A historic storm wreaked havoc in Vermont, unleashing nearly nine inches of rain and leaving the state’s farmers reeling from the aftermath.
Climate Change
New Report from Chicago Council and Rockefeller Foundation Charts Path to Zero Hunger in an Equitable World Amid Global Crises
A new report offers a framework of hope, envisioning a hunger-free world and community-based decision making.
New York City Commits to 33 Percent Reduction in Food-Based Emissions by 2030 to Combat Climate Change
New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy announced the city’s commitment to reducing food-based emissions by 33 percent by 2030.
AgriPath: Working to Benefit Women and Youth Smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
Three organizations have partnered in the development of Agripath, a project which will test the effectiveness of digital, in-person, and hybrid extension services across five countries over five years.
Is ‘Climate-Smart Agriculture’ the Right Approach?
The USDA’s investment in climate-smart agriculture is raising questions among key players in the sustainable agriculture movement.
Farmers Are Knowledge Producers Too. It’s Past Time We Listen to Them
Too often, researchers do the science and then bring farmers in after—unsurprisingly, their efforts are rarely successful.
IPCC Synthesis Report: A Final Alarm For Climate, A Final Alarm For Food Systems
The IPCC Synthesis Report notes that incorporating knowledge from Indigenous Peoples and local communities is essential to ensuring locally appropriate, socially acceptable solutions.
Climate Action Must Include Nutrition
The climate crisis exacerbates hunger and malnutrition by threatening the nutritional quality of crops as well as crop productivity.
‘Raw Deal’ Tells All in U.S. Big Meat Exposé
A new book shows the U.S. meat industry, as it currently exists, cannot survive.
Climate Conference Strengthens Agribusiness Support, Leaves Small-Scale Farmers Behind
Advocates worry that initiatives from COP27 are doing more to support industrial agriculture, which will only worsen the climate crisis.
Reimagine and Re:wild Your College Campus
Re:wild Your Campus is reimagining Colleges without toxic herbicides and pesticides.
COP27 Is Over—What Just Happened?
There is a lot of work to do. There’s also time to take a moment and be grateful for the inspiring folks who came together at COP27 to spark important discussions about the role of agriculture and food in the climate crisis.
What’s Next for the Food Movement?
Coming out of COP27, food systems advocates are celebrating their wins, evaluating the shortcomings of the Conference, and preparing for what’s next.
A Model for Bold Agricultural Transformation in Kenya
A coalition in West Pokot County, Kenya, hopes to serve as a model for community-led food systems transformation in other countries.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Nov. 18
At COP27, speakers embrace the nuance involved in building a more sustainable and equitable food system. There is no one solution.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Thursday, Nov. 17
At COP27, conversations continued around food waste, the biodiversity loss crisis, and the role of the alternative meat sector.
Identifying a Food Future that Preserves Biodiversity
Alternative proteins can be produced at scale and have the potential to reduce demand for conventional meat. But are they the answer to preserving biodiversity?
From Farm to Kitchen: Solutions to Address the “Low Hanging Fruit” of Food Loss and Waste
Everyone has a role to play in addressing food loss and waste, say experts at the U.N. Climate Change Conference.
SDG2 Advocacy Hub Launches Two Anti-Hunger Campaigns at COP27
Advocates say that urgent reform is needed to address the global hunger and climate crises. Two campaigns launched at COP27 outline important interventions.
FAO to Release Roadmap to Make Food Systems More Sustainable
With their plan, the FAO hopes to help limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 °C.
