Limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and transitioning the planet to an equitable climate and nature-positive future by 2050 will require systemic shifts in how food is produced and consumed.
With the current realities of the food systems, the fusion of innovation with purpose becomes not just a choice but a necessity.
The global food supply is increasingly facing disruptions from extreme heat and storms. It is also a major contributor to climate change, responsible for one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.This tension is why agriculture innovation is increasingly being elevated in international climate discussions.
Regenerative agriculture, a farming approach that focuses on soil health and ecosystems, has recently received considerable attention, particularly as an essential element of sustainable agriculture in the context of climate change. This paper reviews quantitative evidence of regenerative agriculture’s impact on productivity, resilience, and climate change mitigation—through carbon sequestration in soil. The effectiveness of regenerative agriculture depends on local climate conditions and existing practices.
Rural producers operate in a very complex reality. They are faced with serious and interconnected challenges such as globalized and unstable markets, volatile prices, a degrading natural resource base and the effects of climate change. In addition, especially in developing countries, access to markets represent a serious problem due to, among other factors, poor infrastructure, difficult-to-comply quality standards and requirements (such as certifications and food safety standards).
Fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs. Every year, more than 100 000 fishers die at work, according to estimates. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is enabling fishers to be safer while at sea in various ways, including with technically innovative boat designs and training initiatives. FAO has developed a collection of fishing vessel plans called the FAO Fishing Vessel Design Database. One of its aims is to increase safety at sea through improving vessel design, construction, seaworthiness, and safety.
This publication contributes to ongoing initiatives aimed at reducing post-harvest loss (PHL) through capacity development and knowledge sharing. It aims to enhance understanding of the gaps in post-harvest management and how to address them. The publication highlights the importance of reducing post-harvest losses (PHL) in developing countries by integrating gender perspectives, providing support to agribusiness and entrepreneurship, and promoting climate change adaptation.
This document compiles international experiences in watershed management, with particular regard to the integration of FFS and climate change.
Climate resilience and agrobiodiversity management - concepts and tools for FFS Presented by Hilton Mbozi, Oxfam Novib for the Global FFS Platform Webinar series on Climate Change and Farmer Field School-Session 2: Equipping farmers for climate action: key concepts and tools for FFS
Farmer Field and Business School (FFBS) “an innovative curriculum responding to climate change” presented by Shashank Bibhu - CARE for the Global FFS Platform Webinar series on Climate Change and Farmer Field School - Session 2: Equipping farmers for climate action: key concepts and tools for FFS.
What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change to Take Action? Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation presented by Brent M. Simpson, FAO consultant, for the Global FFS Platform Webinar series on Climate Change and Farmer Field School-Session 2: Equipping farmers for climate action: key concepts and tools for FFS