Videos
Can bamboo save African livelihoods?
6 Nov 2023
About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’ The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet. The conference featured two focused […]
Sowing the seeds: Building national policy strategies for an agroecological transformation
3 Nov 2023
About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’ The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilised action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet. The conference featured two focused […]
Reaping what we sow: The role of seed banks in a rapidly changing climate
3 Nov 2023
About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’ The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilized action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet. The conference featured two focused […]
Opening plenary: Transforming food systems and restoring landscapes through African-led solutions
3 Nov 2023
About GLF Nairobi 2023: ‘A new Vision for Earth’ The GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, held on October 11 and 12, convened global thought leaders to set the stage for COP28, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference. This pivotal event mobilized action on critical issues affecting humanity, biodiversity, and our planet. The conference featured two focused […]
Pathways to climate resilient agri-food systems, living adaptation
31 Aug 2023
How digital climate information services, circular economy or landscape approaches can contribute to climate change adaptation Agri-food systems are increasingly affected by climate change. For example, droughts, floods, or the loss of fertile soils have devastating consequences on agricultural production. At the same time, agri-food systems are a significant contributor to climate change, accounting […]
Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to manage pests on smallholder farms
14 Aug 2023
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and how can it help reduce fall armyworm The Fall Armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda Smith) is a pest native to the Americas. This hungry caterpillar feeds on different plants but prefers maize. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a combination of strategies that focusses on reducing the environment’s […]
Using nature to manage pests on smallholder farms
14 Aug 2023
Agroecology is helping farmers manage fall armyworm Agroecological approaches are nature-based control methods that promote cultivation of healthy plants, biodiversity of the agricultural environment, and what cultural responses to use when these fail. This video explains how the harnessing of natural processes and minimizing reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides promotes beneficial organisms, such […]
How to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) on smallholder farms
8 Aug 2023
Fall armyworm a threat to food security Fall armyworm (FAW), an agricultural pest native to the Americas, was first detected on the African continent in 2016 and has since spread across Africa and Asia. FAW feeds on over 350 plant species but prefers maize and other staples, and hence potentially threatens the incomes and […]
Finance for Nature Digital Forum: Promoting sustainable agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean
1 Aug 2023
About the Finance for Nature Digital Forum: Investing in Equitable Futures in Latin America and the Caribbean No one knows the land better than rural communities – yet the local people receive just a tiny fraction of climate finance. It’s time to work together to steward our planet for generations to come. On 13 July […]
Fascinating Fungi: Invisible allies in rewilding
13 Apr 2023
About the Rewilding Community of Practice The Rewilding Community of Practice aims to build a network of rewilding enthusiasts and professionals who can exchange ideas and information to help build a better world. The virtual community gathering ‘Fascinating Fungi: Invisible Allies in Rewilding’ held on Tuesday, the 22nd of November 2022, aimed to […]
