Driven by right-wing populist forces, the EU is tightening its asylum rules. Doing so is wrong for political, moral and economic reasons

Destructive mining practice led to extensive deforestation, water pollution and land degradation, causing substantial irreversible damage to Ghana’s natural resources and threatening the livelihoods of rural dwellers.

Migrating can be an empowering experience for women but also involves considerable hardship. Policy action is needed to improve their opportunities

A devastating fire killed 77 of the poorest residents of Johannesburg, fuelling discussions about urban housing conditions in South Africa. In this interview, human-rights expert Nomzamo Zondo talks about the political and social context of the catastroph

For farmers the birds are a pest, for some women they serve as a livelihood

Comparatively small economies need open trade to drive growth

Malawi’s food processing industry has great potential but cannot keep up with demand. Cooperatives can be part of the solution

Rural communties’ right to use the land they depend on deserves more attention

The climate crisis is exacerbating the problems of small-scale farmers in Bangladesh, and they are the least able to adapt

Smallholder farmers are central to achieving food security. The UN organisation IFAD supports them with funds, access to markets and training