The Approach aims to ensure the sustainability of the agricultural sector by training and mentoring young farmers in conservation agriculture to improve soil fertility and health and maintain productivity.
Contour trenches for the cultivation of almond trees, and contour strips for cereals are types of rainwater harvesting structures. They are designed to capture runoff, reduce erosion, and enhance soil moisture—thereby improving land productivity and supporting climate-resilient agriculture in lowland dry areas.
Gradoni orchard terraces are intermittent strips of contour-based structures separated by catchments of about 10 metres. They are designed to capture and hold rainwater, reduce erosion, and improve conditions for the cultivation (in this case) of almond and pistachio trees, thereby enhancing land productivity and climate resilience in dryland areas.
Conservation agriculture applied in Northern Kazakhstan is based on no-tillage direct sowing of cereals into the soil permanently covered by crop residues. It contributes to reverse soil degradation, enhance water use efficiency, increase crop productivity in the rainfed lands.
Raising awareness and strengthening the capability and skills of farmers, agriculture specialists and researchers in developing and adoption resource-saving, profitable and environmentally friendly cereal production through Conservation Agriculture practices.
Creation of cultivated pastures for summer-autumn use with sowing of perennial drought-resistant forage crops (sainfoin under barley cover - for summer use, izen - for autumn use) in the conditions of the foothill zone of south-eastern Kazakhstan
The introduction of sweet sorghum into rice crop rotations is one of the approaches to restoring degraded lands under conditions of irrigation water scarcity and secondary soil salinization, while also diversifying agricultural production in local communities through the development of a stable fodder base for livestock husbandry.
Radical improvement of low-yield pastures by strip placement of perennial drought-resistant grasses in the conditions of the foothill-semi-desert zone of south-eastern Kazakhstan
Localization of erosion processes and moisture accumulation by creation haloxylon strips in pastures of north desert
Fallow land restoration for fodder production is combined with biodiversity conservation of natural steppe vegetation by no-tillage disc-harrowing and seeding of forage grass in low density.
A resource-saving irrigation technology for row crops using shortened furrows, which enables significant savings of irrigation water and improves the efficiency of mineral fertilizer use on irrigated land.
Windbreaks of poplar trees (Populus nigra pyramidalis) are a major agroforestry system in irrigated agriculture across Central Asia. Such windbreaks reduce the overall water consumption of irrigated agriculture by 10-20% and increase farm income by 10-15%.
Organizing crop rotations as a way to use land efficiently, taking into account the economic interests of landowners and land users, as well as ecological and economic factors.
Poplars planted to lower the ground water table and reduce salinity where irrigation drainage systems have broken down; lucerne cultivated between the tree lines.
The technology of cultivating agricultural crops with the use of hydrogels ensures optimal soil moisture and plant nutrition by accumulating soil water and nutrients and gradually releasing them to the plants, thereby increasing crop yields and improving harvest quality.
The use of cold tolerant chickpeas, sown in autumn, significantly benefits farmers by realizing higher profits thanks to smaller amounts of fertilizers required, increased yields, and a better market price.
The cultivation of short duration mung bean varieties lead to higher farm-income and improved soil health in Central Asia
Strip seeding of desert drought-resistant plants on degraded pastures creates an improved and stable structure of pasture phytocoenoses composed of natural and cultivated forage plants, and increases forage potential of desert pastures.
The Decision Support Tool helps decision-makers prioritize sustainable land management practices using the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus, fostering collaboration, facilitating social learning, and balancing diverse stakeholder interests.
Riparian buffer strips are vegetative zones alongside watercourses. In compliance with EU and Slovenia’s Acts, these protective strips reduce soil erosion, filter pollutants, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and support climate resilience.
Planting drought-resistant tree species on sloping rainfed areas will increase the productivity of rainfed land and local incomes. Local afforestation of rainfed arable land will provide environmental benefits such as reducing the risk of water erosion, mitigating the impact of climate change by sequestering CO2 in wood biomass and soil, and will also contribute to overall environmental health.
Crop rotation is good practice in agricultural production. It comprises alternating different types of crops, usually in a specific order. Crop rotation maintains soil fertility, reduces the risk of diseases and pests, and optimizes nutrient utilization. In Slovenia, a 5-year rotation is proving especially effective.
Non-winter-hardy honey-producing cover crops enhance soil fertility, prevent erosion, reduce nutrient leaching, and support biodiversity. These fast-growing, flowering plants are integrated into crop rotation, offering ecological and long-term economic benefits - and are supported by EU agricultural subsidies.
Tree plantation pits are water harvesting structures which capture rainfall runoff for trees and shrubs. They receive supplementary water until seedlings are well established. Species planted are indigenous, and provide both shade and honey.
Water exploitation is a major issue in Afghanistan. The lift irrigation technology helps to irrigate an afforestation/agroforestry area (demonstration plot) using surface water (rivers) and solar-powered submersible pump. The construction of reservoirs at the demo plot ensures efficient water storage and use for irrigation purposes without relying on groundwater. A well-designed pipe irrigation scheme is implemented to distribute water evenly across the site, supporting plant irrigation and growth.
