Landscape and natural resource management
In an effort to increase agricultural yields, Burkina Faso has piloted the recycling of human excreta and wastewater in various initiatives over the past 20 years. A new report and policy brief...
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.
In an effort to increase agricultural yields, Burkina Faso has piloted the recycling of human excreta and wastewater in various initiatives over the past 20 years. A new report and policy brief...
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...
As a part of Lovisa Hast's ongoing work at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as an intern on environment and natural resources management, she has been able to gain some insights from the ongoing emergency response efforts.
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.
While Davos may not seem like the most obvious place to advocate for nature-based solutions, businesses and investors are paying closer attention. Climate volatility, tightening regulation and shifting consumer attitudes are turning environmental degradation into a direct threat to business resilience.
An exhibition by nine young artists exploring human connection to soil hopes to inspire better care practices for healthier lands in Kyrgyzstan.
The report is a publication and accompanying database that offers metrics and indicators to guide inclusive, sustainable bioeconomy aligned with the 2030 Agenda and global governance principles.
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...