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By Eva Marina Valencia Leñero, Erin McGuire and María Boa-Alvarado* Agri-food system sustainability challenges Despite the global commitment to sustainability outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals, our agri-food systems are far from being sustainable, resilient, and just. Social inclusion and environmental protection, which are essential pillars of sustainability, are currently lagging. Despite agri-food systems remaining a primary driver of environmental

By Birgit Habermann, Praveen Kumar, Kibet Walter and Diana Mwambi On November 14 and November 23, 2023, the Living Lab for People (LL4P) at Kaimosi Agricultural Training Centre (KATC) organized two workshops with different stakeholders to develop a vision for a Sustainable and Low-Emission Food System for Nandi County. The aim of the workshops was twofold: 1) To understand both

By Praveen Kumar (Boston College), Xinxin Wang (Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics), Kevin Chen (International Food Policy Research Institute and Zhejiang University). From November 3rd through 9th, 2023, mental modeling exercises, led by scholars and researchers from the Zhejiang University and Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics,, were conducted by engaging with stakeholders of the Qingshan Village of Zhejiang

By Giriraj Amarnath and Ana Maria Loboguerrero Rodriguez, CGIAR Research Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBeR) With COP28 now upon us, it is more important than ever that we raise the call for climate action, especially for those most vulnerable to weather extremes. While many parts of the world are feeling the ever-increasing impacts of climate change, from multi-year droughts to

Kenya’s indigenous peoples are among those most affected by climate impacts. With knowledge attuned to the specific ecosystems of their territories, many are uniquely positioned to play a leading role in generating climate-resilient food and agricultural systems, in ways crucial for equitable transformation. Vulnerability to climate change Standing on a hill overlooking Lake Bogoria in Kenya’s Rift Valley, an indigenous

Climate change and food insecurity are interconnected crises. Developing transformative solutions that address local needs and build long-term resilience requires a combination of science, innovation, and the integration of local voices. ClimBeR, in collaboration with its diverse network of partners, works to transform the adaptive capacity of food, water, and land systems through a collective effort that is grounded in

Progress on implementing the work program on non-market approaches will comprise a topic that will take the spotlight at COP28 in Dubai. But what are non-market approaches? We will strive to answer that question in a session we are organizing at the Food and Agriculture Pavilion at COP28. The session takes place on 5 December 2023 from 18:30—19:30 UAE time.

By Martha Vanegas Cubillos   Nestled in the heart of Colombia lies a place of breathtaking natural beauty: the department of Caquetá. The department is a vital part of the country’s Amazon basin and is filled with lush forests that teem with life. However, it faces an environmental paradox. Despite the abundance of greenery, Caquetá is also a significant contributor