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| The World Agroforestry Centre is supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The Centre generates science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes, and uses its research to ensure that policies and practices benefit the poor and the environment. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the Centre conducts research in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
This quarterly newsletter is published by the Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
Editor
George Obanyi
Designer
Reagan Sirengo
Contributors
Vanessa Meadu
Humphrey Keah
Contact
transformationsquarterly@cgiar.org
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 | Rewarding farmers, restoring the land | Scheme draws on Asia lessons to benefit communities in Africa A new World Agroforestry Centre project that brings together diverse interest groups to conserve the environment has designed innovative, market-driven reward schemes through which users of ecosystem services pay communities for being nature's stewards. Full Story | | | Agroforestry technologies | Africa looks up to rainwater harvesting to boost farming
The Zanzibar islands, known for their rich history as a spice capital and trade centre, are surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Rwanda, a small hilly country, is landlocked. But both areas face a serious water crisis. Full Story | | News | ICRAF Campus hosts CGIAR Science Council's annual meeting The World Agroforestry Centre headquarters in Nairobi hosted the 9th Session of the CGIAR Science Council from 27 March to 1 April 2008. Full Story | Southeast Asia Region co-hosts forum on biodiversity and climate More than 130 delegates took part in a conference on biodiversity and climate change co-organized by the World Agroforestry Centre Southeast Asia regional office in Manila, the Philippines, at the end of February 2008. Full Story | World Agroforestry Fellows Dr. Howard Yana-Shapiro and Dr. Roger Leakey have been named World Agroforestry Centre Fellows. The two eminent scientists were awarded the certificates for their outstanding contribution to the cause of agroforestry worldwide. Full Story | Board approves new Strategic Plan The Board of Trustees has approved the World Agroforestry Centre’s new Strategic Plan 2008-2015. The strategy consolidates the Centre’s work around six Global Research Priorities (GRPs) that correspond with key global challenges, such as poverty alleviation, climate change and environmental protection. Full Story | Women's Postdoctoral Research Fellowships scheme is launched More women will benefit from research grants, thanks to a new scheme launched at the World Agroforestry Centre to mark the 2008 International Women's Day. Full Story | | New Book | Promoting landcare practices: A case study of the Philippines
Rapid environmental degradation is common in upland areas across the tropics. Technical solutions are available to address problems such as soil erosion and loss of biodiversity, but adoption of these remedies by farmers is limited. Full Story |
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