Climate change-related shifts in marine resource availability and species behavior are increasing rates of human-wildlife conflict (HWC). Although this trend poses significant risks to both human livelihoods and conservation efforts, strategies to resolve HWC focus largely on ecological outcomes, overlooking key impacts and contributions of human resource users. Here, we...

“The newly selected Entrepreneurs for Rural Access (ERAs) in Assam are a beacon of hope to help spread valuable knowledge on natural farming through video,” said Sri Gunajeet Kashyap, Joint Secretary of the Agriculture Department, Government of Assam, expressing his enthusiasm for the ERA initiative which empowers rural youth to...

Women agricultural workers are essential to the growth of Morocco’s agricultural sector, yet they continue to face significant challenges. These include insecure employment (lack of contracts, social protection, etc.), undervaluation of their work, and limited recognition. This policy brief examines these issues and proposes actionable solutions to enhance their working...

Deforestation is a global problem. Despite multiple treaties and agreements, deforestation has not stopped and is increasing. The driving force behind tropical deforestation is the cultivation of commodity crops.  These are crops that are central to people’s lives, providing everything from animal feed to tyres to chocolate bars and a morning...

“The Harvest Money Expo is considered as Uganda's biggest annual agriculture and agribusiness exhibition and offers exhibitors an excellent opportunity for increasing visibility and networking,” said Sylvia Nakanyike Mukasa, Access Agriculture Entrepreneur Coach for Uganda.

Esta segunda publicación de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) sobre el panorama regional del océano, los mares y los recursos marinos destaca el rol estratégico de estos elementos en el desarrollo económico, social y ambiental de América Latina y el Caribe.A cinco años del plazo...

We are pleased to announce that Access Agriculture’s book ‘Young Changemakers’ published in English in 2024 is now available in French. The book is an anthology of 42 inspiring stories of young rural entrepreneurs from across Africa and India, who are breaking new ground as e-extension service providers by promoting...

Land degradation is one of the most urgent environmental problems affecting Mexico in the 21st century and the Americas region. It is exacerbated in the context of climate change. Mexican rural sectors, especially women and Indigenous Peoples, have played a fundamental role in soil management and mitigating adverse climatic conditions...

‘Agroecology in Practice: From Local Initiatives to Global Scaling Through Video’ by Jeffery W Bentley and Paul Van Mele, published recently by CABI, is a must-read for all those who are interested in embracing sustainable agricultural practices for a healthier future for the planet and are seeking a practical guide...

Access Agriculture recently conducted a one-day training in the use of digital extension tools for 38 Rural Advisory Service (RAS) Facilitators in Ecuador and Costa Rica, both of which have strong agricultural sectors with a growing trend towards organic farming. The training was conducted as part of the Global Programme for Small-scale Agroecology Producers...

La cartilla describe los efectos de los incendios forestales, mismos que están aumentando globalmente y en Latinoamérica, donde entre 2009 y 2019 se quemaron 33 millones de hectáreas. en el Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, factores como la mala gestión de tierras, el cambio climático y el uso inadecuado del fuego...

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En este informe de la FAO y la Secretaría Ejecutiva del Consejo Agropecuario Centroamericano del Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana se resalta el papel de las soluciones basadas en la naturaleza en la transformación de los sistemas alimentarios hacia modelos sostenibles y sensibles a la nutrición. Se destaca la importancia...

La presente publicación sistematiza la experiencia desarrollada en los departamentos bolivianos de Oruro y Potosí, enfocada en el estudio de seis zonas caracterizadas por su alta vulnerabilidad al estrés hídrico, en un contexto de cambio climático y de recurrencia del fenómeno de El Niño.Se describen las condiciones hidrometeorológicas de la...

Esta cartilla presenta el proyecto “Incremento de la resiliencia climática basada en ecosistemas de comunidades rurales vulnerables en la macrorregión de los Valles del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia”. Ejecutado por la FAO y financiado por el Fondo Verde para el Clima, el proyecto tiene como objetivo mejorar los medios de...

This case study highlights the experiences of rural women farmers in Tanzania, focusing on the story of Mama Aisha, a smallholder farmer in Kilosa. Despite their critical role in agricultural production and family livelihood, rural women face systemic challenges in accessing formal financial services due to limited mobility, lack of...

The current era is marked by escalating conflicts, increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events and disasters, and profound economic shocks that drive migration as people seek to escape harsh conditions. Against this backdrop, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reaffirms its unwavering commitment, enshrined in...

La adecuación a la regulación europea sobre comercio libre de deforestación y degradación forestal (EUDR) es un requisito desafiante para los exportadores de la región. El informe resume el análisis técnico de buenas prácticas, brechas de capacidad y acciones prioritarias necesaria para el cumplimiento efectivo del reglamento en grupos de...

En el corazón del campo mexicano, millones de mujeres trabajan día y noche para alimentar al país. Sin embargo, su esfuerzo sigue siendo ignorado, subvalorado y, en muchos casos, explotado. A pesar de que realizan el 60% del trabajo agrícola , solo el 25% son dueñas de las tierras que cultivan , evidenciando una...

Sustainable development aspires to “leave no one behind”1. Even so, limited attention has been paid to small-scale fisheries (SSF) and their importance in eradicating poverty, hunger and malnutrition. Through a collaborative and multidimensional data-driven approach, we have estimated that SSF provide at least 40% (37.3 million tonnes) of global fisheries...