Training and technical support on adaptation to salinity intrusion could enhance food security

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
EfD Authors:
Hoa, Dang Le
Nam, Pham Khanh

 

Research questions: How does salinity intrusion affect agricultural production and food security and how are male and female farmers different in those impacts?

Key Messages 

  • Climate change, extreme climate events, and recent salinity intrusion are growing concerns for the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. 

  • It is important to control soil salinity through drainage and water management practices to avoid loss of production. 

Research Brief
Agriculture, Gender, Policy Design
Building a network
| Air Quality, Climate Change, Gender, Health, Policy Design | Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Global Hub

Why men should engage in clean cooking decision-making

In the heart of Arusha, Tanzania, something transformative was brewing. Minds from Eastern African governmental agencies and researchers converged for a week-long workshop on the practicalities of clean cooking. The air was filled with anticipation, for it was not just about discussing solutions; it was about catalyzing change.

Energy-efficient technologies help micro and small enterprises reduce their electricity consumption

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
EfD Authors:
Damte Beyene, Abebe

 

 This brief is based on results from the study Energy Demand and Energy efficiency and Conservation Practices of Manufacturing Industries in Ethiopia, EfD Study (MS-761) by Sied Hassen and Abebe Damte. 

Do micro and small enterprises’ use of energy-efficient technologies and conservation practices help them reduce their monthly electricity consumption? We provide insights from the energy consumption and micro and small enterprises project in Ethiopia, based on data collected by the Policy Studies Institute, Ethiopia.

Research Brief
Conservation, Energy, Policy Design
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