As Typhoon Yagi wreaked havoc across parts of Vietnam in early September 2024 – leaving 299 people dead and 34 missing – many farming communities in the northern region found their fields flooded, crops destroyed, and land eroded. The Vietnamese government estimated that the costs of the damage and destruction add up to 81.5 trillion Vietnamese dong (US$3.31 billion). In Mai
The Sahel is at the heart of a crisis exacerbated by extreme climatic conditions, which amplify intercommunal conflicts and accelerate population displacements. This region, encompassing countries like Mali and Burkina Faso, is particularly vulnerable to climate change due to its reliance on rain-fed agriculture and limited natural resources. In a concerted effort to address these pressing issues, key organizations such
Every morning at dawn, Rachel gathers her tools and walks to the communal plot, hopeful that today’s harvest will feed her children and perhaps also earn her enough to buy home essentials. Persistent socio-political insecurity in the DRC’s North Kivu province has led to the creation of many internally displaced camps (IDCs). One such camp is Bulengo, located at the
Through the InnovaHub Meetings – held in both Eastern and Western Guatemala – the Alliance reaffirmed its commitment to implementing scientific innovations, collaborative processes, climate-smart agriculture and projects for the empowerment of women and young people whilst influencing national policy to contribute to the development of the country’s agri-food systems. The Alliance’s goal, within the AgriLAC Resiliente initiative, is not
From September 11–13, 2024, the Tropentag conference was held at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna, Austria. The event – titled “Explore Opportunities for Managing Natural Resources and a Better Life for All” – gathered researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the world to discuss solutions for sustainable agriculture and rural development. Among the key
The II National and International Meeting of Agroclimatic Technical Tables held on September 24 and 25, 2024, in Bogota, Colombia, was the ideal space to bring together leaders and experts from the agricultural sector to celebrate a decade of collaboration and climate resilience in Colombia and Latin America. During this event, key lessons were learned, strategies and tools were developed
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been a cornerstone of global efforts to conserve biodiversity. As we get ready for another crucial Conference of the Parties (COP), we must reflect on the journey so far, the lessons learned, and the path forward. A Historical Perspective Before the CBD, various international agreements aimed to protect specific species or
From September 11–13 2024, the Tropentag conference took place at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria. The event – titled “Explore Opportunities for Managing Natural Resources and a Better Life for All” – brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the world to discuss solutions for sustainable agriculture and rural development. Maria Blanco from