Identifying climate adaptation measures for Latin American farmers
An assessment in four Latin American countries identifies the main vulnerabilities and threats of climate change to the region’s agricultural systems. CALI, COLOMBIA – Smallholder...
As COVID-19 fractures food systems, global experts issue roadmap to avert post-pandemic food shocks caused by climate change
Influential voices from six continents present path to climate-smart, food-secure future in wake of new UN report warning climate stress contributing to COVID “food emergency”...
New Bread Baskets Emerging in the Western Regions of Tanzania
Kigoma *Partnerships for agricultural transformation results in the regions of Kigoma, Kagera, and Katavi leapfrogging to become significant producers of food for Tanzania and the...
Game-changing technologies to transform our food systems
A pipeline of disruptive technologies could transform our food systems, ecosystems and human health, but attention to the enabling environment is needed to realize their...
A wake-up call for Latin America’s livestock sector: Emissions reductions crucial to meet SDGs by 2030
A new journal article analyzes the emission reduction practices of the livestock sector in seven Latin American countries and their potential to contribute to the...
Conservation agriculture key in meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals
New analysis shows benefits of conservation agriculture to crop performance, water efficiency and climate action in South Asia. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (16 April 2020) – An international...
New guidance launched to help countries track livestock emissions
NEW ZEALAND – 92 developing countries included livestock-related emissions as a target for mitigation in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). One of the biggest challenges...
Mkami Yusuph Tetere’s Journey from Street Vendor to Successful Entrepreneur
Once a street vendor selling maize flour, Mkami Yusuph Tetere, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, has transformed her life and business, thanks to the pivotal support from...
Mama Seki: nimeigia mikataba na wakulima wadogowadogo kuniuzia mahindi, Ruvuma na Iringa
Na Mwandishi wetu BARAKA kubwa katika kazi za mikono hutegemea zaidi namna unavyofanya menejimenti ya program unayoifanya na mkazo unaotilia ili uweze kutoboza. Hata kama...
Dr. Agnes Kalibata of Rwanda – Special Envoy for 2021 Food Systems Summit
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Agnes Kalibata of Rwanda as his Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. In...