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Women shaping sustainable food systems
Women are the unsung heroes of our world's food systems. They produce up to 80 per cent of all food in developing countries despite being saddled with a disproportionate share of unpaid work, such as childcare and cooking.To mark International Women'
Zero Waste, Full Plates: Winning with School Meals
Our planet faces a paradox: nearly a third of the world's population experienced food insecurity in 2022, yet a third of the food we grow is never eaten at all. Food loss and waste doesn't just rob billions of nourishment, it unnecessarily drains resource
Swaying the Power of Seaweed
Seaweed packs a punch. It produces more than half of the worlds oxygen and removes millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year. It's also incredibly nutritious and easily cultivated, with seaweed farming making up nearly a third of a
Navigating Marine Biodiversity for a Better Tomorrow
Marine biodiversity is a precious resource but it has longer been under threat. Today's coral reefs, for example, cover half the area they did in 1950, and nearly 10% of marine life is at risk of extinction.How can we support small-scale producers who r
A Bright New Year for Agriculture
In our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planets greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Grardine Mukeshimana gives insight
A Bright New Year for Agriculture
In our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planets greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Grardine Mukeshimana gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed by
Investing in a Climate-Resilient Future
COP28 is just around the corner our 50th episode focuses on small-scale farmers and their resilience in the face of climate change. Discover how the Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) strengthens rural communities. Jahan-Zeb Chowdhu
Harvesting Equality in Rural Households
Rural women are at the heart of the agricultural world. Yet many inequalities persist. Tshering Choden explains how IFAD is actively combatting these existing inequalities. On this note, Philippe Remy
Counting the Cost of Malnutrition
In this episode, were tackling malnutrition. In the spotlight we have an intriguing report on obesity in developing countries. Then we speak to IFAD's Lead Technical Specialist on Nutrition, Joyce Njoro, about the factors driving food inflation and its i
Future Proofing Farming for Youth
The future of farming lies with young farmers and rural youth. But how do we go about engaging young people in agriculture to enhance productivity and empower individuals. That's the question we want