Exploiting Asia's biodiversity can ensure food security, end hunger

Biodiversity for food and agriculture is among the Earth’s most important resources

'River regulation responsible for decline in water bird population in Australia'

Kate Brandis, joint research fellow at the Centre for Ecosystem Science, UNSW and Australian Nuclear Science Technology Organisation

Universal redux

For over 100 years, gravitational waves remained just a hypothesis. Now it is a fact. The discovery could open new channels of understanding our …

'Large hydropower projects are not safe'

Experts discuss about the negative impacts of building large dams

Several African countries in need of food assistance

Drought associated with El Nino has affected agriculture prospects in Southern Africa

Gravitational waves detection: Will this signal a new era in understanding the universe?

Detection of gravitational waves can explain why there was a sudden enlargement of the universe, called inflation, in the wee hours of the …

What international scientists have to say on the detection of gravitational waves

The consensus is that the discovery will reveal to us a completely different side of the universe

Agricultural biotechnolgies a boon for family farmers, say experts

A range of biotechnologies can help bring about high yields, improve nutrition quality and add value to the productivity of crops, livestock,…

African tourism surging, but challenges remain

Security concerns, poaching are undermining efforts to promote tourism in the continent

Save and Grow: a guide to sustainable cereal production

The technique focuses on conservation agriculture, maintaining soil health, selecting crops with higher yield potential and greater resistance to …

Embryos obtained from test tubes are often defective, says study

Choosing the best embryo is the key to success in IVF

Chameleons use nanocrystals to change colour

Scientists say change in colour and intensity of the hue depends on the social interaction of the lizard

Southeast Asia’s mangroves under threat due to land conversion for cultivation

Study says expansion of rice agriculture in Myanmar and conversion of mangroves for oil palm plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia are leading to …

El Niño to affect food production, push up prices in Southern Africa, says report

The negative effect of El Niño will be felt in Central America, South-East Asia and the Pacific, says expert

Global production of wood products registers growth

Governments need to ensure that principles of sustainable forest management are enforced, says forestry expert

A green future ahead as world adopts historic climate deal

Suspense in Paris comes to an end after countries officially adopt new agreement to fight climate change

International Mountain Day: Highland people to face vagaries of weather, food insecurity

Released on the occasion of Mountain Day, two reports highlight climate threats to high altitude areas

Climate change affects poor the most, says FAO chief

José Graziano Da Silva calls for a safer, fairer and more inclusive world

International health agency warns of deaths due to climate change

In 2012, 7 million people died from air pollution-related diseases, making it the world’s largest single environmental health risk

'Agricultural censuses can monitor environmental changes'

From providing agricultural information for specific countries to identifying trends in the sector, censuses serve a variety of purpose

'People can farm insects to produce cheaper animal feed'

Senior FAO officer Paul Vantomme talks about food recycling, improved nutrition and the many uses of insects

Report bats for inclusion of insects as part of sustainable diet in future

The general attitude towards consumption of insects by humans is negative as insects are perceived as unclean and vectors of diseases

Dengue spreads its wings

Unusual weather pattern with long dry spells in the rainy season and lack of preparedness on the part of government were to blame for the outbreak&…

Sending out a strong message to the Zero Hunger Generation

The main challenge now is to engage young people to sustainably eradicate hunger and poverty globally by 2030

'Social protection: a safety net for agricultural households'

In the run up to World Food Day on October 16, a Food and Agriculture Organization report focuses on the role of social protection in …