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From humble beginnings to pioneers of resilient farming in Kipkewa Village

Published 08 Apr 2026

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This blog, From humble beginnings to pioneers of resilient farming in Kipkewa Village – The rise of the Langat family farm, presents a case study from Bomet County, Kenya, highlighting smallholder-led adoption of climate-resilient and diversified farming systems. It documents how integrated crop and livestock practices, peer learning and locally adapted approaches have strengthened food security, household incomes and community resilience to climate variability. The story demonstrates how farmer-driven innovation contributes to sustainable land management and scalable, Nature-based Solutions for rural development.

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Participatory Diagnostic of Biodiversity in Gran Tescual (Spanish)

Published 07 Apr 2026

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This report presents evidence from the Gran Tescual Indigenous Reservation Climate Plan project, which generates participatory, intercultural and gender-responsive research to inform biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation and sustainable livelihoods in the Gran Tescual territory of Colombia. Based on community co-production of a participatory biodiversity diagnosis, illustrated ethnobotanical guide and climate plan, findings highlight key ecosystem pressures, integrate Indigenous knowledge with scientific evidence, and support strengthened territorial governance and climate-resilient strategies.

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Socio-economic Baseline report (Lake Tseny)

Published 07 Apr 2026

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This case study presents evidence from the Following the Water project which researches drivers of wetland degradation at Lake Tseny, Madagascar. The study traces water quality and quantity through social, ecological and biophysical elements to build a holistic understanding of wetland systems and co-produce Nature-based Solutions with local communities. Findings identify key pressures on wetlands, inform sustainable resource management and strengthen links between biodiversity, climate resilience and livelihoods.

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Multifaceted Assessment of Amazonian Tree Diversity Reveals Pervasive Impacts of Human Modification

Published 07 Apr 2026

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This Global Change Biology article (DOI: 10.1111/gcb.70595) presents research supporting the project “Enabling Large-scale and Climate-Resilient Forest Restoration in the Eastern Amazon.” The article assesses how logging, fire and forest degradation alter taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity in Eastern Amazon forests, demonstrating significant biodiversity losses in disturbed landscapes. The project integrates field ecology, remote sensing and stakeholder engagement to inform evidence-based forest restoration and long-term resilience in the Brazilian Amazon.

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