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    The climate smart agriculture (CSA) concept reflects an ambition to improve the integration of agriculture development and climate responsiveness. It aims to achieve food security and broader development goals under a changing climate and increasing food demand. CSA initiatives sustainably increase productivity, enhance resilience, and reduce/remove greenhouse gases (GHGs), and require planning to address trade-offs and synergies between three pillars: productivity, adaptation and mitigation. The priorities of different countries and stakeholders are reflected to achieve more efficient, effective, and equitable food systems that address challenges in environment, social, and economic dimensions across productive landscapes. The country profile provides a snapshot of a developing baseline created to initiate discussion, both within countries and globally, about entry points for investing in CSA at scale. Cabo Verde is an archipelago developing country in West Africa of volcanic origin having an ecological and landscape diversity associated to the geomorphological characteristics of the islands and to the influences of the actions of climate elements and anthropic pressure on the existing resources. Agricultural land in the country is about 79000ha representing 19.6% of the total land area. Agriculture is predominantly based on subsistence family production. The production systems present can be categorised into rainfed and irrigated systems. Major crops produced include maize, pulses, vegetables, coconut, sugar cane, coffee and fruits. In terms of agricultural inputs, Cabo Verde has an irrigation potential of 3,109ha although a small proportion (5.9%) of the agricultural areas is equipped for irrigation. However, drip irrigation has expanded fast, with investments made in water mobilisation and gravity irrigation schemes. Cereals continue to constitute the major parts of Cabo Verdean diet although diets are now more diversified with more proteins and micronutrients-rich foods. As a small island development state (SIDS), Cabo Verde has one of the lowest GHG emissions per capita. Challenges to agriculture include (i) growth in population and food demand, (ii) limited marketing opportunities of agricultural commodities, (iii) climate change and variability, and (iv) food waste. Climate models ran during 2008-2012 have shown that the country’s natural vulnerabilities, along with their social and economic implications, are very likely to be exacerbated by climate-related disruptions in the next decades. In addition, the country is affected by acute water scarcity (both surface and underground) with erratic mean annual precipitation level decreasing since 1970. CSA technologies and practises present opportunities for addressing climate change challenges, as well as for economic growth and development of the agriculture sector. Identified CSA practises in use in the country include (i) integrated pest and disease management (IPM)), (ii) drip irrigation, (iii) anti-erosion practises, (iv) soil and water conservation (SWC) techniques, (v) shelterbelts, and (vi) improved seeds/breeds. Several institutions aim to foster the development and adoption of technologies that enhance agriculture productivity and advance CSA practises in Cabo Verde. The ministry of environment, agriculture and fisheries is the main government institutions responsible for the country’s climate change plans and policies. The food and agriculture organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations development programme (UNDP) play instrumental roles in the promotion of sustainable agriculture and environmental sustainability. There is no specific funding allocated to CSA per se in the country. However, various projects funded within the purview of agriculture, environmental sustainability and climate change have contributed to delivering CSA goals. Sources of funding include FAO, World Bank, GEF with support of UNDP, etc. The country has also benefitted from other grants to support it in the development of various strategies, action plans, policies and frameworks. Several policies, strategies, plans and programmes are being implemented to fight climate change and promote activities underpinning CSA.
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    Le Cabo Verde et la FAO
    Un partenariat pour la résilience et le développement rural durable
    2019
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    Le Cabo Verde et la FAO collaborent depuis 1976. L’assistance technique et opérationnelle couvre le secteur alimentaire et agricole incluant la communication pour le développement et le renforcement institutionnel. Les premières interventions étaient consacrées à l’aide d’urgence. Depuis lors, les actions se sont orientées vers le développement à long terme et la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle, l’amélioration de la production et de la productivité agricole, une meilleure gestion des terres, et le développement de la chaîne de valeur. Au cours du dernier exercice biennal, la FAO avait 42 projets couvrant un large éventail de domaines, y compris la coopération technique et de l'assistance d'urgence.
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    Cabo Verde e a FAO
    Uma parceria pela resiliência e desenvolvimento rural sustentável
    2019
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    Cabo Verde e a FAO estabeleceram uma parceria desde 1976, com assistência técnica e operacional que abrange os setores da alimentação e agricultura, incluindo a comunicação para o desenvolvimento e reforço institucional. As primeiras intervenções centraram-se, principalmente, na assistência de emergência. Desde então, tem havido uma mudança em prol das intervenções de desenvolvimento a longo prazo, e um maior foco na segurança alimentar e nutricional, no aumento da produção e produtividade agrícolas, na melhor gestão da terra e no desenvolvimento da cadeia de valor. No último biênio, FAO teve 42 projetos cobrindo uma ampla gama de áreas, incluindo cooperação técnica e assistência de emergência.
