Sustainable farming systems of Bangladesh, Japan globally recognised

The sites include Bangladesh’s floating gardens and three areas in Japan

UN reports fall in development assistance from donor countries

Decline in aid will affect efforts to reach Millennium Development Goals by 2015

New GRI Biodiversity Standard demands reporting of drivers of biodiversity loss, impact on Indigenous Peoples

The new standards will come into effect from January 2026

Integrated farming can fight climate change

Making agriculture climate smart through integrated approach is also an ideal solution to ensure the food security of the ever-increasing global …

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

Over 100 cities pledge to make food systems sustainable in urban areas

Urban centres will be key actors in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, including eradication of hunger by 2030:FAO chief

India’s G20 Presidency: It’s an opportunity to set the agenda on crucial challenges of our time

New Delhi’s presidency could prove instrumental in steering policy towards climate action, sustainable growth, energy security and a host …

'High GDP states have grown at the cost of the environment'

North-eastern states and Himachal Pradesh score high on environmental sustainability index, says report by Chennai non-profit

Rural water and sanitation needs to prioritise sustainability

Prioritising drinking water source sustainability, mix-up of nutrient cycle and reuse of treated biosolids & wastewater …