Rural transformation
Being a woman in the world today still means facing systemic inequality. This gap is not accidental; it is the result of deeply entrenched social norms and discriminatory laws that continue to limit women’s opportunities and freedoms.
Indigenous knowledge and practices such as wild foods, forest goods, rainwater harvesting and beekeeping are not just a way to sustain livelihoods, reaffirm identity, but a living guide to navigate modern polycrises.
The report, "Head in the Cloud" from IPES-Food , invites a critical rethinking of what “innovation” means in contemporary food systems.
Save the date! The 12th FLARE Annual Meeting will be held from October 21-26, 2026 in Bilbao, Spain in partnership with the University of Deusto. The FLARE Annual Meeting provides a lively forum...
e fifth Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS 2026) will take place in Dublin, Ireland on 20 and 21 October 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin, during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the...
More information to come. Find information about the event here.
The 14th ICSD 2026 draws inspiration from the pressing challenges of environmental, economic, and socio-cultural sustainability, addressing the needs of present and future generations within a...
COP17 will bring together UNCCD's 197 Parties in a crucial global forum to accelerate action against desertification, land degradation and drought. More information here.
The EU-funded project CIRAWA has been collaborating with farmers and stakeholders in four West African countries (Cape Verde, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia) since 2023, to develop and share...
The conference aims to share and discuss recent research outcomes, relevant for how organic food and farming can enhance food system resilience.
The aim of the conference is to share and discuss recent research outcomes within organic food and farming and its societal interactions, related to the urgent topic of creating a more resilient...
Save the date in your calendars for the SLU Global symposium "Women as active agents of change in agricultural value chains", highlighting the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. More...