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article thumbnailThe coming famine: risks and solutions for global food securityWednesday, 01 September 2010

Julian Cribb writes that in coming decades the world faces the risk of major regional food crises, conflicts and mass refugee movements.

article thumbnailPutting Poverty and Hunger Solutions to the TestThursday, 08 April 2010

The International Food Policy Research Institute explores the different facets of human behaviour that could influence the effectiveness and outcomes...

article thumbnailTaking Stock of BiotechThursday, 01 April 2010

Participants discussed the current uses of biotechnology - particularly those in agriculture - at a conference held by the Food and Agriculture...

article thumbnailAre Gates and CGIAR a good mix for Africa?Sunday, 28 March 2010

Yojana Sharma discusses the issues that stem from the joining of Gates Foundation and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research...

article thumbnailDon't let fish slip through the climate change net Thursday, 25 March 2010

WorldFish Center reminds us that climate change is also a big threat to fishes and aquaculture, particularly in Africa and South Asia.

article thumbnailLocal food for sustainable communitiesMonday, 04 January 2010

Many people are waking up to the wisdom of growing food within and around cities and towns, a movement that is leading to the creation of more...

article thumbnailGrowing trees in future tentsMonday, 14 December 2009

Australians are growing trees in tents containing air from the future, in the hope of understanding how they will respond to climate change.

article thumbnailConservation auctions assist private biodiversity protectionFriday, 04 December 2009

How can landholders be encouraged to protect biodiversity and conserve wildlife habitat corridors on their properties? Wendy Pyper investigates.

article thumbnailIndigenous tradition used to fight climate changeMonday, 30 November 2009

An Australian project that uses traditional Indigenous techniques to control fires may soon be used globally to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

article thumbnailBuilding resilience - adapting to climate changeMonday, 23 November 2009

Although most people agree that adapting to the effects of climate change is crucial, there are a lot of different opinions on what should be done....