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Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables. They create bonds for young Capetonians

Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables. They create bonds for young Capetonians

Urban agriculture takes many forms, among them community, school or rooftop gardens, commercial urban farms, and hydroponic or aquaponic systems. These activities have been shown to promote sustainable cities in a number of ways. They enhance local food security and foster economic opportunities through small-scale farming initiatives. They also strengthen social cohesion by creating shared spaces for […]

The World’s Record Heat Waves

The World’s Record Heat Waves

A heat wave is sweeping across South Asia, with temperatures having reached 44°C in India’s Jaipur and 50°C in Pakistan’s Shaheed Benazirabad in April. Experts warn that these conditions are becoming the “new normal” for the region. Where temperatures used to heat up from May and throughout June, such levels are now creeping earlier.

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)

A heat wave is sweeping across South Asia, with temperatures having reached 44°C in India’s Jaipur and 50°C in Pakistan’s Shaheed Benazirabad in April. Experts warn that these conditions are becoming the “new normal” for the region. Where temperatures used to heat up from May and throughout June, such levels are now creeping earlier.

Hydroponics and the Fight Against Global Hunger: A Scalable Solution for a Growing Crisis

Hydroponics and the Fight Against Global Hunger: A Scalable Solution for a Growing Crisis

A heat wave is sweeping across South Asia, with temperatures having reached 44°C in India’s Jaipur and 50°C in Pakistan’s Shaheed Benazirabad in April. Experts warn that these conditions are becoming the “new normal” for the region. Where temperatures used to heat up from May and throughout June, such levels are now creeping earlier.

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