The most special spring in Syracuse
By Frank van Steenbergen All springs are special and miracles in themselves, but the Fonte de Arusa in Syracuse is … Continued
How could my country look like if we were to embrace nature-based solutions? This was the question that student teams from around the globe aimed to answer in the Nature-Based Future Challenge, organized by Wageningen University & Research. Interdisciplinary and international teams visualized a nature-based future for the delta of Bangladesh, showcasing innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. Chittagong Hill Tracts One of the teams, GO2V-NBF, focused on the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) with the goal of transitioning from "development at the cost of nature" to a future of "nature-based prosperity." This region in Southeast Bangladesh faces significant challenges related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic development. The increasing intensity of extreme weather events, coupled with changing land use, exacerbates soil erosion and land degradation. The local water cycle is under pressure, leading to issues of both water scarcity and flooding at different times of the year. GO2V-NBF proposed a strategy of vertical cities on water and a harmonious… Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen All springs are special and miracles in themselves, but the Fonte de Arusa in Syracuse is … Continued
by Michael Maluki, Nancy Kadenyi and Faith Muchemi Introduction Entering Makueni county welcomes you to endless vast lands covered by … Continued
By Kamal Kishore (Rainfed Livestock Network) and Bhavana Kuchimanchi (The Foundation for Ecological Security) Livestock production in India is often … Continued
By Akanksha Mishra (PRADAN), Meghna Mukherjee (MetaMeta), and Marina Vara Gutiérrez (Aidenvironment). Meet Sumitra Devi. She hails from Chatugada village … Continued
by Pratik Ranjan (MetaMeta) Unlocking the power of small and marginal farmers that constitutes around 85 percent of the farming … Continued
by Marijn van der Meer (MetaMeta) Predicting future climate so that farmers know exactly how to adapt and transform their … Continued
by Anushree Mitra (MetaMeta) Shakun Didi is a resident of Jhanki village in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh, India. She … Continued
by Marina Vara Gutiérrez (Aidenvironment) and Rubén Borge Robles (Rockinsoils) The Indian government’s agricultural policies are primarily focused on the … Continued
11 challenges (and opportunities!) on the road toward a strong and diverse rural economy in Rural Ethiopia By Nardos Masresha … Continued
11 challenges (and opportunities!) on the road toward a strong and diverse rural economy in Rural Ethiopia By Nardos Masresha … Continued
By Sukru Esin Water is one of the most vital resources for our planet and managing it in a sustainable … Continued
By Jannatul Raim Rushni and Frank van Steenbergen Entitlement is a big thing. It is contractual but also in relations … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen and John Marandy It is loose but also gain. Bangladesh loses every year 34 square kilometer … Continued
By Girma Senbeta In a watershed, everything is interconnected. The health of the soil and water supply directly impacts flora … Continued
by Meghna Mukherjee and Vinitika Lal Meet Meera Bai from Kutela Gram in Dindori District in Madhya Pradesh, India. Meera … Continued
By Anushree Mitra (MetaMeta) A local entrepreneur is an individual who starts a business in their local area. Entrepreneurs are important to … Continued
by Marina Vara Gutiérrez (Aidenvironment), Rubén Borges Robles (Rockinsoils), and Francesco Sambalino (MetaMeta) Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian … Continued
By Rubén Borge (RockinSoils), Femke van Woesik (MetaMeta), Redeat Daneil (MetaMeta) & Frank van Steenbergen (MetaMeta) Hidden Hunger, a global … Continued
by Marina Vara Gutiérrez (Aidenvironment) and Rubén Borges Robles (Rockinsoils) India has been facing a problem of soil fertility for … Continued
Talal Naseer and Frank van Steenbergen Quetta, the mountain capital of Balochistan (Pakistan), is known for its harsh winter season. … Continued