Climate change
Climate change has heightened food security concerns, particularly in Africa, where a significant portion of produce is reliant on smallholder farmers in rainfed conditions. Prolonged flooding and droughts, driven by erratic weather patterns, have significantly elevated the risk of food scarcity. To mitigate this challenge, researchers are exploring flood-resilient rice
Climate change
As the world gears up to celebrate the December 5th World Soil Day, experts are raising the alarm over the alarming rate of soil depletion. The pressure on the soil, exacerbated by climate change and human activity, has led to its degradation, posing a significant threat to food security in
Climate change
The COP28 climate summit, held in the United Arab Emirates, has come under fire for granting access to thousands of fossil fuel lobbyists and executives of multinational oil companies, despite their industry's devastating impact on the climate and human rights. Amnesty International has denounced the move, stating that
Climate change
The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's largest oil producers, is hosting the U.N. climate talks this week. Amidst the high-stakes negotiations, the oil industry is attempting to shape global climate policy, employing a clever strategy of using ambiguous language to perpetuate the use of fossil
Climate change
Executives from Canada's oil and gas sector are preparing to take center stage at the United Nations COP28 climate talks in Dubai, where they will highlight their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The fossil fuel industry will have a prominent position at this year's summit,
Climate change
CNN's leaked documents of briefing notes for Al Jaber, the COP28 president-designate, appeared to detail suggestions to offer new oil and gas projects to visiting officials, which would benefit the UAE and its state-owned oil and gas company, ADNOC. The leaked notes sparked widespread criticism, particularly from Western
Climate change
The UK government aims to address the intertwined challenges of global food security and climate change by harnessing the country's strengths in science and technology. A new UK-CGIAR Centre has been launched, with the goal of strengthening ties between CGIAR and UK science institutes. The Centre will facilitate
Climate change
As the world prepares for the 28th United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai, indigenous farmer communities are set to bring the spotlight onto food systems, highlighting the critical role they play in addressing climate change. Against the backdrop of increasing concerns over food security and the climate crisis, COP28
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His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, have launched the Sirb programme, a historic moment in the development of the UAE's space sector. The programme
Climate change
Rwanda's Parliament has directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources to outline strategies to address the limited irrigated land in the country, with food production heavily reliant on rainfall. This move aims to help farmers build resilience to climate change and achieve food security. The resolution was
Climate change
United States Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.) have introduced the Foundation for International Food Security Act, a new model to tackle the growing global challenge of food security. The legislation aims to leverage private sector dollars to improve food systems, bringing innovative solutions
Climate change
The 24th session of the Agriculture Market Information System (AMIS) Global Food Market Information Group, held at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters on 6-7 November, highlighted the importance of accurate and timely information on international agriculture markets for addressing climate change, conflict, and other challenges impacting global food markets.
