Collaboration or fragmentation? Biodiversity management through the common agricultural policy
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2017
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Leventon, Julia
Schaal, Tamara
Velten, Sarah
Dänhardt, Juliana
Fischer, Joern
Abson, David J
Newig, Jens
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Pergamon Press
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Drawing on the results of the Transforming Irrigation in Southern Africa project, we assess positive transitions in smallholder irrigation schemes. The project’s theory of change is evaluated. Soil monitoring tools and agricultural innovation platforms were introduced in five irrigation schemes in Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. The synergies between these interventions increased both crop yields and profitability. This empowered farmers, improved equity, and accelerated social learning and innovation. The resulting, iterative cycles of change improved governance, sustainability and socio-economic outcomes. The challenges of scaling these interventions up and out are outlined.
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Agri-environment schemes, Conservation, Ecosystem services, European Union, Social-ecological systems, Social network analysis
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Land Use Policy
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