Health and nutrition
Burkina Faso holds lessons from 20 years of sanitation and resource recovery initiatives that could greatly improve agriculture.
Rural women produce a significant share of the world’s food, sustain local economies and safeguard ecosystems. Yet across continents, from Africa to Europe and Asia, their contributions remain...
New evidence shows that without gender-responsive policies and cross-sectoral planning, efforts to restore landscapes and safeguard water resources risk falling short.
Burkina Faso holds lessons from 20 years of sanitation and resource recovery initiatives that could greatly improve agriculture.
Burkina Faso faces major challenges related to access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH), soil degradation and food insecurity. Yet, it is also home to pioneering resource recovery...
Recycling excreta and wastewater for agricultural use could address Burkina Faso’s growing food insecurity, linked to increasing land degradation, and serious health threats due to a lack of...
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.
Alnarps agroekologiska gård är den första fallstudien för projektet ”Amplifying Stories of Agroecology Principles and Practices” (ASAPP), som inrättats av Swedish International...
Black soldier fly farming can improve harvests, soil health, and supplement diets. SIANI expert group on insect-based proteins, led by the Madagascar Biodiversity Center, has successfully introduced black soldier fly farming in 3 regions in Madagascar
Step-by-step manuals to farmers who wish to start their own black soldier fly farms for cheaper animal feed and improved harvests.
Why goat health is important for rural livelihoods Although I did not grow up in a community that kept livestock, my veterinary training and subsequent PhD research revealed the vital role goats...
In 2025, key events showed the strain on global food systems but also the potential for change. By uniting efforts and embracing knowledge from smallholder farmers and Indigenous communities, we can build resilient, sustainable food systems for a healthier, more equitable future.