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Balancing livestock production and sustainability of natural resources
Presentation Delivered at the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Rome (Italy) from September 25 to September 27, 2023, this presentation underscores the pivotal role of livestock in supporting ...
Bush encroachment in sub-Saharan Africa: causes, impacts, and management strategies - A review
presentation about Bush encroachment that poses a pervasive challenge to Sub-Saharan Africa's rangelands, impacting ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, and local livelihoods. This study comprehensively analyzes bush ...
Natural regeneration of severely degraded terrestrial arid ecosystems needs more than just removing the cause of degradation
The study focused on the extensive rangelands in Kuwait, covering more than 75% of the total land area. These rangelands face severe degradation due to factors such as overgrazing, anthropic misuse, and mismanagement. The ...
Sustainable rangeland management (SRM) toolkit with a holistic approach for addressing the socioecological aspects leading to more resilient pastoral systems
The Sustainable Rangeland Management (SRM) toolkit advocates a holistic, participatory approach involving multiple stakeholders to elevate rangeland management, specifically addressing socioecological aspects for fostering ...
Harnessing Indigenous Forage Legume Species to Bridge Feeding Gaps and Mitigate Climate Change Impacts
Sulla (Hedysarum spp.) emerges as a noteworthy legume, renowned for its resilience in semi-arid agricultural settings. With traits like high productivity, deep roots, and palatability, it offers a compelling solution for ...
Fire Management for Healthy Rangelands in Sub-Sahara Africa
This comprehensive review explores the historical and cultural significance of fire management in Sub-Sahara Africa's rangelands, emphasizing its integral role in socio-cultural practices and livelihoods. While traditional ...
Challenges and opportunities for promoting use of native species for the rehabilitation of degraded silvopastoral systems in Tunisia
On September 18, 2023, the One CGIAR initiative on Livestock and Climate, in collaboration with the Direction General des Forets (DGF) and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), hosted ...
Cultivating Resilience: Climate-Smart Grass pea as a Multifunctional Feed, Forage, and Fodder Crop in Dry Areas through Integrated Genomic Approaches
The poster on "Cultivating Resilience: Climate-Smart Grass Pea as a Multifunctional Crop" underscores the potential of grass pea as a climate-smart resource for food, feed, and fodder. Highlighting high-yielding low-ODAP ...
Bush encroachment in sub-Saharan Africa: causes, impacts, and management strategies - A review
Bush encroachment, the spread of woody vegetation into grass-dominated areas, poses a significant threat to Sub-Saharan Africa's rangelands, biodiversity, and local communities. Climate change, overgrazing, improper fire ...
Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income
The presentation delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding silvopasture degradation. It investigates the root causes, with a spotlight on the adverse impacts of climate change, improper grazing practices, and ...