Rural transformation

The application form is a request for support for underrepresented frontline groups advocating for food systems transformation who intend to travel to Dubai, UAE for COP28.

This article highlights some structural factors that contribute to biodiversity loss and have prevailed since the first Conference of Parties (COP) on Biological Diversity in 1994.

Farmers' initiatives in the 80s established the foundation of Sweden's low antibiotics consumption, and collaboration among key actors in the society further made low AMR in Sweden possible.

The resilience of food systems and communities depends on the climate regulatory functions and water-related benefits provided by forests. So, how can we elevate these vital yet often...

The agrifood system is essential for global food and nutrition security and economic stability, however, it is also a significant contributor to environmental degradation. To deal with this...

Presentation by Rachael Mwikali, female activist, at the SIANI Members Meeting in Nairobi, November 14th 2018

Presented by John McDermot, IFPRI, at Agri4D 2015. 

There is a close link between the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation and the human right to food. Safe drinking water and sanitation are crucial for human health and nutritional up-take, while water and plant nutrients (often in the form of fertilizers) are indispensable for producing food.

The consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on food security and biodiversity go beyond the countries’ borders. The prices of food and other essential agricultural commodities skyrocket...

People in countries suffering from poverty, unequal distribution of resources and conflicts are particularly vulnerable to low food security. Population growth, climate change, reduced freshwater...