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On 20 October 2023, the Food Agriculture of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Honduras convened in Rome to sign the project implementation agreement titled “Soil mapping for resilient agri-food systems in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa (SoilFER)”. This signing ceremony represents a significant stride towards improving agricultural practices and enhancing resilience in the country.
Agricultural production is the mainstay of Rwanda, with the majority of the country's population relying on agriculture for their livelihoods. In recent years, rapid population growth and limited potential farmland have led to tremendous pressure on soils. In Rwanda, unsustainable soil management practices have led to soil acidification and erosion, as well as a decline in crop yields and quality.
From 19 to 22 June, the tenth regional assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Soil Partnership (ASLAC) was held. This event was of great importance for promoting resilient agri-food systems and healthy soils in the region. The Assembly brought together experts and leaders from 23 latin American countries committed to sustainable soil management, with the aim of establishing a comprehensive agenda to address the challenges and opportunities related to this vital resource.
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), like other regions of the world, faces the problem of major forest fires every year. This complex phenomenon endangers the lives of people and social environments (rural populations, urban-rural interface communities and firefighting services), as well as seriously affecting the environment, rural development and different sectors of the local and regional economy.
Innovations to re-carbonize soils, improve soil health and enhance water use efficiency take centre stage at the Science and Innovation Forum