Food Tank’s Book of the Week shares sustainable solutions for farmers to prepare for the effects of climate change.
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.
The Crop That Can Feed the World?
As global temperatures and populations increase, sustainable and effective systems, such as enset systems, are essential to eliminating poverty and hunger.
From Dakar to Abidjan, Population Finally Finding Its Place in Food Security Assessments
When women are empowered, the prospects for achieving food security for all will look a lot more hopeful.
WEAI: A Valid Tool in Measuring Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
The WEIA Index aims at increasing understanding of the connections between women’s empowerment, food security and agricultural growth.
Food Tank Book of the Week: The Perfect Protein by Andy Sharpless
Andy Sharpless spoke with Food Tank to explain why the mantra “eat wild, eat local, eat small fish, and eat shellfish” can save the food system.
