皇冠体育app

皇冠体育app were established to highlight the most innovative, effective and ambitious organisations, communities and individuals combating climate change. 皇冠体育app aim of these awards is to give recognition to a variety of uniquely inspirational initiatives taking place in various sectors to combat climate change.

皇冠体育app DFID funded was one such outstanding program that was recognised during the 2013 Climate Awards. Evergreen Agriculture is helping millions of farmers in Africa to protect themselves against the consequences of climate change such as drought while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Results were announced at an event commemorating Climate Week at the UK House of Commons on 4 March 2013. 皇冠体育app 鈥淓vergreen Agriculture: feeding the world鈥檚 poor, sustainability鈥� project is part of the work being undertaken by the (ICRAF).

皇冠体育app project received the award for the Best Initiative by a Government or Statutory Body. 皇冠体育app project is currently operating in 17 countries. Agroforestry focuses on increasing the productivity of farm land through the restoration of degraded lands. By planting trees in stressed soils on farmlands, crop yields usually increase by 30% or more. It promotes inter-cropping, sustainable soil management, increased efficiency of water use while diversifying diets and providing alternative fuel and food during periods of hunger.