When we talk about women’s empowerment, it is difficult to grasp what we actually mean. Does it refer to women’s attitude towards gender violence? Or does it mean women’s economic independence and decision-making power? Does it perhaps imply access to productive resources, education and other opportunities? Or might it mean control over time? Or does it concern all these … [Read more...] about Yes, we can!… Measure Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture!
Agriculture and Food Security
On Mangroves, People and Fishing in the Moskitia
For urban populations, mangroves are usually unwelcoming places, full of insects, reptiles and mud. However, after half a century of ecological research, we now know that mangrove forests offer great value through a variety of environmental services such as nurseries for fish, crustaceans and mollusks, supplying food and medicinal plants, protecting against natural disasters … [Read more...] about On Mangroves, People and Fishing in the Moskitia
Financial Institutions need tools to address climate risks in their portfolios
Climate change will have broad implications on how financial institutions identify, assess, and manage a range of risks and opportunities. Whether in the form of the physical impacts of climate change or transition risks due to the policies and market shifts to stabilize and reduce greenhouse gas emissions– many financial institutions are gradually recognizing the importance of … [Read more...] about Financial Institutions need tools to address climate risks in their portfolios
Why don’t you buy a flying a car? Or how that decision is like adopting agricultural technologies.
Most of us have dreamed about having a flying car to escape the traffic or just to enjoy mesmerizing views from above. It’s 2018 and it seems like flying cars are finally here, but why aren’t many people buying them? I’m sure there are several good reasons why—at least for now—and going over them can help us understand why small farmers are slow to adopt new technologies … [Read more...] about Why don’t you buy a flying a car? Or how that decision is like adopting agricultural technologies.
Cattle farming and food security
In a previous blog-post we mentioned some actions that are being carried out by some countries to counteract the negative effects of cattle farming on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and deforestation. This time we will analyze the link between beef production and food security in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). In the words of the General Director of … [Read more...] about Cattle farming and food security