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Pollution remains a significant threat to ecosystems, the economy and public health, causing multiple mental and physical diseases and premature deaths. It is also a key driver of biodiversity...

Overview: This systematic review explores the ecosystem services provided by neglected and underutilised species (NUS) and their potential role in promoting sustainable food systems in Africa. Using...

For centuries, neglected and under-utilized species (NUS) have been grown for their food, fiber, fodder, oil, and medicinal properties. Sometimes known as forgotten foods, they...

The Climate Action Blueprint is a comprehensive, detailed strategy that builds on robust national processes: the Ethiopian Food Systems Transformation0, detailed work around the Nationally Determined Contributions...

The Convergence Initiative in Indonesia is part of the country’s commitment to tackle the triple planetary crisis – climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss – aligned with food systems...

The Convergence Action Blueprint is a comprehensive detailed strategy that builds on robust national processes: the National Development Strategy 2030 and its declination for the rural sector which is the Rural...

Overview: Humanity faces unprecedented, interlinked challenges to achieve sustainable development (e.g., climate change, food and nutrition insecurity, livelihoods vulnerability and poverty, biodiversity loss...

Overview: The Global Manifesto on Forgotten Foods is a collaborative initiative aiming to revive and promote neglected and underutilized species (NUS) for food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. Developed...

Overview: Approximately 6 000 of the known 30 000 edible plants have been actively cultivated for human consumption. Of these, fewer than 30 species, of which...

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...