Farms

Cattle ranching in Brazil is a major cause of deforestation. But sustainable production chains could be within our reach. Brazil has one of the greatest growth rates of beef production in the world according to recent research. As a result, up to 75% of deforestation in Brazil is related to expanding cattle ranches. Needless to […]

His Royal Highness Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of the Kingdom of Lesotho speaks about landscapes, Lesotho, and being a torchbearer for Africa. At the Global Landscapes Forum, Warsaw, 17 November 2013.

Live recording of the discussion forum Rolling up our sleeves on agricultural mitigation for landscape benefits, held during the Global Landscapes Forum in Warsaw. During this session, the panel identified main focus areas for mitigation action. Speakers used a case study to discuss efforts to address short-lived climate pollutants, and also examined whether mitigation activities can be integrated with food security and climate […]

Young people play a critical role in creating sustainable landscapes. How can we encourage them to contribute? “Half of the 7 billion global population comprises young people who are under 30 years,” said Peter Holmgren, Director General of the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). Yet despite the numbers, youth are often left out of […]

Whitney Houston once sang ‘I believe the children are our future.” But when so many places are experiencing the effects of climate change right now, do we really have time to focus on the future? During the first session of the Global Landscapes Forum on youth as the future of sustainable landscapes, Tan Copsey of […]

Joseph is a Kenyan farmer, and he is harvesting his crop in cyberspace. Joseph is taking the lead in growing a fraternity of people interested in agriculture through Facebook. Mkulima Young – “Young Farmer” in Swahili- the page he set up in January this year, has now gained 23,789 likes and continues to grow. Almost […]