One million bee hives for resilient communities
Lesego Serolong Holzapfel, beekepeer in South Africa, reflects on the significance of beekeeping for women and youth in South Africa. The post One million bee hives for resilient communities appeared...
View ArticleThe true cost of agrifood systems: Why we need to account for hidden costs
Unfortunately, hidden costs are rarely reflected in market prices or traditional economic analysis. Ignoring them can have dire consequences, including contributing to climate change, loss of...
View ArticleA call for much needed action on chemical pollution
Uppsala Health Summit 2023 focused on Chemical Pollution and One Health, with a broad range of experts discussing how to move from science to policy and action. Here are some important lessons for food...
View ArticleCultivating climate action: A journey into the heart of COP28’s food and...
The following blog highlights five critical ingredients I have gleaned from my participation in COP28 as necessary to create sustainable climate-friendly agriculture and food systems. The post...
View ArticleThree-legged stool model for improving food safety in informal markets in LMICs
The success of food safety efforts requires active participation and responsibility of all stakeholders in the food chain. The post Three-legged stool model for improving food safety in informal...
View ArticleAdvancing gender justice in agrifood systems
The Voluntary Guidelines aim to prioritise gender perspectives in food and agriculture policies, address structural causes of gender inequality, and empower women in the agrifood sector. The post...
View ArticleFAO’s Roadmap proposes marginal changes when transformative change is needed
The post FAO’s Roadmap proposes marginal changes when transformative change is needed appeared first on SIANI.
View ArticleTurning wastewater into a resource: a key to food security and climate action
According to a UNEP report Daniel Ddiba contributed to, over 400 billion cubic metres of wastewater is generated annually, but less than half undergo treatment. The rest, filled with pollutants, ends...
View ArticleIn the need of applied participatory research
FLARE had innovative sessions on forests and livelihoods. Four women show us different ways innovation can be done in research. The post In the need of applied participatory research appeared first on...
View ArticleLet’s talk shit – multiple returns from sanitation solutions targeting...
Sanitation is vital for health and dignity, particularly for menstruating girls’ school attendance. Toilets provide sanitary conditions for the user, whereas the safe management of excreta aim to...
View ArticleNew metrics and frameworks for an agroecological future
There is a need for radical restructuring of food systems and the broader economy, emphasising changes in agricultural practices and re-evaluating governance and finance based on fair, healthy, and...
View ArticleAlnarp’s farm: where agroecology acts as a catalyst for community building
Alnarp’s farm is not only a place where agroecological practices are used, but it also provides a space for connecting with the surrounding community. The post Alnarp’s farm: where agroecology acts as...
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