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Progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has been insufficient, not least because of shocks such as the COVID 19 pandemic and recent wars. The cost...

Women in developing countries are often characterized by lower social status, less input into decision-making, lack of access to resources, and lower mobility, while their inclusion...

Agroforestry in Nepal is a multifaceted and sustainable approach that harmonizes agricultural, environmental, and socioeconomic goals. This study conducted a comprehensive review of agroforestry systems in Nepal, emphasizing their impact...

Food security in developing regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa is a top priority in global development discourse, as evidenced in Sustainable Development Goal 2. Yet, high climate...

The first report, Current Conditions & Policy Frameworks of Agri-Food Systems Transformation takes a systems view of the aforementioned challenges. It outlines the ecological, health and social...

Radical innovations aiming for sustainability usually need to transform existing institutions in order to become successful. From a transition perspective, institutional work is one of the actors’ core activities...

The book’s primary intention is to serve as a roadmap for professionals working in developing countries interested in the Nexus Water–Energy– Food–Ecosystems (WEFE) approach. The book shows a multi-disciplinary approach, showcasing...

The term food systems refers to all the elements and activities related to producing and consuming food, as well as their effects, including economic, health, and environmental outcomes. Globally...

This policy note first examines global trends in the trade of food and agricultural products. Next, it shows how trade and well-functioning markets can address food...