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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dilys S. MacCarthy, Myriam Adam, Bright S. Freduah, Benedicta Yayra Fosu-Mensah, Peter A. Y. Ampim, Mouhamed Ly, Pierre S. Traore, Samuel G. K. Adiku
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of climate change on cereal production in smallholder settings in Navrongo, Ghana and Nioro du Rip, Senegal, finding a high variability in the impact among smallholders.
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Environmental Sciences
Nadine Andrieu, Patrice Dumas, Emma Hemmerle, Francesca Caforio, Gatien N. Falconnier, Melanie Blanchard, Jonathan Vayssieres
Summary: This study describes a pilot exercise aimed at mapping institutional variables that could influence the large-scale implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices in the Global South. The analysis shows that areas where biophysical, socio-technical, and institutional variables are aligned for the four practices considered are small. Different countries have varying policy incentives, highlighting the need for further articulations from local to national scale to implement climate-smart agriculture effectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
E. Haughey, S. Neogi, J. Portugal-Pereira, R. van Diemen, R. B. Slade
Summary: A systematic review of case studies on grassland agriculture in Europe and smallholder agriculture in Africa shows differences in research themes between sustainable intensification (SI) and carbon sequestration. Europe emphasizes minimizing environmental impacts and biodiversity loss, while Africa focuses on food security. However, both case studies highlight the potential for integrating SI with climate mitigation through sustainable land use policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
P. V. Vara Prasad, Nirat Bhatnagar, Vineet Bhandari, George Jacob, Kaushal Narayan, Ruben Echeverria, Nienke Beintema, Paul Farah Cox, Julia Compton
Summary: This study is the first attempt to determine global investment patterns for research and innovation in agriculture systems for the Global South, with a focus on sustainable agricultural intensification. The findings reveal that $60 billion of funding goes towards agricultural innovation in the Global South each year, primarily from the governments of these countries. However, the study also highlights the need for greater environmental and social intentions in the funding.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Rasu Eeswaran, A. Pouyan Nejadhashemi, Aliou Faye, Doohong Min, P. V. Vara Prasad, Ignacio A. Ciampitti
Summary: Livestock farming plays a crucial role in the livelihood and food security of West African countries, including Senegal. However, there are numerous challenges to optimal production, such as limited resources, climate change, and poor management. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of different livestock farming systems and highlights the need for targeted interventions to improve productivity and food security in the region.
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Development Studies
Aurelien K. Yeyouomo, Simplice A. Asongu
Summary: This study empirically examines the effect of sustainable urbanization on vulnerability to climate change in 52 African countries from 1996 to 2019. Using the two-stage system generalized method of moments (GMM) and mediation analysis, the study assesses direct and indirect impacts. The results show that sustainable urbanization reduces vulnerability to climate change directly and indirectly through digitalization and institutional quality. These robust results have important policy implications for improving sustainable urbanization and reducing vulnerability to climate change in Africa.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Tobignare Florent Mare, Pam Zahonogo, Kimseyinga Savadogo
Summary: Farmers in Burkina Faso face multiple difficulties, but land tenure and access to credit are the main determinants of sustainable agricultural intensification.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammed Musah, Bright Akwasi Gyamfi, Paul Adjei Kwakwa, Divine Q. Agozie
Summary: International organizations emphasize the importance of global economies supporting climate change efforts. The Paris Agreement and Agenda 2050 urge nations to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees C. This study evaluates the impact of financial inclusion and green investment on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, using data from West Africa. The study finds that financial inclusion and green investment have a monotonic effect on reducing emissions, confirming the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis and the pollution haven effect for the region.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicola Francesconi, Fleur Wouterse, Dorothy Birungi Namuyiga
Summary: The impact of COVID-19 measures on social distancing, market closures, and reduced mobility has been felt in African countries, affecting smallholders and agricultural cooperatives. Lack of resilience in many organizations is attributed to organizational immaturity, elite capture, and limited business orientation.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Monica K. Kansiime, Rahab Njunge, Innocent Okuku, Edward Baars, Christine Alokit, Solomon Duah, Stephanie Gakuo, Lucy Karanja, Abigael Mchana, Henry Mibei, Richard Musebe, Dannie Romney, Harrison Rware, Silvia Silvestri, Duncan Sones, James Watiti
