoring tool supports reduced deforestation globally(Case Study, 2025-04-07) Reymondin, Louis; Paz, Paula Andrea; Nguyen, Thuy; Tello, Jhon Jairo; Perez, Jorge Andres; Luong, PhuongTerra-i has become crucial in proactive environmental management, offering near real-time deforestation alerts. Institutions gain precise data to drive conservation strategies by leveraging high-resolution sentinel imagery. Its expansion from Latin America to Africa and Asia countries underscores its scalability and adaptability. In countries where deforestation alerts have been implemented, such as Colombia, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, calibrated and validated alerts support law enforcement, while global organizations use their insights for broader policy frameworks. Strengthening local capacities and fostering informed decision-making, Terra-i continues to shape sustainable land-use practices worldwide.Item Kitui county leverages ADD-IT app for JICA-backed nutrition initiative and conducts dietary assessment across 322 households(Case Study, 2025-03-26) Morimoto, Yasuyuki; Maundu, Patrick; Irie, Kenji; Kenjiro, Ban; Takemura, Tomo; Minakuchi, KosukeIn January 2024, the Kitui County government of Kenya, supported by IFNA, AUDA-NEPAD, and JICA, adopted the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SFFQ)—a key feature of the Alliance's ADD-IT app. The pilot project aims to improve the nutritional status of children under two years old and their mothers. The dietary assessment was conducted across 322 households in two communities. County officials and 20 community health promoters (CHPs) identified dietary gaps to raise awareness of individualized challenges and guide evidence-based improved dietary practices.Item Mainstreaming agro-climatic advisory with crop-nutrient recommendations for 5,756 Filipino rice farmers in the Bicol region(Case Study, 2024-03-17) Girly Balanza , Jane; Wei, Xiaojing; Swaans, CornelisBy the end of 2024, the Bioversity-CIAT Alliance delivered 20,576 agro-advisories via SMS to more than 5,756 rice farmers, enhancing their ability to adapt to changing climate conditions and improve crop productivity [5]. In collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) the Alliance successfully integrated the Agro-Climatic Advisory Portal (ACAP) with the Rice Crop Manager Advisory Service (RCMAS) in the Bicol region under the CGIAR Climate Resilience Initiative. This provided near real-time weather forecasts and tailored nutrient management recommendations.Item Weather protect insurance: Empowering 138,734 cooperative members to recover from climate-related shocks.(Case Study, 2024-03-17) Leyte, James Dizon; Aguila, Lea May; Swaans, CornelisAn Alliance partnership-developed Weather Protect Insurance (WPI) mechanism generates an eight-fold return on insurance investment, empowering farmers and strengthening agricultural sustainability. WPI enhanced financial resilience for 138,734 cooperative members (80% farmers), across 222 cooperatives in 74 provinces, in the Philippines, ensuring payouts within 10 days of climate events. Among the 600 farmers surveyed in 2024, 81.75% received payouts for insurance, accelerating recovery. While 20.5% adopted climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices, full adoption could further increase yields and profits by 2%.Item Climate resilience platform and ACLIMATAR adaptation tools empower 400+ companies to build climate-resilient agricultural supply chains.(Case Study, 2024-03-17) Talsma, Tiffany; Bunn, Christian; Schmidt, Paul G.; Castro Llanos, Fabio Alexander; Nguyen, Thuy Thanh; Nguyen, Nga Thanh; Basel, Ashleigh; Ha, Ly Nguyen; Perea, Carolay; Millar, Brendan; Craparo, AlessandroThe Alliance and partners developed the Climate Resilience Platform (CRP) and ACLIMATAR as complementary, free tools with a shared vision to equip agricultural supply chains with climate adaptation insights for improving cropping-system resilience. CRP has been selected by four key networks representing 400+ companies; and ACLIMATAR has been used by portfolio managers such as Rainforest Alliance for cocoa and coffee farm adaptation. CRP and ACLIMATAR amplify the wide dissemination of critical climate-resilience knowledge and tools, foster collaboration, and accelerate the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices worldwide.Item Integrated sustainable landscape management through deforestation-free jurisdiction project in Lam Dong and Dak Nong, Vietnam(Report, 2024-04-01) Reymondin, Louis; Vantalon, Thibaud; Luong, Phuong ThiTerra-i operation and use for near real-time forest monitoring in Lac Duong, Di Linh district (Lam Dong