The solution was also accompanied by an innovation platform (IP) that helped on guiding principles to adopting the solution. The platform includes clusters of wheat growing farmers, private and public seed producers, agri-input suppliers, extension services, NARS researchers, rural micro-finance institutions, agricultural banks, policymakers and other stakeholders come together to network, learn and discuss the process across the value chain from production to marketing.

Carried out in three hub countries (Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria) and participatory variety selection were carried out speeding up the release of the varieties for farmers in dire need of improved wheat. During R4D and testing of the heat-tolerant varieties, ensuring their successful production in-situ. International Center Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas carried out training, demonstrations, out-scaling of integrated systems’ approach alongside a package of interventions – production capacity and seed systems, including land preparation, integrated pest management and efficient irrigation and improved crop management practices. It included participatory engagement of farmers and testing of the heat-tolerant varieties, ensuring their successful production in-situ. Elite yield trials were implemented in three countries and participatory variety selection speeded up the release of the varieties for farmers.

Facilitates business development by sharing experiences from all over the world in all aspects of cactus use including livestock feeding, human consumption and for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

ICARDA developed a suite of best-bet agronomic practices to guarantee excellent establishment (survival and vigour) and maximize productivity and carried out extensive awareness and capacity development alongside National Agricultural Research System (NARS) and national development agencies to change farmers' perceptions, attitudes and practices toward cactus pear, while training them on cactus pear as income generator.

We recognized the need to build leadership for effective MPA management from within, and ownership and leadership of the approaches co-developed.

We convened a group of 18 regional and global experts to train the most engaged MPA practitioners across 3 nations as peer trainers in evidence-based (adaptive) management. The expert team first broke down adaptive management into 3 core components: marine monitoring, data summarization and management, and strategic decision making. We then invited applications from MPA staff and engaged community members in 3 national MPA systems (Kenya, Tanzania, and Seychelles) to become peer trainers in one of the areas, as we recognized that no one staff could likely train in all three.

We received 60 applications and invited 30 MPA members to participate in the peer trainer training in Seychelles in August 2019.  We developed a 5-day training course. We did 2-days of joint sessions, then each group had 3-days in their individual core areas. The final day was testing in the core concepts.  Of the 30 practitioners who participated, 11 passed as peer trainers or assistant peer trainers.

These peer trainers are now working in their respective nations to continue improving MPA management.

Establishment of a Local Ecotourism Cluster (LEC) is one of the key elements of the participatory planning element of the MEET approach.The LEC is a public-private tourism cluster and is usually initiated by the protected area and is composed of relevant multi-sector stakeholders. This group works collaboratively to develop and manage the ecotourism product according to a common vision.The LEC creates opportunities for synergy and ensures alignment of core principles amongst those involved, ultimately helping to ensure a successful product. 

Transfer of knowledge that are locally based and training to farmers to sustain the solution into the future.

There is a growing consensus about the need for and possibility of directing research and innovation efforts towards achieving conservation using eco-friendly technologies.

The Institute uses technology for development mainly for facilitating key processes in the communities and addressing climate change. However, there is consultation with the communities and indigenous peoples, as they are the ones who have the last word when implementing these projects. 

The Mamirauá Institute provides scientific knowledge inputs to local communities and this is relayed to communities and indigenous peoples, applying Conservation Area governance processes. 

This knowledge arises from 4 lines of action:

1. Environmental education
2. Environmental protection
3. Strengthening the community
4. Communication within the community 

The production of knowledge seeks to create medium and long-term solutions.

Working closely with the community respects the diversity of traditions, acknowledging elements of a backward nature.

The community work must begin with the interests and needs of the community itself; the work should act as the protagonist in the solution to problems.

The purpose of the governance processes that the Institute applies is to facilitate communication processes between the organization and the communities, using methodology based on inclusive management workshops.