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Climate Change & Energy: Mitigation

Policy Briefs

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Man walking through a flooded ricefield

Advancing agricultural adaptation and mitigation

Scientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.

Source: Science

24 January 2012 | EN

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Media is part of the fight against climate change

The media matters in the fight against climate change, and policymakers must engage them as partners in policy and planning

Source: International Institute for Environment & Development

28 July 2011 | EN

Drylands, Nicaragua

Promoting small-scale planting of trees in dryland areas

Planting trees in dryland regions can negatively impact biodiversity, and policies must promote the practice on a smaller scale.

Source: NCCR North-South

18 April 2011 | EN

Indian boy at water pump

Harnessing the benefits of groundwater

Groundwater storage can improve water security and help poor communities adapt to climate change.

Source: International Water Management Institute

15 September 2010 | EN

Farmer field school in Ethiopia

Mobilising local institutes to aid rural adaptation

Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Source: CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi)

22 April 2010 | EN

Improving land and water management

Better land and water management could improve yields and help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Source: NCCR North-South

10 December 2009 | EN

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Reducing the adverse health effects of climate change

Enhancing disease surveillance and response and improving environmental conditions can help reduce negative health impacts of climate change.

Source: The Bulletin of the WHO

9 September 2009 | EN

Reducing emissions from forest degradation

Tackling forest degradation is an essential element for any global climate deal hoping to reduce forest emissions.

Source: The Nature Conservancy

8 July 2009 | EN

Reducing emissions through African agriculture

Agriculture, forestry and other land uses in Africa can help mitigate climate change while providing co-benefits.

Source: World Agroforestry Centre

8 July 2009 | EN

Putting agriculture on the agenda for climate talks

Including agriculture in international climate negotiations can help meet mitigation and adaptation goals while also reducing poverty.

Source: IFPRI

9 June 2009 | EN