NEWS | 23 Mar 2026 The ripple effects of the US-Israel war on Iran for North Africa North African states feel the consequences of the US-Israel war with Iran less through direct security risks than through economic shocks that affect long-term stability.
NEWS | 19 Mar 2026 Middle East conflict weighs further on slowing trade outlook World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products.
NEWS | 24 Mar 2026 Iran war exposes food security to cascading risks The U.S.-Israel war on Iran and resulting disruption in the Strait of Hormuz will have a bigger impact on food security than Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
NEWS | 20 Mar 2026 How the Iran war threatens global food supply About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally goes through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
NEWS | 24 Mar 2026 COP15 highlights critical role of multilateral cooperation for migratory wildlife Opening Ceremony of the Fifteenth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP15).
PUBLICATION | 2026 Blockchain and artificial intelligence in agriculture: Building resilient and sustainable food systems This review explores the potential of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform agricultural supply chains by improving traceability, accountability, and operational efficiency. Blockchain enables secure...
NEWS | 24 Mar 2026 Epic Amazon catfish migration reveals a fight for survival From the murky waters of the Amazon River, a fisherman pulls out a striking creature. Its sleek, over a meter-long body with silver skin and whiskers shimmers in the bright tropical...
PUBLICATION | 2026 The promise of one health for improved soil and food security in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (PNG) faces a critical food security crisis, with nearly half of children under five experiencing stunting—more than twice the global average. Combined...
PUBLICATION | 2026 Nature-based solutions: how LIFE works with nature for people This brochure provides an overview of how the LIFE Programme is delivering Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to the challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss.
