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• Drought conditions are affecting large parts of eastern and southern Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region, and the Baltic countries. Northern Africa and Middle East are...

Overview: The book explores the importance of orphan crops - also known as neglected and underutilized species (NUS) - in enhancing global food and nutrition security. It...

Overview: As the world's population is increasing, humanity is facing both shortages (hunger) and excesses (obesity) of calories and nutrient intakes. Biodiversity is fundamental to addressing this double challenge, which...

Overview: Calls for a global food system transformation and finding more sustainable ways of producing healthier, safe and nutritious food for all have spurred production approaches...

Overview: Traditionally farmers use diverse crops, trees and wild plant species, livestock and aquatic species to sustain/enhance their livelihood. The use of diverse species and varieties...

Forest-based materials are used for a wide variety of products in a circular bioeconomy and innovation continues to refine existing and to develop new applications. The considerations addressed in this study include...

This foresight report looks at how Europe’s food, energy and mobility systems and the built environment could evolve. The report takes four imagined futures, or ‘imaginaries’, developed...

Overview: This publication explores efforts to promote and add value to neglected and underutilized species (NUS) in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It discusses the significance of these crops...

This report gives the latest bi-annual check-up on waste prevention actions via data and trends, in support of EU’s Waste Framework Directive.

"Monthly summary of articles on food fraud - March, 2025. Food fraud cases: eggs, alcoholic beverages, cocoa, tea and olive oil."