Dossier: Bioeconomy
High-Level Principles on the Bioeconomy

The G20 member countries have defined principles to reconcile development and sustainability with solutions based on nature.

Dossier: Bioeconomy
Biodiversity loss from trade worse than expected

Agricultural trade accelerates biodiversity loss in tropical regions more than previously thought. Over 90 per cent of species loss from land use is export-driven. Sustainable solutions, such as bioeconomy approaches,…

Dossier: Bioeconomy
Publication: Bioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture

A paper from FAO sheds light on the role of bioeconomy for food security and nutrition and the challenges and opportunities for agrifood systems.

Dossier: Bioeconomy
Agriculture Ministers agree to promote bioeconomy

At this year’s Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference, 70 nations pledged to drive sustainable bioeconomy, boost food security, conserve biodiversity and combat climate change.

 

Dossier: Bioeconomy
The bio-based economy needs more support

Since the first Global Bioeconomy Summit in 2015, initiatives have been launched in several countries to pave the way from a fossil-fuel-based to a bio-based economy. The branch recently met in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss…

Tree crops play a crucial role in tackling climate change and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet, they often remain overlooked in policies.

The escalating impacts of human activities and climate change, particularly increased nutrient leaching and deposition, could significantly alter the productivity, structure and function of tropical vegetation. To better…

The African continent has set a new agenda for the transformation of its agricultural and food systems. This year will focus on preparing for the effective implementation of the Kampala Agenda at the level of AU member…

This article presents the challenges of time constraints facing men and women in Uganda's rural areas and the pathways for overcoming them. It is based on Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) held in the districts of Kisoro…

Extreme weather events, species extinction and resource scarcity threaten our future, this report warns. Environmental hazards dominate the long-term risks, while wars and disinformation characterise the present.

Progress in combating desertification has been dealt a blow, with UNCCD negotiating parties failing to reach an agreement last December. Our author stresses the importance of addressing the issue of desertification and…

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