Science Collaboration Series
The 2020 CLIFF-GRADS Science Collaboration Series was developed to facilitate technical capability building, knowledge transfer and international collaboration for the CLIFF-GRADS Alumni. Particularly for the Round 3 CLIFF-GRADS whose research stays have been delayed due to the global Covid-19 Pandemic.
In addition to a series of special sessions with guest speakers, these webinars provide a platform for the Round 3 students to present their PhD research and research questions to their CLIFF-GRADS peers. Through establishing research connections, the CLIFF- GRADS Alumni network can connect internationally and across research institutes.
The initial presentation of the Welcome Session provided new Alumni with the CLIFF-GRADS Program background and history. A panel of previous Alumni shared their experiences and answered questions. New CLIFF-GRADS heard from alumni about how to make the most of their CLIFF-GRADS experience and the support systems available to them.
Thematic Sessions
Specifically, during a series of thematic sessions, the Round 3 students will have the opportunity to clarify their PhD research questions and/or research direction with their peers. The thematic sessions have been disaggregated into the following agricultural systems: i) integrated, ii) pastoral and agronomy, iii) ruminant, iv) rice and v) soil.
Special Sessions
A series of special sessions has been developed to facilitate knowledge sharing from senior researchers to CLIFF-GRADS Alumni, with emphasis on the science policy interface for agricultural greenhouse gas emission management. Session topics include: i) the role of science in decision making, ii) national GHG inventories, iii) livestock MRV, iv) global agricultural production and emission trends, and v) farmer perspectives from the WFO young farmers Gymnasium program.
Series recordings and speakers
Welcome to CLIFF-GRADS | 12 August 2020
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Introduction to the GRA, CCAFS, Paris Agreement, and CLIFF-GRADS Program | Hayden Montgomery, Special Representative to the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) |
Previous Alumni Panel | Florencia Garcia, Argentina (Round 1), Titis Apdini, Indonesia (Round 2), Yuri Gelsleichter, Brazil (Round 2), Samuel Anuga, Ghana (Round 2) |
Making the most out of your CLIFF-GRADS experience | Hazelle Tomlin, Secretariat, GRA |
Useful CCAFS and GRA resources | Ciniro Costa Junior, CCAFS |
Special Session: The Role of Science in Decision Making | 19 August
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Sir Peter is chair of the International Network of Government Science Advice (INGSA) and president-elect of the International Science Council (ISC). From 2009–2018 he was the first Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand. He has written and spoken extensively on science-policy, science- diplomacy, and science-society interactions. He has received the highest scientific and civilian honors in New Zealand and numerous international scientific awards. | Sir Peter Gluckman, Chair of the International Network of Government Science Advice (INGSA) and president-elect of the International Science Council (ISC) |
Thematic Student Session: Integrated Systems | 25 August
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Todd investigates how smallholder agriculture affects the environment and society. In particular, Dr. Rosenstock’s research examines the synergies and trade-offs among food production, soil degradation, and climate at farm and landscape scales. | Dr. Todd Rosenstock, Climate Change and Environmental Scientist, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) |
Implementing sustainable agricultural and livestock systems for simultaneous targeting of forest conservation for climate change mitigation (REDD+) and peace-building in Colombia | Mary Eyeniyeh Ngaiwi, Cameroon |
Integration of trees into farming systems to increase yield, resilience and carbon stocks | Abdulhakeem Lawal Ahmad, Nigeria |
Greenhouse gases emission from crops fertilized with dairy manure in Argentina | Fernanda Leite, Brazil |
Evaluating enteric methane and excreta based nitrous oxide emissions associated with tropical forage legumes | Sara Stephanie Valencia Salazar, Colombia |
Special Session: National GHG Inventories | 2 September
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Olia has expertise in natural science, education, greenhouse gas reporting and review under the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol, and designing GHG data management systems. Previous to GHGMI, Olia was New Zealand’s GHG inventory focal point at the UNFCCC and led New Zealand’s National Greenhouse Gas Program as well as being New Zealand’s national inventory compiler. In this capacity, she also led a project to include Tokelau in New Zealand’s national system. | Dr. Olia Glade, Director MRV Systems, Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) |
Thematic Student Session: Pasture Systems & Agronomy | 8 September
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Based in Cali, Colombia, Jacobo’s research focuses on how forages and efficient land use in the livestock sector can reduce nitrogen and carbon emissions. | Dr. Jacobo Arango, Environmental Biologist at the Tropical Forages Program at the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) |
Evaluating environmental impacts of the beef cow-calf system by the life cycle assessment method in Thailand | Gbênouwa Pénéloppe Thertulienne Gnavo
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Adding value to rumen methane mitigation compounds through increasing animal efficiency | Vanina (Vani) Giselle Maguire
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Influence of forage legumes and nitrogen fertilizer on N2O emissions in grazed tropical pastures | Shimbahri Mesfin Gebreslase
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Legumes use in grassland systems of the Argentinean Pampas region: soil quality and greenhouse gas emissions | Israel Oliveira Ramalho
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Quantification of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from beef, milk and crop- pasture rotational production systems in Uruguay | Fabiano Alecrim
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Special Session: Livestock MRV | 16 September
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Andreas has training in anthropology and economics, and has worked in natural resources management in Asia and Africa for more than 20 years, with a focus on rangeland management and livestock. Since 2008, much of his work has focused on climate change mitigation, including developing GHG quantification methodologies for mitigation projects, and supporting improvements in national GHG inventories and MRV systems. He has been an associate expert with Unique forestry and land use GmbH since 2011. | Dr. Andreas Wilkes, Associate Expert, UNIQUE Forestry and Land Use GmbH |
