CGIAR Impact Area: Environmental health & biodiversity’s Post

This is the first in a series of blog posts showcasing the Data-Powered Positive Deviance work we have undertaken in Somalia. If you are interested in learning about potential factors underlying resilient communal rangelands, check out this article.

Thailand’s agricultural sector is facing two challenges at once: drought and floods. Significant economic losses are also being projected as a result. Now more than ever, the country can benefit from adopting sustainable agricultural practices to safeguard food security and bolster competitiveness in the global market. It’s becoming increasingly clear that this is no longer just a choice but a necessity. https://lnkd.in/gphWcjz2 #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #Climate

🇸🇴 Community-Led Innovation: Tackling Drought Through Collective Action 💡 Drought is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, threatening livelihoods, food security, and ecosystems worldwide. But in the face of this adversity, communities are proving that local knowledge and innovation are powerful tools for resilience. ?Why Grass Root Solutions Matter: Localized Understanding: Communities living with drought understand the unique dynamics of their environment better than anyone else. Sustainable Practices: From water conservation techniques to crop diversification, these solutions are often rooted in sustainable practices passed down through generations. Collaboration Over Competition: When communities come together to share resources and ideas, they create scalable solutions that benefit all. 💧 Examples of Innovation: 1️⃣ Rainwater Harvesting Systems: Communities in arid regions are building simple yet effective systems to capture and store rainwater. 2️⃣ Drought-Resistant Crops: Farmers are adopting indigenous seeds and crops that thrive in dry conditions. 3️⃣ Community-Led Reforestation: Planting trees not only combats desertification but also improves water retention in the soil. 🤝 The key to success lies in empowering communities, amplifying their voices, and investing in their ideas. By supporting grassroots innovation, we can turn the tide on drought and build a future where everyone has access to water and food security. Let's celebrate and support the changemakers on the ground who are transforming their challenges into opportunities! A series of articles from the #DPPD (Data Powered Positive Deviance initiative) the first of which was written by me: https://lnkd.in/dCFvQyEx #ClimateAction #DroughtSolutions #CommunityInnovation #Sustainability #GrassrootsLeadership UNDP Accelerator Labs COP16Riyadh UNDP Somalia COP29 Azerbaijan Basma Albanna, PhD

40% per cent of the world’s population, are impacted by land degradation, which disproportionately affects those who are least equipped to cope – Indigenous Peoples, rural communities, smallholder farmers and the extremely poor. Fifty-five million people are directly affected by droughts annually, making it the most serious hazard to livestock and crops in nearly every part of the world. If land degradation remains unchecked it could reduce global food productivity by 12 per cent, causing food prices to soar by up to 30 per cent by 2040. 😧 We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land. 🌲🌿

𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗾 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 The head of Iraq's Strategic Center for Human Rights, Fadel Al-Gharawi, revealed that the country is losing 100,000 dunams of land annually due to the combined effects of climate change, desertification, and drought. Speaking to local news outlets, Al-Gharawi explained that desertified land now encompasses around 27 million dunams, or 15% of Iraq’s total area. Furthermore, 55% of the country is at risk of desertification, while vegetation cover has drastically reduced from 50% to just 17%. Citing data from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), he noted that Iraq’s forests now cover only 8,250 square kilometers, amounting to just 2% of the nation’s total area. Al-Gharawi attributed the sharp decline in vegetation to extreme weather events, sandstorms, reduced rainfall, and global warming. He warned that the shrinking vegetation cover has contributed to rising pollution levels, which are directly affecting public health and posing a serious threat to food security. In response, Al-Gharawi urged the government, local authorities, institutions, and citizens to initiate a national campaign to plant 15 billion climate-resilient trees over the next decade to combat the critical loss of vegetation. #Iraq #climatechange #desertification #waterscarcity

The impact of #climate_change on communities is undeniable. According to a recent UN report, over 22,000 families in #Iraq, comprising over 135,000 individuals, remain displaced due to climatic factors across 12 governorates. It's alarming to note that nearly half of these families are displaced within their own district, highlighting the severity of the situation. Drought, land degradation, and increased salinity in rivers are straining agriculture, livestock herding, and fishing industries, leaving many families without sustainable livelihoods in rural areas. It's crucial to address these challenges with urgency, ensuring support and solutions for those affected.

🌡️ A prolonged dry spell in 🇿🇲 #Zambia has resulted in a severe drought crisis, threatening food security and forcing the country’s leader to declare a state of emergency. A 5-week-long dry streak caused by the El Niño phenomenon has taken a devastating toll on the agricultural sector, affecting over a million households. Farmers who had yet to rebound from last year’s natural hazards have faced another unfortunate twist – lack of rain when crops need it the most. 🌽 This EOSDA LandViewer #satellite timelapse paints a grim picture of heat-stressed crops in Lupenga village: healthy green vegetation turns brown signaling the withering caused by extreme lack of water. 🛰️ Stay with EOSDA as we continue to uncover more wrecking effects of climate change through the satellite lens bringing the world’s attention to the problem: https://bit.ly/430hgds

In #Africa, most food is producted by smallholder farmers. It's crucial to understand the challenges these farmers face like #ClimateChange, drought, and pests. #TeamBayer recognizes the importance of listening and learning from these experiences. African farmers are calling for more access to technology to help feed the continent in increasingly harsh conditions. Learn more about what these farmers had to say about #RegenerativeAgriculture at the second Roundtable of African Farmers in Rome. https://lnkd.in/e2zgkGpZ

The vast majority of food in #Africa is produced by smallholder farmers. #TeamBayer believes it’s important to listen and learn about the big challenges they face like #ClimateChange, drought and pests. They are calling for more access to technology to help feed the continent in increasingly harsh conditions. Learn more about what African farmers had to say about #RegenerativeAgriculture at the second Roundtable of African Farmers in Rome. https://lnkd.in/eJbJ3dgR

In #Africa, most food is producted by smallholder farmers. It's crucial to understand the challenges these farmers face like #ClimateChange, drought, and pests. #TeamBayer recognizes the importance of listening and learning from these experiences. African farmers are calling for more access to technology to help feed the continent in increasingly harsh conditions. Learn more about what these farmers had to say about #RegenerativeAgriculture at the second Roundtable of African Farmers in Rome. https://lnkd.in/gCFh4ki8