Abstract Mangrove forests provide a myriad of ecosystem services and play a significant role in carbon sequestration, storing up to five times more carbon per hectare than terrestrial forests. Despite…

Abstract Farm households in developing countries are highly vulnerable to extreme weather shocks, which substantially influence land use and investment decisions. In alignment with UN Sustainable…

Abstract Existing evidence on how climate shocks affect migration and human capital in developing countries remains mixed. This paper offers a novel district-level analysis of how weather shocks…

ABSTRACT Climate change and variability pose a significant hindrance to agricultural productivity. The adverse effects are particularly concerning in many African countries that rely heavily on…

ABSTRACT This article examines the determinants of agricultural productivity in the East African Community for the period 2000 to 2020. Panel data estimation methods were applied in the study. The…

Protected areas are not only key to biodiversity conservation but can also function as natural infrastructure that could reduce the impact of extreme weather events. This policy brief explores how…

This study examines the role of farm forestry Farmer Field Schools (FFSs) in strengthening climate resilience in mixed crop–livestock systems in dryland Kenya. Based on interviews and focus group…

Abstract Despite the substantial evidence linking particulate matter exposure to adverse health outcomes, a large portion of the global population, particularly in low-income countries, continues to…

Pastoral livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa are under an increasing threat from climate change with arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) being especially vulnerable. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is…

ABSTRACT Addressing current and future energy needs alongside economic growth has raised global concerns about the causal relationship between energy use and economic performance, particularly in…