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Planting the right trees to restore forest landscapes, strengthen climate resilience, and support livelihoods.

Irrigation as a service (IaaS) is a transformational approach that reduces irrigation access barriers by offering flexible, low‑cost access to equipment and water.

In Madagascar today, the stakes for agricultural transformation could not be higher. Agriculture is the primary livelihood for most Malagasy households, employing about 78% of the workforce, with roughly 80% of the population relying on agriculture (FAO/World Bank data). Climate shocks—cyclones, droughts, and increasingly erratic rainfall—regularly disrupt planting seasons and destroy harvests. In many communities, the agricultural calendar that farmers once relied upon has become increasingly unpredictable.

Data from Southern Brazil reveals that decentralized biogas models protect waterways and boost farm profits where centralized electricity proves too burdensome.

The Quezon City Vendors Business School Ordinance has been recognized as one of the Official Gold Awardees in the inaugural Gawad Galing Lokal na Batas (GGLB)

Biofortification programs have expanded rapidly worldwide, creating a need for reliable measures of how many people consume nutrient-enriched crops.

Small-scale irrigation drives the WEFE nexus. New tools in Pakistan, Mali, and Haiti show how balancing water, energy, and food ensures long-term sustainability.

Odisha has embedded gender equity into its development agenda, with extensive programs focused on women and nearly half of the state budget containing gender-responsive components