Nuru’s Post

#GenerationRestoration This year's #WorldEnvironmentDay theme is land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. In agriculture, we all know too well how the lack of rain can drastically impact food supply. Find out more about the UN Environment Program and learn on how to get involved https://www.unep.org/

Farmers and ranchers in the Roaring Fork Valley (western slope of Colorado) have been coping with the effects of prolonged drought. Roaring Fork Conservancy recognizes the value and complexities of local agriculture and that is why we have partnered with several producers, Lotic Hydrological consulting, and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails in exploring opportunities of enhancing the resilience of ranching operations in the Roaring Fork Valley in times of water shortage. The project team is interested in identifying means for mitigating against the impacts of drought on productivity in mid- to high-elevation grass pastures and hay fields—the dominant agricultural land use in the Roaring Fork Valley. The study will work to identify field-scale treatments that can be used to minimize (or eliminate) reductions in crop yields and forage quality that are expected in times of limited water supply. Learn more about this project in this webinar, hosted by Western Landowners Alliance, where the project team and local rancher, discuss the project to-date. https://lnkd.in/gUKnc7zQ

🌾 Smallholder farmers use most of their crops and livestock to feed their own households and usually have few financial protections against the unforeseen costs of climate induced hazards. As climate risks continue to rise, smallholder farms are more likely to experience agricultural losses, resulting from both more frequent and more severe extreme weather events such as flooding, drought, and heat waves. 👨🏫 A new study conducted by IIASA scientists and Princeton University shows that decision-making preferences that account for community well-being can help facilitate optimal climate risk management and reduce economic losses for smallholder farmers.   https://lnkd.in/dwpf6GF5

According to the United Nations, the number and duration of droughts has increased globally by nearly a third since 2000 and may affect more than three-quarters of the world's population by 2050. Restoring degraded land and integrating resilience into our food systems is critical to ensuring global food security and protecting ecosystems. In the Midwest, ERI affiliated researchers are investigating the relationship between farming practices and soil health to identify strategies that might boost crop’s drought tolerance. Such research could help farmers adapt to weather extremes linked to climate change, including variable precipitation and heat waves. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbyP8TEM #WorldEnvironmentDay

🌱 The importance of soil salinization --> coming from natural drought, rock material or aeolian deposition 🌡 --> increased by fertirrigation practices 🚜 all aggravated by climate change 🥀 🐝 But, how is this increasing salinization affecting plant-insect interactions? https://lnkd.in/dmypRNz9

What really defines a drought? 🌍💧 In our latest article, we explore how climate change and human actions are reshaping water scarcity. From withering crops to economic impacts, we break down the multifaceted challenges and financial toll of this global challenge in our latest article. Dive into it now 👉 https://bit.ly/4ckR2q6 #Drought #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #RiskManagement