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    Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies
    (Manual, 2024) Buritica, Alexander; González, Karen; Rueda, Jorge Armando; Romero, Andrei; Vergara, Daniel; Guevara, Paula; Mideros, María Fernanda; Castro Nunez, Augusto
    The Methodological Handbook for Analyzing Policy Coherence presents a comprehensive framework developed by the Alliance Bioversity & CIAT and the Center for Agrifood Systems Research (Centro ISA) at Universidad de los Andes. This methodological guide provides policymakers, civil society, and international organizations practical tools to assess and improve policy coherence across multiple levels, sectors, and actors. The handbook offers a systematic approach to ensuring that policies not only achieve their intended goals but also align with broader social, economic, and environmental objectives by addressing inconsistencies in the design, implementation, and evaluation of policies. The methodology described in the handbook follows a structured five-step process: 1. Identification and characterization of policies: Through a comprehensive mapping of key characteristics. 2. Prioritization of policies: Selecting the most relevant ones based on territorial scope, thematic focus, and alignment with study objectives. 3. Identification and prioritization of instruments: From regulatory to economic tools that implement the policies. 4. Internal coherence analysis: Evaluating the alignment between objectives, instruments, and target populations within individual policies. 5. External coherence analysis: Examining synergies and potential conflicts between policies, focusing on shared objectives, populations, and implementation mechanisms. This methodology was successfully applied in a case study focused on the water sector in Colombia. The analysis highlighted strong alignment in policy objectives and instruments, identifying areas for improvement in integrating target populations. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of synchronizing administrative processes to enhance synergies between policies and avoid redundancies. The handbook positions itself as an essential resource for strengthening governance and policy frameworks, offering tools to optimize resource allocation, minimize duplication, and maximize the impact of public policies. It is particularly valuable in sectors requiring collaboration among multiple actors to address complex social challenges. By providing a practical and adaptable framework, this handbook enables stakeholders to foster policy integration and coherence, contributing to sustainable and equitable development outcomes.
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    Terms of reference for the African Opportunity Crops Working Group of the African Seed and Biotechnology Programme
    (Internal Document, 2025-09-01) Bioversity International
    Across Africa, smallholder farmers, small- and medium-sized enterprises, researchers, and policymakers recognize the untapped potential of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) or opportunity crops. Yet, their ability to benefit from these crops is constrained by fragmented policies, limited access to quality seeds, and insufficient technical and market support. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated action and knowledge sharing across countries and institutions. In response, and building on the legacy of the SUSTLIVES project, the African Opportunity Crops Working Group was established under the African Seed and Biotechnology Programme. Led by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and the World Vegetable Center as co-leads, the Working Group seeks to foster dialogue, align policies, strengthen capacity, and scale innovations for greater impact. Launched on 1 September 2025 at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, the Working Group provides a collaborative platform that connects stakeholders, harmonizes approaches, and drives synergies across initiatives. These Terms of Reference set out its background, objectives, and organizational structure.
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    Guía práctica para la elaboración de co-diseños en agricultura regenerativa, con familias productoras de cebada
    (Manual, 2025-09) Durango, Sandra Guisela; Chavarro, Monica Juliana; Bueno, Ana Fernanda
    La transición hacia la agricultura regenerativa en el cultivo de cebada requiere más que prácticas técnicas; demanda un cambio profundo en la forma en que se relacionan los equipos técnicos y las personas productoras. En este contexto, el co-diseño se presenta como la herramienta por excelencia para acercarse a las personas productoras, promover el diálogo, facilitar la toma de decisiones informadas y, construir conjuntamente estrategias sostenibles y viables desde lo técnico, lo económico y lo social. El co-diseño es una metodología participativa que busca construir soluciones adaptadas a los contextos locales, involucrando activamente a todos los actores relevantes en el proceso de transformación productiva. Esta guía integra y adapta elementos de dos enfoques ampliamente reconocidos dentro del CGIAR: el propuesto por Andrieu et al. (2019), que contempla siete fases, y el de Atampugre et al. (2023), con seis etapas. La combinación de ambos enfoques permite una aplicación más flexible y efectiva de la metodología en escenarios reales. Ya sea en procesos colectivos con asociaciones o grupos de familias productoras (a nivel de paisaje) o en intervenciones familiares (a nivel de finca), el co-diseño permite que las decisiones sobre prácticas regenerativas surjan del entendimiento compartido entre equipos técnicos y personas productoras, fortaleciendo el compromiso y la apropiación de las soluciones propuestas.
