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Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

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Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

This publication provides an overview of the common and unique sustainability elements of Indigenous Peoples' food systems, in terms of natural resource management, access to the market, diet diversity, indigenous peoples’ governance systems, and links to traditional knowledge and indigenous languages. While enhancing the learning on Indigenous Peoples food systems, it will raise awareness on the need to enhance the protection of Indigenous Peoples' food systems as a source of livelihood for the 476 million indigenous inhabitants in the world, while contributing to the Zero Hunger Goal. In addition, the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025) and the UN Food Systems Summit call on the enhancement of sustainable food systems and on the importance of diversifying diets with nutritious foods, while broadening the existing food base and preserving biodiversity. This is a feature characteristic of Indigenous Peoples' food systems since hundreds of years, which can provide answers to the current debate on sustainable food systems and resilience.

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Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity

Securing Livelihoods in Dryland Areas

By: Alessandra Giuliani,Bioversity International

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Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity

Securing Livelihoods in Dryland Areas

By: Alessandra Giuliani,Bioversity International

This wonderful book demonstrates how rural livelihoods - as well as diets, health and ways of life - are enhanced by the so-called neglected and underutilized plant species which, in the books Syrian case study, include such deliciously interesting things as capers, laurel, jujube and figs. Using value chain analysis the author illuminates the opportunities for strengthening arid land economies with attention to such species, while simultaneously maintaining the diversity and integrity of those plant genomes, landscapes and cultures. And keeping the world worth tasting. KEN WILSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CHRISTENSEN FUND Alexandra Giuliani delivers a convincing and very practical account of how biodiversity products derived from neglected and underutilized plant species enter the markets in Syria. By highlighting the value of these plant products for the family income and health status of marginal farmer families in rural drylands and semi-arid areas, she brings the message home as to why it is so important to maintain biodiversity of the genetic resources not by protection alone, but rather through their judicious use. KATHARINA JENNY, SENIOR ADVISOR, FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, SWISS AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION Just four crops - maize, potatoes, rice and wheat - provide more than 90 per cent of the worlds food. Old varieties of even these crops are disappearing as farmers and consumers strive for more uniformity in food products. This in turn affects less obvious elements, such as insects that play a role in pollinating plants or controlling pests and the soil organisms that help plants extract nutrients from the soil. Also, farmers need a broad base of agrobiodiversity to be able to respond and adapt to environmental changes and to improve their production. This is especially important in the face of climate change and changing economic and political pressures. This book from Bioversity International describes a study conducted in Syria of how communities are developing markets for local products derived from neglected and underutilized plants. Based on concrete case studies, the data and processes documented in this book show the potential of biodiversity to make a significant contribution to livelihood security in communities that inhabit difficult environments with unique resources. The study also highlights the importance of local cultural knowledge and institutions in sustainable development of biodiversity markets. Published with Bioversity International.

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Taylor & Francis

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1136568263

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Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods

Generating income while protecting and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ values

By: ?Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

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Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods

Generating income while protecting and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ values

By: ?Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

This review, for the first time to date, analyses the potential of labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples to market their food products. Specifically, it looks at those schemes that are designed by, with and for Indigenous Peoples, and that can provide economic, social and environmental benefits while protecting and promoting their unique values centered around the respect of life and Mother Earth. Eleven examples in this review cover innovative schemes implemented by Indigenous Peoples and practitioners in Africa, Asia, Central and South America and Oceania. They include territorial labels, geographical indications (GI), and participatory guarantee schemes (PGS), among others. In addition, the publication features one case study of a community-supported agriculture (CSA), as alternative example to engage with Indigenous Peoples and reaching out the market. Important factors that lead to the success of different schemes include (1) the leadership and ownership of Indigenous Peoples in the initiative (2) adequate support by external stakeholders including public and private sector, and universities (3) raising consumer awareness and education on Indigenous food products via fairs, festivals and other platforms, and (4) designing value chains and policies in a way that harmonize local, domestic and international trade. The review includes recommendations for various actors to support Indigenous Peoples in their self-determined economic development and towards the sustainable marketization of their products. The review also provides guidelines for Indigenous Peoples willing to engage in such initiatve. Those are applicable to different contexts on the ground, and include good practices, and measures to mitigate risks.

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In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems

Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

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In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems

Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

This publication provides an overview of the common and unique sustainability elements of Indigenous Peoples' food systems, in terms of natural resource management, access to the market, diet diversity, Indigenous Peoples’ governance systems, and links to traditional knowledge and Indigenous Peoples' languages. While enhancing the learning on Indigenous Peoples' food systems, it will raise awareness on the need to enhance the protection of Indigenous Peoples' food systems as a source of livelihood for the 476 million Indigenous inhabitants in the world, while contributing to the Zero Hunger Goal. In addition, the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016–2025) and the UN Food Systems Summit call on the enhancement of sustainable food systems and on the importance of diversifying diets with nutritious foods, while broadening the existing food base and preserving biodiversity. This has been a characteristic of Indigenous Peoples' food systems for hundreds of years, and it can provide answers to the current debate on sustainable food systems and resilience.

