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Policy briefLocal efforts for ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and resilient forest livelihoods in the mountain watersheds of the Philippines
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No results found.This policy brief explores the willingness of local authorities to strengthen adaptation and resilience to climate change while improving social well-being and economic development. It presents forest restoration and sustainable agricultural practices, institutionalized yet led by communities, as effective methods for reducing risks, improving the resilience of farmer communities and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. It builds on the experience of the Municipality of Tublay, Benguet Province, in the inclusion of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco DRR) in communal forest management through restoration and agroforestry activities that support local livelihoods. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetEnhancing mountain livelihoods and resilience 2024
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No results found.This fact sheet, published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, highlights initiatives aimed at enhancing livelihoods and resilience in mountain and island ecosystems. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by these regions—from climate change impacts to economic vulnerabilities—the initiatives harness local potential and cultural diversity to promote sustainable development. The Business Incubator and Accelerator for Mountains and Islands initiative focuses on fostering innovative and equitable enterprises in these fragile ecosystems. To date, it supported 55 400 farmers and producers, with a significant impact on women (60 percent), and incubated 140 producer organizations. Collaborations in 2024 with UNDP GEF SGP resulted in 53 grants and 53 acceleration programmes, alongside the labelling of 45 products by the Mountain Partnership in collaboration with Slow Food. Fashion for Fragile Ecosystems addresses the economic disparities faced by artisans in remote mountain areas and islands. By providing technical and financial support, the initiative connects artisans with international fashion designers, promoting the exchange of skills and preserving cultural heritage through contemporary fashion collections showcased globally. Food and Tourism for Fragile Ecosystems, part of the Coalition of Fragile Ecosystems, integrates sustainable tourism with food systems to conserve local ecosystems. It supports small-scale farmers and promotes sustainable agriculture, preserving local gastronomy and raising awareness among visitors about their environmental impact. These initiatives not only strengthen local economies but also preserve cultural heritage and enhance the resilience of communities in mountain and island regions. They exemplify the Mountain Partnership's commitment to sustainable mountain development, livelihood improvement, and ecosystem protection on a global scale. -
ProjectFostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming Systems in Mizoram - UTF/IND/197/IND 2022
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No results found.Mizoram is a landlocked State characterized by steep, parallel forested hills, with exceptionally high biological diversity, making climate change adaptation critical for the State. The livelihood systems and food habits of the population have evolved around a shifting system of agriculture known as jhum , which is part of the local cultural heritage and identity of the State. However, this largely self sufficient system is now being disrupted, due to the shortening of jhum cycles, as a result of low productivity and increasing population, in addition to the high costs of clearing forests (for jhum cultivation) at an increased frequency. Changing climate patterns are further exacerbating these disruptive trends Against this background, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is supporting the Government of Mizoram through the Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming Systems in the Northeast (FOCUS) project, to address the above mentioned issues. Through the current project, FAO provided technical assistance to the FOCUS project , in order to enhance the environmental sustainability and profitability of farming systems in Mizoram.
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