#Pastoralism sustains ecosystems, biodiversity & #FoodSystems, yet faces shrinking corridors, land conflicts & insecure tenure. Pastoralism is a key part of the solution, not the problem. #IYRP2026 👉️

#CallForApplications ⎮ The DIV Fund is a tiered, evidence-based, open #innovation fund that identifies & supports solutions with the potential to cost-effectively improve the lives of millions of people The programme is open to innovations across multiple sectors.

SIANI och We Effect arrangerar ett seminarium om hur strategiska investeringar i hållbart #jordbruk och #livsmedelssystem bidrar till ekonomisk utveckling, social stabilitet och nationell och regional säkerhet. Anmäl dig här: www.siani.se/event/strate...

Mozambique’s worst floods in decades have disrupted fragile #agrifood systems and worsened food insecurity. Through @fao.org ’s response, Lovisa Hast stresses the need of replanting, land restoration and resilience to prevent a second food crisis :

Tropical fruits play a key role in #nutrition & #FoodSecurity, but growers lack access to protection tools. Integrated Pest Management may offer a sustainable solution. On #PlantHealthDay, SIANI expert group on tropical fruits call for policy action to protect plants & livelihoods: buff.ly/cquDJlS

#HorizonEurope launches Africa Initiative IV addressing agreed short-, medium- and long-term actions across: - Public Health - Green Transition - Innovation and Technology - Capacities for Science Deadline 23 September 2027

Nature research paper: Pollinators support the nutrition and income of vulnerable communities go.nature.com/4ePBMFZ

I wrote about the origins of the potato in the Peruvian Andes in 2024 and its relationship with Ireland (and more specifically, me/my Irish family. The work by Indigenous women at "Potato Park" is fascinating and vital! Great to come across this piece as I #AmWriting on #FoodSecurity. #potato

Tune in to Food Systems ⏐ Esther Debel, a small-scale farmer in North Central Nigeria, cultivates sweet potatoes, yams, groundnuts & maize on her leased plot. This mixed-cropping system supports #SoilHealth & ensures year-round food for her household & local markets. 🔗 www.siani.se/news-story/t...

In a new analysis, Assem Abu Hatab, Senior Development Economist at The Nordic Africa Institute, explains how the Iran war is triggering a global #fertilizer crisis. Sanctions, and energy price spikes are creating a dual shock for farmers, especially in vulnerable regions.Read more: buff.ly/fYrNjAU

SIANI expert group on Wild foods in Asia held a regional exchange to amplify the voices of elders, women, and youth to protect #WildFoods and #TraditionalCrops while championing the educational strategies needed to keep them alive. Read more about it and watch the recording: buff.ly/dunVdk1

❄️ Genebanks are vital to global food security—but many crops can’t simply be frozen and forgotten. The first in a new blog series by the Netherlands Food Partnership looks at how #NLCGIAR research collaboration keeps crop diversity accessible when it matters most. 🔗 https://on.cgiar.org/4we0aXN

Achieving more just and resilient #FoodSystems requires recognising rural women not as a vulnerable group in need of protection, but as leaders & innovators capable of driving transformation. #IYWF2026 International #YearOfTheWomanFarmer

Face with changing climates, soil depletion and a worrying trend where rural youth drift away from farming, Ivorian youth are cultivating farm resilience through agroecology bootcamp. rooted-magazine.org/2026/04/23/r...

El alza de combustibles y la escasez de alimentos afectan a millones de personas en Haití. El aumento del precio, sumado a la violencia y bloqueo de carreteras, agrava la inseguridad alimentaria kaosenlared.net/haiti-enfren... @mst.org.br

In its new report, @esabcc.bsky.social outlines 6 recommendations to climate-proof the EU agri-food system. These actions can facilitate a gradual transition across production, land use and consumption patterns that is fair and supports farmers and rural communities. Full report tinyurl.com/3ct2tfyc

In Ethiopia’s Somali region, worsening drought is doing more than killing livestock, it is eroding the ancient social insurance systems that have sustained pastoralists for generations. “When everyone is suffering, there is little left to share.” Kaleab Girma reports for #Mongabay.