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    Booklet
    Climate-Smart Agriculture in Cabo Verde 2019
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    The climate smart agriculture (CSA) concept reflects an ambition to improve the integration of agriculture development and climate responsiveness. It aims to achieve food security and broader development goals under a changing climate and increasing food demand. CSA initiatives sustainably increase productivity, enhance resilience, and reduce/remove greenhouse gases (GHGs), and require planning to address trade-offs and synergies between three pillars: productivity, adaptation and mitigation. The priorities of different countries and stakeholders are reflected to achieve more efficient, effective, and equitable food systems that address challenges in environment, social, and economic dimensions across productive landscapes. The country profile provides a snapshot of a developing baseline created to initiate discussion, both within countries and globally, about entry points for investing in CSA at scale. Cabo Verde is an archipelago developing country in West Africa of volcanic origin having an ecological and landscape diversity associated to the geomorphological characteristics of the islands and to the influences of the actions of climate elements and anthropic pressure on the existing resources. Agricultural land in the country is about 79000ha representing 19.6% of the total land area. Agriculture is predominantly based on subsistence family production. The production systems present can be categorised into rainfed and irrigated systems. Major crops produced include maize, pulses, vegetables, coconut, sugar cane, coffee and fruits. In terms of agricultural inputs, Cabo Verde has an irrigation potential of 3,109ha although a small proportion (5.9%) of the agricultural areas is equipped for irrigation. However, drip irrigation has expanded fast, with investments made in water mobilisation and gravity irrigation schemes. Cereals continue to constitute the major parts of Cabo Verdean diet although diets are now more diversified with more proteins and micronutrients-rich foods. As a small island development state (SIDS), Cabo Verde has one of the lowest GHG emissions per capita. Challenges to agriculture include (i) growth in population and food demand, (ii) limited marketing opportunities of agricultural commodities, (iii) climate change and variability, and (iv) food waste. Climate models ran during 2008-2012 have shown that the country’s natural vulnerabilities, along with their social and economic implications, are very likely to be exacerbated by climate-related disruptions in the next decades. In addition, the country is affected by acute water scarcity (both surface and underground) with erratic mean annual precipitation level decreasing since 1970. CSA technologies and practises present opportunities for addressing climate change challenges, as well as for economic growth and development of the agriculture sector. Identified CSA practises in use in the country include (i) integrated pest and disease management (IPM)), (ii) drip irrigation, (iii) anti-erosion practises, (iv) soil and water conservation (SWC) techniques, (v) shelterbelts, and (vi) improved seeds/breeds. Several institutions aim to foster the development and adoption of technologies that enhance agriculture productivity and advance CSA practises in Cabo Verde. The ministry of environment, agriculture and fisheries is the main government institutions responsible for the country’s climate change plans and policies. The food and agriculture organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations development programme (UNDP) play instrumental roles in the promotion of sustainable agriculture and environmental sustainability. There is no specific funding allocated to CSA per se in the country. However, various projects funded within the purview of agriculture, environmental sustainability and climate change have contributed to delivering CSA goals. Sources of funding include FAO, World Bank, GEF with support of UNDP, etc. The country has also benefitted from other grants to support it in the development of various strategies, action plans, policies and frameworks. Several policies, strategies, plans and programmes are being implemented to fight climate change and promote activities underpinning CSA.
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    Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet
    Le Cabo Verde et la FAO
    Un partenariat pour la résilience et le développement rural durable
    2019
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    Le Cabo Verde et la FAO collaborent depuis 1976. L’assistance technique et opérationnelle couvre le secteur alimentaire et agricole incluant la communication pour le développement et le renforcement institutionnel. Les premières interventions étaient consacrées à l’aide d’urgence. Depuis lors, les actions se sont orientées vers le développement à long terme et la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle, l’amélioration de la production et de la productivité agricole, une meilleure gestion des terres, et le développement de la chaîne de valeur. Au cours du dernier exercice biennal, la FAO avait 42 projets couvrant un large éventail de domaines, y compris la coopération technique et de l'assistance d'urgence.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet
    Cabo Verde e a FAO
    Uma parceria pela resiliência e desenvolvimento rural sustentável
    2019
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    Cabo Verde e a FAO estabeleceram uma parceria desde 1976, com assistência técnica e operacional que abrange os setores da alimentação e agricultura, incluindo a comunicação para o desenvolvimento e reforço institucional. As primeiras intervenções centraram-se, principalmente, na assistência de emergência. Desde então, tem havido uma mudança em prol das intervenções de desenvolvimento a longo prazo, e um maior foco na segurança alimentar e nutricional, no aumento da produção e produtividade agrícolas, na melhor gestão da terra e no desenvolvimento da cadeia de valor. No último biênio, FAO teve 42 projetos cobrindo uma ampla gama de áreas, incluindo cooperação técnica e assistência de emergência.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Booklet
    Climate-Smart Agriculture in Cabo Verde 2019
    Also available in:
    No results found.