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    Agroforestry: Platforms for nature-based solutions and ecosystem adaptation. An educational primer.
    (Book, 2025-09-15) Gonsalves, Julian; Monville Oro, Emilita; Morada, Jhon Christian; Anunciado, Ma. Shiela; Umali, Diana Jean; Del Rio, Susan; Kimayong, Doreen; Tamondong, Shanerisse; de Castro, Ronnie; Fabillar, Jennifer; Locaba, Rico; Urdelas, Farah Gaud; Laco, Jonalyn; Jordan, Ruel; Abustan Quinones, Alyanna Joy; Palomo, Marlon; Agaton, Raymundo Jr.; Hunter, Danny; Hellin, Jon; Oliveros, Oliver
    Agroforestry has been recognized as a low carbon farming system which can help small farmers anticipate and adapt to climate change. Micro-climates are modified, biodiversity is enhanced and soil health is built up. Such forms of ecosystem adaptation can be considered as nature-based climate solutions. They deliver on multiple objectives for people, nature, and the planet. This primer has drawn entirely on recent literature (which is acknowledged at the bottom of each page). Readers can explore these sources via the provided links.
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    Guía de Usuario: Uso de la plataforma Galaxy/ChemFlow 20.05 (https://vm-chemflowfrancegrille.eu/), para análisis de datos y creación de curva de calibración usando datos espectrales adquiridos con Camara Hyperspectral Specim FX17
    (Manual, 2025-01) Luna, Jorge Luis; Duarte, Cristian; Meghar, Karima; Londoño, Luis Fernando; Arufe Vilas, Santiago; Tran, Thierry
    La obtención de imágenes hiperespectrales es la combinación de dos tecnologías maduras: la espectroscopia y la obtención de imágenes. En esta combinación, se adquiere una imagen en las longitudes de onda visibles e infrarrojas (o infrarrojas) para especificar el espectro de longitud de onda completo de una muestra en cada punto del plano de obtención de imágenes (Ngadi, et al., 2010). Las imágenes hiperespectrales se componen de píxeles espectrales, que corresponden a una firma espectral (o espectro) de la región espacial correspondiente. Un píxel espectral es un píxel que registra todo el espectro medido del punto espacial fotografiado. Aquí, el espectro medido es característico de la capacidad de una muestra para absorber o dispersar la luz excitante (Ngadi, et al., 2010). La gran ventaja de la obtención de imágenes hiperespectrales es la capacidad de caracterizar las propiedades químicas inherentes de una muestra. Esto se logra midiendo la respuesta espectral de la muestra, es decir, los píxeles espectrales recopilados. Por lo general, una imagen hiperespectral contiene miles de píxeles espectrales (Ngadi, et al., 2010). Una vez procesadas las imágenes hiperespectrales, el principal producto obtenido de ellas son los datos espectrales, el uso de estos datos espectrales junto con los datos primarios obtenidos en el laboratorio a partir del análisis de la muestra y mediante el uso de diferentes herramientas podemos desarrollar un modelo de predicción de los componentes de la muestra a partir de la imagen hiperespectral; dentro de las herramientas que tenemos disponibles y de libre uso es Galaxy/ChemFlow 20.05. Galaxy es una plataforma abierta para respaldar la investigación intensiva en datos. Galaxy es desarrollado por The Galaxy Team con el apoyo de muchos contribuyentes. El Proyecto Galaxy cuenta con el apoyo parcial del Instituto nacional del Genóma Humano, cuyas siglas en Ingles son NHGRI, Fundacion Nacional de la Ciencia (NSF), los Institutos Huck de Ciencias de la Vida, el Instituto de Ciberciencia de Penn State y la Universidad Johns Hopkins.
