Larissa Stiem-Bhatia
Programme Lead - Nature-based Solutions
Larissa's work covers the broad area of ecosystem-based adaptation, food systems transformation, soil restoration and inclusive governance. With a background in environmental and sustainability science, she has vast research experience in Africa and India. Larissa previously worked with the Research Institute for Sustainability in Potsdam, and the African Forest Model Network, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
From Data to Action: Socially Embedded and Inclusive Digitalization for Food Systems Transformation
Strengthening water user associations through digitalization: A field experiment in Southern Maharashtra
Digitalisation in Water Governance for Agriculture: Lessons from the field in India
Harnessing Digitalisation for Water Governance. Key insights from India
Bodenatlas 2024: Boden schützen – Ernährungssicherheit, Klima- und Naturschutz zusammen denken
Governor’s Day with Farmers – an innovative governance tool to bring more local agri-food actors to the policy table
Alliances for change: Developing a collaborative roadmap for Ecosystem-based Adaptation
From Watershed Development to Ecosystem-based Adaptation: A journey to systemic resilience
Social innovations for healthy soils and human well-being
Policy Brief
From Data to Action Socially Embedded and Inclusive Digitalization for Food Systems Transformation
This policy brief presents an emerging consensus on the conditions needed to ensure that digitalization shapes food systems transformation in a positive way.
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, David Betge, Clare Crowe Pettersson
Published on Feb 28, 2024
Policy Brief
Harnessing Digitalisation for Water Governance. Key insights from India
This policy brief presents lessons and recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to strengthen inclusive water governance, with a focus on using digital tools, as well as the challenges which can hinder its effective and inclusive implementation.
Written by Neha Bhadbhade, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, K. J. Joy, Abraham Samuel, and Dipankar Aich
Published on Jan 24, 2024
Working Paper
Digitalisation in Water Governance for Agriculture: Lessons from the field in India
This report seeks to identify how local institutions can best use digital tools to make water governance more effective and inclusive, for sustainable water use and climate-resilient crop planning.
Written by Neha Bhadbhade, K.J. Joy, Sarita Bhagat, Kiran Lohakare, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Dipankar Aich
Published on Jan 24, 2024
Report
BODENATLAS 2024 Daten und Fakten über eine lebenswichtige Ressource
Der Bodenatlas präsentiert Daten und Fakten über die Bedeutung und den Zustand von Land, Böden und Ackerflächen. In zahlreichen Grafiken und Textbeiträgen gibt er einen aktuellen Einblick in den Zustand und die Gefährdung der Böden, von denen wir leben.
Written by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e. V. und TMG – Think Tank for Sustainability, TMG Research gGmbH.
Published on Jan 9, 2024
Policy Brief
Governor's Day with Farmers - An emerging governance innovation in Kakamega County, Kenya
This policy brief highlights learnings from the Governor’s Day with Farmers, a platform established by Shibuye Community Health Workers and the Kakamega County Farmers’ Association with support from TMG Research.
Written by Wangu Mwangi, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, William Onura
Published on Dec 13, 2023
Policy Brief
Le modèle Tem Sesiabun Gorado
Une approche de mise à l‘échelle des innovations agricoles au Bénin
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia and Ismail M. Moumouni
Published on Oct 17, 2022
Policy Brief
The Tem Sesiabun Gorado (TSG) model
An innovate farmer-to-farmer knowledge transfer approach
Written by Check Abdel Kader Baba, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia and Ismail M. Moumouni
Published on Oct 17, 2022
Info Brief
Transforming food systems from the bottom up
How locally developed social innovations can strengthen enabling environments for soil restoration
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Jes Weigelt and Kader Baba
Published on Jul 13, 2022
Info Brief
Securing land access for smallholders
How a community-led process is strengthening leasing rights in western Kenya
Written by William Onura, Serah Kiragu-Wissler, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Washe Kazungu, Violet Shivutse and Doreen Magotsi
Published on Jul 13, 2022
Working Paper
How can smallholder farmers benefit from soil carbon initiatives? Lessons from REDD+
This paper aims to contribute to emerging debates on soil carbon sequestration by investigating the conditions required to deliver multiple benefits for smallholder farmers
Written by Bruno St-Jacques, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Raymond Achu Samndong & Torsten Krause
Published on Apr 29, 2022
Info Brief
Ampliación de Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas. Lecciones de la India y Guatemala
Resultados del "Proyecto de integración del clima y los ODS"
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Marai El Fassi, Arjuna Srinidhi, Amelia Coj e Ana Victoria Rodriguez
Published on Dec 17, 2021
Info Brief
Upscaling Ecosystem-based Adaptation. Lessons from India and Guatemala
Outcomes from the "Climate-SDGs Integration Project"
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Marai El Fassi, Arjuna Srinidhi, Amelia Coj and Ana Victoria Rodriguez
Published on Dec 17, 2021
Working Paper
A review of the participation of smallholder farmers in land-based carbon payment schemes
This paper highlights approaches for smallholder engagement, identifies key barriers to participation, and outlines options to enhance farmers’ agency.
