Rural development

The world urgently needs to shift to zero waste, says a new report. Waste management improvements are needed to limit pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and negative impacts on human health.

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Rural development initiatives play a crucial role in uplifting the lives of people in remote areas and supporting agriculture production. But the vulnerability of ecosystems and rural communities is increasing.…

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Rural development

The most vulnerable economic communities on Earth live alongside carnivores and pay the highest price for human-wildlife conflict. A new paper calls for mechanisms to be developed for rich countries to make payments to…

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Rural development

Hundreds of people in India are protesting against being relocated from protected areas for conservation, including tiger reserves. New concepts are needed to reconcile species conservation with the needs of Indigenous…

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After nearly four decades of pollution and neglect, a Himalayan lake is restored to its former glory, providing a habitat for thousands of migratory birds.

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Just like many other African countries, Malawi, one of the world’s top ten exporters of tobacco, is increasingly experiencing the consequences of tobacco-related death and diseases. However, as yet it lacks public…

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Rural development

Many people in rural areas work under poor employment conditions, and women and children are most affected, according to the report.

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Rural development

The report describes the systemic issues that have led to the situation we are in, identifies priorities for transforming our food systems and provides recommended actions to achieve meaningful change.

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Rural development

A survey among small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan African countries is bringing their voices to the UN Food System Summit. They are sending a message of optimism and caution.

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Rural development

Bushmeat has been a major source of protein and livelihood in the tropical forests for millions of years. Using wildlife for this purpose has been growing rapidly, putting pressure on wild animal populations and creating…

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