Interviews
World Bank approves $170m to support rural projects in the Philippines
The World Bank has announced an additional $170m in financing to support the Philippines government implement a project to improve rural livelihoods. In a statement on Friday, the World Bank said that the...
India and Southeast Asian nations commit to climate smart agriculture
“The journey ahead offers limitless opportunities” India’s agriculture minister said yesterday at a summit in New Dehli. Mr. Radha Mohan Singh was bringing to a close the fourth ministerial...
Urban farms have huge untapped potential to fight hunger
New research has shed light on the huge potential for urban agriculture to provide food security and sustainable development. Researchers at the Arizona State University (ASU) and Google analysed a...
New guidebook will support climate smart agriculture policies
The Food and Agriculture Organization has launched a new web platform to provide a better understanding of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). The sourcebook, now in its second edition, provides in-depth knowledge...
Transparency is improved with new tool to analyse funding flows
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a new online tool to better understand the financial flows into the food and agricultural sectors from Official Development...
New mobile app could help African farmers in a changing climate
A new app has been developed to help farmers on the continent choose the right type of plants in response to climate change. The app, called African Tree Finder, has been developed by the World Agroforestry...
We need insurance to reflect the reality of climate disasters
It is well known that climate change causes an increase in the likelihood and severity of natural disasters. It is vital, therefore, that the cost of adapting and rebuilding after these catastrophes does...
Innovation in agriculture is key to feeding Africa in the future
A recent forum in South Africa has called on the continent to respond to the pressures of food demand and climate change. A renewed focus is especially needed on the practice of agricultural extension in...
New $55m financing to help African communities access renewable energy
A group of investors has approved new investments to support remote African communities gain access to renewable energy. The African Development Bank (ADB) is the most recent to approve a $30-million investment...
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invests $300m to help farmers adapt to climate change
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has recently pledged £300m on research to support farmers in Asia and Africa in the fight against climate change. The money will be spent over the next three...
Innovate, Save Lives, Advance our World
As we enter 2018, the humanitarian challenges of the previous year amplify, with increasing population numbers, greater impacts of climate change and frequent yet unpredictable natural disasters. The call...
Scientists urge action to save chocolate from climate change
Academics have warned that the cacao plant used to make chocolate could entirely disappear by 2050 due to climate change. Half of the world’s chocolate is currently sourced from just two African countries:...
