Green Practices Repository
The Green Practices Repository showcases evidence, policies, practices and science on the themes of Green Agriculture.
List of practices
| Title | Advancing fire management: a new approach in Jordan’s forests |
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| Introduction | Jordan's forests, spanning around 87 000 ha with an additional 2 405 km of roadside plantations, are crucial for biodiversity and ecological stability but face severe threats from increasing wildfires fueled by climate change and human activities. In response to this urgent need, FAO partnered with the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) to launch the transformative project “Enhancing the Capacity of the Forestry Sector to Control and Manage Forest Fires in Jordan.” |
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| Title | Revitalizing the Drâa-Tafilalet oasis agroecosystems |
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| Introduction | Morocco’s Drâa-Tafilalet region is renowned for its picturesque oases, covering nearly 90 percent of the area, sustaining its resilient, indigenous population and rich cultural heritage. These green havens, abundant with date palms and diverse flora and fauna, are crucial for agriculture and local livelihoods, especially for women, who constitute over 50 percent of the beneficiaries of development initiatives. |
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| Title | Agrosilvopastoralism in action: restoring Mauritania’s ecosystems for a sustainable future |
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| Introduction | To combat these threats, in 2019, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) implemented the 5-year Integrated Ecosystem Management Project for Sustainable Human Development in Mauritania, a multi-faceted initiative aimed at restoring ecosystems, improving land use planning, and promoting sustainable energy alternatives. With strong government and community engagement, the project has already delivered significant results. |
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| Title | Smart slope runoff management to protect vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley |
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| Introduction | This project focuses on combating soil erosion and stabilizing steep vineyard slopes in the Douro Valley, Portugal, through advanced high-resolution runoff mapping and hydraulic modelling. By designing tailored drainage systems that effectively manage water flow, the initiative aims to preserve valuable soil, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance the resilience of slope farms against extreme weather events. |
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| Title | Climate Smart Irrigator use of AI in Tanzania |
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| Introduction | This initiative delivers cutting-edge, climate-smart irrigation technology to young farmers across Tanzania and beyond. Through a combination of automated, portable irrigators and digital tools, the project offers sustainable irrigation solutions that conserve water, reduce carbon emissions, lower farming costs, and boost agricultural productivity. |
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