Rangelands and wetlands in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are critical socio-ecological systems supporting biodiversity, ecosystem services, and pastoral livelihoods. This compendium documents 20 best-practice cases from across the HKH, organised around technological innovation, ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions, water management, sustainable resource use, multiple rangeland benefits, and local governance...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

This study highlights the need for more holistic approaches to measuring agrifood system performance in order to fairly assess agroecology alongside alternative approaches. Drawing on reviews, interviews, and workshops held in Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Tunisia, it identifies barriers and opportunities for measuring and advancing agroecological transitions. Key findings stress...

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) concluded its twelfth session yesterday in Manchester, UK. During the meeting, delegates approved the Summary for Policymakers of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report and reached agreement on several decisions of interest to FAO’s mandate and activities. Businesses are central to halting and reversing biodiversity loss   IPBES launched a new methodological assessment of the impacts and dependencies of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

The Summary for Policymakers of the Methodological assessment of the impact and dependence of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people will strengthen the knowledge base to support efforts by business to achieve the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity and the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which are...

In this episode of The Work We Do, we speak with Lauren Phillips, Director of Partnerships and UN Collaboration at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about why women and youth are central to the transformation of agrifood systems. The conversation draws on FAO’s flagship reports to...

World maize prices remained broadly stable in January 2026, underpinned by ample global supplies, despite logistical constraints disrupting shipments from some export origins. Developments in global wheat prices were mixed, reflecting differing influences across major exporters, including winterkill risks, exchange rate movements, and the onset of new season harvests in...

Este informe sobre apoyo agrícola de emergencia presenta los resultados de la última ronda del Monitoreo de Datos en Emergencias (DIEM-Monitoring), realizada en Colombia entre agosto y octubre de 2025. Se estima que 100 000 hogares rurales necesitan asistencia agrícola de emergencia en Colombia. Este informe proporciona a los actores...

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) brought its team together for the annual open day, creating a moment to reflect on the achievements of 2025 and to align on the priorities that will guide the year ahead. Throughout the day, colleagues reviewed key milestones across research, partnerships, and capacity development...

Légiférer en conformité avec l'approche écosystémique des pêches (AEP) est une tâche complexe, compte tenu de la nature holistique de l'AEP, qui implique une multitude de facteurs étayés par les aspects sociaux, économiques, environnementaux et institutionnels ayant un impact sur la durabilité de la pêche. Parmi ces facteurs figurent l'intégration...

Castration is common in beef cattle for reproductive and management purposes, but it causes pain and stress, raising welfare concerns. The adoption of perioperative anesthesia and analgesia remains uneven in tropical low- and middle-income settings, where infrastructure, costs, and weak enforcement limit its application. This study aimed to evaluate the...

This fact sheet is the first in a series focused on digital infrastructure in Africa and its implications for the environment, agriculture, and food systems. It introduces the major components of digital infrastructure — including submarine and terrestrial cables, satellites, and data centres — and outlines their growing prevalence across...

In veterinary medicine, heart rate variability (HRV) has emerged as a valuable tool for assessing welfare, comfort, stress responses, and overall physiological status. This study aimed to design and validate a harness/vest wearable system for remote HRV measurement and monitoring in dairy cows managed under rotational grazing conditions in the...

Invisible to most people – even avid netizens – are the 1.5 million kilometres (km) of subsea cables that constitute the critical backbone of our cyber life.1 Around 99% of data from emails, video calls, streaming services, financial transactions, and e-commerce passes through submarine cables.2 An estimated 600 cable systems...

Functional veterinary music, defined as music specifically designed in its tempo, rhythm, harmonic structure, and frequency ranges to modulate animal emotional states and behavior, has emerged as an innovative strategy for managing lactating sows. Exposure to functional music in other studies during gestation and lactation has been shown to reduce...

This project explores the successful application of modern, environmentally friendly technologies in organic rice farming systems in West Java, Indonesia. Through the integration of organic fertilizers, sustainable pest management, and efficient irrigation systems, the initiative supports improved soil health, increased productivity, and greater environmental sustainability.

Bhutan has officially approved its first National Agroforestry Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to promote sustainable land use through the integration of trees, crops and livestock. Led by Bhutan’s Department of Forests and Park Services under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources,...

Community Learning Centres (CLCs) serve as decentralised hubs where farmers can test innovative farming techniques, access expert guidance, and collaborate on sustainable agricultural solutions. This guideline aims to make the CLCs effective knowledge hubs for farmers, practitioners, and extension workers, empowering farming communities to adopt sustainable solutions and build resilience...