Over 80 per cent of our planet's biodiversity is found on the territories of Indigenous Peoples, who have been farming for generations while caring for forests, deserts, grasslands and oceans. By growing food sustainably, they are leading the way on trans

With smartphones and social media becoming more ubiquitous globally, rural communities that were once remote are finding themselves connected to the rest of the planet.In this episode, we speak to three young YouTubers and TikTokers in Latin America who a

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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