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GRP6 Environmental services

Environmental services

2013 Sustainable agricultural intensification and its role on the climate resilient green economy initiative in Ethiopia. Report of the 3rd national platform meeting on land and water management in Ethiopia

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Mekonnen, K Amede, T Duncan, A Gebrekirstos, A
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20p
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http://www.worldagroforestry.org/downloads/publications/PDFs/RP13024.PDF
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http://www.worldagroforestry.org/our_products/publications/details?node=54227

The African walnut: An ‘unconventional liana’ full of promise

This strong, rambling vine originates in the humid tropical forests of West and Central Africa.

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The African walnut: An ‘unconventional liana’ full of promise
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Domesticated and well marketed, the African walnut could bring sizeable income and environmental benefits to smallholder farmers

Bioenergy gathers pace

As part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and thus mitigate climate change, the use of bioenergy is gathering pace around the world.

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Bioenergy gathers pace
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The shift to cleaner, greener fuels is gaining traction, but it must not ignore pervasive issues like food security and environmental sustainability

2012 Commoditized or co-invested environmental services? Rewards for environmental services scheme: river care program ICRAF Working paper no. 148

Authors: 
Pasha, R Asmawan, T Leimona, B Setiawan, E Wijaya, CI
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27p.
Url: 
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/downloads/publications/PDFs/WP12051.PDF
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http://www.worldagroforestry.org/our_products/publications/details?node=54011

Global estimates of the value of ecosystems and their services in monetary units Ecosystem Services 1 (1): 50-61

Authors: 
de Groot, R Brander, L van der Ploeg, S Costanza, R Bernard, F Braat, L Christie, M Crossman, N Ghermandi, A Hein, L Hussain, S Kumar, P McVittie, A Portela, R Rodriguez, LC ten Brink, P van Beukering, P
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212041612000101

Smallholders in East Africa are embracing climate-resilient farming

Landmark survey finds adaptation to climate change taking root on small farms

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Smallholders in East Africa are embracing climate-resilient farming
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Smallholders across East Africa are embracing climate-resilient farming approaches and technologies.

Investing in environmental-services stewardship works for everyone

Nature provides numerous life-supporting services whose true economic value is not always fully recognized.

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Investing in environmental-services stewardship works for everyone
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A new review says a fresh way of thinking is needed if environmental-services-payments schemes are to bring benefits to all, including the rural poor in developing countries.

Building on Strength: Trees for Food Security project launched in Rwanda

A new agroforestry project in Rwanda will apply trees on farms to further bolster the country’s gains in achieving long-term food security.

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Building on Strength: Trees for Food Security project launched in Rwanda
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A new agroforestry project in Rwanda will apply trees on farms to further bolster the country’s gains in achieving long-term food security.

Trees for Food Security project launched in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian government has welcomed a new initiative that will harness the benefits of agroforestry in the country and throughout eastern Africa. Minister of State H.E.

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Trees for Food Security project launched in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Minister of State H.E. Sileshi Getahun joined scientists from the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), and local and international partners, to inaugurate the Trees for Food Security project in Addis Ababa, on 6 August 2012.
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