Nasho is one of the areas in Rwanda's Eastern Province where food production decreased due to drought caused by climate change.  80 percent of Rwandans depend on agriculture for their livelihoods and because of the drought many lost their jobs. Some fled to other countries. In 2015, FAO launched a project to [...]

Interviews from the World Agricultures Watch International Workshop “Understanding Farming Diversity for Better Policy-making and Project Targeting” 19-20 December 2017, IFAD Headquarters, Rome, Italy

In the framework of the project “Adapting small-scale irrigation to climate change in West and Central Africa”, farmers from Gambia talk about the devastating impacts of climate change on their farming activities and crops, leading to crop failure and food insecurity. 

Treated wastewater provides valuable nutrients to plants and crops, reducing the need for fertilizers.

To meet the Sustainable Development Goals, the world needs to move faster from a crisis-led response to a proactive approach that reduces impacts, builds resilience and allows people to cope with drought. The tools, systems and techniques are already available. FAO supports countries to increase resilience of livelihoods to threats [...]

An animated illustration of soil organic carbon and its importance for climate action, food production, and sustainable development

Interviews taken during the Country-phase  Inception Workshop Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Mali and Niger. Bouaké, Ivory Coast   |   6 - 8 February 2017