Thematic Student Session: Ruminant Systems | 23 September
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Sinead is an experienced microbiologist and her research has focused on increasing the science needed to develop practical and effective approaches to reducing methane emissions from grazing ruminant livestock. More recently, Sinead’s work has centered around the development of practical guidance for the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of emissions and emissions reductions from ruminant livestock and engaging and working with scientists and policymakers from countries who are looking to implement advanced greenhouse gas inventories for livestock. Sinead is originally from rural Ireland, has a passion for agriculture and hopes that through her work and research she can make a contribution to the knowledge and tools required by researchers, policy makers and farmers to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. | Dr. Sinead Leahy, Senior Scientist, the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC) |
Ranking forage-based diets for ruminant methane and nitrogen emissions | Tsegay Teklebrhan Gebremariam |
Integrating mitigation strategies to decrease methane emissions of dairy cows in pastoral systems | Juan de Jesus Vargas Martinez |
Use of lipids in dairy systems as a strategy of adaptation and mitigation to climate change | Adégbéiga Cham Donald Alabi |
Mitigation of methane emissions and capturing the effects of diet on GHG emissions from Finnish dairy production system | Babak Darabighane |
Quantification of carbon footprints in dairy farms for various feeding management in Thailand | Abraham Abera Feyissa |
Directed evolution of rumen microbial cultures towards the identification and stimulation of electron sinks alternative to methanogenesis | Muhammed Arowolo |
Can acetate supply reduce methane emissions when providing highly fermentable diets in dairy cows? | Bulelani Pepeta |
Special Session: Global agricultural production and emission trends | 30 September
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Professor Chevalier Dr. Porter is an eminent agricultural and climate change scientist and is internationally known in the fields of crop and agricultural ecology. His main scientific contribution has been multi-disciplinary work in the response of crops to their environment with an emphasis on climate change and ecosystem services. | Professor Chevalier Dr. Porter, Emeritus Professor of Agriculture and Climate Change, University of Greenwich |
Thematic Student Session: Rice Systems | 7 October
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Ole is a scientist in IRRI’s climate change research group with a focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation technologies | Dr. Bjoern Ole Sander, Senior Scientist and Climate Change Specialist, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) |
Measurement of the methane oxidation potential and respiration rate in soils submitted to different uses | Sani Idris |
Assessing impact of cover crop on Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Project | Primitiva Andrea Mboyerwa |
The GHG emission potential of the SRP practices for sustainable rice cultivation | Glory Edwards |
Temporal patterns of methane emissions from rice in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta: Impact of ambient meteorological condition | Tegegnework Gebremedhin Wolde |
Post-harvest management in rice paddy fields for carbon budget optimization | Sruthi P |
Assessing the economic and climate impacts of improved post-harvest practices along the rice value chain | Cuong Ong |
Special Session: World Farmers Organization (WFO) Young Farmers Panel | 14 October
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Presenters to be confirmed. This session will connect CLIFF-GRADS with an international panel of young farmers for an open discussion. | WFO Gymnasium Programme Farmers Panel |
Thematic Student Sessions: Soil Systems | 20 October
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Ngoni’s work focuses on how innovation in agriculture can solve climate-related challenges for farmers and nations around the world. He is exploring new ideas that solve climate-related and food security issues and his work informs national and international climate mitigation processes. He was also a lead author on the IPCC’s 2019 Refinement to the 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, where he focused on adapting the guidelines to meet the needs of developing countries. | Dr. Ngonidzashe Chirinda, Soil and Climate Change Scientist, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco |
Greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sequestration with tillage systems and crop types | Amahnui George Amenchwi |
Assessing the impacts of contour-based water harvesting technologies, soil water retention membranes and nutrient management options on soil organic carbon accumulation and greenhouse gas emissions from coarse-textured soils in Zimbabwe | Antony Mlambo |
Mapping soil organic carbon change to support climate change mitigation | Maria Eliza Turek |
Using a Tier II Model (CQESTR) to predict Soil Organic Carbon Storage and CO2 emissions | Bethel Geremew Shefine |
Assessment of total denitrification, nitrous oxide emissions, and nitrate leaching in pasture soils with and without shelterbelts | Ricardo Cesário dos Santos |
Tracing the contribution of deep roots to soil carbon sequestration using isotopic tracers | Erick Rodrigo da Silva Santos |
N2O consumption in subsoils: A hidden sink? | Chukwuebuka Christopher Okolo |
Series Wrap Up | 28 October
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The 2020 CLIFF-GRADS Science Collaboration Series was developed to facilitate technical capability building, knowledge transfer and international collaboration for the CLIFF-GRADS Alumni. Particularly for the Round 3 CLIFF-GRADS whose research stays have been delayed due to the global Covid-19 Pandemic. | Dr. Sinead Leahy, Senior Scientist, New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC) Dr. Ngonidzashe Chirinda, Soil and Climate Change Scientist, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco Dr. Bjoern Ole Sander, Senior Scientist and Climate Change Specialist, International Rice Research Institute Dr. Jacobo Arango, Environmental Biologist at the Tropical Forages Program at CIAT |