CROSSROADS-SSA Biodiversity Toolkit

 

 

This Biodiversity Toolkit from CROSSROADS-SSA working in Ethiopia, provides standardised field protocols to assess key ecosystem processes, including soil fauna activity, decomposition and nutrient cycling, pest pressure, pollination success and seed predation.

The toolkit strengthens capacity for participatory biodiversity assessment, enabling practitioners and communities to generate comparable data to inform sustainable land management and Nature-based Solutions.

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From Humble Beginnings to Pioneers of Resilient Farming in Kipkewa Village

 

 

 

This blog on resilient farming in Kipkewa Village 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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Socio-economic Baseline Report (Lake Tseny)

 

 

 

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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