Sustainable practices enhance productivity and resilience in northern Nigeria Factsheet on the project Fostering Sustainability and Resilience for Food Security in the Savanna Zones of Northern Nigeria (GEF ID 9143) implemented by UNDP with GEF and co-financing.  Highlights include challenges, results, the approach, lessons learned, and future plans.

The HKH is a major source of food, energy, water, and a hub of cultural and biological diversity. However, the region is also highly vulnerable to climate and environment risks. We are witnessing  rapid climate change, biodiversity loss, increased pollution, and disaster risks. It is time to take urgent actions...

Despite its gradual rise in popularity, the field of insurance technology (Insurtech) in most low- and middle-income countries remains significantly underdeveloped, especially regarding its applications in agriculture. Relatively few solutions to enhance the efficiency, delivery, and affordability of agri-insurance among small-scale farmers have reached a significant scale as of yet,...

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), convened a meeting of the HKH Springs Alliance to foster collaboration, align efforts, and co-develop a strategic implementation plan, uniting stakeholders to ensure long-term water security and socio-ecological resilience across the region. The...

Con el apoyo de la FAO, una ganadera argentina produce en la zona de uno de los humedales más extensos de Sudamérica, planificando informadamente el manejo de las pasturas, el uso del agua y del bosque nativo.

Organic agriculture is practised in more than 180 countries, and nearly 99 million hectares of agricultural land are managed organically by at least 4.8 million farmers.Global sales of organic food and drink reached almost 145 billion euros in 2025. The 27th edition of "The World of Organic Agriculture", published by the...

Indigenous Peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, enjoy recognitions of their legitimate tenure rights under the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security, as well as in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of...

Despite growing up in Kakheti, a well-known wine region and the agricultural heart of Georgia, Sophio Khutitdze saw herself as a doctor. She was always drawn to the sciences with chemistry and biology being her favourite classes in high school. She even applied to medical school and took the national...

Agricultural insurance and agricultural finance should work hand-in-hand, yet they have evolved as separate markets, leaving smallholder farmers dangerously exposed to climate shocks and production losses that can wipe out livelihoods and destabilise entire value chains. Despite clear evidence that insurance reduces loan defaults, improves lender capital adequacy and encourages...

At first light, Maryam Gholam Alizadeh, 42, moves among the rows of pistachios. The grove is low and spreading; its leaves catch what little moisture the morning holds. On one hectare of increasingly dry land, more than 700 trees require close attention. Maryam pauses, studies a leaf, then the soil beneath...

Reliable land cover information is vital for sustainable resource management, environmental protection, and climate resilience. In Somalia, where natural resources face increasing pressure from climate variability and land degradation, a harmonized classification system is essential for informed planning and decision-making. The Land Cover Reference System (LCRS) for Somalia provides a...

An investment in rural development is an investment in food security, economic opportunity and global stability. At a time of rising global uncertainty, IFAD’s fourteenth replenishment (IFAD14) represents an opportunity for high-impact investment. And in a world where 80 per cent of the poorest people live in rural areas, strategic investment in the...

Integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) is a holistic approach aimed at nurturing soil fertility and agricultural productivity sustainably. Recognizing soil fertility as a dynamic and multifaceted system, ISFM acknowledges the interplay of diverse factors such as nutrient dynamics, organic matter content and soil structure and the symbiotic relationships between plants,...

En el marco del Mes de la Mujer, más de 200 productoras, emprendedoras y dirigentes de la agricultura de la Región de Valparaíso, se dieron cita en el seminario “Mujeres del Agro: Mujeres, Agua y Territorios”, instancia que puso en valor el rol fundamental e histórico que cumplen las mujeres...

Rural youth are critical to the future of our planet. There are 1.3 billion young people worldwide today, making them the largest generation in history, with almost half living in rural areas. Supporting their entrepreneurial talent creates job opportunities and ensures that rural areas become engines of stability, prosperity and sustainable growth. They have...

Often hear people talk about the "bioeconomy' but you don't know what it is? Take a seat and relax, you've come to the right place. Welcome to Bioeconomy 101!

Women are central to agrifood systems, yet persistent gender inequalities continue to limit their access to agricultural extension, resources and decision-making. At a time when closing gender gaps could improve food security for 45 million people, these guidelines show how Farmer Field Schools (FFS) can move from gender-blind implementation to...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the entry into force of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), and looks forward to...

Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 60 per cent of people under 25. One in four young Africans are not in employment, education or training, and as the population grows, millions enter the job market every year.   These young people are one of the continent's greatest untapped opportunities. The agrifood sector can absorb these young jobseekers, creating a positive ripple effect for food...

This Legal Paper draws on existing frameworks such as the Codex Alimentarius, World Trade Organization agreements, and other agreements, to highlight gaps and challenges in regulating new food technologies. It also addresses the legal perspective on broader societal and ethical implications, particularly concerning sustainable development, human rights, and environmental sustainability....