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Ecosystems

A new project aims to advance the monitoring of ecosystem restoration worldwide – by combining cutting-edge technology, local capacity building and indigenous knowledge.

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.

Poverty reduction

Current poverty measurements neglect an important aspect: adequate nutrition. A new method takes this aspect into account and arrives at significantly higher poverty figures.

Climate change

At the 16th Petersberg Climate Dialogue, around 40 countries sent an important signal in support of committed climate protection even without the backing of the USA – what now counts in the run-up to the World Climate…

Nutrition

At the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit, the international community made ambitious commitments to tackle the challenge of malnutrition in all its forms.

Finance

Nine African delegations analysed long-term experiences and handed over their conclusions to the AU's Kampala CAADP process.

Cocoa production

Grafting can increase cocoa yields, while preventing agricultural production areas from expanding into tropical forests.

Livestock

The highly pathogenic avian influenza brings losses of hundreds of millions of poultry world-wide, with increased spillover into mammals. As a transboundary issue this requires a global, coordinated response, FAO says,…

Agribusiness

Although Africa accounts for more than a third of the area under cultivation world-wide, the continent is responsible for a mere ten per cent of global agricultural production. Ways to achieve a more balanced ratio in…

Climate change

Good news, but not an all-clear – the Amazon would continue to produce rainfall even if were completely deforested, according to new research, contradicting the previous assumption that the Amazon is moving towards a…

The enormous financial power of public development banks can play a crucial role in transforming global food systems towards greater sustainability and food security.

Biodiversity

The COP16 negotiations that were not concluded in November 2024 have now been finalised. A strategy for resource mobilisation has been adopted, a new fund has been launched, and the monitoring framework has been…

Land degradation

Land restoration can promote stability. According to the UNCCD, degraded land threatens security, and cooperation and sustainable measures are crucial for peace, as it stressed at MSC2025.

Agriculture

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

Finance

A new, free global data platform aims to capture remittances for rural development. Remittances are a vital component of the global economy, providing an essential financial lifeline to millions of families world-wide.