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Just like every year, the Indian government has announced the recipients of the prestigious civilian award Padma Shri this year. And one of the recipients is a scientist who revolutionised research in the field of soil science, helping millions of farmers to help get better yield while also take better care of their land, meet Dr Rattan Lal, who is also the recipient of the World…

Brazil is known as the nation of forests. Yet its lush landscapes are increasingly under threat as a result of its resource-intensive economy. Land degradation, deforestation, biodiversity loss, pollution and water shortages are consequences of Brazil's current development path. According to Global Forest Watch, Brazil lost 25 million hectares of primary forest between 2002 and 2019, an…

Regreening relies on grassroots movements to change mindsets and land management practices, and demand supportive policies. To support such movements, donors need to work across multiple scales and sectors in ways that empower communities to define land management aims. Monitoring and evaluating grassroots regreening movements involves understanding social networks and…

Two new cookbooks integrate traditional African culinary practices into contemporary recipes that feature insects. The cookbooks are part of a project with AgriFoSe2030 and partners to expand markets for cultivated insects in Africa, and to capitalise on growing interest in insects as a “climate smart” protein source worldwide. The cookbooks are part of a wider effort to increase the…

Agricultural systems are one of the biggest contributors to climate change, producing about 20% of total global emissions. At the same time, the single biggest threat of climate change is the collapse of global food systems. As the world population grows, the climate heats up and resources become more scarce, how will we ensure we have enough food to go around? Science is being…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres outlined ten priorities for 2021 during a UNGA plenary meeting on 28-29 January 2021. He explained how the 2030 Agenda points the way to a sustainable and inclusive recovery from COVID-19, how humans can "make peace with nature," and a strategy for increasing women's rights. The Secretary-General also provided indications of the recommendations he…