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NoPa: an innovative model of producing and disseminating knowledge Questions related to science, technology and innovation with Germany feature prominently in Brazilian cooperation. They can become even more prominent if barriers such as distance, financing, language and culture are removed for researchers and institutions in both countries. Another considerable challenge is involving the…

Puxirum: Value Chain of the Brazil Nut The Puxirum research project analyzed the value chain and local production of Brazil nuts in Brazilian Amazonia. It was implemented by the Free University of Berlin, the Center of Higher Amazonian Studies (Núcleo de Altos Estudos Amazônicos – NAEA), the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), the Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA), the Federal Rural…

Dryland peoples face significant challenges from environmental, demographic and socio-economic trends, and the added threat of climate change. These challenges are exacerbated by the generic and multi-faceted marginalization of drylands areas resulting from persistent myths and misconceptions and a history of highly inappropriate policies, under-investment, poverty, social exclusion and…

4 returns, 3 zones, 20 years presents a holistic and practical business framework that uses a common language, and – based on science, technology and social stakeholder management tools- aims to establish Ecosystem Restoration Partnerships between people living on the land, companies, investors, governments and business schools, to restore degraded ecosystems that gives multiple returns, while…

The UNCCD 3rd scientific conference on “Combating desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) for poverty reduction and sustainable development – the contribution of science, technology, traditional knowledge and practices” (decision 18/COP.10) took place at the fourth special session of the Committee on Science and Technology (CST S-4) from 9 to 12 March 2015 in Cancun, Mexico. …

The Water-Soil-Waste (W-S-W) Nexus provides a framework for the main factors in food production. This framework, which facilitates the assessment of how policies and activities influence agricultural productivity, is important for all levels of the agricultural industry. It facilitates the assessment of issues that deal with water, soil and waste in a balanced way with full consideration of their…