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Dramatic decline in illegal logging
Illegal logging worldwide has dropped by almost a quarter over the last decade, states a new report published by Chatham House.
Date published: July 2010
Mangroves report reveals considerable losses
Mangrove forests are being lost at a rate up to four times higher than land-based forests despite restoration efforts by some countries, a new report states.
Date published: July 2010
Yields of rice and wheat in India and China could drop by 30-50 per cent by 2050 as a result of a water crisis in the Himalayas, according to a report by the Strategic Foresight Group, an Indian-based think tank.
Date published: July 2010
FAO provides free access to agricultural data
Free and open access to FAOSTAT, the world's largest database on food, agriculture and hunger, has been granted by FAO.
Date published: July 2010
Ten million face hunger in the Sahel
Half of the population in Niger is facing hunger after a series of droughts have led to poor harvests and severe shortages of pasture and water across the Sahel.
Date published: July 2010
Guatemala hit hard by tropical storm Agatha
Guatemala's Ministry of Agriculture, Cattle and Food and the FAO are distributing seeds and fertilisers to thousands of farmers whose crops were destroyed by tropical storm Agatha in June 2010.
Date published: July 2010
Six sustainable energy projects from Africa, Asia and Latin America have been presented with Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy for their work in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and bringing benefits to communities.
Date published: July 2010
Ugandan scientists back biotech laws
A recent report by the Ugandan National Academy of Science (UNAS), recommends that the Ugandan government establish legislation and regulations to address the research and commercial development of genetically engineered plants and animals.
Date published: July 2010
Farming First calls on G8 leaders to prioritise food security
Ahead of the G8 summit, the Farming First coalition has launched a food security guide which calls on policymakers to focus on a common goal of food security, to increase transparency regarding pledged funding, and to engage a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that efforts succeed.
Date published: June 2010
Bio-control developed to combat deadly maize contamination
A biological control product has been developed to prevent the contamination of maize by aflatoxin - a poison that can cause liver cancer, fatigue, reduced immunity and death.
Date published: June 2010
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