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Agriculture & Environment: Farming practices

Policy Briefs

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Reducing emissions from forest degradation

Tackling forest degradation is an essential element for any global climate deal hoping to reduce forest emissions.

Source: The Nature Conservancy

8 July 2009 | EN

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Reducing emissions through African agriculture

Agriculture, forestry and other land uses in Africa can help mitigate climate change while providing co-benefits.

Source: World Agroforestry Centre

8 July 2009 | EN

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Putting agriculture on the agenda for climate talks

Including agriculture in international climate negotiations can help meet mitigation and adaptation goals while also reducing poverty.

Source: IFPRI

9 June 2009 | EN

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Innovation systems for agricultural development

An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.

Source: IFPRI

22 May 2009 | EN

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Reducing health and environmental risks of pesticides

Advice for policymakers in southern Africa on how to improve pesticide use and reduce the risks they pose to human health and the environment.

Source: WAHSA

6 November 2008 | EN