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Integrated hydrological and economic assessment of hydropower and irrigation development in Sudan under climate change

2026Basheer, Mohammed; Elnour, Zuhal; Pérez, Cristo Facundo; Liao, Wenxi; Siddig, Khalid; Ringler, Claudia
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Integrated hydrological and economic assessment of hydropower and irrigation development in Sudan under climate change

Demands for water, energy, and food are rapidly increasing in many low- and middle-income countries, driving the development of large-scale hydropower and irrigation projects. As climate change poses major risks and uncertainties for large-scale infrastructure investments, it is essential to stress-test infrastructure development plans to address these challenges and strengthen resilience. The Nile is one of the world’s longest rivers, draining approximately 10% of Africa’s land surface; Sudan accounts for around 40% of the basin area, and several new large hydropower and irrigation infrastructure projects are planned. We develop an integrated analytical framework for the Nile River system, utilizing 16 climate projections from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) 6 and hydrological, river system, and Computable General Equilibrium models to evaluate the biophysical and economic impacts of hydropower and irrigation development in Sudan under climate change. The results indicate a projected increase in the naturalized streamflow of the Nile by 2050 due to climate change. A phased hydropower and irrigation development strategy in Sudan – targeting a total of 1,500 MW of hydropower capacity and approximately one million hectares of irrigated wheat – is projected to increase annual hydropower generation by up to 8.1 TWh and expand total wheat area by 283% by 2050. These developments increase the undiscounted national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during 2030–2050 by US$ 0.1 to 0.4 billion per year, with larger increases occurring under high economic growth pathways. This research highlights the interconnected nature of climate change, water resource development, and economic performance, underscoring the importance of integrated assessment in informing investment decisions.

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2026

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Basheer, Mohammed; Elnour, Zuhal; Pérez, Cristo Facundo; Liao, Wenxi; Siddig, Khalid; Ringler, Claudia

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Basheer, Mohammed; Elnour, Zuhal; Pérez, Cristo Facundo; Liao, Wenxi; Siddig, Khalid; and Ringler, Claudia. 2026. Integrated hydrological and economic assessment of hydropower and irrigation development in Sudan under climate change. Journal of Hydrology 679(Part A): 136135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2026.136135

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Sudan

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Africa; Northern Africa; Hydrology; Economic Analysis; Water Power; Irrigation; Climate Change; Transboundary Waters; Decision-making; Water; Energy; Foods

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English

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Unlocking climate finance for Kenya’s women dairy farmers

2026Singh, Vartika; Mulat, Daniel; Kinusu, Kevin; Alvi, Muzna
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Unlocking climate finance for Kenya’s women dairy farmers

Key takeaways -Women dairy farmers in Kenya face growing climate risks but often cannot access the finance needed to adapt and protect their livelihoods. -A recent gathering brought together farmers, other stakeholders, and finance partners to explore ways to develop digital lending tools and gender-focused finance. -A proposed climate finance consortium could connect farmers, lenders, cooperatives, and researchers to expand access to suitable climate investments.

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2026

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Singh, Vartika; Mulat, Daniel; Kinusu, Kevin; Alvi, Muzna

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Singh, Vartika; Mulat, Daniel; Kinusu, Kevin; and Alvi, Muzna. 2026. Unlocking climate finance for Kenya’s women dairy farmers. IFPRI Blog Post. https://www.ifpri.org/blog/unlocking-climate-finance-for-kenyas-women-dairy-farmers/

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Kenya

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Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Eastern Africa; Agricultural Production; Climate Change; Climate Finance; Dairy Farming; Gender; Women; Women Farmers

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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Enhancing farmers’ access to neglected crop seeds for healthy diets in a changing climate: six recommendations for policy action

2026
Van Zonneveld, M.; Castañeda-Álvarez, N.P.; Achigan-Dako, E.G.; Almekinders, Conny J.M.; Haan, Stef de; Hugo, W.; Otieno, G.; Ortiz, R.; Raneri, J.E.; Roa, C.
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Enhancing farmers’ access to neglected crop seeds for healthy diets in a changing climate: six recommendations for policy action

Food insecurity and poor diets undermine human health, livelihoods, and aspirations. Climate change further exacerbates the problem of achieving zero hunger. Promoting the production of a diverse portfolio of nutrient-dense, climate-resilient crops enables food supply for healthy diets in the coming years and decades. Many are underutilized even though they are considered opportunity crops, with an unrealized potential to improve food security and dietary quality amid climate change. Limited access to quality seed for these crops is a major bottleneck in their supply, as the current policy environment does not support farmers in broadening their portfolio with these crops. This paper identifies three key challenges that should be addressed to enable farmers to access quality seed of opportunity crops at scale. These are to make the diversity of opportunity crops (i) a priority for policy (ii) available for evaluation and breeding, and (iii) accessible to farmers, especially women and other disadvantaged groups. Six policy actions are recommended to address these challenges, which, if implemented, are likely to have both short- and long-term impacts in increasing farmers’ access to quality seeds of opportunity crops. Adopting these policy actions will help mainstream opportunity crops into seed systems as part of a broader strategy to diversify food systems from seed to plate.

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2026

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Van Zonneveld, M.; Castañeda-Álvarez, N.P.; Achigan-Dako, E.G.; Almekinders, Conny J.M.; Haan, Stef de; Hugo, W.; Otieno, G.; Ortiz, R.; Raneri, J.E.; Roa, C.; Sperling, L.; Spielman, David J.; Von Wettberg, E.

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Van Zonneveld, M.; Castañeda-Álvarez, N.P.; Achigan-Dako, E. G.; Almekinders, C.; De Haan, S.; Hugo, W.; Otieno, G.; Ortiz, R.; Raneri, J. E.; Roa, C.; Sperling, L.; Spielman, D.; Von Wettberg, E. 2026. Enhancing farmers’ access to neglected crop seeds for healthy diets in a changing climate: six recommendations for policy action. Food Security 18(4): 839-852. ISSN 1876-4525. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-026-01661-w

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Sub-saharan Africa; Seeds; Genetic Resources; Agrobiodiversity; Plant Breeding; Food Security; Dietary Diversity

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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