The digital transformation of agrifood systems is accelerating globally, driven by the emergence of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and blockchain. These technologies are having a profound effect on agriculture, enhancing precision, productivity and...

Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials are nowadays considered the main drivers in the development and rapid spread of drug-resistant pathogens, globally known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR)[1]. In addition to the natural occurrence of AMR, which is a biological process that...

On 20 September 2023, during the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Members adopted a new Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR). This landmark Declaration was approved in the context of the United Nations (UN)...

Supporting the drafting of a nation’s laws is a delicate and often intricate task. In a subject where international law and standards exist, the drafting exercise can be guided by an international instrument or even specific rules of international law....

There are 476 million Indigenous people globally and more than half of these are women. Their unique cultures, knowledge and traditional practices are valuable contributions to biodiversity and are indispensable for the conservation of ecosystems.[1] Indigenous women (IW) in the rural world...