Climate Change

Samburu Pastoralists Protect Environment and Culture

The Samburu pastoral way of life protects the environment in which they live, an environment essential to their culture.

Andean Values have Promoted Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture for Centuries

Indigenous people in Andes promote sustainable agriculture and crop biodiversity.

Can Agroecology Be Part of the Common Agriculture Policy?

Arc2020 is helping develop agroecological communities around Europe using pre-existing support structures.

UN Climate Summit Takes Steps to Ensure Food Security for 9 Billion People by 2050

GFAR stakeholders have been at the forefront of actions to raise awareness of the potential of agricultural systems in adapting and mitigating to climate change

BUGS Program Exemplifies Learning By Doing

Living Classrooms, based in Baltimore, Maryland, uses a learning-by-doing approach to teach youth about agriculture.

Acequias Canals Irrigation System is Vital to Agriculture in Arid Regions

Acequias traditions of the American southwest manage water irrigation in a democratic community structure.

Louisiana’s Boot Needs Repairing

National Estuaries Week brings together Louisiana communities to participate in restoration efforts.

Food Tank Video Announced as “Best Public Service Announcement” Finalist

Food Tank’s video “International Year of Family Farming,” produced by Greener Media, is among the top three finalists in the Best PSA category.

10 Ways to Grow a Better Food System

When you’ve already gone beyond the easy things, here are ten more things you can do to support a sustainable food system.

Jamaican Youth and Women Battle Against Climate Change

Jamaican women and youth lead the battle against climate change with the help of Ja REEACH.

Food for Tomorrow: The New York Times Gathers Food Experts to Discuss the Future of Food

Food for Tomorrow, organized by The New York Times, will provide a unique opportunity for collaboration on solutions to hunger, obesity, and poverty.

Kellogg Commits To Tackle Climate Change

After a campaign by Oxfam with over 200,000 supporters, Kellogg is committing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Food Security Program in Mali Inspires Culture of Conservation

In Mali, community nurseries and conservation programs are remedying the devastating effects of ongoing drought.

How Vegetables Can Save the World

Vegetables play an essential role in healing the global food system. Investing in vegetables means investing in a healthy future!

Modeling Climate Futures Could Put African Farmers a Step Ahead of Climate Change

Data showing scientists how climate change will affect African landscapes could allow time for research and adjustment to protect food security.

Trees: Allies of Urban Gardeners

Although air pollution has adverse effects on urban agriculture, the capacity of trees to remove major air pollutants guarantees healthier crops growing nearby.

Oxfam Calls on Big 10 Food and Beverage Corporations to Tackle Climate Change

Oxfam reports on the unique opportunity for the Big 10 food and beverage corporations to tackle climate change.

Do You Want Flies With That? 10 Insects You Should Consider Adding to Your Diet

Insects are a nutritious source of energy, and adding them to your diet could reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions by up to 18 percent.

10 Urban Agriculture Projects from Europe’s Greenest City: Freiburg, Germany

Freiburg is historically one of the most environmentally-conscious cities in all of Europe. Food Tank highlights ten urban agriculture projects in Freiburg.

Chicago Council: How To Protect Our Food Supply in the Face Of Climate Change

Today’s panelists weighed in on how to protect food supplies and secure farmer’s incomes when faced with changing climates.

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