Khilamaya Nepali stands in her parcel of land, observing a fly trap among her bitter gourd plants. She confidently explains that the trap, using a specific chemical, captures male flies to control their population, a method learned in her farmer field school. She takes pride in her skills and her participation in this initiative. The farmer field schools are part of the Building a Resilient Churia Region in Nepal project, funded by the Green Climate Fund and implemented by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations () with the Government of Nepal, aimed at empowering farmers to address climate-related agricultural challenges.
Agriculture and Food
From the highest cloud forest in the Andes to one of the smallest fish in a Chilean river, biodiversity is the invisible thread that ties ecosystems together and sustains agricultural production and food security. Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystems and agricultural production, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, which host about 50% of the world’s primary forests. These forests play vital roles in carbon sequestration. However, biodiversity is declining due to human activities and climate change. The agrifood sector depends on biodiversity for services like soil health, pest control, and pollination. Acknowledging this, three -funded projects are dedicated to conserving and restoring ecosystems in Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela.
Mute'e, a Yemeni farmer, dreams of better living conditions for his family, while Yemen’s rural population faces ongoing conflict, climate challenges, and limited resources.
In Yucatan, women are transforming beekeeping into a powerful tool for environmental conservation, financial independence, and community sisterhood through the ancient practice of meliponiculture.
Potatoes are more than just a staple of many diets—they play a vital role in ending hunger, promoting sustainable agriculture, and supporting small-scale family farmers. The International Day of the Potato (30 May), under the theme “”, highlights the crop’s deep historical and cultural significance over millennia. in spreading the word about the power of the potato! Promote its contributions, support the conservation of its rich diversity, and advocate for stronger value chains for a more sustainable future.
Tea is the world’s most consumed drink, after water. It is believed to have originated in northeast India, north Myanmar and southwest China, with evidence of its consumption in China dating back 5,000 years. This year, (21 May) highlights tea’s vital role in livelihoods, sustainability, and well-being. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the cultural heritage, health benefits and economic importance of tea, while working to make its production sustainable “from field to cupâ€