province) and Dak Glong, Dak R’lap district (Dak Nong province)Item Mapping climate and agronomic digital advisory services landscape in West and Central Africa (WCA)(Report, 2024-12-31) Singh, Manjari; Ouedraogo, Mathieu; Jimenez, Daniel; Talsma, Tiffany; Ouedraogo, Adama; Kagabo, Desire; Ramirez, Julian; Laderach, PeterItem CGIAR Agroecology Initiative Outcome identification workshop Kiambu ALL(Report, 2024-09-28) Korir, Hezekiah; Ngige, Chris; Adoyo, Beatrice; Anyango, Edith; Bolo, Peter; Onyango, Kevin; Gumo, Pius; Njeri, Rhoda; Ndiwa, Aurillia Manjella; Fuchs, Lisa E.Since 2023, the Agroecology Initiative has engaged with diverse stakeholders in Makueni ALL to co-design and implement innovative agroecological practices in three priority areas: soil, water, and integrated pest management. To assess the Initiative's impact on various food system actors, an outcome evidence workshop was held on September 3, 2024, at DNRC, Makueni. This workshop involved 35 participants from diverse sectors, including farmers, government officials, and the private sector, agro-input service providers, NGOs, implementing organizations.Item Planteome/CO_340-cowpea-traits: CO_340-cowpea-traits ontology(Dataset, 2024-06) Agbaje, Tunde; Ofodile, Sam; Valette, Leo; Laporte, Marie-Angelique; Hazekamp, Thomas; Silamana, Barry; Compaore, Eveline; Tengey, Theophilus; Lawan Umar, Muhammad; Diallo, Sory; De Souza, Kaue; Manners, Rhys Evan Joseph; Arnaud, Elisabeth; Van Etten, Jacob; Ehlers, Jeff D; Ousmane, BoukarItem Planteome/CO_359-sunflower-traits: CO_359-sunflower-traits Ontology(Dataset, 2024-06) Stanton, Evan; Laporte, Marie-angeliqueItem Planteome/CO_338-chickpea-traits: CO_338-chickpea-traits ontology(Dataset, 2024-06) Rani Das, Roma; Laporte, Marie-angelique; Valette, Leo; Hazekamp, Thomas; Arnaud, Elisabeth; Rathore, AbisheItem Planteome/CO_345-brachiaria-traits: CO_345-brachiaria-traits ontology(Dataset, 2024-06) Hernandez Mahecha, Luis Miguel; Castiblanco Vargas, Eveline Valheria; Worthington, Margaret Leigh; Valette, Leo; Laporte, Marie-angeliqueItem Lecciones aprendidas sobre la aplicación del diseño centrado en el humano para la generación y difusión de servicios agroclimáticos en Honduras(Report, 2024-12-20) Zapata Caldas, Emmanuel; Ayes Rivera, Irma; Bonilla, Melissa; Londoño, Juan Manuel; Lopez, Sebastian; Moreno, Manuel; Gutierrez, Viviana; Martinez, Oscar; Duron, MarlonEl presente reporte describe los avances y lecciones aprendidas durante 2024 en las fases crear y validar del enfoque de Diseño Centrado en el Humano (DCH) en Honduras. El documento destaca cómo la colaboración entre SAG-INFOAGRO, COPECO-CENAOS y la Alianza Bioversity-CIAT permitió diseñar prototipos adaptados a las necesidades de personas agricultoras, técnicas y tomadoras de decisiones. Las actividades incluyeron entrevistas y pruebas de usabilidad, que facilitaron ajustes en contenido, diseño visual y formato. Entre las principales lecciones aprendidas se subraya la importancia de comprender las necesidades agroclimáticas regionales y locales, y encontrar canales de difusión de información óptimos para diferentes tipos de usuario. El reporte concluye que el enfoque de DCH no solo permite desarrollar productos útiles y accesibles, también tiene el potencial de fortalecer la adopción y escalabilidad de herramientas agroclimáticas.Item Boletín agroclimático comunitario para el departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala(Infographic, 2024-12-10) Zapata, Emmanuel; Londoño, Juan Manuel; Bonilla, Melissa; Lopez , Sebastian; Martinez, Karen Michelle; Moreno, Manuel Francisco; Orrego, Elmer; Guzmán, NeryEl boletín agroclimático comunitario para personas productoras del departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, está diseñado para facilitar la toma de decisiones frente a la variabilidad climática. Estructurado en cápsulas informativas, incluye: instrucciones claras para interpretar el boletín, información climática sobre ventanas de lluvias y fases lunares, un calendario lunar relacionado con el movimiento de la savia en las plantas, recomendaciones agrícolas prácticas, un glosario técnico accesible y contactos para retroalimentación directa. Este boletín combina mapas y lenguaje coloquial para garantizar su utilidad y comprensión. Se presenta en formatos digitales, como una versión ligera para WhatsApp, y versiones impresas, como pósteres y documentos en blanco y negro. Al integrar elementos culturales y herramientas prácticas, el boletín busca ser una herramienta inclusiva y relevante, adaptada a las realidades locales de las comunidades rurales, promoviendo así una planificación agrícola más informada y resiliente.