No beliefs or tradition justifies denying women full access to fundamental human rights. #Women face systemic barriers to land, tech, finance, education & decision-making. Gender-transformative approaches can break systemic barriers. #IYWF2026

#FundingOpportunity ⎮ Nordic Forest Research and the Forest Bioeconomy Network launch a call for research networks to foster cooperation and enhance synergy within forest research across the Nordic region. buff.ly/zYo8t2M Deadline 1 September 2026

S. Nohrborg from SLU highlights in her research that with low access to #veterinary services, #antibiotics are used based on experience rather than evidence, raising the risk of misuse and resistance in 🇻🇳 poultry production. But veterinary drug shop staff are key yet underutilized.

🎙️Dive into the first episode of Alin Kadfak podcast series on the #FishingIndustry & #labour. Hear from researchers, civil society actors, journalists & union leaders about fisheries governance, labor conditions & sustainability challenges.

Aquatic food sustainability isn't simple. It's about where it comes from and how it's handled. #Aquaculture matters, but global standards—especially for #LabourRights—lag behind. Let's dive into what truly makes #seafood sustainable with Alin Kadfak:

#LearningOpportunity ⎮ The @tudresden.bsky.social launches the application process for the UNEP/UNESCO/BMUKN courses 2026/27, offering three training courses and one alumni seminar.

Due to the physical demands & low wages, the #fishing industry's #labour shortage has been filled by migrants. Although migrant worker treatment has improved i, it is crucial to ensure safe & fair working conditions for those who bring fish to our tables.

Billions $$ were ploughed into public subsidy schemes for fertiliser use in Africa post-2008 global food crisis. That approach failed to reduce food imports yet boosted profits for big fertiliser companies. Fast-forward 2026: it's happening again. grain.org/e/7375

As rising temperatures make agricultural work hazardous, forests emerge as natural protectors of rural #workers. By mitigating extreme heat, #forests reduce the risks of heat stress, exhaustion, dehydration (...) among those who labor outdoors to produce our food: www.siani.se/blog/forests...

📢 New out: The Addis Portfolio: Voices, Visions, Victories is now available. 👉 Capturing the full outcomes of #UNFSS2025, this report brings together insights from global leaders, communities, and partners working to transform #FoodSystems. 🔗 Read the full portfolio: bit.ly/4uf9p8n

Selorm Kugbega's op-ed addresses the ongoing crisis in the food system, where households face financial strain. The system is caught in a cycle of shocks & food insecurity, worsened by reliance on synthetic fertilizers. Structural changes are vital to break this cycle.

#CallForAbstracts ⎮ The @FAO Mountain Partnership Secretariat has launched a call for case studies on mountain pastoralists and rangelands, with an emphasis on resilience, livelihoods and sustainability buff.ly/0emOdNz #IYRP2026

Research & innovation partnerships can accelerate access to #pesticide alternatives, especially for #MinorUseCrops. SIANI expert group on #TropicalFruit connected with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, @novo-nordisk.bsky.social & Kiviks Musteri, read their takeaways: buff.ly/KHkOODY

#CallForStartups ⎮ The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is searching for startups solving the most critical challenges across the #agrifood value chain. Finalists compete for up to $1M in investment + Pitch in Silicon Valley Deadline: 15 May

BLOG BOST ⎮ In a new analysis, Assem Abu Hatab, slu-global.bsky.social ,highlights a growing risk: fertilizer shortages driven by the Iran war. Rising input & energy costs straining farmers, with serious implications for global food production & stability. Read more:

The interview w/ Francis X.Johnson reviews the indicators for #bioeconomy, stressing the value of shared indicators for policymakers & stakeholders. The indicators help assess progress, identify barriers & suggest solutions across environmental, economic & social aspects

#FundingOpportunity ⎜ BlueActionAA opened its Community-Led Pilot Action Call, inviting local and regional communities across the Atlantic and Arctic basins to lead innovative, high-impact projects aimed at restoring marine and #freshwater ecosystems. Deadline: 29/05/2026

#FundingOpportunity ⎮ The Joint Innovation Facility is an Africa-Europe initiative designed to accelerate the scaling of digitally enabled commercially viable innovations w/ strong growth- & cross-border cooperation potential between Africa& Europe.

