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Two people on a fishing boat in India, catching fish with a net.
Where to find IIED and partners at WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14)
Event, 26 March 2026
A woman using a hoe
Q&A: Achieving sustainable intensification of agriculture – decisions and trade-offs
… farmers’ decision making: managing trade-offs and synergies for sustainable intensification) examined how farmers in sub-Saharan Africa … funded the SAIRLA programme to look at sustainable intensification of agriculture in Africa. The programme has three themes: equity, … there conflict within families? BA: Well, there were differences in approach – as I mentioned above in Malawi. In Ghana and Burkina Faso, …
Article, 17 February 2020
Group of women and a young child walking in a field.
Recognising women’s land rights in Togo: a glimmer of hope
… of Kpegnon Adja, a small village in eastern Togo, share this reality. Agriculture is the main activity, and people mainly grow maize, … loans to develop their farming activities. Analysing strategies for sustainable family farming The Togo-based NGO Autopromotion rural pour … of the ZAAPs could benefit all stakeholders. Adopting an inclusive approach and involving different social components of the village, we …
Insight, 12 June 2025
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Agrobiodiversity booms as botanic gardens serve farmers
… and greater productivity to carbon storage and flood management. The approach is central to Belize’s National Agriculture and Food Policy 2015–2030, National Agroforestry Strategy … by 2030, while also teaching technical experts how to facilitate sustainable smallholder agroforestry systems. …
Publication, 29 April 2025
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“Inclusive business” in agriculture: Evidence from the evolution of agricultural value chains
Publication, 01 May 2020
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Growing sustainable agriculture in Mozambique
… Stronger evidence, advocacy and policy can transform agriculture by spreading sustainable farming practices among smallholders. In Mozambique there is … by the Ministry of Agriculture, civil society, farmers’ groups and development agencies. Research trials and anecdotal evidence suggest … Food and agriculture …
Publication, 01 April 2015
Women harvesting vegetables in Shanggula village, Guangxi province, China, can share lessons on sustainable farming with the rest of the world (Photo: Simon Lim)
Nurturing the shoots of China's sustainable agriculture
… Chinese agriculture currently faces major environmental challenges, including … 2008 milk-melamine scandal. However, there is a growing interest in sustainable food production in China. We have been working with Chinese … officials, donors and NGO personnel to discuss issues arising in the development of sustainable agriculture and how to address them. Panel …
Insight, 23 March 2016
View of the town of Pisaq in Peru, near the Potato Park Biocultural Heritage Territory
Indigenous biocultural heritage for sustainable development
… about the potential for Indigenous biocultural heritage to support sustainable development. Funded by the British Academy , the project … territories using a ‘decolonising’ participatory action-research approach. The research questions reflected the main components of … landscapes. The project assessed the contribution of traditional agriculture to  Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2  objectives which …
Project, 29 April 2019
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Food security in a warming world: who is at risk, why and what comes next?
… pillars: availability, access, utilisation and sustainability. This approach allows us to see not just which countries are food insecure, … Food and agriculture …
Publication, 23 March 2026
Woman selling vegetables
Agricultural contracts and farmer agency: a shift in perspective
… Contracts are the sinews of economic organisation. In agriculture, they coordinate production and trade, linking input … and interlinked tiers of cooperatives. Towards a more holistic approach For me, these findings highlight that narrow, legalistic … decisions and private sector conduct for locally beneficial and more sustainable investments in commercial agriculture. …
Insight, 16 May 2021