Dossier: Water
A new tool for more inclusive water governance

At the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, the International Water Management Institute launched the Water Governance Accelerator. It is…

Dossier: Water
Solar irrigation initiative launched

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association (ESEDA) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance solar-powered irrigation systems in…

Dossier: Water
The true state of our water systems

Many regions are living beyond their hydrological means, and many critical water systems are already bankrupt. This is the sobering conclusion that the UN University’s Institute for Water, Environment and Health…

Dossier: Water
Towards gender-responsive action in water with GIS planning

Through its “Water Vision 2047”, India has set itself the goal of ensuring water security for all. Our author explains why this issue is particularly important for women, how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be…

Dossier: Water
Bringing a nexus systems approach to its practical application

In South Asia, the interconnectedness of water, energy and food security is especially pronounced. Our authors describe what it takes to make a systems-based nexus approach an operational reality in the region.

In Bhutan, national development is guided by the philosophy of Gross National Happiness. Leaders from across policy, investment and food system innovation met there in the beginning of September to shape a collective…

Plants respond actively to stress. In a recent study scientists show that the “solar powerhouses” of plant cells trigger protection programmes that ensure the plant’s survival under changing environmental conditions.

The IFOAM Animal Husbandry Alliance Conference 2026 looked at the challenges of livestock farming against the background of the wide range of realities and production contexts in the Global North and South. The meeting…

A systematic review and meta-analysis shows that the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard creates certain benefits, but also has its limitations. RSPO increases oil palm yield and decreases greenhouse gas…

The increase in rice cultivation in sub-Saharan Africa is putting a strain on the environment as well as creating further habitats for the spread of dangerous diseases. Our authors call for a coordinated effort centring…

In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of cardiometabolic conditions has rapidly emerged. Sustainable diets may support the prevention of cardiometabolic conditions. An international team of scientists wanted to find out…