This event discusses the conservation and sustainable use of pollinators under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), with the FAO taking the lead in implementing related decisions.  Under decision 14/6. Conservation and sustainable use of pollinators, a new plan of action (2018 – 2030) was adopted. In Annex I to the decision,...

This report presents an assessment of Agroecology landscape (including Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Africa, commissioned by the Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) on behalf of the EOA Continental Steering Committee, and with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Through the EOA Initiative, BvAT has been instrumental...

In 2024, the UNDFF is at its halfway point. To mark this important milestone, a Global Family Farming Forum will be held at FAO Headquarters between 15 and 18 October 2024. Co-organized by FAO and IFAD, the event will celebrate family farming as the backbone of diverse, innovative and dynamic agrifood systems;...

This book aims to support the process of urban agriculture research by providing theoretical and practical insights on the integration of urban agriculture in public space development – addressing its well-being impacts, design, organization, educational contexts, and urban planning aspects.

Early evidence from AFSA’s ongoing investigation suggests that the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has shifted its focus from field-level interventions to a more insidious approach that prioritises influencing agricultural policy across the continent. While AGRA’s efforts may claim to be supporting agricultural development, the evidence gathered...

For centuries, small farmers in Mexico and Central America have relied on an ancient agricultural practice called "milpa," which traces back to the Maya civilization. This system, known as the Three Sisters, involves planting maize, beans, and squash together. Scientists have long understood the synergy: beans enrich the soil with...