Aerosols of biological origin are slowing temperature changes, scientists say.[more]

Investment in agriculture in African nations is also becoming increasingly attractive for German agribusiness, as shown by the significantly high number of people attending the Africa Business Week in Frankfurt am Main. 1,500...[more]

In the rural areas of the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, a lack of electricity and dearth of teachers are obstacles to a functioning school system. A newly developed electronic device called I-slate, which runs on solar energy...[more]

The implementation of the “forest conservation policy“ announced by the Asia Pulp and Paper group (APP) disappoints environmental organisations.[more]

As isolated copper destroys diarrhoeal germs, it can be used to purify water.[more]

Tourism is an important source of income for many developing countries. Participants at the Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism discussed the opportunities and problems arising from this sector in Bonn, Germany, in late...[more]

Every year, the World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty brings together representatives from governments, the development community, civil society, academia, and the private sector. “Moving towards transparent land governance:...[more]

A recent study highlights the importance of the interaction between wild pollinators and the production of animal-pollinated crops.[more]

The European Report on Development (ERD) 2013 "Post 2015: Global Action for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future" was launched mid-April at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The report seeks to contribute to global reflection on...[more]

Insecticide-treated, environmentally friendly nets can help to control pests in animal shelters and reduce mosquitoes in homes.[more]

When the black coffee twig borer attacks coffee, it destroys 90 per cent of the plant; now researchers warn that the pest has spread to over 40 other plant species.[more]

The coffee & climate toolbox provides extension workers and coffee growers with knowledge on adaptation techniques and local know-how in the coffee sector.[more]

Average rice yield in sub-Saharan Africa has jumped 30 percent after rice crisis.[more]

Talk about food security in global and regional bodies was abundant in 2012. But what has really been achieved? This issue is explored in the Global Food Policy Report 2012. [more]

Droughts in 2011 and floods in 2012 in the Sahel region as well as severe conflicts in Mali have left approximately 10.3 million people food insecure in 2013, and over 1.4 million children are at risk of severe acute...[more]

The Crop Prospects and Food Situation report from FAO focuses on developments affecting the food security situation of developing countries. [more]

The rise of the South is radically reshaping the world of the 21st century, with developing nations driving economic growth, says the United Nations Development Programme’s 2013 Human Development Report.[more]

The world's ten largest food corporations are still far from fulfilling social and ecological standards in their food production, the NGO Oxfam says.[more]

Specific genetic expression of an enzyme can enhance the usable energy content of sorghum[more]

With a new fund, Africa's stronger economies are supporting the continent's weaker countries. [more]

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has dedicated 2013 to quinoa, the “superfood” of the Andes. The quinoa grain is rich in proteins and micronutrients and could play an important role in the fight against hunger.[more]