The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) welcomes the opportunity to engage with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) on finding resources to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in South Africa. We support the White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity in its...

Harry, a modern farmer, practices recirculating aquaculture to grow his fish. He grows Tilapia without relying on the natural water systems. Harry’s day consists of monitoring water quality, feeding the fish, monitoring fish behavior and system maintenance, if necessary. His fish are being grown in a controlled environment making it...

Cultivar alimentos para 8 mil millones de personas, basados en la permanente explotación de la tierra, es insostenible. En este cuarto capítulo de "Maestra Naturaleza" hablaremos sobre cómo migrar de la agricultura intensiva, industrializada y dependiente de agroquímicos, a una agricultura más sustentable con la tierra y comprometida con la...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have cooperated over several decades to develop and implement the Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZ) modelling framework and databases. AEZ relies on well-established land evaluation principles to assess natural resources for finding suitable agricultural land utilization options. It identifies...

Billions of people depend on the fresh water that flows from increasingly fragile mountain environments. The water resources we receive from mountains are literally melting away before our eyes.Mountains and alpine glaciers – often referred to as the world’s ‘water towers’ – are becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change and unsustainable...

Community-based adaptation (CBA) is a proven approach to building resilience to climate change. However, despite being around for over 20 years, there are still gaps in the policy context and limited resources available to realize its potential. Why? Experts from the International Institute for Sustainable Development reviewed over 50 policy...

Este documento resalta las acciones de la sociedad civil en México para fortalecer el papel de los consumidores en la promoción de sistemas alimentarios saludables y sostenibles. A través de campañas de sensibilización, incidencia política y alianzas estratégicas, organizaciones como la Asociación de Consumidores Orgánicos y la Vía Orgánica han...

En este episodio hablaremos sobre la Ganadería Regenerativa, donde abordaremos de manera sencilla sus bases teóricas y cómo llevarla a cabo en nuestros agostaderos, además de la necesidad de cuidar y regenerar nuestros suelos, ya que, gracias al suelo podemos asegurar la soberanía alimentaria del mundo, además que el suelo...

Este manual foi desenvolvido no contexto do curso “Meliponicultura para mulheres”, realizado em fevereiro de 2025 no município de Paragominas, no estado do Pará, Brasil. Voltada para agricultoras de comunidades tradicionais, a publicação oferece informações práticas e científicas sobre a criação de abelhas sem ferrão (meliponicultura), com o objetivo de...

Soil remediation refers to the process of restoring polluted soil to its original state or reducing the concentration of contaminants to acceptable levels. The process is complex and involves multiple steps, necessitating meticulous planning and execution. To ensure effective soil remediation, it is important to follow a checklist that includes...

En la gran tarea por recuperar nuestros ecosistemas, es la misma naturaleza quien guarda las respuestas. En 6 episodios, te invitamos a hacer un viaje en el que aprenderemos sobre algunas de las crisis ambientales más graves que afectan al planeta —causadas en su mayoría por el propio ser humano—,...

Una investigación del Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea) refuerza la importancia de programas como el PNAE para mejorar los índices nutricionales de la población y promover el desarrollo territorial local.

The publication “Leveraging Space Technology for Agricultural Development and Food Security” was produced by FAO and UNOOSA in response to the ongoing dialogue within the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). It underscores the transformative potential of space technologies in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security...

El agua es esencial para optimizar la productividad y calidad del cultivo de nogales en Chile. Con una producción anual de alrededor de 135,000 toneladas y 40,000 hectáreas plantadas hasta el 2020, el nogal se destaca en la industria. Aunque entre la IV y la VI región son los focos...

While global efforts to operationalize soil spectroscopy are progressing, cooperation is needed to fully leverage its potential for generating digital soil information to support sustainable soil management worldwide. The Global Soil Laboratory Network’s soil spectroscopy initiative (GLOSOLAN-Spec), led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through...

La agricultura es una de las actividades económicas más importantes de Bolivia, representando el 12% del PIB del país. Sin embargo, la productividad agrícola es una de las más bajas de América del Sur. En el BID trabajamos para potenciar el sector agropecuario de Bolivia y, a su vez, empoderar...

Efficient agricultural water management is essential in addressing global challenges like water scarcity, climate variability, and increasing food demand. AquaCrop, a crop–water productivity model developed by FAO with leading scientific institutions, offers an innovative, research-driven approach to optimize water use and boost crop yields. Designed for water-limited conditions, AquaCrop provides...

This report, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), explores the promotion of bioeconomy through sustainable agricultural practices in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The analysis highlights the critical role of sustainable and circular bioeconomy in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges, particularly in the...

La presente experiencia es parte de una serie documentada, en el marco de un ciclo de conversatorios denominados “Hacia una transformación agroecológica” organizados por la Comunidad de práctica de agricultura familiar y agroecología. Esta experiencia describe los resultados de un estudio que analiza el consumo de alimentos en circuitos alternativos...

Food policy is relevant for a complex set of interconnected challenges, including food security, public health and environmental sustainability. To address these issues effectively, demand-side policies, that support healthy and sustainable consumption patterns are needed. This implies not only new measures, but also a more coordinated approach, one that aligns...