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Permaculture, with its remarkable ability to contribute to socioeconomic development at the household level, truly transforms lives. We at Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology have seen this firsthand, and continue to spread the benefits and practices of permaculture and agroecology in rural communities of Malawi. We strongly believe that communities should be given access […]

Beyond environmental conditions, it is the institutional setting that determines how landscapes are used. The institutional setting encompasses governance frameworks at multiple political levels including a multitude of public, private and societal actors. However, after years of recognizing the need for coordinated multilevel governance, we have failed. To move forward, we need to think about […]

In July 2012, major flooding in many parts of Nigeria caused severe erosion. Livelihoods were affected as land was washed away, properties were destroyed, lives were lost, and many people were displaced in the flooding. Environmental challenges have been part of daily life for many Nigerians, particularly in the last few years. In Northern Nigeria, […]

The world’s climate is changing fast, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, no matter what measures we now take to reduce humankind’s impact on it. And as temperatures rise, rainfall patterns and amounts change, and pests and diseases find new ranges, the face of world agriculture will have to change too. […]

I am Mmakgabo Confidance Mapotse. I was born and raised in the dusty, rural province of Limpopo in the Republic of South Africa. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology and Botany at the University of Limpopo, and my university study, coupled with my enthusiasm to innovate, have sparked my interest […]

Food security is not only the amount of food we eat, but also the level of nutrition it provides. We are what we eat – and agriculture can play a crucial role in making the food we eat more nutritious and us, in turn, a healthier population. When coordinated with efforts from other sectors, such […]