Research
EcoDry: Strengthening Agroecology in Drylands
EcoDry enhances agroecological strategies for drought-prone farming by fostering knowledge exchange and testing innovative practices. Bringing together experts from multiple countries, the project develops methods to help farmers adapt to water challenges and climate change.
Policy
Quito: Participatory Urban Agriculture Project
The Participatory Urban Agriculture Project (AGRUPAR) by the Municipality of Quito targets the most vulnerable people of the city through supporting self-production of organic food and by promoting urban agriculture as a livelihood and a powerful strategy for food security and nutrition.
Research
Enhancing Resilience in Food Systems
This research initiative aims to develop a practice-oriented toolkit to assess the resilience and outcomes in food value chains, and to support the design of interventions by decision-makers. It is conducted by the ETH Zürich World Food System Center, the Sustainable Agroecosystems Group, the Climate Policy Group, and the TdLab.
Business, Field, Research
Sekem initiative (Egypt)
The SEKEM Initiative was founded as a comprehensive development initiative to address some of the most pressing issues affecting Egypt. SEKEM started on a 70-hectare plot of desert land and became the first entity to develop biodynamic farming methods in Egypt.
Policy
National Framework for Organic Farming in Bhutan
In its 5-year-plan (FYP), the government of Bhutan planned to convert all farms to organic production by the year 2020. The national framework for this transition outlines several levers for a change to a more sustainable and productive agriculture.
Climate
Promotion of Cassava in Malawi and Zambia
Following the 1980s droughts, both Zambia and Malawi’s governments and specialized international agencies have successfully promoted cassava production in Malawi and Zambia in order to reduce drought vulnerability and dependency on maize monocropping.
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