Strong evidence of links between crop production and the soil microbiome and impacts on climate, environment and human health There are few sectors within the bioeconomy that are more exciting than microbiome science, technology and innovation (STI). Microbiomes – assemblages of bacteria, fungi, algae, viruses and other microbes that live and...

Through the German Ministry for Food and Agriculture-supported Towards Sustainable Bioeconomy Guidelines project, FAO helps countries in the development of sustainable and circular bioeconomy strategies and programmes. The project’s contribution includes a set of Aspirational Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Bioeconomy, as well as guiding tools to support decision-makers on:...

What does microbiome mean and what is it about microbiomes that make them so important? The term microbiome refers to an assemblage of microorganisms that live and interact together in a defined environment. Examples of a microbiome include the networks of soil microorganisms that determine the fertility status of a soil...

Namibia validates her National Bioeconomy Strategy for the period 2023 – 2028 as it gears towards innovation, conservation, and the sustainable utilization of its biological resources. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the National Commission for Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) recently hosted the...

Global crises, in particular the ongoing conflict in Ukraine are provoking a disruption in food supplies, a rise in energy prices, and reduced access to fertilizers. Those disproportionately impacted by climate change, rising, COVID-19, and major conflicts are among the most vulnerable. A circular bioeconomy can bring innovative solutions and is becoming a key element...