‘Smart farming’ can make North Carolina a leader in global fight against hunger
19 November 2021
The world’s population is predicted to increase by two billion by 2050, to nearly 10 billion people. click here
These 45 countries have pledged over $4 billion to support sustainable agriculture, but is it enough?
18 November 2021
Around 25 percent of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, and 45 countries have pledged to transition to sustainable farming. click here
Chickpea gene collection a boon for world agriculture
15 November 2021
Comprehensive genetic library of chickpeas gives one the world’s oldest, and most commonly grown, cultivated crops a brighter future. click here
Global climate change cooperation: Takeaways from COP26 for regulated entities
19 November 2021
Methane significantly contributes to ground-level ozone formation and warming, making it a prime target in climate change reduction efforts. click here
Why women’s participation is essential to achieve global climate targets
17 November 2021
More than 125 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance - with women and children making up more than 75%. click here
COP26: Everything to know about the climate change summit on 10 November
10 November 2021
The first draft of COP26 agreement asks countries to strengthen climate targets; the world is on track for a dangerous 2.4C of warming this century. click here
UN sounds alarm on Somalia’s ‘rapidly worsening’ drought
19 November 2021
Somalia’s “rapidly worsening” drought has left more than two million people facing severe food and water shortages, the United Nations has warned. click here
Drought modelling
19 November 2021
We have supported a project to develop an approach to assess the welfare impacts of drought in Sub-Saharan Africa. click here
Crops are ‘imprinted’ by past droughts—which could help them prepare for future ones
19 November 2021
Poring over 20 years of crop yield data researchers discover an intriguing form of natural drought resilience that offers clues for climate adaptation and food security. click here
UN-backed floating city built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes is headed to South Korea
20 November 2021
The project's designers envision a flood-proof city that produces its own food and water. click here
British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods
18 Novemner 2021
A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia (BC) - Canada's western-most province - in the wake of the storm. click here
Floods, sewage and crocodiles: the crisis of the Gambia’s sinking city
15 November 2021
To preserve Banjul beach, activists with Clean Earth Gambia started planting thousands of coconut trees in the sand, hoping the palms will defend the coastline against the encroaching sea. click here
How COVID-19 crisis undermined MENA states’ food security progress
20 November 2021
MENA’s progress toward UN SDG of zero hunger has been set back by the pandemic, the study says. click here
Food for thought: Why school meals are critical to global recovery
19 November 2021
The school closures put into the spotlight what an important safety net school meals are for many communities globally. click here
To tackle instability and conflict, It's timeto elevate hunger as a national security priority
15 November 2021
According to the latest National Intelligence Estimate food insecurity, along with other issues in a handful of countries. click here
Morocco to host 5th African regional conference on water management
20 November 2021
The event will explore sustainable water management in Africa amid mounting climate-change related challenges in the continent. click here
What will it take to meet irrigation demand this year?
20 November 2021
The Boise reservoir system needs an estimated 73% of its average streamflow to meet 2022 irrigation demand. click here
Hawaii’s water irrigation systems are priority infrastructure
19 November 2021
The aging agricultural facilities need to be maintained and upgraded to meet local food production goals. click here
South Asia Hydromet Forum 2021
18 November 2021
The third annual South Asia Hydromet Forum (SAHF III) on November 15-18, 2021, will examine how pooling data, resources, and information can improve weather and climate services as the region adapts to climate change. click here
‘Portable Oasis’ extracts water from dry desert air
17 November 2021
An ultraporous humidity sponge could provide 300 gallons of fresh water a day. click here
Global water security & sanitation partnership
15 November 2021
Today, about 2 billion people lack safely managed drinking water and 3.6 billion lack safely managed sanitation. click here ]]>
