Rural transformation

If you're a researcher, policy maker or practitioner in the private or the public sector working on food systems in low income contexts, submit your contribution to dialogues that can stimulate transformations to eradicate hunger in the world!

For over 15 years, Focali has bridged forest, climate, biodiversity, and livelihoods research with policy and practice. Such safe spaces for mutual learning across disciplines and sectors are more...

The UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 is a pivotal moment to highlight pastoralist issues on the global stage and scale up solutions tailored to the needs of...

Register now for an opportunity to network, share ideas, and exchange experiences to build resilient food systems.

Agrifood systems must evolve to become more sustainable, productive, and climate-resilient to address global challenges and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This transformation...

The new SIANI expert group, Tropical Fruits Liaison helps smallholder farmers get better access to safe and effective pest control.

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of African economies, yet the sector faces persistent financing challenges. Smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and financial institutions struggle to access...

Cooperatives can empower smallholder farmers and rural communities and have the potential to lift women farmers up, but only if actions are taken to address structural inequalities.

The expert group Pollination in Asia has launched six Living Labs in India, Laos, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to explore how beekeeping can help rural communities.

Ecosystems provide life-supporting systems for our societies, yet increasing threats from anthropogenic activities, climate change, and natural environmental changes affect them. The Royal Academy of Forestry and Agriculture (KSLA) and SIANI organized a webinar on Ecosystem Restoration for a Sustainable Development.