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    E-Learning course on gender and inclusion in forest landscape restoration
    (Training Material, 2021) Elias, Marlene; Gilligan, Molly; Granat, Margaux; Ihalainen, Markus; Monterroso, Iliana; Paez Valencia, Ana Maria
    In this self-paced online course, you will learn the fundamentals of gender and social inclusion in forest landscapes restoration (FLR). The course focuses on gender inequalities, gender-differentiated impacts and opportunities to address inequalities for more equitable and sustainable FLR, to build the abilities and understanding of diverse stakeholders on the gender and FLR nexus. The e-learning course consists of five modules, each approximately 40 minutes long, that address key definitions around gender and inclusion and provide practical tips to ensure gender-responsive and inclusive policies and interventions. Each module can be completed on its own, or the course can be completed in its entirety over approximately 3 hours. Module 1 - The Basics: Gender Equality • Key gender terms and concepts Module 2 - Forest Landscape Restoration and Gender • What are restoration and FLR? • FLR and gender • Key historic events related to gender and FLR in the international agenda Module 3 - A Gender-Responsive Approach to FLR: Concepts and Safeguards • Conceptualising a gender-responsive approach to FLR Module 4 - A Gender-Responsive Approach to FLR: Decision-making and Distribution • Equitable decision-making • Equitable distribution of costs and benefits Module 5 - Taking Action: Implementing Gender-Responsive FLR • Gender mainstreaming across the project cycle • Stakeholders This resource also includes a facilitator's guide.
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    Dinámica de los bosques en territorios que transitan entre el conflicto y la construcción de paz: Un análisis espacial con enfoque territorial en municipios de Antioquia priorizados por el Acuerdo en Colombia
    (Book, 2025-08-05) Gutiérrez Zapata, Diana Maria; Cerón Muñoz, Mario Fernando; Barahona Rosales, Rolando; Castro-Nuñez, Augusto Carlos; López-Camacho, Maribel; Rodríguez Espinosa, Holmes; Aguilar-Ávila, Jorge
    This publication is the result of the doctoral research conducted by the first author as part of her PhD in Animal Sciences at the University of Antioquia. The study integrates multiple methodological approaches to analyze the factors driving deforestation—considering not only traditional biophysical and economic aspects but also human dimensions—at a local scale in municipalities prioritized under Colombia’s peace agreement. Drawing on this knowledge and reflecting on the broader peacebuilding context, the work explores the enabling conditions for a future scenario of forest conservation in these territories. This book also includes contributions from faculty experts in rural extension and forest engineering, who authored a chapter on teaching approaches in forestry education in Mexico, offering insights and reflections relevant to the Colombian context. Through this collaboration, the role of universities is acknowledged as fundamental in shaping individuals committed to ecosystem and forest preservation, thereby strengthening their contribution to sustainable development in Latin America.
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    2025 Kunming Manifesto: Agrobiodiversity for people and planet
    (Brief, 2025-09-01) Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT; Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS); Yunnan Agricultural University
    Agrobiodiversity underpins our agri-food systems. Conserving, sustainably using, and investing in our planet’s natural wealth of agricultural biodiversity is essential to achieve food security, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. The currently used food systems, predominantly driven by industrial agriculture, have hindered the achievements in these important areas. While 2025's State of Food and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) reportsError! Bookmark not defined. point to a global decrease in hunger in 2024, a staggering 673 million people faced hunger during the year. The report showed that in Africa and West Asia, hunger worsened. Moreover, 2.3 billion people experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2024, 683 million more than in 2015, the year global leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Agenda. The agenda includes achieving zero hunger by 2030. Without a radical and transformative shift in the way we produce, distribute, and consume food, five years from now hundreds of millions of people will still be hungry. The Kunming Manifesto is a result of the 3rd International Agrobiodiversity Congress, held in May 2025 in Kunming, China. The congress attended by experts, practitioners, and decision-makers from around the world to consolidate evidence demonstrated that increased sustainable use of agrobiodiversity is one of our most effective strategies to eradicate hunger, adapt to climate change, reduce soil degradation and loss of biodiversity in production landscapes. The scientific findings, case studies, and best practices shared in Kunming showed that agrobiodiversity has the potential to significantly contribute to goals set forth by the three Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity and desertification. Unfortunately, agrobiodiversity is still largely on the sidelines of these existential global discussions. The Manifesto compiles insights from the Kunming congress to bring the case for agrobiodiversity to an international audience, aiming to catalyze global action based on evidence and expertise. By "experts," we are not solely referring to global leaders in academia, development and policymaking. Experts include the Indigenous peoples and local rural communities, whose in-depth understanding and generational custodianship of agrobiodiversity merit greater inclusion – and leadership roles – in embedding agrobiodiversity into the food system mainstream. Their expertise, often overlooked in global discussions on the world's future, can meaningfully contribute to creating the policies, markets, and financial incentives needed for agrobiodiversity to flourish. The agrobiodiversity conservation, use, and success stories are largely the domain of women, who are often the most marginalized in marginalized groups. In tandem with greater inclusion, unlocking agrobiodiversity's potential to help solve the world's greatest challenges requires transformative intervention by governments around the world. This includes repurposing agricultural subsidies, enacting policies to support the seed production and distribution systems and embedding agrobiodiversity in the global fora that works to mitigate climate change, reverse biodiversity loss, control desertification, and eliminate hunger. As the Kunming Congress’s six key topics in this manifesto demonstrate, agrobiodiversity's benefits are tangible and will repay greater investment many times over. The conclusions call for urgent actions based on the evidence that the conservation and use of agrobiodiversity is inextricably linked to the health of people and the planet they live on.
