Crop prospects and food situation
The FAO Food Price Index was down for a third consecutive month in June, a decline mostly influenced by lower wheat, maize and palm oil prices that reflected ample supplies and improved global production
View ArticleThe millennium development goals report 2014
Fourteen years ago, the Millennium Declaration articulated a bold vision and established concrete targets for improving the existence of many and for saving the lives of those threatened by disease and
View ArticleDiet change—a solution to reduce water use?
Water and land resources are under increasing pressure in many parts of the globe. Diet change has been suggested as a measure to contribute to adequate food security for the growing population. This...
View ArticleClimate change in Central and South America: recent trends, future...
This report investigates the climate of two target regions of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS): Central and South America (CA and SA, respectively). The
View ArticleSustainable urbanization in Asia and Latin America
Urbanization is a result as well as a driver of growth, but has often been accompanied by problems with pollution, congestion, slums, and damage to the environment and ecosystems. This comparative report
View ArticleThe drivers of tropical speciation
Since the recognition that allopatric speciation can be induced by large-scale reconfigurations of the landscape that isolate formerly continuous populations, such as the separation of continents by plate
View ArticleUnderstanding global and historical nutrient use efficiencies for closing...
Global food security must address the dual challenges of closing yield gaps (i.e., actual vs. potential yield) while improving environmental sustainability. Nutrient balance is essential for achieving
View ArticleThe economics of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean: paradoxes...
A report by the UN ECLAC calculates that, in a 2.5°C temperature rise scenario, the economic costs of climate change will equal approximately 2.5% of the region's annual gross domestic product (GDP). The
View ArticleTrends and spatial patterns of drought affected area in Southern South America
Based on 56 rainfall stations, which cover the period 1961–2008, we analyzed the presence of trends in the drought-affected area over southern South America (SSA) at different time scales. In order to
View ArticleA global strategy for road building
The number and extent of roads will expand dramatically this century. Globally, at least 25 million kilometres of new roads are anticipated by 2050; a 60% increase in the total length of roads over that
View ArticleClimate Change 2014 - Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability (Part B: Regional...
This full version of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability released on 16 October 2014 provides the most comprehensive look to date at the...
View ArticleDryness remains in Haiti, while flooding risks continue in South Sudan,...
Dryness remains in Haiti, while flooding risks continue in South Sudan, Central America - Global Weather Hazards Summary (October 17-23, 2014)
View ArticleEmissions from pre-Hispanic metallurgy in the South American atmosphere
Metallurgical activities have been undertaken in northern South America (NSA) for millennia. However, it is still unknown how far atmospheric emissions from these activities have been transported. Since
View ArticleAgriculture, incomes, and gender in Latin America by 2050: an assessment of...
This report has been prepared in response to growing concerns about the impacts of climate change on Latin American economies, agriculture, and people. Findings suggest that because of the climate change
View ArticleTurn down the heat: confronting the new climate normal
This report focuses on the risks of climate change to development in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, and parts of Europe and Central Asia. Building on earlier Turn Down
View ArticleCompendium of lessons learned from ARCC climate change vulnerability assessments
Climate change vulnerability assessments (CCVAs) help us to understand the extent to which ecological and human systems are likely to be affected by climate change and provide information on sensitivity
View ArticleAn index-based framework for assessing patterns and trends in river...
The global number of dam constructions has increased dramatically over the past six decades and is forecast to continue to rise, particularly in less industrialized regions. Identifying development...
View ArticleGlobal demand for gold is another threat for tropical forests
The current global gold rush, driven by increasing consumption in developing countries and uncertainty in financial markets, is an increasing threat for tropical ecosystems. Gold mining causes significant
View ArticleTraffic safety on bus priority systems
The growth in BRT and bus priority systems worldwide presents an opportunity to save lives and improve the health and safety of cities. A new report, Traffic Safety on Bus Priority Systems, shows that
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