“By 2030, nature-based solutions can deliver emission reductions and removals of at least 5 GtCO2e per year, and at least 10 GtCO2e by 2050, alongside essential cuts to global emissions from fossil fuels and other sources. Nature-based solutions are also one of the most cost-effective approaches for adapting to the impacts of #climatechange.” https://bit.ly/3CEXMfY https://www.linkedin.com/posts/unepwcmc_climate-and-nature-what-glasgow-could-mean-activity-6872529092948848640-480Q  […]

#StopSoilPollution: 6 reasons why soil pollution should not go unnoticed It is estimated that 95 percent of our food is directly or indirectly produced on our soils. FAO: 02/05/2018 Soil is a finite resource, meaning its loss and degradation is not recoverable within a human lifespan. Soils affect the food we eat, the water we […]

Soil organic carbon assessments can be used to guide agricultural practices that promote soil health, help mitigate climate change and boost the livelihoods of farmers across the world. BackgroundAgriculture is responsible for over 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Regenerative agricultural practices such as no-till farming, rotational grazing and mixed crop rotation have the potential […]

IWMI: November 30, 2021 The demand for water continues to grow in the Nile Basin, leading to water scarcity and ultimately impacting food security for the nearly 500 million people who call the region home. A recently completed study conducted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in association with the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat […]

Synthesis report 2021 Year of publication: 2021Place of publication: Rome, ItalyPages: #82 p.ISBN: 978-92-5-135327-1Author: FAOBy Country/Territory: WorldPublisher: FAO Agrovoc: land resources; water resources; climate change; land degradation; water scarcity; extreme weather events; agrifood systems; land access; land governance; sustainability; investment; world The objective of SOLAW 2021 is to build awareness of the status of land […]

10 Years of FTA Research for People and the Planet, which will occur on Thursday 9th of December 13:00-16:00 CET. The digital webinar is free and open to anyone, unlimited seats! Online form to register –> https://forms.gle/8RUFH7Fc1BCjV5JD9

Starts each year in November as of 2022 Application for admission to the programme is open now, click here for more information.   Questions? Get an introduction to the programme, and ask your questions at one of the IHE Delft webinars scheduled for Wednesday 15 December – sign up here This programme targets early and […]

The application deadline is 12 Dec-2021 All applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Reference number: 2149 Job status: In-progress Job category: Internship Duty station: Home-based Download PDF:  Apply this job Terms and conditions This is an internship opportunity for 9 months. CIFOR’s employment conditions follow local labor laws and regulations. CIFOR […]

Important DatesOnline Abstract Submission OpensJune 21 (Mon), 2021 Submission DueJanuary 17 (Mon), 2022 Notification of Review ResultsMarch 14 (Mon), 2022 Presenter’s Registration DueApril 29 (Fri), 2022 Early Registration DueMay 13 (Fri), 2022 Regular Registration DueJune 20 (Mon), 2022……………………………………………………………… The 8th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter (SOM) will be held in Seoul, South Korea. The […]

December 2021 Conference: GLOBAL RAIN WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS At: India Project: NATIONWISE RAIN WATER MANAGEMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Study Presented by: • Dhaval Pandya, C.O.O • SHREE SOMESHWAR EDUCATION TRUST. • +919374073240 • devraminternational@gmail.com • www.rainwaters.org ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Abstract If there is 1 inch of rainfall in 1 square metre PLANNED CATCHMENT area, We get around 25 Liters of […]