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The Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) and Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) unveiled a report showcasing ten farmer-led Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) initiatives across nine African countries. These case studies, selected from 55 submissions, highlighted how farmers integrated traditional knowledge with scientific expertise to build resilience and adapt to climate change. The featured initiatives demonstrated innovative approaches to climate adaptation, including sustainable soil and water management, CSA

This International Women’s Month, YenKasa Africa is driving change by equipping rural women with skills, resources, and leadership opportunities in agriculture. From digital training and financial inclusion to leadership development, their initiatives help women farmers gain market access, share knowledge, and shape policies. Explore inspiring stories on women’s empowerment, from digital agriculture for youth to community-driven leadership programs in this article from Yenkasa Africa, one of the digital hubs of

The IAMCR 2025 is fast approaching! Prospective participants are reminded to confirm their participation on or before 25 March. The conerence will be held in Singapore from 13 to 17 July 2025, hosted by the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University. The 2025 central theme is “Communicating Environmental Justice: Many Voices, One Planet.” Other thematic areas include The Role of AI in Environmental Communication,

In Brazil’s Pará state, small-scale farmers are using digital tools to transition toward sustainable agroecology and combat deforestation. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)– in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International, the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and Solidaridad Latin America, is piloting Solis, a mobile app developed by Solidaridad Latin America.  This would provide farmers with real-time access to technical

In celebration of  World Radio Day 2025 last February 13, radio stations from three constituent campuses of the University of the Philippines (UP) in Southeast Asia aired talk shows tackling the role of radio in addressing climate change. At UP Los Baños (UPLB), Radyo DZLB Ang Tinig ng Kaunlaran aired a DZLB Online! Specials episode, emphasizing how local radio can raise awareness and engage communities in climate action. The episode

The radio documentary titled “The Seawalls of Miagao” won the COPEAM World Radio Day 2025 Contest. The work highlights the struggles and resilience of coastal communities, giving voice to fisherfolk, women, and vulnerable groups. It exemplified how radio can drive climate action and empower communities, which was the theme of the occasion. The documentary was produced by Aljohn Torreta of Radyo DYUP managed by the University of the Philippines Visayas.

WATCH: Rural radio: Listening to change (WRD 2025) LISTEN: 80 ans de la FAO / Les radios rurales: des ondes qui rapprochent les communauté (in French) As the world marks World Radio Day 2025 on 13 February under the theme Radio and Climate Change, it is worth reflecting on the fundamental role of radio in rural communication. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, disrupting food systems, natural resources, livelihoods

In celebration of the 2025 World Radio Day, COPEAM, in partnership with UNESCO, introduced the inaugural edition of the international competition “Radio Bridges – Joint Actions for the Climate” in January 2025. Winners will be announced on 13 February 2025. Aiming to recognize the power of radio in addressing the climate crisis through local and global solutions, the contest seeks to foster and support collaboration among radio stations globally and