Written by Yvonne Tamba, Joshua Wafula, Christine Magaju, Ermias Aynekulu, Leigh Winowiecki, Bruno St-Jacques, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Cristina Arias-Navarro
Published on Nov 23, 2021
Report
Ecosistemas para la resiliencia - Propiciando la adaptación dirigida por la comunidad: Cinco conceptos claves de Guatemala y la India
Un informe que pone de relieve las condiciones favorables en las que la Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas puede aplicarse eficazmente a nivel comunitario
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Marai El Fassi, Devaraj de Condappa, Jes Weigelt, Lucía Benavides, Wangu Mwangi, Edgar Selvin Pérez Pérez, Amelia Coj Sajvin, Rita De León, Marcella D’Souza, Arjuna Srinidhi, María Amalia Porta, Ana Victoria Rodríguez
Published on Sep 30, 2021
Report
Ecosystems for resilience, Enabling community-led adaptation : Five key insights from Guatemala and India
A policy paper highlighting the enabling conditions under which ecosystem-based adaptation can be effectively implemented at community level
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Marai El Fassi, Devaraj de Condappa, Jes Weigelt, Lucía Benavides, Wangu Mwangi, Edgar Selvin Pérez Pérez, Amelia Coj Sajvin, Rita De León, Marcella D’Souza, Arjuna Srinidhi, María Amalia Porta, Ana Victoria Rodríguez
Published on Sep 29, 2021
Working Paper
From Watershed Development to Ecosystem-based Adaptation: A journey to systemic resilience
This report synthesises the findings of case study research in two villages in Maharashtra, India, examining the effectiveness of Ecosystem-based Adaptation measures and the conditions that enabled its implementation at community level.
Written by Devaraj de Condappa, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Arjuna Srinidhi, Marcella D’Souza, Dada Dadas and Crispino Lobo
Published on Mar 31, 2021
Info Brief
Alianzas entre las personas y la naturaleza
En este resumen informativo se argumenta en favor del enfoque de múltiples actores para escalar la Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas (AbE) al cambio climático.
Written by Marai El Fassi, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Ana Victoria Rodríguez, María Amalia Porta, Amelia Coj
Published on Oct 12, 2020
Technical Guide
Securing land access for women - an innovative process based on social legitimacy
The purpose of this guide is to provide target actors with a tool for the conduct of an alternative process for securing access to land for women.
Written by Harouna Bary, Fatoumata Tall, Saydou Koudougou, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Dr Saïdou Sanou
Published on Jul 15, 2020
Technical Guide
L’accès sécurisé des femmes à la terre - guide technique un processus novateur ancré dans la légitimation sociale
L’objectif du guide est de mettre à la disposition des acteurs cibles un outil leur permettant de conduire un processus alternatif de sécurisation de l’accès des femmes à la terre.
Written by Harouna Bary, Fatoumata Tall, Saydou Koudougou, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Dr Saïdou Sanou
Published on Jul 15, 2020
Working Paper
Scaling Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change in Maharashtra, India - An Analysis of Policies and Programmes
This paper identifies a number of opportunities for scaling-up ecosystem-based adaptation actions in Maharahstra, India.
Written by Marcella D’Souza, Arjuna Srinidhi, Shreya Banerjee, Abha Indurkar, Eshwer Kale, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Naman Gupta
Published on May 19, 2020
Working Paper
Comment mettre la gestion durable des terres au service des exploitantes agricoles
Recommandations à l’intention des décideurs politiques et des concepteurs de programmes, basées sur des données probantes issues d’études de cas au Bénin et au Burkina Faso.
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Bruno St-Jacques, Saydou Koudougou, and Yvette Onibon Doubogan
Published on May 20, 2019
Working Paper
Opportunities for Voluntary Land Consolidation in Ethiopia: Farmers' Perspectives
The TMG research project focusses on socio-economic, cultural and political-institutional factors that constrain farmers’ uptake of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices.
Written by Girum Getachew Alemu, Ezana Amdework Atsbeha, Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Jes Weigelt
Published on May 15, 2019
Working Paper
Making Sustainable Land Management Work for Women Smallholders
Recommendations for policy makers, and programme implementers, based on evidence from case studies in Benin and Burkina Faso.
Written by Larissa Stiem-Bhatia, Bruno St-Jacques, Saydou Koudougou, and Yvette Onibon Doubogan
Published on May 15, 2019