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Monitoring, Evaluation and Best Practices

Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies

Evidences

12 results

Water supply

01/07/2021 Go to Evidence

75% of Jamaica's water supply is demanded by the agricultural sector, which is key to reducing GHG emissions (Government of Jamaica, 2021).

Government of Jamaica (2021). Climate change policy framework for Jamaica. Updated July 2021.

Government of Jamaica (2019). The National Water Sector Policy and Implementation Plan.

Tag: ClimateSmartAgriculture SustainableProductivity
Country: Jamaica
Sector: Agri-Food (total)
Instrument: Situation and prospective analysis (regional or international)
Beneficiary: Family agriculture Agricultural producers
Result: Impact: Sustainable Rural Development Strengthened water resources management Improved water quality

PSA Experiences

04/06/2008 Go to Evidence

100% of PES in Nicaragua focus on water protection and schemes in carbon trade planning and silvopastoral systems (Bosselmann, 2008).

100% de las experiencias de PSA en Nicaragua se limitan a unos pocos esquemas implementados que involucran protección del agua y una serie de esquemas en fase de planificación relacionados con el comercio de carbono y sistemas silvopastorales (Bosselmann, 2008).

Bosselmann, A. (2008). Using payments for environmental services to secure environmental services and livelihoods in coffee agroforests – A project portrayal. Scandinavian Forest Economics, 42, 421-440.

Tag: ClimateSmartAgriculture AgroecologicalSystems Nature-Based_Solutions
Country: Nicaragua
Sector: Environment and natural resources Forestry, Agroforestry, Silvopastoralism and Timber Production
Area: Regenerative and Resilient Agriculture Water for Agriculture
Instrument: Emission trading systems (ETS) PES: Payment for environmental or ecosystem services
Beneficiary: Public institutions Land owners or users
Result: Improved water quality Conservation and restoration of ecosystems Impact: Climate risk resilience Impact: Environmental sustainability