Fruttero, Anna Halim, Daniel Broccolini, Chiara Coelho, Bernardo Gninafon, Horace Muller, Noël
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Environmental Research: Climate
Climate change is a critical challenge of our era, and its effects on human well-being are undeniable. It may not be immediately apparent that its impacts can vary by gender. Drawing from lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that a shock can affect men and women differently, due to social norms and pre-existing gender differenc...
slayi, mhlangabezi zhou, leocadia thamaga, kgabo humphrey
Land degradation in communal rangelands poses significant challenges to environmental sustainability, agricultural productivity, and livelihoods in southern Africa. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research trends, key contributors, thematic evolution, and collaborative networks in the field of land degradation in communal rangelands ...
George, Mary Ann Eppinga, Maarten Boudewijn Ghazoul, Jaboury Biju, Arathi VC, Fashid AS, Haris Rejith, Krishnadas Fernandes, Saniya Liz Rajan, Vandana Santos, Maria João
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Environmental Research Letters
By 2050, 70% of the global population will reside in urban areas, raising concerns about food security and biodiversity loss. Tropical homegardens, a form of agroforestry, may have the potential to align concurrent demands for biodiversity conservation and food security in urban environments. Nevertheless, this depends on land-use decision-making s...
Zhao, Jiaxin Wang, Mingyao Jiang, Tan Wang, Fangsi Shi, Xinyue Zhang, Yun Xu, Kun
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Frontiers in Water
Introduction Clean drinking water is a necessity for maintaining public health and livelihoods. Hard water containing excessive calcium and magnesium threatens urinary health with elevated risks of kidney stones at rural villages with tap water shortages. After entitled poverty alleviation in 2019, residents of Yangxin county of Hubei Province in c...
morales-aranibar, luis masgo soto, césar augusto yupanqui sanchez, angel ramiro morales-aranibar, carlos genaro apaza-canqui, abrahan erasmo canto saenz, manuel antonio aguilera, jorge gonzález de oliveira, bruno rodrigues
In the native Amazonian communities, there is a significant biodiversity of cotton varieties, where traditional agricultural practices are preserved, crucial for cultural identity and local economic livelihood. This study examines the socioeconomic and cultural impacts of native cotton cultivation in the Amazonian communities of Alto Urubamba, La C...
el bilali, hamid kiebre, zakaria nanema, romaric kiswendsida guimbo, iro dan rokka, veli-matti gonnella, maria fanta tietiambou, sheirita reine dambo, lawali nanema, jacques grazioli, francesca
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While Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) originates from Africa and the list of producers is topped by African countries, it is not clear whether research is developed enough to support crop promotion in the continent. Thus, this systematic review of 180 articles presents a comprehensive summary of research on Bambara groundnut (BGN)...
maggioni, filippo gonzalez torres, rosa inés von der ohe, elisabeth
In 2019, the voluntary initiative “Kajve” was established to improve the quality of life of smallholders in Chiapas, a hotspot for Mexican production where coffee often represents the main income source yet low production often keeps households below the poverty line. The initiative’s ambition is to jointly address the issues of low incomes, climat...
tahiru, abdul-wahab cobbina, samuel jerry asare, wilhemina
Ghana Tamale’s current waste management system is overwhelmed by the growing waste crisis, necessitating the exploration of Waste-to-Energy technologies (WtE) as an innovative solution. This study explores challenges and opportunities for integrating WtE technologies into Tamale’s existing waste management system. Qualitative research identified po...
Mutanda, Gideon W. Nhamo, Godwell
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Frontiers in Water
Climate change is a global phenomenon with profound effects on ecosystems, including lakes, which are an important source of fresh water, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation. Africa, with its limited freshwater resources, remains vulnerable to climate change impacts. This study systematically reviews the literature to understand the impact of ...
liu, shuhu lin, wu xiang, chenlu dai, wenyuan
In the context of rapid urbanization, it is imperative to address the preservation and sustainable development of rural landscapes. This study introduces a novel framework using cultural landscape gene theory to enhance the landscape spatial pattern of Linpu Village, China. Employing a multi-method approach, including data collection and historical...