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Destructive activities such as large-scale mining and infrastructure activities have left more than half of the key basins in the Philippines unprotected, posing severe threats to watersheds. Image Source: Philippine Star Watersheds play a crucial role in regulating floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events, as well as in managing water resources, and providing habitats …
The agricultural sector, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Given its crucial role, urgent action is necessary to reduce its environmental impacts and protect it from the worst effects of global warming. Image Source: Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) …
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Given the threat posed to biodiversity and ecosystem services by human activities, it is imperative to prioritize their protection, restoration, and valuation. Such measures are essential to ensure sustainable, long-term economic prosperity for all. Image Source: International Finance Corporation According to the World Economic Forum, half of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) depends on …
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The online panel discussion conducted by DOST-PCAARRD during National Women’s Month underscores both the enduring struggles and progress in the journey towards women’s empowerment in the Philippines. The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) through the Gender and Development and Special Projects Unit …
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The establishment of women-led fish harvesting groups in Bandarban, Bangladesh, has provided affordable fish harvesting services to local fish farmers, increasing their income and livelihoods. Image Source: WorldFish Women have significant roles along the aquaculture value chain. According to World Bank estimates, women perform roughly 1.4 million of the 17.8 million jobs in the industry. …
Women’s engagement in aquaculture can increase fish farmers’ income and livelihoods Read More »
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) assessed women’s participation in all aspects of agrifood systems, both on and off farms, using the framework for gendered agrifood systems. Image Source: FAO Drawing upon the framework proposed by Njuki et al. (2022), FAO emphasized women’s involvement across all stages of agrifood systems, encompassing …
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A study published by the Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (AJAD) assessed the economic benefits of mung bean production to encourage more farmers to venture into mung bean production. Image Source: Department of Agriculture Over the past five years, mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) production has gradually increased. During the third quarter of …
Challenges and opportunities of mung bean farmers in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija Read More »
The Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR) released recent findings of pulse-related foresight reports focusing on climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation. Image Source: CGIAR According to CGIAR, the three main topics covered by the 26 publications that provided the most recent foresight reports on pulses are the impact of climate change on pulse …
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Due to pulses’ high protein content and various health benefits, health, and environmentally-conscious consumers are increasingly integrating them into their daily diets, which, in turn, drives the growth of the global pulses market. Image Source: FAO Pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family. They contain large amounts of protein, dietary fiber, …
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) identified three interconnected priorities to deliver system change, namely (1) shifting consumption patterns, (2) improved practices, and (3) infrastructure investment. Image Source: UNEP The textile industry contributes significantly to industrialization, trade, development, and social value. It connects producers, merchants, and consumers worldwide, quickly creating regional and global value chains. …
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