Landscape and natural resource management

Africa is one of the most targeted areas where international actors invest in carbon forestry projects as a way to compensate for their greenhouse gas emissions.

Explore key takeaways from leading experts in the webinar Post COP16 analysis: from biodiversity commitments to action.

What is carbon forestry? Tree planting in the Global South for carbon offsetting, so-called carbon forestry, has grown dramatically. The idea is that trees with the ability to capture and store...

At the World Food Forum, a panel featuring youth leaders highlighted innovative efforts to improve soil health and advance sustainable food systems. The discussions were centered on actionable solutions to tackle current and future food security challenges.

This article highlights some structural factors that contribute to biodiversity loss and have prevailed since the first Conference of Parties (COP) on Biological Diversity in 1994.

The East African Agrobiologicals expert group has been active since the start of 2024. SIANI interviewed Allan Mweke, co-convener of the Kenyan working group on the progress and future plans.

COFO27 focused on innovative forest solutions and the urgent need to halt deforestation and integrate forests with agriculture to boost food security.

Jennie Barron, Professor Agricultural Water Management at SLU discusses the impact of variability in rainfall on local and global food markets, emphasising the importance of irrigation for food security and the economic interest of farmers.

The workshop at the Summit discussed emerging health risks in the food chain, emphasizing effective communication and highlighting the complexities of food safety and sustainability, with pesticides as an example. Key messages and recommendations can be found in a policy brief.