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    Guia Orientadora: Diseño de enfoques transformadores en materia de género en el contexto de los derechos de las mujeres a la tierra y los recursos
    (Manual, 2025-01) Larson, Anne M.; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.; Morgan, Miranda; Atmadja, Stibniati; Bailey, Arwen; Cronkleton, Peter; Elias, Marlene; Gallagher, Emily J.; Garner, Elisabeth; North, Hanna; Paez Valencia, Ana Maria; Trautman, Sabrina; Choden, Tshering; Olivera, Rikke G.; Beltchika, Ndaya
    El acceso y el control a la tierra y los recursos son elementos fundamentales para el empoderamiento de las mujeres, ya que no solo constituyen bienes productivos esenciales, sino que también determinan su estatus social y su poder político. Sin embargo, las mujeres rurales se enfrentan a numerosos obstáculos para garantizar sus derechos a la tierra, entre ellos el acceso limitado a recursos y servicios como el financiamiento, la atención en salud, la educación, la información sobre los mercados, los insumos agrícolas y la tecnología. Con frecuencia, estas dificultades son agravadas por problemas sistémicos más amplios, por épocas de conflicto y por crisis económicas, alimentarias y ambientales. Garantizar los derechos de las mujeres a la tierra y los recursos es esencial para alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Según la Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, fortalecer los derechos de las mujeres a la tierra contribuye a mejorar su participación social, sus condiciones de vida, su seguridad alimentaria, su salud, su educación y su defensa frente a la violencia por razones de género. Estos derechos son cruciales para la democracia, la paz, el desarrollo sostenible y la seguridad de las sociedades. Hacer frente a estos desafíos exige medidas proactivas que permitan transformar las desigualdades de género que se encuentran arraigadas tanto en las políticas formales como en las normas sociales informales. La promoción del acceso, control y uso equitativo de la tierra y los recursos solo puede lograrse abordando y transformando estas instituciones formales e informales, incluidos los regímenes consuetudinarios, para promover la igualdad social y de género.
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    Note Pratique: Concevoir des approches transformatives sensibles au genre dans le contexte des droits des femmes aux terres et aux ressources
    (Manual, 2025-01) Larson, Anne M.; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.; Morgan, Miranda; Atmadja, Stibniati; Bailey, Arwen; Cronkleton, Peter; Elias, Marlene; Gallagher, Emily J.; Garner, Elisabeth; North, Hanna; Paez Valencia, Ana Maria; Trautman, Sabrina; Choden, Tshering; Olivera, Rikke G.; Beltchika, Ndaya
    L’accès aux terres et aux ressources, et leur contrôle, sont essentiels à l’autonomisation des femmes, car il s’agit non seulement de moyens de production fondamentaux, mais aussi de déterminants du statut social et du pouvoir politique. Cependant, les femmes des zones rurales sont confrontées à de nombreux obstacles à la garantie de leurs droits fonciers, notamment un accès limité aux ressources et aux services tels que les financements, les soins de santé, l’éducation, les informations sur les marchés, les intrants agricoles et la technologie. Ces obstacles sont souvent aggravés par des problèmes systémiques plus aigus en période de conflits ou de crises économiques, alimentaires ou environnementales. Garantir les droits des femmes aux terres et aux ressources est fondamental pour atteindre les objectifs de développement durable (ODD). En effet, d’après le Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies aux Droits de l’Homme, le renforcement des droits fonciers des femmes permet une amélioration de leur statut, conditions de vie, sécurité alimentaire, santé, éducation, et les protègent contre la violence basée sur le genre (VBG). Ces droits sont essentiels pour la démocratie, la paix, le développement durable et la sécurité. Pour relever ces défis, des mesures proactives sont nécessaires pour transformer les inégalités femmes-hommes profondément ancrées dans les politiques officielles et les normes sociales informelles. La promotion de l’équité dans l’accès, le contrôle et l’utilisation des terres et des ressources ne peut se faire qu’en composant avec ces institutions formelles et informelles et en les transformant, y compris les régimes coutumiers, afin de promouvoir l’équité sociale et de genre.
