Investments in rural livelihoods help 13 million Indians build climate...
DFID India has helped over 13 million of the poorest and most excluded people to increase their income, build productive assets, improve their food security and develop resilience to climate...
View ArticleMonitoring shifting weather patterns in Sri Lanka for climate adaptation in...
Despite its relatively small aerial extent, Sri Lanka exemplifies a variety of climatic conditions depending on the geographical settings of respective locationsby Sarath Nissanka, University of...
View ArticleNew South Asia climate-smart agriculture learning platform launched
The South Asia regional program has launched a learning platform that will bridge knowledge gaps and provide a multi-sectoral forum on climate smart agriculture. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT) Read the first...
View ArticleWhat are the opportunities for South Asia in the face of climate change?
South Asia should look to other countries to find inspiration and knowledge on how to capitalize on potential opportunities that climate change might bring. by Bruce CampbellIn 15 years, the globe will...
View ArticlePrioritizing climate adaptation for South Asian agriculture at different scales
Increasing population and rising economic growth are putting tremendous pressure on the agriculture sector to meet the present and future demand for food commodities. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT)by Pramod...
View ArticleNational initiative on climate resilient agriculture in India
Enhancing India's agricultural resilience through a national initiative. Photo: P. Casier (CCAFS) by A.K. SinghThe impacts of climate change on agriculture are being witnessed all over the world, but...
View ArticleFarmers' corner: Nepalese farmers talk about the changing climate
Farmers from Nepal talk about the changing climate and how they hope the newly launched climate smart agriculture platform will assist them. Raj Krishna Mushyan and Padam Bahadur Shrestha, both...
View ArticleIs agricultural system adapting to climate change in South Asia?
Sandy-charland in Northwest Bangladesh. With gourd and watermelonBy Hemant OjhaStudies show that agriculture is highly affected by climate change and variabilities. But there is a big black hole in our...
View ArticleClimate change and household water insecurity in India: A case of gender...
Water - a problem for women in developing countries due to both their responsibility in fetching water and scarcity of drinking waterBy Savita AggarwalMany regions in India are characterized by water...
View ArticleAnalysis of climate impacts on food security and livelihoods in Nepal
Nepal is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate risks, and food security is especially sensitive to climate variability. Photo: N. Palmer (CIAT)By Krishna KrishnamurthyNepal is one of the most...
View ArticleReframing climate adaptive agricultural innovation
India needs to move beyond perceptions that adaptation to climate change is only about farm level technological adaptation. Organizations also have to adapt institutions and policies to better respond...
View ArticleImplication of local traditional knowledge in sustaining agriculture under...
Even though local traditional knowledge is the basis for many local-level decisions in rural communities, it is rarely considered in the design of modern climate change adaptation strategies. Photo: N....
View ArticleLearning platform on climate smart agriculture getting increased attention
The learning platform for climate smart agriculture, launched in CCAFS South Asia regional office earlier this year, is getting increasing attention. Photo: P. Casier (CGIAR). By Jaya Gurung and...
View ArticleChanging farming practices in South Asia for a food secure future
CCAFS South Asia office has started piloting climate smart agriculture technologies in three villages in India with good emerging already. Photo: P. Casier (CGIAR) By S. N. Sharma and Mritunjaya...
View ArticleGlobal flood hotspots being identified
A research project by CCAFS and International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is focused on identifying the global flood hotspots for climate mitigation studies and mapping flood risks areas using...
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