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Land resources – soil, water, and biodiversity – provide the foundation for the wealth of our societies and economies. However, the way we currently manage and use these natural resources is threatening the health and continued survival of many species on Earth, including our own. Humans have already transformed more than 70% of the Earth’s land area from its natural state, causing unparalleled…

29/06/2022 - Paris/Rome - The global agrifood sector faces fundamental challenges over the coming decade, particularly the need to feed an ever-increasing population in a sustainable manner, the impacts of the climate crisis and the economic consequences and disruptions to food supply linked to the war in Ukraine, according to a report released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of…

We cannot live without healthy soil and land. It is on these resources that we produce most of our food and build our homes. We need them to provide clean water and precious plant nutrients, to conserve biological diversity and to cope with climate change. And they form the basis for the livelihoods of millions of people. But despite such known facts, these valuable resources are in a dire state…

Applied Water Science is an open access journal that explores water scarcity solutions from a holistic system oriented viewpoint. From the sustainable management of natural water resources to the development of the technologies and infrastructure for the production of clean fresh water from natural and waste water. The journal accepts innovative and sound theoretical research on…

Since 1935, the quarterly Journal of the American Planning Association has published research, commentaries, and book reviews useful to practicing planners, scholars, students, policy makers, and others interested in the planning profession. JAPA is the quarterly journal of record for the planning profession. Subscriptions are digital, with discounts for APA members. Non-subscribers…

UNCCD Action Guides series introduces agroecological approaches and regenerative practices that make food production systems more sustainable and resilient. The strategies and actions presented in these Action Guides are evidence-based, proven to be effective, and can be adapted to diverse settings. Each Action Guide focuses on key elements that influence the social, economic, and…