The serious game of agroecological transition
Playing games might seem a strange, perhaps even trivial, activity for a high-level international dialogue. But on 17 July 2025,…
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A race against ticks: How one Zambian Chiefdom is taking livestock health into its own hands
In southern Zambia’s Nyawa Chiefdom, where rural life still beats to the rhythm of livestock bells and dry-season rains, three…
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Mapping the wild meat trade in Cameroon: A shared tool for smarter, fairer management
What does it take to manage wild meat sustainably in Central Africa? A key step is developing a shared understanding…
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Growing giants: How yams shape identity, knowledge and power in PNG
“They will never live without yams.”In Papua New Guinea (PNG), yams are an ancient companion. The first humans to arrive…
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Nature’s pantry: How mushrooms are transforming lives in Zambia’s Miombo woodlands
Nestled in the heart of Zambia’s Muchinga Province, the Miombo woodlands spring to life with the rains. Beneath their towering…
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What do farmers want and what do we want from them?
It may seem unlikely that a television series could spark meaningful discussions about farming in Europe, but Clarkson’s Farm —…
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An effective and impactful project: Restoring livelihoods in war-torn Tigray
In the wake of the devastating two-year war that ravaged Ethiopia’sTigray region from November 2020 to November 2024, thousands of…
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Following the hunt: New study tracks flow of wild meat from tropical African forests
People have hunted animals in Africa’s tropical forests for millennia, bringing a diverse range of animal meat—from aardvark to porcupine…
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Food for the future: Enhancing productivity of local African food crops
Over the past 12 years, the African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC) has trained 172 scientists – 40% of whom are…
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Zambia: School students take action on World Environment Day
Higher temperatures and lower rainfall due to climate change are impacting agriculture in Zambia, contributing to poverty in many households.…
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How Latin America can lead on climate, biodiversity & the circular economy
Vincent Gitz–forest engineer, natural resources scientist, and economist—brings a rich and varied background to his new role at the Centre…
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Learning across landscapes
Every landscape is unique – and sometimes we can cross-pollinate learnings between locations, tooThe integrated landscape approach is currently gaining…
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