Celebrated every year on the 25th of May, across the continent and in the diaspora, Africa Day is a symbol of Africa's independence, self-determination and unity. The Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) is using this day…

In Brazil’s biodiverse Amazon region, new business models are opening up opportunities for sustainable economic development in harmony with nature.

While inflicting pressure on the agricultural sector continues, FAO launches a plan to help farmers and rural families to continue food production and sustain their livelihoods.

More than 1,500 people attended physically and online the fourth edition of the International Cooperation Forum (IC Forum), which was dedicated to economic development. This joint SDC and SECO event took place on the…

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…

Germany and the UN World Food Programme are to jointly support Chad in providing land for refugee families from Sudan. This was announced by German Development Minister Svenja Schulze following a visit to the Chad-Sudan…

New initiative aims to fast-track global efforts towards eradicating hunger and poverty, key priorities under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 2024 World Food Forum brought together global leaders to explore innovations in agrifood systems, with a focus on AI, gene editing and sustainable investments. Highlights include youth-driven initiatives and support…

At the First Hamburg Sustainability Conference the German Government announced its joining the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, initiated by the Brazilian G20 presidency this year. Germany will contribute two…

Drought is one of the most insidious climate-related hazards. An international drought resilience conference has called for global collaboration to find actionable solutions to address the escalating threat of drought…