La lutte contre l'ensablement des cuvettes oasiennes dans les départements de Gouré et de Maïné-Soroa est réalisée à travers deux techniques de fixation des dunes: (i) la fixation mécanique ou primaire (palissades inertes, fascines) qui stabilise les masses sableuses en mouvement ou empêche la formation de ces masses sableuses sur des obstacles (infrastructures, boisements, bordures de cuvettes), et (ii) la fixation biologique ou définitive qui consiste à créer une couverture végétale permanente sur la dune.
This technology promotes gender-responsive sustainable land management in Origo Maje, Ogun State, through agroforestry, soil conservation, and climate-smart agriculture practices that empower women and men equally to enhance land productivity, restore degraded ecosystems, and improve livelihoods
Intercropping maize with high-forage legumes, such as Lablab, is a sustainable farming practice embraced by the Gulugwe Cluster Fence members in Mosetse village, Botswana. This method involves growing forage legumes alongside cereal crops like maize, offering a range of environmental, agronomic, and economic benefits through rotational systems.
CoDriVE-VI is a participatory approach that integrates local knowledge with scientific data through 3D visual modelling to assess groundwater vulnerability and support sustainable, community-based groundwater management. It overlays surface and subsurface features, enabling villagers to visualize aquifer systems and develop informed water use plans.
A community-based seed bank system is a locally managed initiative where farmers and community members collect, store, and share seeds to ensure germplasm and food security, preserve crop diversity, and support sustainable agriculture. These banks are governed by community rules.
Le reforestation de la mangrove aide à lutter contre la désertification et la dégradation des terres de plusieurs façons essentielles. Les sites de reboisement se trouvent à l'intérieur de l'AMP (Aire Marine Protégée) de Bamboung, plus précisément dans le secteur de Sadiala. Ce secteur comprend trois sites : Sadiala 1, Sadiala 2, et Sadiala 3, couvrant respectivement 4,89 ha, 0,232 ha, et 0,06 ha, pour un total de 5,182 ha. Les écosystèmes forestiers de ces sites montrent une certaine régénération naturelle, bien que faible. Les efforts de restauration sont cruciaux pour contrer les effets de la salinisation, de l'érosion côtière, et de l'ensablement, exacerbés par des pratiques humaines non durables.
Innovative production of home garden crops using improved technologies to boost growth, making it eco-friendly to both humans and the environment. It was innovative in that we used improved seeds and equally promoted the use of manure in the farming. The crops cultivated in this home garden included; cabbages, celery, leeks, persil and basilic.
Enhanced beekeeping using modern frame hives technology supports participation of women and youths as it is an important source of household income. Traditional forest-based beekeeping requires spending time away from home and is generally not appropriate for family-based women and the youth. In addition modern beekeeping technologies support sustainable natural resource management. Traditional beekeeping requires debarking and cutting down trees for bark hive preparation, which is destructive to the environment.
A trench is a shallow excavation made in the ground to harvest rainwater, control runoff flow, reduce soil erosion, and improve soil moisture retention. Trenches are typically surveyed and designed based on the slope, soil type, and rainfall patterns of the area where they are implemented.
This multi canopy agroforestry technology is implemented in the cattle corridor. Annual crops such as banana (musa acuminata), and maize (Zea mays) together with perennial crops such as coffee (coffea) and tree species (psedopodia microcarpa) are integrated and form the front lower vertical spaces, followed by a level of taller crops. The highest level is formed by tall trees and crops forming the upper canopy, maximizing land use and ecological benefits.
Beekeeping is an activity which involves maintenance of bee colonies by using man-made hives within a special selected area. Through beekeeping, conservation of trees is ensured as they provide a potential resource (nectar) required by bees for honey productions as they flower variably. Also, trees are used for hanging of bee hives (ON TREE apiaries) and hence are conserved. Therefore, beekeeping is one among the Sustainable Forest Management practices that has been used for conservation of natural trees and forest reserves.
L’approche 4L intègre la gestion des terres, l'apprentissage social, la résilience des paysages et les moyens de subsistance durables pour une gestion équilibrée des ressources naturelles. Elle favorise une gouvernance participative et adaptative afin d’assurer la durabilité environnementale et socio-économique.
An integrated community-led initiative has been established to restore the degraded forests in Paktya province. This initiative focuses on setting up nurseries and incorporates both indigenous and scientific knowledge to cultivate climate-resilient species, such as Cedrus deodara and Pinus gerardiana. These efforts have enhanced the community’s knowledge and skills in sapling production and transplantation, leading to significant improvements in the productivity of these key species, which holds substantial ecological, social, cultural and economic values.
Community-driven reforestation initiative that involves awareness-raising, capacity building, feasibility analysis, and collaboration among various stakeholders to address land degradation and promote sustainable forest and rangeland management
Artificial reseeding is a key method for restoring degraded rangelands. It involves reintroducing native, palatable fodder species to improve vegetation cover, soil health, and biodiversity. This process boosts forage for grazing animals, stabilizes soil, and helps combat desertification, enhancing ecosystem health and productivity.