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    Protocol for management of weedy rice (Red Rice) in biofortified rice production systems
    (Manual, 2025-08-11) Hurtado Rivas, Ivan Mauricio; Mahalingam, Govindaraj; Alvarez, Maria Fernanda; Bartholomé, Jerome; Herrera, Cristian Camilo
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    How to do note: Designing GTAs in the context of women’s land and resource rights
    (Manual, 2025-01) Larson, Anne M.; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth S.; Morgan, Miranda; Atmadja, Stibniati; Bailey, Arwen; Cronkleton, Peter; Elias, Marlene; Gallagher, Emily J.; Garner, Elisabeth; North, Hanna; Paez Valencia, Ana Maria; Trautman, Sabrina; Choden, Tshering; Olivera, Rikke G.; Beltchika, Ndaya
    Access to and control over land and resources are vital for women’s empowerment, serving not only as critical productive assets but also as determinants of social status and political power. However, rural women face numerous barriers in securing land rights, including restricted access to resources and services like finance, healthcare, education, market information, agricultural inputs, and technology. Gender transformative approaches (GTAs) aim to challenge and change the underlying social norms, power dynamics, and systemic barriers perpetuating inequality. This How To Do Note (HTDN) describes a process for developing GTAs that can help redress inequalities in women’s land and resource rights. It draws on lessons from an initiative in which GTAs were designed, tested, and adapted across six IFAD projects in countries where addressing gender dimensions was critical for project success. The HTDN aims to facilitate wider adoption and scaling of GTAs to strengthen women’s land and resource rights.
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    Guía fácil para usar CROPPIE en tu app Mygeofarm
    (Manual, 2025-07) Perea, Carolay; Gautron, Romain; Bueno, Ana Fernanda; Durango, Sandra
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    Instructivo para obtención del permiso de aprovechamiento forestal de árboles aislados fuera de la cobertura de bosque natural
    (Manual, 2025-06) Perea, Carolay; Charry, Andres
    El proyecto Clima-LoCa, liderado por la Alianza de Bioversity International y el CIAT, aborda importantes desafíos relacionados con la resiliencia, la competitividad y la inclusión de los sectores cacaoteros en crecimiento. Resiliencia hace referencia a la capacidad de los pequeños productores y otros actores de la cadena de valor para mitigar los impactos negativos del cambio climático y de la nueva regulación de inocuidad alimentaria de la UE sobre el cadmio en el cacao. Clima-LoCa tiene presencia en diversas regiones de Colombia, Ecuador y Perú, siendo el occidente de Boyacá una de las áreas de intervención. El proyecto ha formado alianzas estratégicas con actores locales de la región para intervenir efectivamente, diagnosticar la cadena de valor del cacao y realizar ensayos participativos con productores, con el fin de evaluar tecnologías que mejoren la productividad y reduzcan el contenido de cadmio en los granos. El proceso de diagnóstico de la cadena de valor permitió identificar problemáticas clave que involucran factores sociales, ambientales, institucionales y económicos, los cuales impactan el desarrollo de la cadena y limitan los medios de vida de las familias cacaoteras. Dentro de las problemáticas identificadas, está el hecho de que la mayoría de los cultivos de cacao de la región se establecieron bajo sistemas agroforestales que, de acuerdo con los actores locales, resultaron inapropiados debido al exceso de sombra permanente (hasta 300 árboles por hectárea). Lo anterior ha afectado considerablemente la productividad y ha favorecido la incidencia de enfermedades. En respuesta, los productores han expresado la necesidad de realizar el aprovechamiento forestal de estos árboles de sombra, y muchos desconocen el proceso para obtener el permiso correspondiente por parte de la Corporación Autónoma Regional de Boyacá (CORPOBOYACÁ). Por este motivo, este instructivo busca documentar el paso a paso del proceso para obtener la autorización para el aprovechamiento forestal de árboles aislados fuera del bosque natural, y resolver las preguntas más frecuentes que tienen los productores de la región respecto a este procedimiento. El documento inicia con el objetivo y alcance del instructivo, seguido de la descripción del trámite y los criterios legales que lo respaldan. A continuación, se presenta el paso a paso del proceso, para luego detallar cada una de las etapas con mayor profundidad. Finalmente, se incluyen las experiencias de algunos productores que fueron entrevistados.
