More than half of the world’s population could be living with overweight or obesity by 2035, with a rapidly growing share in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is also estimated that the global economic impact could top US$4 trillion by that time. These trends are closely tied to the rise of obesogenic food environments; settings where unhealthy food options are cheap,
Climate change is challenging aquatic food systems worldwide. In Timor-Leste, where floods, cyclones, droughts and deforestation threaten rural livelihoods, even small shocks can push communities below subsistence levels. Through the IkanAdapt project – funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), led by FAO with WorldFish and Timor-Leste’s Directorate General of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Resource Management (DGPAGRA) – 21 fishing
Cattle farming is often in the spotlight of environmental debates: it’s a major source of greenhouse gases, and a driver of deforestation. Yet cattle are also a livelihood for millions of pastoralists, and the backbone of rural economies in many developing countries. This brings up a crucial question: as countries develop and their cattle industries grow, will their environmental
The growing global demand for Amazonian products such as cacao has sparked discussions on how to address technical challenges such as aging plantations, inadequate fertilization, irregular cultivation practices, and a high incidence of pests and diseases, to boost production in southern Colombian regions like the municipality of San José del Fragua in Caquetá department. Since 2016, following the signing and
In the Senegal River Valley (SRV) region, rice is primarily cultivated by smallholder farmers under irrigated ecosystems. The crop plays a significant role in the country’s economy, food security, and culture. The valley is the country’s major rice-producing region, with about 70% of the country’s total rice production, covering about 46% of agricultural lands. Secondary only to the SRV region
Bringing together diverse voices to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and strengthen CGIAR’s digital transformation agenda for the decade ahead. The Global South is at the forefront of the digital transformation reshaping food, land and water systems. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, remote sensing, and inclusive digital platforms are being harnessed to enhance resilience,
In 2014, a joint bold scientific experiment set out to test how wheat fared against West Africa’s relentless heat. Ten years later, the collaboration has delivered heat-tolerant varieties, empowered thousands of farmers, and transformed agriculture along the Senegal River, inspiring new policies, global recognition, and a wheat revolution across the region. In 2013, the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish
IWMI researchers report a 9% increase in global crop water consumption between 2010-2020, adding further pressure on already strained water resources. The post Open access model and data on blue and green water consumption of crops to help close water data gap first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). View original article .wysiwyg a::after {margin-left: 10px;top: -1px;}