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Third article in the series about the broader impact of G4AW. This article focuses on the importance adapting to local circumstances and job employment. Inclusive Green Growth Department NSO - Netherlands Space Office The Netherlands invested in the Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) program for ten years. In this series, key players look back and look to the future. André Jellema is programme manager at the social enterprise AUXFIN: 'How do you get valuable information and applications to local communities in the absence of a stable internet?' https://lnkd.in/eDQCuwd8

Organisations are invited to apply via an open competitive process to deliver projects under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program – Small Grants Round 1. Small Grants for small-scale projects at the grassroots and community level that will support farmers and land holders to adopt sustainable agriculture best practices, as well as facilitate and implement practice change. The grants will improve management of our natural resources and increase sustainable on-farm productivity and resilience to climate change. The grants allow for a wide range of projects and initiatives, providing opportunities for information delivery and extension as well as scaling up of existing local initiatives. New or innovative, as well as tried and tested, climate-smart, sustainable agricultural practices are in scope. For this grant opportunity (Round 1), up to $4.33 million (GST exclusive) is available over 2 years from 2024–25 to 2025–26. 👉 The minimum grant amount is $10,000 (GST exclusive) 👉 The maximum grant amount is $100,000 (GST exclusive) To learn more and submit an application head to - https://lnkd.in/gdsWgTjd #Grants #CommunityGrants #GrantFunding #RegionalWomen #RuralWomen #RuralWomensNetwork

🔔🆕📄 Report from DG AGRI Taking stock of how #CAP strategic plans contribute to the objectives of the long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas ➡️http://bit.ly/3ZsIOXk European Rural Pact AEIDL (European association for innovation in local development)

It is estimated that restoring 160 million hectares of degraded agricultural land would generate $84 billion in yearly economic benefits, increasing revenues of smallholder farmers in developing countries by $35-40 billion annually. As part of our Investing with Nature webinar series, a new in-depth primer dives into the farmland ecosystem and explores the significance of #investing in relevant nature-based solutions #NbS. Discover #financialinstitutions' role in this space and the broader environmental and social implications involved in farmland NbS. Download our farmland primer now: https://ow.ly/3Mte50QcoZQ

📳 Digital innovations can enhance smallholder agriculture in low- and middle-income countries, notably in Kenya, which serves as a key hub for pilot projects testing digital solutions in sub-Saharan Africa. Gashaw T. Abate and colleagues examine these initiatives to extract valuable lessons for the broader application of digital innovations in Africa. They find 4 key elements for transformative digital innovations: 🛜 Strong mobile/internet infrastructure to ensure digital inclusion of marginalized households and communities 🚀 Comprehensive and responsive regulations to digital innovations as opposed to prescriptive regimes 🧠 Increased human capital through robust incubation and accelerator centers 🏭 Policies that support and attract private sector participation in digital innovations Read their full paper for more insights:

Ireland has a strong tradition in building Agri-Food businesses and growing them internationally. The co-op movement played a major part in that but private companies and stockmarket listed entities have also been key. Origin Enterprises is one of these. It has roots in the co-operative sector but this presentation deck best explains how it has evolved across geographies and product markets. Its recent push in to Amenity, Environmental and Ecology sectors is notable in that context. The presentation deck accompanying its FY 23 results today (Sept 26) provides a lot of detail on that and the core cash generating platforms within the group. https://lnkd.in/ek26vggT

Climate smart agriculture is essential to smallholder farmers’ resilience and success. Learn how four 2021 Fellowship Alumni educated Ghanaian farmers through an Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project: https://lnkd.in/e7fYiwpg #MWFCelebrates10

Read about the CSPPS-led project, "Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in designing Nature-based Solutions for Climate-Smart Agriculture Sector in selected municipalities in Northern Philippines". Link: https://lnkd.in/dtZYsVjT #CPAfResearch #ResearchUpdates

🌿 The Capacity, Knowledge, and Learning Action Plan for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is out! 📢 The Task Force on Best Practices has released this crucial plan, and it's now available online! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dQ3PVynv This action plan is the result of extensive efforts, including a global capacity needs assessment, a stocktaking of knowledge products, and targeted consultations with various stakeholder groups. It's been a collaborative journey, and we're proud to present the outcome. 🔍 Part 1 identifies knowledge gaps across stakeholder groups. 📝 Part 2 outlines eight key capacity- and knowledge-development initiatives tailored to different target groups. Join us in this transformative mission to restore ecosystems and promote sustainable development. Together, we can make a difference! #generationrestoration #EcosystemRestoration #CapacityBuilding #KnowledgeSharing

Second article in the series about the broader impact of G4AW. This article focuses on the importance of collaboration with a strong, local partner. @Inclusive Green Growth Department. The Netherlands invested in the Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) program for ten years. In this series, protagonists look back and look to the future. Today: Fons Nelen, co-founder of IT agency Nelen & Schuurmans, 'Geodata and digitalization were central from the start. That was new in development cooperation.' https://lnkd.in/g6c3s447