Agriculture, food security and climate change with a gender lens
Guatemalan institutions and CCAFS give shape to a practical guide to integrate gender in agricultural projects. Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge of global warming and
In Tough Conditions, This Nicaraguan Cooperative Blossoms
Flor de Dalia, a Nicaraguan coffee cooperative, needed credit and has accomplished a great deal in its few short years working with Root Capital. Article in collaboration with: Root Capital invests in the growth of agricultural enterprises so they can transform
Anticipation of futures helps Central America prioritize climate investments
In Central America, looking at the future allows prioritizing the most robust investments for climate adaptation. Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge of global warming and
Innovation platforms: key spaces for CSA implementation
Research suggests that innovation platforms can facilitate the collective understanding and implementation of climate-smart agriculture (CSA). Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge of global warming and
How Colombia’s President is Ignoring the Climate Crisis
A Reflection of Colombia President’s address at the UN Climate Action Summit Climate Crisis in South America: Real Action or Just Talk? What a President’s Speech at the UN really tells us about Commitment. This article is part of an editorial
Honduras analyzes its public policies on climate change
Supporting more resilient food systems for improved food security and nutrition needs implementing climate change policies in the agricultural sector. Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge
Combating drought in the Dry Corridor of Guatemala
Local on-the-ground technical committees are well placed to provide valuable information and devise measures to help farmers fight drought, as shown here in the Dry Corridor of Guatemala. Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food
The Criminalization of Mapuche Land Defenders in Chile
The Case of Logko Alberto Curamil and the Alianza Territorial Mapuche perfectly illustrates the harrowing land protection issues facing the Mapuche people in Chile. To understand the case, some background information is needed. First, who are the Mapuche people? They
El Salvador’s Forgotten Genocide: 40 Years Later
Scorched-earth. Scorched-families. Life provides hard times for each of us, but they come little by little, as if giving us time to recover. For Rufina Amaya, however, life threw its difficulties mercilessly at her, all in just a few hours. On
Chinese Corporate Social Responsibility in Latin America
Among the many notable developments in China's overseas investment in recent years is the growing interest among Chinese companies in achieving certain internationally recognized environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. Whether motivated by growing international scrutiny, Chinese government guidelines on
Learning about adaptation and mitigation from Cauca
Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge of global warming and declining food security on agricultural practices, policies and measures through strategic, broad-based global partnerships. Farmers and
Climate-Smart Village Cauca: an example of agricultural and social transformation
Article in collaboration with: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) seeks to address the increasing challenge of global warming and declining food security on agricultural practices, policies and measures through strategic, broad-based global partnerships. We visit
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