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TEN FACTS ABOUT LAND SYSTEMS Land systems are key to overcoming existential challenges facing humanity and achieving sustainable development. Land System Scientists from around the globe synthesized their knowledge into 10 Facts on Land Systems that together light the way toward a sustainable future. The ten facts outlined in the study speak to the relationship people have…

We recently spoke to 11-year-old Romario Valentine, a young eco-warrior and author of Protect our Planet – Take action with Romario. Renowned globally for his beach clean-ups, tree planting, avian art, and other conservation projects, the young environmental enthusiast believes it is his mission to inspire and empower the youth to become earth guardians. Read on to find out how he became…

BERLIN, Oct 25 2022 (IPS) - In temperate zones lie most of the world’s richest countries, which have also been up till now the world’s major breadbaskets, in meeting international grain, oilseed and livestock product needs. However, climate change is threatening to change the course of history, allowing some native pests to breed more frequently and longer, while invasive insects and…

Drought is one of the leading causes of loss of life, large-scale crop failure. By 2050 , 3/4 of the world’s population and 1/2 of global grain production will be exposed to severe water scarcity. Today, just three crops –rice, wheat and corn – provide nearly half of the world’s calories. Bovine meat requires over 15,000 litres of water for 1kg of food. Scientists believe…

Maize is a staple food for more than 300 million people in Africa. By the 2030s drought and rising temperatures could render 40% of the continent’s maize-growing area unsuitable for current varieties. Staple food crops like sorghum, cassava, sweet potato, pearl millet, cowpea and groundnut are naturally more drought-tolerant than maize. The intercropping is the practice…

WMO records biggest increase in methane concentrations since start of measurements. Geneva/New York, 26 October (WMO) - In yet another ominous climate change warning, atmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all reached new record highs in 2021, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). CO2…