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Coffee from the Mountains to Revive Yemen's Economy

by Antonella Ilaria Totaro 11 JUL 2024 10:00

Extreme weather conditions, increasing temperatures, and decreasing rainfall are putting unprecedented stress on coffee plantations in Yemen. In the country's mountainous regions, where coffee crops...

Urban Food Policy can revolutionise food consumption. Interview with Peter Defranceschi

by Giorgio Kaldor 15 APR 2024 13:00

There is a world of meanings and connections behind two simple words like "food" and "city," spanning across cultures, economies, stories, and social interactions. In urban contexts, food is an elem...

European farmers’ protests show the need for a just transition to Net Zero

by Patrick Schröder 08 FEB 2024 11:00

As many countries prepare to go to the polls in 2024, the need for a transition to Net Zero emissions has become a key political battleground. In Europe, the sustainability of farming practices is t...

Startup, solar energy against food waste with S4S Technologies

by Antonella Ilaria Totaro 07 FEB 2024 09:30

Much of India's rural population relies on small-scale farming for their income and livelihood. But each year about 30 percent of agricultural products are wasted before they leave the farms. ...

COP28, Declaration for sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems

by Antonella Ilaria Totaro 05 DEC 2023 10:00

A milestone in climate action, with the hope that global commitment swiftly translates into tangible measures: On Friday, December 1st, the COP28 Presidency announced the historic signing of a decla...