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Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.

Opinions and Analysis

Agriculture can adapt to climate change

Innovative agricultural technologies can produce crops that meet climate change challenges, says ICRISAT head William Dar.

20 November 2009 | EN

Spotlight on satellites for disaster management

Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.

11 November 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Policy Briefs

Using deforestation research to inform climate policy

Research into deforestation can help inform policies to reduce carbon emissions from forests.

8 July 2009 | EN
Source: CIFOR

Reducing emissions from forest degradation

Tackling forest degradation is an essential element for any global climate deal hoping to reduce forest emissions.

8 July 2009 | EN
Source: The Nature Conservancy


News and Features

An Indian women sifting grain Don't ignore agriculture in climate talks, experts warn

Agriculture and how it can adapt to climate change should be given more attention at Copenhagen, a group of scientists has urged.

20 November 2009 | EN

Maize genome offers hope of improved varieties

The sequencing of the maize genome should boost efforts to find higher-yielding and climate change-proof varieties.

20 November 2009 | EN

Practical Guides

Reporting biodiversity loss the world over

Tips on how journalists can report increasing biodiversity loss and its implications at the local level.

27 February 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: IIED