Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. It gathers FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia, with diverse stakeholders, to address key agrifood

Tajikistan hosts the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. It gathers FAO Members from Europe and Central Asia, with diverse stakeholders, to address key agrifood issues. Under “Uniting for sustainability,” the conference integrates climate action, biodiversity, and land restoration for resilient systems. Topics include regional crises, financing, and the Ukraine war, aligning with the FAO Strategic Framework. Past work review and future priorities will be set.

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This episode of The Work We Do features Lauren Phillips from the FAO, who discusses the critical role of women and youth in transforming agrifood systems. The conversation explores women's

This episode of The Work We Do features Lauren Phillips from the FAO, who discusses the critical role of women and youth in transforming agrifood systems. The conversation explores women's contributions, persistent gaps in land, finance, and opportunities, and why progress remains uneven despite decades of policy reform. It also addresses youth participation, the global challenge of youth unemployment—disproportionately affecting young women—and the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

The episode further examines the financing gap in agrifood systems, making an economic case for investing in women and youth. Such investments are crucial for driving inclusive growth, resilience, and food security. Key FAO reports are referenced throughout the discussion.

Key reports discussed in this episode:

• The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems (2023)
• The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems (2025)
• The Unjust Climate (2024)
• Financing Food for a Better Future (2025)

The Center and three Alaska Native Tribes have sued the Trump administration for illegally trading federal land vital to tribal members. This land swap threatens Izembek, one of the world's most

The Center and three Alaska Native Tribes have sued the Trump administration for illegally trading federal land vital to tribal members. This land swap threatens Izembek, one of the world's most important migratory bird staging areas. Critical eelgrass wetlands, relied on by emperor geese, black brant, and other birds that sustain these communities, face irreparable damage from a proposed road.

This unlawful giveaway would undermine subsistence food systems and set a dangerous precedent for all 104 million acres of Alaska's protected wildlands. We are fighting to stop this destruction and urge you to stand with us.

The Center and three Alaska Native Tribes have sued the Trump administration for illegally trading federal land vital to tribal members. This land swap threatens Izembek, a globally important

The Center and three Alaska Native Tribes have sued the Trump administration for illegally trading federal land vital to tribal members. This land swap threatens Izembek, a globally important migratory bird staging area. Its critical eelgrass wetlands support emperor geese, black brant, and other birds essential for tribal subsistence.

A proposed road would irreparably damage this habitat, undermine traditional food systems, and set a dangerous precedent for Alaska's 104 million acres of protected wildlands. We are fighting to stop this unlawful giveaway of Izembek. Stand with us.

The Amazon Rainforest, particularly in Ecuador, faces a critical tipping point from rampant deforestation and extractive industries. Ecuador's deforestation surged 80% from 2021, destroying 18,902

The Amazon Rainforest, particularly in Ecuador, faces a critical tipping point from rampant deforestation and extractive industries. Ecuador's deforestation surged 80% from 2021, destroying 18,902 hectares. This crisis violates Indigenous rights, sacrifices global ecosystems, and puts Indigenous women land defenders at heightened risk.

The WECAN Indigenous Women of the Ecuadorian Amazon Reforestation and Forest Protection project, led by Kichwa Pueblo leader Patricia Gualinga, restores and defends 135,000 hectares of Sarayaku territory. This project safeguards endemic tree species through reforestation, forest monitoring, and advocacy, explicitly avoiding market-based mechanisms like carbon offsets. Learn more: wecaninternational.org/ecuador-en

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured a panel titled

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured a panel titled “Implementing the Escazu Agreement: Protecting Women Land Defenders and the Defense of Nature in Latin America & the Caribbean.” This session, held on June 27th, included distinguished panelists such as Patricia Madrigal Cordero, Ruth Spencer, Fany Kuiru Castro, and Patricia Gualinga.

The virtual Assembly brought together over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants shared diverse strategies for a healthy and just world, with interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Resources from the panel and Assembly are available here. Learn more about the Assembly here.

Join Arizona artists Donna Larson and Sheila Kollasch for an art talk on how Southwest landscapes profoundly influence their work. Drawing from a lifetime exploring Arizona’s deserts and

Join Arizona artists Donna Larson and Sheila Kollasch for an art talk on how Southwest landscapes profoundly influence their work. Drawing from a lifetime exploring Arizona’s deserts and mountains, their art captures the region's beauty and spirituality.

They will discuss their creative processes and the powerful messages of stewardship, respect, and interdependence embedded in their diverse works, which span oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, and ink. Experience the land visually and spiritually through their unique connection.

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The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide and driving socio-economic progress, showcasing vital contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Among these innovations is GeoTanaman, a cutting-edge web and mobile system for Malaysia's food crops. Launched in 2022, it acquires, manages, and analyzes geospatial data to create a comprehensive National Crop Inventory. This system empowers farmers with real-time information for planning, market analysis, and business opportunities, enhancing income and reducing reliance on imports. Learn more: GeoTanaman Project

This episode explores organizing economies for housing as a human right, examining how communities can unite land, properties, and people to boost collective wealth and wellbeing. Co-produced with

This episode explores organizing economies for housing as a human right, examining how communities can unite land, properties, and people to boost collective wealth and wellbeing. Co-produced with Laura Flanders & Friends, it features Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Saoirse Gowan (Democracy Collaborative), and Noni D. Session (East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative).

This is Part 1 of a 4-part series on community wealth building, investigating local economic transformation through asset harnessing. Guest host Laura Flanders (Laura Flanders & Friends) joins this Bioneers co-production. Explore the full series: bioneers.org/CWBSeries. Relevant resources include: Democracy Collaborative, East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative, Race for Profit, and Our Economic Future.

This episode, part of a four-part series on community wealth building, explores how communities transform local economies. By harnessing local assets and anchoring capital, they directly invest in

This episode, part of a four-part series on community wealth building, explores how communities transform local economies. By harnessing local assets and anchoring capital, they directly invest in their people and place, countering the corporate model of wealth extraction. The full series can be explored here.

Insights are shared by Nicole Ndumele (Center for American Progress), Mike Strode (The Kola Nut Collaborative), and Deyanira del Río (New Economy Project). Laura Flanders, host of Laura Flanders & Friends (https://lauraflanders.org/), guest hosts this Bioneers co-production.

Key resources include: Center for American Progress, New Economy Project, Open Collective Foundation, The Kola Nut Collaborative, and the Bioneers Reader: Our Economic Future.