People in fragile environments face various shocks that negatively affect their nutrition. Many governments put policy mechanisms in place to promote recovery of households after...

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, its impacts on women’s welfare, food and livelihood security are becoming increasingly clear. The pandemic and its concomitant lockdowns have disrupted...

South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. The people of South Asia are living through a "new climate normal," where intensifying heat...

IFAD’s ASAP projects in Asia and the Pacific region offer a host of valuable lessons that can be applied in the design and implementation of other climate change adaptation projects...

COVID-19 induced lockdowns have had far reaching impacts on the rural sector, particularly on women farmers. These impacts have been exacerbated by lack of access...

This report presents selected achievements and lessons from the growing portfolio of small livestock investments supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The introduction summarizes IFAD’s key...

“Leasehold forestry in Nepal: restoring forests and livelihoods” is an inspirational examples highlighting transformations towards greater environmental and climate sustainability. The leasehold forest approach seeks to enhance...