Theme: Climate
Finding the Carbon Balance in Yerba Mate Cultivation
New research from southern Brazil finds that shade-grown yerba mate cultivation results in a negative carbon balance, which is a…
30 May 2024
Biochar Revitalizes Cotton Farming in Zambia
Soil acidity and a lack of affordable fertilizers have led to decreasing cotton yields among smallholder farmers in Zambia. However…
09 May 2024
Harvesting Potatoes and Newfound Success in Mozambique
Expanding on its 2021/22 demonstration programme, Solidaridad has partnered with the Zambezi Valley Development Agency to initiate a potato productivity…
07 May 2024
A meeting of minds: Solidaridad and Planboo join forces to steer the cotton sector in Zambia towards climate resilience
Solidaridad and Planboo, a global provider of nature-based carbon removal, have joined forces in the name of improving agricultural practices…
30 April 2024
In Uganda’s Barley Fields, a Sustainable Initiative Transforms Lives
In the high-altitude fields of Uganda's Bukwo District, a remarkable transformation is taking place. Limited sunlight and cold temperatures have…
26 April 2024
Advancing sustainability in coffee: Collaborative initiatives creating change
Solidaridad has partnered with BASF to support coffee growers through their ongoing Kajve initiative. The collaboration aims to continue improving…
Sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka gets a boost from responsible practices project
Sri Lanka's tourism sector is growing fast, with roughly 200,000 tourist arrivals over the past three months and a targeted…
24 April 2024
About face in the Amazon: Rotational grazing helps families find a way to farm better
Ranchers in Brazil are changing how they farm and improving their income while reducing their impact on the environment in…
18 April 2024
Ugandan oil palm farmers to gain from national initiative
Uganda's oil palm sector is getting a sustainable makeover from a collaborative project that is set to promote eco-friendly practices…
Celebrating Progress in Brazil: Building Connections for Low-Carbon Livestock Supply Chains
Partners, producers and people associated with the Amazonia Connect program gathered in Pará, Brazil, to learn about innovative approaches to…
15 April 2024
