My name is Dong-Gill Kim, and I am currently working at the Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resources, Hawassa University, Ethiopia (https://donggillkim.blogspot.com/)
Climate change is exacerbating drought frequency and severity, posing a grave threat to conventional agricultural systems and global food security. This report can investigate the potential of underutilized plant species and agroecological practices by indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) to enhance drought resilience in vulnerable regions.
The primary objectives of this research are fourfold:
Identify and characterize the drought-resistant traits and adaptations exhibited by underutilized plant species/agroecological practices within IPLCs.
Elucidate the underlying ecological principles and traditional knowledge that contribute to the success of these practices.
Evaluate the feasibility and scalability of implementing these practices in drought-prone areas for wider adoption.
Promote a paradigm shift towards integrating underutilized plants and agroecological practices as cornerstones of climate-smart agricultural strategies.
Prof. Dong-Gill Kim
Esteemed HLPE Panelists & Dear FSN Members,
My name is Dong-Gill Kim, and I am currently working at the Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resources, Hawassa University, Ethiopia (https://donggillkim.blogspot.com/)
Climate change is exacerbating drought frequency and severity, posing a grave threat to conventional agricultural systems and global food security. This report can investigate the potential of underutilized plant species and agroecological practices by indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) to enhance drought resilience in vulnerable regions.
The primary objectives of this research are fourfold: