Arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas cover 61 % of Tanzania (United Republic of Tanzania, 1999) and, over the past decades, several restoration projects have worked toward reversing degradation in these areas (Kikula, 1999; Kisanga et al., 1999). These projects have addressed from social and ecological perspectives and have spanned for decades, thereby allowing for a genuine opportunity to identify and articulate lessons learned and develop good practice guidelines for restoring productive capacity of drylands.
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesjanvier, 2017Afrique orientale, République-Unie de Tanzanie
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesaoût, 2016Global
The year 2015 will be remembered for the waves of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region looking for a safer future in other parts of the world. While millions of people crossed into Europe, the international community looked for the roots causes of the migration, recognizing that food insecurity, unemployment, drought and environmental degradation all play a role in the uprising and coalescing of conflict.
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Library ResourceVidéosjanvier, 2016Kazakhstan, Kirghizistan, Tadjikistan, Turkménistan, Ouzbékistan, Asie central
Video is animated infographic describing rangelands of Central Asia, their conditions, issues, degradation factors. The video also demonstrates ways of sustainable management.
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Library ResourceMatériels institutionnels et promotionnelsdécembre, 2016Global
Water management practices such as water harvesting yield important environment and socio-economic benefits by reducing environmental risks, improving soil
health and increasing crop yields, particularly in dry areas. Several types of water harvesting practices can be implemented depending on soil type, geology, material
and labour force availability: floodwater harvesting practices, micro and macro catchment water harvesting, and roof-top or courtyard rainwater harvesting. These are -
Library ResourceMatériels institutionnels et promotionnelsdécembre, 2016Global
Extreme weather conditions such as drought and floods, a changing and more variable climate, and the unsustainable use of the natural resources are amongst
complex factors that drive land degradation. This in turn negatively affects land productivity, food security, socio-economic stability, health and wellbeing, and the
provision of other ecosystem goods and services for billions of people worldwide. In drylands, these negative effects are felt ever more strongly given the already
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Library ResourceMatériels institutionnels et promotionnelsdécembre, 2016Global
Urmila Pujari belongs to the Bhumia tribe of eastern state of Orissa in India, a culturally rich and one
of the largest tribes in India. The tribe relies on farming for livelihood, but very few farmers cultivate
pulses (food legumes). Urmila’s village of Bhejaguda is one the 28 tribal villages that has been brought
into the folds of ‘Pulses Panchayat’, a bold and innovative movement that aims to revolutionize India’s
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Library ResourceMatériels institutionnels et promotionnelsdécembre, 2016Global
The article is an interview to Claudio Zucca, ICARDA Soil Conservation and Land Management Specialist, on the relevance of dryland waters.
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresfévrier, 2016Asie occidentale, Jordanie
Research on micro-catchment rainwater harvesting techniques by ICARDA and Jordanian
scientists has led to the establishment of semicircular bunds on contour ridges and furrows
(using GPS laser-guided Vallerani machine) and runoff strips in two communities of Jordan
Badia. As an outcome of this research, an effective micro-catchment laser-guided system was
identified for rainfall harvesting, which has led to improved water availability, increased
vegetative cover and improved soil health, and provided rural communities substantial sources -
Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresjuin, 2016Bangladesh, Inde, Népal, Asie méridionale
India is globally the largest consumer of pulses with millions, particularly the poor, dependent on them for food and nutrition. It is also the largest importer of pulses and faces increasing dependence on imports as pulses demand is projected to increase 1.5 fold by 2030. The growing shortage has raised pulses prices making them unaffordable for most in India.
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresnovembre, 2016Ouzbékistan, Asie central
Brief on Improving arid land by establishing pistachio plantations
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