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To revolutionize the agrifood sector, we must harness the power of digital tools and provide better and safer access to innovation. These were the key calls to action from the ‘AI and Digital Tools for Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems’ even held Thursday at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Farmers are battling the increasing number of…

The Platform on Disaster Displacement, the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations Network on Migration together hosted a side event on “Data Frontiers: Understanding Human Mobility in the Context of Disasters, Climate Change and Environmental Degradation” marking the official launch of the CLIMB Database: Human Mobility in the Context of Disasters, Climate Change and…

Closing date 5 November 2023, 23:59 (EAT) About The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation, has launched a call for applications for the third edition of the YouthADAPT Challenge, which seeks to support young entrepreneurs driving solutions to tackle climate change. The…

The following points summarise the main messages of the guide. Crafting Impactful Stories: Earth observation data can be a powerful tool for telling compelling stories, especially for environmental issues. It’s not just about presenting data; it’s about weaving it into a narrative that resonates with people. Versatility of Data: Earth observation data is incredibly…

A site where core topics under our mission and mandate can be explored through the information submitted by country Parties in their national reports during the 2022 reporting process. #Land degradation is increasing at a steady rate #15.5 % of the reported land is degraded, an increase of 4 % in four years. #Drought's hazard is far reaching #Out of 98 countries…

Nobody is safe from air pollution, the United Nations warned on World Environment Day, with nine out of 10 people on the planet now breathing polluted air. This has led to a growing, global health crisis, which already causes about 7 million deaths per year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Burning fossil fuels for power, transport and industry is a…