This article presents data showing how silvopastoral systems can mitigate their own emissions of greenhouse gases, and can even be carbon positive, thus helping to mitigate climate change, when properly designed and managed. The article describes different types of silvopastoral systems, with examples from Latin America, emphasizing the need to...

This FAO document provides an example of sustainable agroforestry development in Indonesia. It demonstrates that damar agroforests can increase farm income, create jobs, increase food production, reduce poverty and greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil condition. In conclusion, damar agroforests have great potential to improve the environment and livelihoods of...

This paper analyses the forces and barriers influencing the development of agroforestry systems in Brazil. It examines the effects of public policies on the development of agroforestry systems based on lessons learned in successful agroforestry development experiences and numerous conservation projects. It also discusses government implementation, demonstration projects, and the...

This document demonstrates the role of agroforestry in sustainable resource conservation through a case study in Haiti. It suggests agroforestry as a sustainable solution based on an analysis of the current situation of natural resource degradation. It also presents lessons learned and recommendations for the future.

This book chapter (#4) presents the potential of tropical homegardens as sustainable local agroforestry systems, with a case study in Nicaragua. It concludes that homegardens can a sustainable approach in terms of productivity, diversity and efficiency.

This FAO publication synthesizes information on the use, yield and socioeconomic impacts of agroforestry practice in Malawi and Zambia. It suggests that agroforestry is a promising approach to “climate-smart agriculture” for smallholder farmers, increasing yields and mitigating climate change. Key constraints and needs for further research are discussed.

This review demonstrates that collective action can be used as an institutional arrangement for improving market access for smallholder producers of agroforestry products based on the experience in Cameroon. Key lessons learned for the success of collective action include farmers’ own motivation, a favourable environment, and the inclusion of social...

This case study illustrates agroforestry systems as a form of sustainable agriculture in Bolivia. It shows that agroforestry systems play an important role in vulnerable agricultural communities by mitigating climate change, reducing deforestation and, most importantly, combating rural poverty and hunger.

This document, prepared by the World Agroforestry Centre, provides guidelines on smallholder fruit and nut production in Kenya. It addresses the use and management of high-priority fruit and nut tree species: baobab, black plum, macadamia nut, passion fruit and tamarind.

This FAO publication analyses the opportunities and challenges of promoting agroforestry for climate-change mitigation in Africa. The case study in the United Republic of Tanzania shows that trees can provide local farmers with woodfuel and fruits and other foods. The publication also discusses the challenge of planting trees and promoting...