Civil society organizations, scientists and Indigenous peoples are taking a stand against UN Food Systems Summit’s agenda.
Agriculture
Irrigating Crops with Wastewater May be the Future of Farming
By using recycled wastewater as irrigation in agriculture, some farmers are hoping to mitigate the pressures of worsening droughts.
Major U.S. Grocery Stores Step Up to Save the Bees, But Are They Doing Enough?
Some of the largest U.S. grocery stores are stepping up and taking action to protect bees from toxic pesticides.
Recent Report Exposes the Hidden Costs of Food in the U.S.
According to a recent report by the Rockefeller Foundation, the true cost of food in the U.S. is 3 times what Americans are currently spending on food.
Africans Publicly Challenge Green Revolution Backers
Africa’s largest civil society network and its allies are calling on investors to stop funding programs that promote an extractive model agriculture in Africa.
Are Young People Really Eating Less Meat?
Young people are buying and eating more meat than older generations, according to new research from the World Resources Institute.
Why Are Diets and Biodiversity Linked?
Building more healthy, sustainable, and resilient food systems is central to reversing biodiversity loss, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring food security for everyone.
20 Youth Organizations Transforming Food Systems
This International Youth Day, celebrate these youth-led organizations fighting for the future of food.
Swette Center Report Calls on Biden-Harris Administration to Prioritize Organic Agriculture
New Swette Center report makes 46 recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration to advance organic agriculture as part of its Build Back Better initiative.
African Faith Leaders Call on The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Drop African Green Revolution
An alliance of African faith leaders outline the harmful effects of high input Green Revolution programs, like the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