Summary: This paper reviews the effectiveness of extension-based campaigns by the Africa Soil Health Consortium in promoting sustainable agricultural intensification practices. Results show a high adoption rate among farmers, attributed to exposure to multiple communication approaches and public-private partnerships. Success factors include deploying complementary information channels, establishing sustainable input supply chains, and developing localized content for effective information diffusion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Richard Lamboll, Valerie Nelson, Million Gebreyes, Daimon Kambewa, Blessings Chinsinga, Naaminong Karbo, Audax Rukonge, Martin Sekeleti, Wesley Litaba Wakun'uma, Tamene H. Gutema, Magreth Henjewele, Jessica Kampanje-Phiri, Patricia Masikati-Hlanguyo, Wilhelmina Quaye, Solomon Duah, Mbarwa Kivuyo, Progress Nyanga, Mavis Akuffobea Essilfie, Asafu-Adjaye Nana Yamoah, Victor Clottey, Adrienne Martin
Summary: The paper discusses the importance of utilizing Multi-Stakeholder, Social Learning approaches in addressing the increasing demands and competition in agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. It emphasizes the need for creating safe spaces for stakeholders, flexible support, and effective training to achieve sustainable change and good governance of evidence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Development Studies
Ahsan Akbar, Muhammad Usman, Teng Lin
Summary: This research evaluates the impact of institutional frameworks on corporate innovation in developing countries. The results indicate that strong legal, financial, administrative, political, and religious institutions contribute to a higher prevalence of innovative enterprises. Factors such as the rule of law, property rights protection, easy access to financing, developed financial markets, ethical environment, control of corruption, stable political system, democratic government, religious diversity, and freedom all contribute to corporate innovation.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Lacour Mody Ayompe, Benis N. Egoh, Raymond Ndip Nkongho, Lionel M. Wandum, Bessem O. Orang, Komi K. M. Fiaboe, Emmanuel E. Tambasi, Marianne Kettunen
Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa is seen as an important region for palm oil cultivation, which can contribute to the sustainable development goals of poverty alleviation and hunger reduction. However, the sector faces challenges in terms of sustainability. This study examines the complexities and costs and benefits for smallholder farmers in practicing sustainable palm oil production. Certification can help address some challenges, but the high cost may require assistance from organizations and brokers. The findings provide insights for countries adopting legislation to regulate deforestation associated with palm oil imports.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Destina Samani, Keith Bosak, Sarah J. J. Halvorson
Summary: This study presents an approach to sustainable ecotourism planning of the Bossou Forest Reserve in Guinea, West Africa. The study utilizes the Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC) framework and participatory geographic information system (PGIS) approach to support community-scale ecotourism planning that considers the multiple needs of stakeholders. The research provides baseline data and a foundation for developing a robust ecotourism management plan.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrew M. Linke, Andreas Foro Tollefsen
Summary: The study shows that weather variability in Africa significantly affects agricultural landownership rates, with drier than average growing seasons leading to a decline in landownership rates. This could exacerbate existing development challenges on the continent.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Marc Schut, Laurens Klerkx, Jonne Rodenburg, Jurna Kayeke, Leonard C. Hinnou, Cara M. Raboanarielina, Patrice Y. Adegbola, Aad van Ast, Lammert Bastiaans
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2015)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francine van den Driessen Mareeuw, Lenneke Vaandrager, Laurens Klerkx, Jenneken Naaldenberg, Maria Koelen
Article
Agronomy
Marc Schut, Jonne Rodenburg, Laurens Klerkx, Leonard C. Hinnou, Juma Kayeke, Lammert Bastiaans
Article
Agronomy
Marc Schut, Laurens Klerkx, Murat Sartas, Dieuwke Lamers, Mariette Mc Campbell, Ifeyinwa Ogbonna, Pawandeep Kaushik, Kwesi Atta-Krah, Cees Leeuwis
EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE
(2016)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Giel Ton, Laurens Klerkx, Karin de Grip, Marie-Luise Rau
Article
Entomology
Jonne Rodenburg, Marc Schut, Matty Demont, Laurens Klerkx, Gualbert Gbehounou, Alfons Oude lansink, Monique Mourits, Ton Rotteveel, Juma Kayeke, Aad van Ast, Louise Akanvou, Mamadou Cissoko, Josey Kamanda, Lammert Bastiaans
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEST MANAGEMENT
(2015)
Review
Agronomy
Seerp Wigboldus, Laurens Klerkx, Cees Leeuwis, Marc Schut, Sander Muilerman, Henk Jochemsen
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2016)
Article
Ecology
Frans Hermans, Dirk Roep, Laurens Klerkx
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2016)
Article
Agronomy
Catherine W. Kilelu, Laurens Klerkx, Cees Leeuwis
EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE
(2017)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
James A. Turner, Laurens Klerkx, Kelly Rijswijk, Tracy Williams, Tim Barnard
NJAS-WAGENINGEN JOURNAL OF LIFE SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jan van der Lee, Laurens Klerkx, Bockline Omedo Bebe, Ashenafi Mengistu, Simon Oosting
Article
Water Resources
Margaret Ayre, Ruth Nettle, Manuela Erazo Bobenrieth, Laurens Klerkx
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES
(2016)
Article
Business
Friedemann Polzin, Paschen von Flotow, Laurens Klerkx
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2016)
Article
Environmental Studies
Domenico Dentoni, Laurens Klerkx
Article
Education & Educational Research
Talis Tisenkopfs, Ilona Kunda, Sandra Sumane, Gianluca Brunori, Laurens Klerkx, Heidrun Moschitz
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION & EXTENSION
(2015)