The ADLEC group is conducting research on adaptation and mitigation of climate change in rural areas, livelihood security of rural households, development of improved farming methods, agricultural policies, biodiversity in agricultural systems amd environmental impacts of agricultural production.
Our current research focus is in Africa, Asia and the Balkans. The group has extensive research collaboration with universities and research institutes in collaborating countries. Our research is typically interdisiplinary drawing on our comptence within the fields of soil science, agroecology, plant genetics, livestock, economics, policies and social change.
------------------------------ Research areas ------------------------------
Adaptation and mitigation of climate change in rural areas
Livelihood security of rural households
Improved farming methods
Management of agricultural biodiversity
Agricultural policies and trade
Environmental impacts of agricultural production.
------------------------------ Research projectsin Africa and Asia ------------------------------
PLAN Klimatilpasning i Norge (2007 – 2011) Partners: Department of Sociology and Human Geography, University of Oslo, NIBR, met.no, CICERO, FNI, University of Bergen, University of Tromsø Noragric Contact: Siri Eriksen Funded by: Research Council of Norway.
Solar transitions (2009 – 2013) Partners: Department of Sociology and Human Geography, University of Oslo, SUM, SWECO NOrge AS, TERI India, Inter University Centre of Technology, Work and Culture, Austria CAMCO, African Centre for Technology Studies, Integrated Energy Solutions, Norwegian Church Aid. Noragric Contact: Siri Eriksen Funded by: Research Council of Norway.
Agricultural Intensification: impact on soil and water Contact: Prof. Bishal Sitaula
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Contact: Prof. Bishal Sitaula
Upgrading and Strengthening GIS Contact: Prof. Bishal Sitaula
Adaptation to climate change in Mali Contact: Dr. Jens Aune Funded by: DCG Conservation agriculture in Zambia Contact: Prof. Fred H. Johnsen and Dr. Jens Aune Funded by:MFA
Intensification crop production in semi-arid highlands of Ethiopia Contact: Dr. Jens Aune Funded by: NORAD
Institutional Collaboration: Juba University and Upper Nile University Contact: Dr. Trygve Berg
Post-war Livelihood and Environemntal Studies Contact: Dr. Trygve Berg
Research Impact Assessment Contact: Fred H. Johnsen Funded by: Pantil Enhancement of water productivity in smallholder irrigation schemes Contact: Dr. Lars Olav Eik and Prof. Pål Vedeld
Improvement of cassava production, processing, utilization and marketing for economic growth and improved livelihood in the Eastern zone of Tanzania Contact: Dr. Lars Olav Eik
Developing nutrition interventions for improved health and productivity in Morogoro and Iringa Regions, Tanzania Contact: Dr. Lars Olav Eik and Dr. Randi Kaarhus
Integrated Dairy Production systems Mvomero and Njombe Districts Contact: Dr. Lars Olav Eik
Enhancing livelihoods of dairy goat keepers in Tanzania through an improved breeding programme for disease free multipurpose animals Contact: Dr. Lars Olav Eik
--------------------------------------------------- Research Projects in Eastern Europe --------------------------------------------------- Contact: Dr. Mensur Vegara
Novel and local feed components for rainbow trout
Standardization of Technology and Chemical, Physical and Microbiological Quality Characteristics of Autochthonous White Pickled (Travnički) and Hard (Livanjski) Cheese in B & H
Teaching process improvement at faculties of forestry in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Improving nutritional quality and safety of food and fodder crops in South Eastern Europe (SEE) countries
Reorientation of Academic Education in Agriculture in SE Europe - Curriculum Development in Animal Breeding and Animal Husbandry
GIS and Remote sensing for mapping and monitoring in forestry and agriculture
Plant Health And Genetic Resources in South East Europe
Programme in Higher Education, Research and Development (HERD) in the Western Balkans 2010 – 2013
Pilot project: Identification and development of academic partnerships between Azerbaijan and Norway in agriculture and related sciences
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Impacts of agricultural intensification on socio-economic conditions and implications for soil and water quality in Kavre district of Nepal. PhD student:Bed Mani Dahal Supervisor(s): Bishal Sitaula / Ingrid Nyborg
Carbon Sequestration Schemes: Effects on Management of Tree Resources and Rural Poverty in Uganda. PhD student:Charlotte Nakakaawa Supervisor(s): Pål Vedeld/ Jens Aune Reversing environmental degradation in Zambia through conservation agriculture PhD student:Bridget Bwalya Umar Supervisor(s):Jens Aune / Fred H. Johsen
Biofuels and access to energy in rural livelihoods in East Africa PhD student:Lars Kåre Grimsby Supervisor(s):Jens Aune / Fred H. Johnsen
Environmental and health impacts of pesticide use in mid-hil watershed of Central Nepal PhD student:Kishor Atreya Supervisor(s):Bishal Sitaula / Fred H. Johnsen/ Cassandra Bergstrøm/
Impact of agricultural intensification on biodiversity loss, soil quality and climate gas emission: A comparative study from Nepal and India PhD student: Nani Raut Supervisor(s):Bishal Sitaula / Jens Aune Reversing household food insecurity through conservation agriculture: Socio-economic impact of conservation farming practices among small scale farmers in Zambia PhD student:Progress H. Nyanga Supervisor(s):Fred H. Johnsen/ Jens Aune
Conservation agriculture in Malawi PhD student: Robert Amos Ngwira Supervisor(s):Jens B. Aune
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-------------------- Future Outlook --------------------
Relatively easy access to new projects particularly in related to climate change
Major projects in years to come: CIAM, PANTIL 2, conservation agriculture Zambia and Malawi, Dryland Coordination Group, NORAD frame agreement, Balkan projects MFA, NUFU Nepal, engagement in Sudan and Ethiopia
