These 20 initiatives across the world are preserving seed biodiversity for future generations.
Climate Change
FAO Places Sustainable Agriculture Center Stage in National Climate Change Plans
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization has unveiled new guidelines to help countries place agriculture at the center of climate change adaptation plans.
First United Nations Ocean Conference: “We Can Still Make a Difference, If Action Is Taken Now”
Bringing together thousands of government represents, scientists and non-governmental organizations, the first-ever U.N. Ocean Conference calls on everyone to help protect the world’s oceans.
In India, Farmers Are Taking a Novel Approach to Drought Adaptation
The Doba Livelihood Program is helping Indian farmers adapt to climate change by linking indigenous knowledge with academic research.
Global Alliance for the Future of Food Brings Together Diverse Voices
The Global Alliance for the Future of Food (GAFF), supported by the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition, recently published a series of dialogues to delve into the connections between climate change and food systems. These dialogues bring together the…
Study: Seaweed in Cow Feed Reduces Methane Emissions Almost Entirely
An Australian study indicates adding a small percent of seaweed to cow feed could drastically reduce methane emissions from cattle
Sri Lanka: From Drought to Flood in Less Than Two Months
Get a hold of Sri Lanka’s situation after its worst flooding in 14 years, measures being taken and what’s to come.
New Partnership Pursues Sustainable Rice
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Rice Research Institute are joining forces to promote sustainable rice production and improve the lives of small-scale farmers and women in developing countries.
Ten Initiatives to Celebrate World Environment Day
The theme for World Environment Day 2017 is “Connecting People to Nature”, encouraging people to get outdoors into nature and appreciate its beauty and importance.