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Atlas of agricultural livelihoods and climate risk of the Lao People's Democratic Republic 2019–2020

By: ?Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT,Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), Lao People's Democratic Republic

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Atlas of agricultural livelihoods and climate risk of the Lao People's Democratic Republic 2019–2020

By: ?Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT,Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), Lao People's Democratic Republic

This Atlas presents the first national dataset on livelihoods and the farmers capacity to adapt to climate change in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Maps included in the Atlas include the satisfaction of farmers’ basic needs, farmers’ access to the resources needed for innovation and the farmers’ capacity to translate innovation into action. The landscape characteristics mapped include attitudes towards livelihood-related change, economic activity, soil fertility, supporting infrastructure, food security issues, water security, institutional support and extension services, access to climate information through information and communication technologies (ICTs ), market access vis-a-vis production orientation, use of and access to agricultural inputs, livelihood diversification, and dependency on agriculture, including the rearing of livestock and fish. The dataset has been generated using an innovative method that combines participatory mapping and advanced data analysis, and which is, both in terms of technical standard and scientific innovation, state-of-the-art. The livelihood data is available online in the Land Resources Information Management System thanks to the work of two collaborating teams: "Applying seasonal climate forecasting and innovative insurance solutions to climate risk management in the agriculture sector in Southeast Asia” (De-Risk) project, implemented by CIAT; and the "Strengthening Agro-Climatic Monitoring and Information Systems (SAMIS)" project, implemented by FAO.

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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9251366780

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Delivery of climate services to last mile users: challenges and opportunities for scaling

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture,Ministry of Agriculture and Fishery,Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

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Delivery of climate services to last mile users: challenges and opportunities for scaling

This book describes the challenges and opportunities for scaling up delivery of climate services to last mile users and describes the baseline assessment results of the project “Strengthening Agro-climatic Monitoring and Information Systems (SAMIS) to improve adaptation to climate change and food security in Lao PDR”. After a methodological introduction, the book describes how households were accessing weather news. Further to this, the use of loudspeakers as a source of weather information is described, including use of weather news from loudspeakers, use of weather information, challenges to use of advisories, suggestions for improving advisories, sources of support for farmers, and type of support provided to farmers. The book also studies the farmers who did not access advisories, including their challenges in accessing advisories from loudspeakers, preferred channels for receiving advisories, and interests in loudspeaker-delivered advisories from farmers who have not accessed advisories. Finally, the book analyse suggestions for improving dissemination through loudspeakers. The results show that loudspeakers have a wide reach and are valued by farmers, and it is used when choosing crop variety. Those who have access to both farmer field schools and loudspeakers are more likely to adjust their planting schedule, while farmers who get their information only from loudspeakers often change their water management practices.

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Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity

Securing Livelihoods in Dryland Areas

By: Alessandra Giuliani,Bioversity International

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Securing Livelihoods in Dryland Areas

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Delivery of climate services to last mile users: challenges and opportunities for scaling

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Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

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Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change

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Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods

Generating income while protecting and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ values

By: ?Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

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Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods

Generating income while protecting and promoting Indigenous Peoples’ values

By: ?Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

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In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems

Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

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In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems

Insights on sustainability and resilience from the front line of climate change

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Alliance of Bioversity International,International Center for Tropical Agriculture

This publication provides an overview of the common and unique sustainability elements of Indigenous Peoples' food systems, in terms of natural resource management, access to the market, diet diversity, Indigenous Peoples’ governance systems, and links to traditional knowledge and Indigenous Peoples' languages. While enhancing the learning on Indigenous Peoples' food systems, it will raise awareness on the need to enhance the protection of Indigenous Peoples' food systems as a source of livelihood for the 476 million Indigenous inhabitants in the world, while contributing to the Zero Hunger Goal. In addition, the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016–2025) and the UN Food Systems Summit call on the enhancement of sustainable food systems and on the importance of diversifying diets with nutritious foods, while broadening the existing food base and preserving biodiversity. This has been a characteristic of Indigenous Peoples' food systems for hundreds of years, and it can provide answers to the current debate on sustainable food systems and resilience.

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Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity

Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity

Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods

Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods

In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems

In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems

Atlas of agricultural livelihoods and climate risk of the Lao People's Democratic Republic 2019–2020

Atlas of agricultural livelihoods and climate risk of the Lao People's Democratic Republic 2019–2020

Delivery of climate services to last mile users: challenges and opportunities for scaling

Delivery of climate services to last mile users: challenges and opportunities for scaling

Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity

Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity

Delivery of climate services to last mile users: challenges and opportunities for scaling

Delivery of climate services to last mile users: challenges and opportunities for scaling

Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods

Labelling and certification schemes for Indigenous Peoples' foods

In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems

In Brief: Indigenous Peoples' food systems

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