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Negotiations are in motion to forge new international principles that will finally hold oil companies accountable for the scars they leave on people and the planet.

Development finance faces growing scrutiny as industrial livestock farming rapidly spreads across Africa.

The African Union recognizes farmers’ vital seed rights, yet national laws can still get in the way, creating hurdles for those who depend on these traditions.

The economic promise of climate action: How governments, businesses, and communities can join forces for a sustainable future.

Uganda’s drive to expand oil palm farming is stirring unease among rural communities, who worry about the far-reaching effects on their lives and land.

Negotiations are in motion to forge new international principles that will finally hold oil companies accountable for the scars they leave on people and the planet.

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Development finance faces growing scrutiny as industrial livestock farming rapidly spreads across Africa.

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The African Union recognizes farmers’ vital seed rights, yet national laws can still get in the way, creating hurdles for those who depend on these traditions.

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The economic promise of climate action: How governments, businesses, and communities can join forces for a sustainable future.

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Uganda’s drive to expand oil palm farming is stirring unease among rural communities, who worry about the far-reaching effects on their lives and land.

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Kiryandongo district, a notorious hotspot for land grabs in Uganda: A bitter land dispute spanning 22 years has left residents landless and food-insecure, while the investor anxiously guards his investment.

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African faith leaders are raising their voices for reparations as AGRA’s 20-year legacy faces intense scrutiny.

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From grassroots action to policy transformation: How local environmental solutions spark enduring change.

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A coalition of 625 African faith leaders will gather, united in their call for reparations in response to what they describe as the failure of a Gates-backed agricultural model.

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High land title costs, bureaucracy, and distance leave women struggling to secure land rights in Africa.

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Environmental and human rights advocates are urging the world to hold global investors accountable for their actions.

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Why are secure land rights key to Africa’s climate resilience and the protection of its natural treasures?

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Biodiversity Goals: The world has no time to meet its 2030 goals.

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World Food Day 2026: Building healthy diets means reimagining how we grow, share, and enjoy our food.

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Negotiations are in motion to forge new international principles that will finally hold oil companies accountable for the scars they leave on people and the planet.

Negotiations are in motion to forge new international principles that will finally hold oil companies accountable for the scars they leave on people and the planet.

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The economic promise of climate action: How governments, businesses, and communities can join forces for a sustainable future.

The economic promise of climate action: How governments, businesses, and communities can join forces for a sustainable future.

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Uganda’s drive to expand oil palm farming is stirring unease among rural communities, who worry about the far-reaching effects on their lives and land.

Uganda’s drive to expand oil palm farming is stirring unease among rural communities, who worry about the far-reaching effects on their lives and land.

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Kiryandongo district, a notorious hotspot for land grabs in Uganda: A bitter land dispute spanning 22 years has left residents landless and food-insecure, while the investor anxiously guards his investment.

Kiryandongo district, a notorious hotspot for land grabs in Uganda: A bitter land dispute spanning 22 years has left residents landless and food-insecure, while the investor anxiously guards his investment.

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African faith leaders are raising their voices for reparations as AGRA’s 20-year legacy faces intense scrutiny.

African faith leaders are raising their voices for reparations as AGRA’s 20-year legacy faces intense scrutiny.

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From grassroots action to policy transformation: How local environmental solutions spark enduring change.

From grassroots action to policy transformation: How local environmental solutions spark enduring change.

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Sustainable Agriculture

Development finance faces growing scrutiny as industrial livestock farming rapidly spreads across Africa.

Development finance faces growing scrutiny as industrial livestock farming rapidly spreads across Africa.

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The African Union recognizes farmers’ vital seed rights, yet national laws can still get in the way, creating hurdles for those who depend on these traditions.

The African Union recognizes farmers’ vital seed rights, yet national laws can still get in the way, creating hurdles for those who depend on these traditions.

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A coalition of 625 African faith leaders will gather, united in their call for reparations in response to what they describe as the failure of a Gates-backed agricultural model.

A coalition of 625 African faith leaders will gather, united in their call for reparations in response to what they describe as the failure of a Gates-backed agricultural model.

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Who will shape the future of East Africa’s seeds? Youth and civil society are sounding the alarm over a proposed regional law.

Who will shape the future of East Africa’s seeds? Youth and civil society are sounding the alarm over a proposed regional law.

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Young people and agriculture: Step into the world of Ugandan NGO ESAFF, where a new generation in schools is being inspired to reimagine farming, celebrate wholesome food, and become passionate advocates for food sovereignty.

Young people and agriculture: Step into the world of Ugandan NGO ESAFF, where a new generation in schools is being inspired to reimagine farming, celebrate wholesome food, and become passionate advocates for food sovereignty.

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Alert: Land degradation is emerging as a pressing threat to global security.

Alert: Land degradation is emerging as a pressing threat to global security.

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Local stories from and by community members.

Women farmers in East Africa refuse to vacate their land to give way to land-based investment projects.

Women farmers in East Africa refuse to vacate their land to give way to land-based investment projects.

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Community stories written by community members that highlight local impact (both positive and negative), community struggles on land tenure and sustainable agriculture, featuring narratives of volunteership, cultural traditions, and both community and personal triumphs over adversity.

Community stories written by community members that highlight local impact (both positive and negative), community struggles on land tenure and sustainable agriculture, featuring narratives of volunteership, cultural traditions, and both community and personal triumphs over adversity.

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Special Reports

Nigerian Banks under fire over ESG failures as a new report exposes Weak Climate and Human Rights Compliance.

Nigerian Banks under fire over ESG failures as a new report exposes Weak Climate and Human Rights Compliance.

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U.S. Peace Efforts in the DRC: Protecting Communities or Minerals?

U.S. Peace Efforts in the DRC: Protecting Communities or Minerals?

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Oil-affected residents and civil society organizations reject TotalEnergies’ Tilenga Progress Report, citing unfairness in their operations.

Oil-affected residents and civil society organizations reject TotalEnergies’ Tilenga Progress Report, citing unfairness in their operations.

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More than 1.1 billion people worldwide face a risk of land eviction – Global report

More than 1.1 billion people worldwide face a risk of land eviction – Global report

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CSOs push for reforms at the KFW Accountability Mechanism after experts discovered that it has weak remedies in addressing grievous harms caused by its investments.

CSOs push for reforms at the KFW Accountability Mechanism after experts discovered that it has weak remedies in addressing grievous harms caused by its investments.

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Women environmental rights defenders in Africa are at the most significant risk of threats and attacks – ALLIED New report

Women environmental rights defenders in Africa are at the most significant risk of threats and attacks – ALLIED New report

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  • Development finance faces growing scrutiny as industrial livestock farming rapidly spreads across Africa.
  • The African Union recognizes farmers’ vital seed rights, yet national laws can still get in the way, creating hurdles for those who depend on these traditions.

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