The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, held in Nairobi in May 2024, brought together leaders, researchers, farmers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of farming in Africa. A side event hosted by DeSIRA-LIFT and IFAD highlighted the transformative potential of agroecology and regenerative agriculture in addressing soil health, productivity,...

The FAO has presented an ambitious project to promote agroecology through a "Model Law" for Latin America and the Caribbean. Developed in collaboration with the PARLATINO (Latin American and Caribbean Parliament) and supported by organizations like the Spanish Cooperation Agency and AMEXCID, this model law aims to transform agricultural practices...

The IPBES Nexus Assessment underscores the urgent need to address the interconnected challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, water security, and food systems. Recognizing the intricate relationships between these issues, the assessment provides a comprehensive framework for implementing integrated policies and actions that foster environmental sustainability and human well-being. The report...

The newly launched IPBES Nexus Report sheds light on the intricate connections between biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change. It highlights how these global challenges are deeply interlinked, often compounding one another, and calls for solutions that address them together. Developed by experts from across the globe, the report...

The Shift Project has presented a bold vision to transform France’s agricultural sector, addressing its environmental, economic, and social challenges. With agriculture accounting for 18% of national greenhouse gas emissions, the report emphasizes the urgent need for low-carbon, resilient practices to secure food production, protect resources, and ensure economic viability...

Biodiversity, the cornerstone of life on Earth, is vanishing at an alarming pace, with agriculture playing a significant role in this crisis. But how central is agriculture in the global conversation on biodiversity? This podcast takes you behind the scenes of the recent United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia. Hear...