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Beyond Argoforestry... Analog Forestry
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Is Agroforestry the limit?Guatemala: Sistemas agroforestales: aliados de la seguridad alimentaria y de la lucha contra el cambio climáticoLa conservación de la cobertura forestal natural y la…Continue

Tags: Costa, Honduras, Network, Rica, Dominican

Started this discussion. Last reply by Samuel Scarpato Mejuto Oct 2, 2011.

Vulnerability ~ A Tool Kit for Assessing and Preparing

This toolkit and case study examples may be of use for communities and their partners who wish to assess vulnerability and make preparations.Their website notes:One person in 19 living in the world’s…Continue

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Started May 14, 2011

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Samuel Scarpato Mejuto replied to Bob Sutton's discussion 'Beyond Argoforestry... Analog Forestry'
Hola Bob. Dime si estás interesado en sistemas agroecológicos de muy alto rendimiento (sin uso de venenos ni transgénicos), con rendimientos como: Cafe:100 qq/ha; Maiz:15 Ton/has; Tomate:92 Ton/ha, Yuca(mandioca): 80 Ton/ha,…
Oct 2, 2011
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Bob Sutton commented on Tim Magee's group 'Adapting to Climate Change'
Here is a link with some additional climate change impact/adaptation information. http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,,100050,00.html?dm_i=6WS,GGCI,20G4QG,1CPY6,1
Jul 6, 2011
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Bob Sutton commented on Tim Magee's group 'Adapting to Climate Change'
Recent notes and a good link on the vital leadership and delivery role for women in climate change adaptation!   http://www.huairou.org/node/948
Jun 29, 2011
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Bob Sutton commented on Tim Magee's group 'Adapting to Climate Change'
Climate change mitigation and social justice in Europe: striking the right balance – Ideas for Action Result of a six-month stakeholder debate with experts in climate change and social justice…
Jun 17, 2011
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Bob Sutton commented on Tim Magee's group 'Family Food Security'
Food Security and Development Working with young malnourished children one comes to appreciate the pain and struggle for parents to put healthy food on the table.  This is (or should be) a growing concern! OXFAM has started a new initiative....…
Jun 17, 2011
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What are food security & good nutrition? How can we introduce them at the family level? Can family gardens contribute? Let’s explore this theme and share discussions, blogs, scientific documents, field guides, and case studies of your projects.See More
Bob Sutton joined Tim Magee's group Jun 17, 2011
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Cambio climático afecta cultivos y modo de alimentación

Los efectos del cambio climático han provocado millonarias pérdidas a las economías de los países agrícolas, pero también comienza a sentirse los efectos en ...
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Bob Sutton replied to Tim Magee's discussion '10 Seeds From Across the World Give Communities Their Voice'
Lack of voice and ownership truly do make a critical difference in the 'afterlife' of projects! In both Honduras and Guatemala I have seen many projects that either wither slowly or sometimes die quickly at the end of the external…
Apr 29, 2011
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Bob Sutton commented on Tim Magee's group 'Subsistence Farming'
Hello to all in the Subsistence Farming Group   Subsistence and Biodiversity Restoration... Can they co-exist? Good Morning Adapting to Climate Change Group,   I am part of an online adaptation course OL 341…
Apr 17, 2011
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Bob Sutton and Aisha Khadar Desince are now friends Apr 11, 2011
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Bob Sutton left a comment for Tim Magee
Hi Tim I am very encouraged by your efforts to start the CSDi initiative!   Your "grass-roots" approach to courses and learning, the network building support and encouragements and rich resources are very much appreciated.  The…
Apr 11, 2011
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Bob Sutton commented on Tim Magee's blog post 'How do you feel about influencing communities to make behavioral changes—is it paternalistic?'
Sustained changes.... require good foundations, ownership and good habits!   Projects with results chains that ignore the need for and complexities of positive behavioral changes that must take place can be a source of friction, frustration and…
Apr 11, 2011
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Bob Sutton commented on Tim Magee's group 'Community Health and Sanitation'
This is such a vital theme in many communities. Thank you for sharing the links and resource and your experiences! I am presently working on several water and sanitation initiatives with communities in Guatemala. In my experience these two themes…
Apr 11, 2011
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Bob Sutton commented on Esther McIntosh's group 'Governance and Development'
As many have agreed Governance and Development are linked, but I think far from a no-brainer!    Applying our assumptions about governance in a community setting and seeking to force or apply simple solutions that may work for some but not…
Apr 9, 2011

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Guatemala / Honduras
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Asoc Nuestros Ahijados
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Communities near Poptun, Peten & near Antigua Guatemala (Both Urban and Rural)

Department of Atlantida, Honduras
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Sustainable natural resource and community development including Forestry; Analog Forestry; Watersheds ; Renewable Energy; Solar LED Home Lighting
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I am a Canadian Forester working in support of sustainable natural resource and community development. Have had the privilege to serve in Honduras as a CUSO-VSO cooperant with the Atlantida Model Forest, with Pueblo Partisans in communities the northern Department of Peten in Guatemala and presently with the Asoc Nuestros Ahijados based in La Antigua, Guatemala.

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At 9:11am on March 22, 2011, Tim MageeTim Magee said…

Hello Bob!

 

Thank you for joining our new development community—and welcome.

 

CSDi course participants had quite bit to say about what this network was about.

 

I’m looking forward to seeing you join some groups and enter some discussions.

 

Would it be possible for you to upload a real photo—they are a little friendlier than icons? Thanks!

 

I also look forward to collaborating with a new friend from Canada/Guatemala.

 

Thanks again!

 

Tim Magee

 
 
 

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