Supported by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), FANSEP is being implemented in eight remote and vulnerable districts in Madhesh and Bagmati provinces in Nepal since November 2018. FANSEP aims at enhancing climate resilience and improving agricultural productivity and nutrition practices of 65,000 targeted smallholder ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Modern slavery is one of the most pervasive crises of our time. Affecting over 50 million individuals worldwide, according to estimates by the Global Slavery Index, this issue cuts across industries and nations, feeding into systemic vulnerabilities.

Jan 24, 2025 · The Annual Meeting 2025 of The World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from 20th to 24th January 2025.

Dec 13, 2024 · Pakistan, for example, relies on hydropower for a third of its electricity, Tajikistan for two-thirds and Nepal for 90%. The Indus river, which supplies the world's largest system of irrigated agriculture, is projected to feed 319 million people in …

Aug 14, 2023 · Tourism is crucial to many economies, but rising global temperatures are putting parts of the industry at risk.

Mar 7, 2023 · Now, he also has to cope with erratic rains and longer, harsher summers — the impacts of climate change. "In 2005, 2007, 2013 and 2016, Maharashtra faced massive droughts. Forget agriculture; we didn't even have water to drink. Farmers abandoned their fields and migrated to cities for work," Rajendra says.

Nov 18, 2024 · Climate finance for agriculture needs a significant boost, with innovative funding models essential to achieve sustainable food systems. Cross-sector partnerships are key to empowering farmers and creating a resilient, equitable …

Jul 11, 2023 · Primarily, global organizations, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Bank, must stress test global food supply chains the same way banks conduct financial stress tests on their balance sheets. Regulators often require that banks, insurers and asset managers run regular scenario analyses of what will ...

Mar 15, 2022 · The World Economic Forum and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization have published a roadmap to help countries accelerate inclusive food systems innovation. There is a $15.2 billion funding gap for food system innovation that could support ending hunger, keeping emissions within 2°C and reducing water use by 10%.

Jan 6, 2025 · AI in agriculture is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion by 2028. As well as a financial opportunity, AI in agriculture holds great promise for improving sustainability. Policymakers, businesses and governmental bodies must collaborate in addressing farmers' financial and technological requirements.