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    Guidelines for food system profile development at sub-national levels in Vietnam
    (Manual, 2025-07) Pham Thi, Huong Mai; Huynh Thi, Tuyen Thanh; Nguyen, Quoc Minh; Viet Anh, Bui Thi; Bene, Chris; Lundy, Mark
    The guidelines support interdisciplinary/intersectoral groups and local and provincial authorities in co-developing food system profiles that highlight key aspects of the local food system, such as notable features, trends, accomplishments, and challenges of each food system element. Profile development is a key activity that supports the implementation of the National Action Plan on Food Systems Transformation towards Transparency, Responsibility, and Sustainability by 2030 (NAP-FST) at sub-national levels. The guidelines are based on the experiences of NAP-FST implementation at sub-national levels in Dong Thap and Son La provinces between August and December 2024. The tool is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing various actors to tailor their approaches to different local priorities, conditions, and stakeholder dynamics.
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    Guidelines for food systems dialogues at sub-national levels in Vietnam
    (Manual, 2025-07) Hanh Tho, Pham Thi; Huynh Thi, Tuyen Thanh; Nguyen, Quoc Minh
    The guidelines support provincial actors in designing and facilitating food systems dialogues as part of the sub-national food systems process to co-develop their Provincial Implementation Plan (PIP), hereby contributing to the advancement of the National Action Plan on Food Systems Transformation towards Responsibility, Transparency, and Sustainability (NAP-FST). The guidelines for sub-national food systems dialogues draw on the experiences of the Dialogue Co-Convenors and the partners in organizing the national and regional Food Systems Summit Dialogues in Vietnam in 2021. They have been adapted, refined, and piloted at sub-national levels in Dong Thap and Son La provinces between August and December 2024.
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    Guidelines for food systems issues prioritization and actor and action mapping at sub-national levels in Vietnam
    (Manual, 2025-07) Hanh Tho, Pham Thi; The, Tran Van; Huynh Thi, Tuyen Thanh; Nguyen, Quoc Minh; Even, Brice; Pham Thi, Huong Mai; Viet Anh, Bui Thi; Anh, Dao The
    The guidelines aim to assist provincial and local actors - including government officials, sectoral agencies, and other stakeholders, including the private sector and community organizations - in conducting structured food systems issue prioritization and actor–action mapping. These tools enable stakeholders to identify urgent food system challenges, clarify roles and responsibilities, and coordinate targeted actions. Together, these steps strengthen planning processes, improve alignment across sectors, and contribute to the effective implementation of the NAP-FST at the local level. The guidelines are based on the experiences of NAP-FST implementation at sub-national levels in Dong Thap and Son La provinces between August and December 2024. The tool is designed to be flexible and customizable, allowing provinces to tailor their approaches to specific contexts and stakeholder dynamics.
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    Climate change and its nexus with human nutrition: An educational primer
    (Manual, 2025-07) Gonsalves, Julian; Morada, Jhon Christian; Monville Oro, Emilita; Rosimo, Magnolia; Anunciado, Ma. Shiela; Katooro, Pamela Nyamutoka; Damenu, Zerihun Lemma; Or, Thy; Kaliisa, Robert; Hailu, Getu; Umali, Diana Jean; Del Rio, Susan; Kimayong, Doreen; Tamondong, Shanerisse; De Castro, Ronnie; Hunter, Danny; Nabuuma, Deborah; Huynh, Tuyen
    Sustainability of food systems is adversely affected by biodiversity losses, climate change, and short-sighted agricultural practices. Climate change invariably affects the quality of agricultural produce resulting from increased residues and the reduction of product quality. The poor are more vulnerable because of structural inequities, their natural asset base, and risks from adverse weather. The direct and indirect impacts of climate change on nutritional value are discussed. The pitch for healthy and diverse diets has to be accompanied by biodiverse and regenerative food production systems. This educational primer is based on desk research (with key messages and links listed on each page) and is targeted to program planners, designers, and development administrators.