Drylands expanded significantly during the last decades. A total of 2.3 billion people lived in drylands in 2020, a doubling from 1990, projected to more than double again by 2100 under a worst-case climate change…
Food systems function very differently across regions, and impacts of greenhouse gas mitigation policies on consumers therefore vary across the world. Low-income countries face greater challenges in managing food price…
COP16 advanced global efforts to address desertification, with new funding and initiatives unveiled, but critical hurdles in land restoration and drought preparedness persist.
At COP16, governments are expected to negotiate commitments to enhance resilience at all levels, building on recommendations from the Intergovernmental Working Group on Drought established at COP15.
Initial funding for the development of regional value chains in rice cultivation as part of the “Regional Rice Development in West Africa” project has been approved. The project aims to enhance food security, empower…
The UN Climate Change Conference in Baku was concluded with a new agreement on climate finance which observers have criticised for not being ambitious enough.
A new platform will help farmers navigate the current network of agriculture-focused initiatives and programmes, supporting the development of climate-resilient villages and rural communities for adaptation action in the…
New initiative aims to fast-track global efforts towards eradicating hunger and poverty, key priorities under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A new FAO analysis highlights the tremendous potential of agrifood systems as climate solutions. It maps Nationally Determined Contributions and identifies opportunities, gaps and risks related to agrifood climate…
At COP29 in Baku, leaders launched a new initiative to tackle the urgent nexus of climate change, conflict, and humanitarian needs. Through global partnerships and innovative solutions, the initiative aims to sets the…
Many tree species are threatened with extinction, impacting ecosystems and human livelihoods. Islands face the highest risk due to deforestation and climate change. Urgent conservation, habitat protection and community…
It was not possible to settle the crucial issue of finance at the Biodiversity Conference in Cali. However, resolutions were adopted which are to focus more attention on Indigenous Peoples and ensure fairer use of…
Africa's role in the global seed certification system is to be strengthened. A new initiative, set for a five-year rollout, seeks to empower up to 14 African nations, increasing yields, income and resilience while…
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