This photo guide is a compilation of information on Madagascar’s grasses (Poaceae).
Based on expert-generated and verified information in Malagasy and English on 269 species of grasses -around half of the known species. Includes an index to Malagasy common names as well as scientific names.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaAn assessment of woody species variation in coffee agroforestry systems in Ethiopia. From 90 plots, 27 woody species were recorded in natural forest, semi-forest, and homegarden coffee systems of the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve.
Natural forest coffee showed the highest biodiversity, structural complexity, and shade-tree regeneration. Semi-forest coffee was similar structurally, while homegarden coffee had significantly lower diversity. Similarity indices showed strong species overlap between natural and semi-forest systems, confirming their key role in biodiversity conservation.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaThis case study describes the work of the forest and farm producer organisation MVIWAARUSHA in Tanzania and gives recommendations for its improvement. Enterprise development that supports agrobiodiversity, protects intact natural vegetation and develops agroforestry systems is being built through MVIWAARUSHA’s trainings in entrepreneurship.
These efforts are underpinned by inclusive finance mechanisms that reduce the risks of innovation and promote on-farm agro-biodiversity through farmer-led experimentation and seed system strengthening.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaThis study reconstructs the molecular phylogeny, historical biogeography, and morphological evolution of Acridocarpus (Malpighiaceae). Using six DNA markers, character mapping, and dated phylogenies, it proposes a new monophyletic infrageneric classification system.
The genus originated ~43 Ma in African–Madagascan rainforests, with multiple Oligocene colonisations of dry forests. The Miocene diversification of Madagascan savannas is corroborated.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaThis brief outlines how the MAF4E project advances multifunctional agroforestry in Ethiopia through Living Labs that link science, community innovation and policy. It generates high‑resolution evidence on tree growth, soils and carbon, while piloting Rural Resource Centres and homestead agroforestry to create green jobs, improve nutrition and resilience.
Despite strong impacts, scaling requires a national agroforestry strategy, long‑term finance, stronger extension systems, market development and gender‑ and youth‑inclusive policies to meet climate and biodiversity commitments nationally
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaThis Biodiversity Toolkit from CROSSROADS-SSA, led by the University of Aberdeen, 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.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaThis 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.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaA strategy and action plan for agroforestry development co-created with the Ministry of Agriculture and outlining institutional change requirements, the need for capacity building and the necessity of developing incentives and mechanisms to compensate for the role of agroforestry in the provision of environmental services.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaResearch note on the role of ‘Living Labs’ as shared spaces for co-development of agroforestry between farmers, scientists, policymakers and local institutions.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest EthiopiaThis framework outlines a process developed in Madagascar for managing finance with local communities to support Nature-based Solutions.
It includes sections on context, the steps to follow before the grant is awarded; target and eligible groups; the amount of budget to be allocated, and the method of payment of funds. It also describes safeguarding and monitoring including the complaints system and annual evaluation.
19 April 2026
From Evidence to Engagement: A Toolkit for Working with Policymakers
17 April 2026
A Photographic Field Guide of the Grasses of Madagascar
01 February 2026
Woody species diversity and structure across natural forest coffee, semi-forest coffee, and homegarden coffee in the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere Reserve, Southwest Ethiopia