Experience in implementing major national projects to combat degradation and desertification in Russia

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9, С. 100583 - 100583

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2023

The article presents the historical stages of formation agroforestry in steppe and semi–desert regions Russia, as well international cooperation projects aimed at combating drought, degradation its extreme degree development - desertification. post-war years drought famine (1946–1947) became significant. In 1948, Government USSR adopted began to implement "Plan for Transformation Nature", which allowed create a solid base crop production animal husbandry. aggravation droughts, desertification farmland, territories become risky agricultural production, gave impulses joint actions prevent eliminate these phenomena. most productive this sense was period 1995–2000. Within framework UNEP project "Support activities combat CIS countries", 6 subregional national action programs (NPCD) were funded amount more than 600 thousand dollars, an assessment environmental, socio-economic consequences given. measures "General Scheme Black Lands Kizlyar pastures" 1986–2001 carried out phytomeliorative work on area about 720 hectares prevented 700 floating sands.

Язык: Английский

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Spatial and temporal patterns of fuelwood consumption and its associated CO2 emissions in Muzaffarabad division, a western Himalayan region

Energy Sustainability and Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024

Abstract Background In the Himalayan region, fuelwood serves as a critical energy source for rural communities. Being vital meeting needs, combustion is of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emission and, consequently, global warming, well deforestation and public health damage. Therefore, quantifying consumption patterns its associated CO emissions essential to understand environmental impact promote sustainable resource management. Methods This research conducts an evaluation burning in Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK), situated within western region. The study entails extensive survey 24 villages representing 240 households, equally distributed between subtropical temperate regions, each comprising 120 households. Data collection was executed through combination direct queries weight method, following standard protocols. Results area, mean annual comsumption per household amounts 24.28 ± 3.1 Mg (or 3.195 1 capita −1 ). A variance observed zones, with latter exhibiting higher rates. consequential were assessed 41.88 4.5 (5.51 0.6 On daily basis, households consumed average 66.52 6.4 kg (8.75 1.5 ), resulting release rate 114.745 8.6 (15.095 findings unveiled seasonal variations, indicating increased during winter season. Statistical analysis shed light on significance altitude family size shaping use. Conclusions results revealed importance prioritizing forest conservation strategically implementing practices, including reforestation, afforestation, responsible harvesting, actively promoting fuel sources. highlights role well-designed policies focused preserving ecosystems improving Policy intervention can ensure stewardship local regional resources.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding farmer options, context and preferences leads to the co-design of locally relevant agroecological practices for soil, water and integrated pest management: a case from Kiambu and Makueni agroecology living landscapes, Kenya

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8

Опубликована: Сен. 18, 2024

Agroecology, as a holistic approach to sustainable food systems, is gaining momentum globally key addressing current challenges in agricultural and production. In sub-Saharan Africa, despite numerous efforts address declining soil productivity, water scarcity, increasing pest pressure through agroecological soil, water, integrated management (IPM) practices, the adoption of such practices remains low. As part CGIAR Agroecology Initiative, we conducted collaborative rapid innovation assessment existing two Agroecological Living Landscapes (ALLs) Makueni Kiambu counties, Kenya. The also included an evaluation performance these identified farmer preferences. Using multi-stage approach, applied stratified random sampling identify 80 farmers for farm assessments in-depth interviews. A total 31 were identified, which 26 further evaluated. revealed heterogeneous set socio-economic biophysical contextual factors influencing practice performance. Respondents 19 strengths, 13 associated with highlighting opportunities improve or adapt Farmers expressed preferences future 77% listed one three focus areas, namely management, IPM. other 33% multiple functions under areas. results informed broader co-design cycle that participatory prioritization selection innovative experimental design, monitoring protocols. This systematic was taken because often fail be adopted due lack inclusion local perspectives disconnect between science practice. Our study highlights importance integrating stakeholder input transdisciplinary technical expertise implementation innovations. It emphasizes using structured methodology understand farmers’ options, context, while co-designing locally relevant promotes inclusive adoption, successful long-term sustainability practices.

Язык: Английский

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Circular Regenerative Agricultural Practices in Africa: Techniques and Their Potential for Soil Restoration and Sustainable Food Production

Agronomy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(10), С. 2423 - 2423

Опубликована: Окт. 19, 2024

The conventional linear system of global food production and consumption is unsustainable as it responsible for a substantial share greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity declines due land use change, agricultural water stress resource-intensive patterns degradation. During the last decade (1994–2014), example, emissions from agriculture in Africa were reported to increase at an average annual rate between 2.9% 3.1%, equivalent 0.44 Gt 0.54 CO2 per annum, respectively. Between 2000 2020, agrifood systems shown decrease all major regions world, except Asia, where they grew by 35 20 percent, With most circular practices still central developing African countries, continent can spearhead return agriculture. Using descriptive review approach, we explore literature examine extent which deploying these practices, potential areas improvement lessons world embracing sustainable production. We underscore that farming communities sub-Saharan have, decades, been using some effective principles further show strategies akin include agronomic smart irrigation options, renewable energy harvesting waste-to-fertilizer technologies. All technologies, are production, not new Africa, although may require packaging advocacy reach wider community Africa.

Язык: Английский

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The role of coffee-based Agroforestry in improving food security through dietary diversification

Discover Agriculture, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(1)

Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2024

Agroforestry systems enhance ecosystem services, which helps decrease food insecurity. There is limited evidence addressing its importance in improving security and diversity despite the recognized benefits of agroforestry. This study was conducted to examine how coffee-based agroforestry improved through diversified crop production system Gimbi district, West Wollega, Ethiopia. A multi-stage sampling procedure used select 402 sample households. Data were collected household surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews. Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS), based on a 24 h recall period Food Insecurity Access (HFIAS) measurements evaluate impact status coffee farmers. The management helped farmers produce various types fruits, vegetables, cereals, other crops, leading diet year-round. average dietary score heads 4.4 ± 1.27. About 34.33% sampled households had low, 45.77% medium, 19.90% high diversity. All consumed cereal crops during period, followed by condiments, beans, vegetables. head's age, education, annual income, practices, tropical livestock units influenced household's positively significantly. Distance nearest market negatively associated with underscores potential as sustainable agricultural practice that can diversification. Policymakers are encouraged promote supportive policies, extension access initiatives improve resilience among smallholder

Язык: Английский

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