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At the heart of many Indigenous communities is a deep understanding of the natural world. Passed down through generations, this knowledge reinforces cultural identity, supports community well-being, and helps sustain forest ecosystems.
Yet with forests under pressure, Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and medicine are at risk of being lost. It...

An ancient textile tradition was quietly slipping into history, until a collective of ethnic women in northwestern Vietnam decided to weave a new future.

A system that enables farmers to certify their products locally – instead of by a third party – is improving access to markets, boosting incomes, strengthening local food systems and protecting the environment in Nepal.
At Metro Farmers Market in Lalitpur, producers are excited. Fixed to their stall – piled high...
Colombia’s golden bean
27/07/2026
27/07/2026

In the community of Las Varas in Tumaco, western Colombia, cocoa is more than just a bean. It is a symbol of resilience that is at the heart of the community’s socioeconomic wellbeing.
"Cocoa is the cornerstone of our community… it’s our golden bean", says María Ruiz, a cocoa...

Refresher training in coffee farming technologies, post-harvest handling, and climate-resilient techniques as well as a coffee roasting machine, transform the futures of coffee producers in rural Nepal.
In the aptly-named Beautiful Café in Sukute, Bagmati province, a three-hour drive from Kathmandu, there is a throng of customers and the unmistakable smell...