    The climate smart agriculture (CSA) concept reflects an ambition to improve the integration of agriculture development and climate responsiveness. It aims to achieve food security and broader development goals under a changing climate and increasing food demand. CSA initiatives sustainably increase productivity, enhance resilience, and reduce/remove greenhouse gases (GHGs), and require planning to address trade-offs and synergies between three pillars: productivity, adaptation and mitigation. The priorities of different countries and stakeholders are reflected to achieve more efficient, effective, and equitable food systems that address challenges in environment, social, and economic dimensions across productive landscapes. The country profile provides a snapshot of a developing baseline created to initiate discussion, both within countries and globally, about entry points for investing in CSA at scale. Cabo Verde is an archipelago developing country in West Africa of volcanic origin having an ecological and landscape diversity associated to the geomorphological characteristics of the islands and to the influences of the actions of climate elements and anthropic pressure on the existing resources. Agricultural land in the country is about 79000ha representing 19.6% of the total land area. Agriculture is predominantly based on subsistence family production. The production systems present can be categorised into rainfed and irrigated systems. Major crops produced include maize, pulses, vegetables, coconut, sugar cane, coffee and fruits. In terms of agricultural inputs, Cabo Verde has an irrigation potential of 3,109ha although a small proportion (5.9%) of the agricultural areas is equipped for irrigation. However, drip irrigation has expanded fast, with investments made in water mobilisation and gravity irrigation schemes. Cereals continue to constitute the major parts of Cabo Verdean diet although diets are now more diversified with more proteins and micronutrients-rich foods. As a small island development state (SIDS), Cabo Verde has one of the lowest GHG emissions per capita. Challenges to agriculture include (i) growth in population and food demand, (ii) limited marketing opportunities of agricultural commodities, (iii) climate change and variability, and (iv) food waste. Climate models ran during 2008-2012 have shown that the country’s natural vulnerabilities, along with their social and economic implications, are very likely to be exacerbated by climate-related disruptions in the next decades. In addition, the country is affected by acute water scarcity (both surface and underground) with erratic mean annual precipitation level decreasing since 1970. CSA technologies and practises present opportunities for addressing climate change challenges, as well as for economic growth and development of the agriculture sector. Identified CSA practises in use in the country include (i) integrated pest and disease management (IPM)), (ii) drip irrigation, (iii) anti-erosion practises, (iv) soil and water conservation (SWC) techniques, (v) shelterbelts, and (vi) improved seeds/breeds. Several institutions aim to foster the development and adoption of technologies that enhance agriculture productivity and advance CSA practises in Cabo Verde. The ministry of environment, agriculture and fisheries is the main government institutions responsible for the country’s climate change plans and policies. The food and agriculture organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations development programme (UNDP) play instrumental roles in the promotion of sustainable agriculture and environmental sustainability. There is no specific funding allocated to CSA per se in the country. However, various projects funded within the purview of agriculture, environmental sustainability and climate change have contributed to delivering CSA goals. Sources of funding include FAO, World Bank, GEF with support of UNDP, etc. The country has also benefitted from other grants to support it in the development of various strategies, action plans, policies and frameworks. Several policies, strategies, plans and programmes are being implemented to fight climate change and promote activities underpinning CSA.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet
    Le Cabo Verde et la FAO
    Un partenariat pour la résilience et le développement rural durable
    2019
    Also available in:

    Le Cabo Verde et la FAO collaborent depuis 1976. L’assistance technique et opérationnelle couvre le secteur alimentaire et agricole incluant la communication pour le développement et le renforcement institutionnel. Les premières interventions étaient consacrées à l’aide d’urgence. Depuis lors, les actions se sont orientées vers le développement à long terme et la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle, l’amélioration de la production et de la productivité agricole, une meilleure gestion des terres, et le développement de la chaîne de valeur. Au cours du dernier exercice biennal, la FAO avait 42 projets couvrant un large éventail de domaines, y compris la coopération technique et de l'assistance d'urgence.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet
    Cabo Verde e a FAO
    Uma parceria pela resiliência e desenvolvimento rural sustentável
    2019
    Also available in:

    Cabo Verde e a FAO estabeleceram uma parceria desde 1976, com assistência técnica e operacional que abrange os setores da alimentação e agricultura, incluindo a comunicação para o desenvolvimento e reforço institucional. As primeiras intervenções centraram-se, principalmente, na assistência de emergência. Desde então, tem havido uma mudança em prol das intervenções de desenvolvimento a longo prazo, e um maior foco na segurança alimentar e nutricional, no aumento da produção e produtividade agrícolas, na melhor gestão da terra e no desenvolvimento da cadeia de valor. No último biênio, FAO teve 42 projetos cobrindo uma ampla gama de áreas, incluindo cooperação técnica e assistência de emergência.

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