An overview of some of the most egregious inactions that have contributed to a failure to solve the food crisis in 2012.
Climate Change
International Year of Family Farming: Research Organizations Demand Responsible Farmland Investment
Investment in agricultural land has been increasing, and with it, social and environmental concerns.
26 Films Every Food Activist Must Watch
Food Tank has selected 26 incredible films educating audiences about changes being made – or that need to be made – in the food system.
Nordic Diets Show Potential to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Study shows that new, alternative Nordic diets are associated with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Food Tank Book of the Week: Growing Food in a Hotter, Drier Land by Gary Paul Nabhan
Food Tank’s Book of the Week shares sustainable solutions for farmers to prepare for the effects of climate change.
Changing Climate in West Africa’s Volta River Basin Threatens Food and Energy Security
A new study predicts that climate change will shrink water resources in West Africa, causing major setbacks for agricultural and energy production.
FAO Statistical Yearbook Offers Detailed Look at World’s Food and Agriculture
The 2013 edition of U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization Statistical Yearbook paints a detailed picture of the world’s food and agriculture today.
Revolutionary Innovations for Clean Water
The demand for clean water continues to fuel inventions for water purification.
Enset: The Drought-Resistant Miracle Plant
Enset, a staple crop for many Ethiopians, has been proven to conserve water resources and stand strong against the effects of climate change.
Natural Resources Defense Council Shares Four Ways to Eat Green
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recommends four ways to “eat green” in order to help save the environment.
International Year of Family Farming: How Can Permaculture Help Family Farmers?
In the Permaculture Voices Shout webinar, speakers discussed methods and benefits of permaculture for smallholder and family farms.
Africa’s First Soil Atlas
Scientists have compiled the first soil atlas of Africa to help the general public, policymakers, land users, and scientists understand this key resource.
Food Hero: Molly Brown, NASA Research Scientist
Food Tank interviews NASA’s Molly Brown about her research, and what it can offer to experts working to combat climate change and food insecurity.
Ethiopia’s Pricey Relationship with the Climate
The climate of Ethiopia is rapidly changing, exposing the country to more frequent, extreme weather events that will cost a hefty price.
Food Tank Book of the Week: The Permaculture Handbook by Peter Bane
Peter Bane, author of The Permaculture Handbook, took the time to speak with Food Tank about his book and his personal experiences with permaculture.
International Year of Family Farming: Bukonzo Joint Cooperative Challenging Gender Roles
Bukonzo Joint is a member-owned coffee cooperative in Uganda that works to fight gender inequity and poverty in environmentally sustainable ways.
118 Twitter Feeds Every Food Activist Needs to Follow
Food Tank has chosen 118 Twitter accounts for those involved in the food movement, or anyone who just wants to know more about the food system.
Danielle Reports Back
While climate change poses a serious threat to farming all over the world, I’m mostly feeling hopeful about—and invigorated by—the future of agriculture.
Thought for Food Challenge Finalist: Team O.A.S.I.S./Project Desert Farms
Students envision cultivating the desert as a solution to food insecurity.
Food Hero: Bob Martin, Senior Policy Advisor at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future
Bob Martin, this week’s Food Hero, has extensively researched recommendations for improving the United States’ livestock agriculture.
