This study was done to analyze shock-response approaches, which farmers use to cope with climatic shocks. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used to analyze impact of World Vision Zimbabwe (WVZ) and other actors' interventions on farme...

Individual farmer investments have the potential to fill the gap in public investments and be more cost-effective than large-scale irrigation. However, this development primarily occurs outside of formal systems. Water depletion and declining water q...

Climatic shocks are exerting pressure on livelihoods of Zimbabwe's smallholder farmer—who irrigate only 2% of their farms. The smallholder farmers in drought-prone areas are more exposed to drought because of their limited ability to cope with shocks...

This study investigated factors associated with farmers’ use of SFs and indigenous forecasts (IFs) for agricultural use in the Rwenzori region, western Uganda. Household survey gathered data on demographic characteristics, climate information use and...

The wealth of evidence gathered in this report provides some answers to what needs to be done to achieve a food systems transformation in Africa that is sustainable, resilient, equitable, and in line with overall climate goals and ambitions.

Smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia make very little contribution to global warming but are amongst the first to suffer the consequences of it. In this brief we provide insights for investors from the work of the CASA programme on investment oppor...

This quarterly aims to shed light on some of the key topics surrounding adaptation in the agribusiness sector in Africa. After giving an overall picture of the key issues at stake with adaptation, we take a closer look at the different solutions avai...

In this brief we provide insights for investors from the work of the CASA programme on investment opportunities and enabling policies for tackling climate change and its impacts in agriculture.

For African countries to improve their preparedness, adapt to climate change, and build resilient food systems, there is a need for effective institutions and governance, innovation, and investments in environmentally sound technologies and infrastru...

The Government of Benin has demonstrated political leadership and strong stewardship to tackle the challenges presented by climate change to its economy and food systems.

Zimbabwe’s climate adaptation efforts in food systems are centered on reducing smallholder farmers’ vulnerability. To facilitate the uptake of climate-smart technologies andpractices, Zimbabwe has initiated institutional and policy reforms to attract...

This helps to understand how climate impacts food and nutritional security and how this in turn may affect peace and security is critical to “ending hunger through pursuing peace and unleashing the potential of sustainable food systems to enhance th...