Balancing climate related changes in Tajikistan’s farmlands
Tajikistan is a typical example of international injustice of climate change. It is one of the least responsible countries for the greenhouse gas emissions, while being most vulnerable to climate change impacts in the entire Central Asia region...
Dr. Mahmoud Solh received the FAO 70th Anniversary Commemorative Medal for his lifetime contributions to global food security and continuous support to FAO’s work in the region.
Need for action in dryland areas to combat climate change
Land degradation, climate change and water scarcity were some of the big priorities discussed at the 12th session of the COP12 of the UNCCD held in Ankara, Turkey in October.
EU-IFAD initiatives to ensure food security amidst climate change
In 2015, more than 10,000 farmers across the eight project countries were exposed to improved and affordable technologies both in wheat and food legumes crops.
AfDB Initiative on Transformation of Agriculture in Africa
ICARDA and CIMMYT propose ‘Wheat for Africa’ which aims to increase Africa’s wheat food and nutritional security through enhanced domestic production by 2025.