📢 New BWP report: Hard-wiring hunger Today’s food crises are not just about scarcity — they’re about how markets are structured and priced. Financial speculation is increasingly shaping global food systems. tinyurl.com/FoodSecurity... Our findings ⤵️ 🧵1/

Let's celebrate #WorldBookDay 📚! Here we have a suggested read on how to increase the consumption of #insects in modern-day #Africa, practice that have decreased because they are seen as outdated, Check these two #cookbooks written by #AfricanWomen:

#CallForProposals ⎮ The Due Diligence Fund (DDF) supports promising, practical and innovative approaches to corporate human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) in global agricultural supply chains. www.siani.se/opportunity/... Deadline: 15 June

The research also demonstrates the effectiveness of citizen science as a tool for policy advocacy. By directly involving #farmers in #data collection and analysis, the study increased community awareness and strengthened calls for sustainable agricultural policies.

#LearningOpportunity ⎮ The e-MOVE Programme invites applications for free online #training courses in #agribusiness & #cashew value chains delivered via the atingi learning platform to strengthen entrepreneurial & technical skills for youth.

BLOG POST ⎮ Experience of farmers from Sitio Tenetem shows that short-term agricultural gains can hide long-term costs. This citizen science research examines glyphosate’s environmental, economic & social impacts in corn farming in Lake Sebu 🇵🇭 More: buff.ly/8k9VrFr

#CallForExpressions of Interest ⎮ @fao.org Fellows Programme. Are you a PhD student, researcher, or professor with strong technical expertise? Join FAO and contribute to transforming agri-food systems 🗓 Deadline: 25 Aug 2026

🧵 A new SEI report shows how risks of violations of Indigenous Peoples' rights can be identified and managed in mining projects in reindeer herding areas. The method has been developed in a research collaboration with Gabna Sami village. 👉 Read the press release: buff.ly/dYhyD5Q 1/2

Interested in tackling #FoodSecurity challenges? Join the World Food Prize Foundation 2026 Virtual Youth Institutes to research a country’s food issues, present solutions & link to global experts. Complete the research paper & presentation to become a Borlaug Scholar.

BLOG POST ⎮ In a new op-ed, @sei.org Selorm Kugbega warns that fragile supply chains, fertilizer dependency, and rising geopolitical tensions are setting the stage for repeated shocks. Read more: buff.ly/eCgGzfD

It is hard to imagine the world without our favourite yellow fruit, the #banana.🍌🍌 However, few of us know that the #banana is facing a severe threat. Discover more: www.siani.se/blog/yellow-... #BananaDay

#FundingOpportunity ⎮ @ec.europa.eu is launching funding to promote start-ups & innovative #SMEs in the #food sector. This initiative will support mentoring and accelerate business concepts for both African & European food #entrepreneurs. buff.ly/ugb9OfS #HorizonEurope

#CallForContributions⎮ In light of the #IYRP2026, Rooted Magazine is preparing a special issue. Therefore, they are seeking experiences & perspectives that centre #pastoralist & mobile Indigenous voices, knowledge systems & struggles as lived, political, creative practices.

📢 @fao.org invites early-career professionals from non- & under-represented Member Nations to explore career opportunities & to connect directly with FAO professionals through interactive sessions and virtual booths. 🗓️ 28 April 2026 buff.ly/0ekgGiA

Lake Turkana’s surface area has grown by 10% in the last decade, reshaping life in northern Kenya. While rising waters disrupt infrastructure, a surrounding drought is driving thousands of new fishers to the lake, sparking conflict and forcing traditional communities to negotiate their survival.