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To Save Indonesia's Carbon-Rich Peatlands, Start by Mapping Them
On World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, Indonesia's Geospatial Information Agency (BIG) will announce the winner of a competition to come up with the best method for mapping the nation's peatlands. The winning team will be awarded a $1 million prize. For the rest of us, the competition could help…
GLOBALLY IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE SYSTEMS - Combining agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, traditional farming practices and cultural identity
The concept of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) is distinct from, and more complex than, a conventional heritage site or protected area/landscape. A GIAHS is a living, evolving system of human communities in an intricate relationship with their territory, cultural or…
Foodsource-A free and evolving resource to empower informed discussion on sustainable food systems.
A free and evolving resource to empower informed discussion on sustainable food systems.
Networking our science to characterize the state, vulnerabilities, and management opportunities of soil organic matter
Soil organic matter (SOM) supports the Earth's ability to sustain terrestrial ecosystems, provide food and fiber, and retains the largest pool of actively cycling carbon. Over 75% of the soil organic carbon (SOC) in the top meter of soil is directly affected by human land use. Large land areas have…
Future of Food and Beverage . The new Raconteur report
The way we produce and consume food is changing, and fast. Producers must leverage modern farming techniques, factories must revolutionise the way they plan, and produce supply chains must be completely overhauled to account for years like 2018, which saw the Beast from the East give way to the…
Water-Energy-Food Nexus Literature Review. A Review of Nexus Literature and ongoing Nexus Initiatives for Policymakers
This literature review provides an overview of key Nexus concepts and tools that can be applied in policy and practice. It aims to be a resource for professionals responsible for Nexus relevant decisions either in planning, financing or implementation. It aims to provide an overview of the…
Food Tank is highlighting 20 tools to recognize innovations changing agriculture and improving technology access worldwide through AI and Big Data.
Food Tank is highlighting 20 tools to recognize innovations changing agriculture and improving technology access worldwide through AI and Big Data. On fields across the world, phones, tablets, drones, and other technologies are changing how food is grown. Through these devices, artificial…
Transforming land use can make world carbon neutral by 2040: Study
Immediate measures on agriculture, forestry, wetlands and bioenergy can cut down a third of the emissions to keep temperatures below 1.5°C
Importing goods from sustainable production countries could lower EU's environmental footprint
A new study has analysed how to reduce the environmental footprint of EU trade by preferentially importing goods from countries that have greener production processes. The study concludes that the environmental impacts of 200 product groups imported into the EU could be considerably reduced in this…
Brazil may be the Owner of 20% of the World's Water Supply but it is still Very Thirsty
Water resource management needs to be improved to meet the growing demand for drinking water and for water used in the agricultural and energy sectors.
Wind erosion risk mapped in first ever pan-European assessment
Over 8% of land in Europe could be at moderate-to-high risk of wind-driven soil erosion, a new study has estimated. In the first assessment of its kind, the researchers produced maps which show wind erosion risk across 36 countries. This information could help guide actions to tackle land…
Storing carbon in land is no substitute for reducing fossil fuel emissions.
The new report "Land carbon: No substitute for action on fossil fuels" finds that while increasing carbon in land systems is important, Australia is muddying the waters by combining land carbon and fossil fuel reduction policies – which is giving an inaccurate picture of Australia's progress in…
Renewable Energy in the Water, Energy & Food Nexus
Renewable Energy in the Water, Energy & Food Nexus- A new IRENA report, says that integrating renewable energy in the agrifood supply chain alone could help to rein in cost volatility, bolster energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to long-term food sustainability (January…
Strengthening agricultural water efficiency and productivity on the African and global level. Status, performance and scope assessment of water harvesting in Uganda, Burkina Faso and Morocco
Boosting food yields with water harvesting.The integrated use of multiple water-harvesting techniques can improve food security in the face of climate change in rain-fed farming landscapes.
Vital groundwater depleted faster than ever.
Vital groundwater depleted faster than ever. Global use of irreplaceable groundwater is exhausting the supply so fast that researchers say it will drive up food prices and hit international trade.
The Roadmap to Decarbonization Won't Go Far without Land
The importance of transforming the land sector to help meet the 2 degree C goal cannot be overstated. Today, emissions from agriculture and land use change account for nearly a quarter of all human-caused emissions. At the same time, forests soak up one-third of the fossil fuel emissions we emit…