Exploring climate change and agriculture in Africa: Field experiences from CHARM-EU students

One Planet Laureate Candidate wins the prestigious 2023 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Cash Prize

A 2020 One Planet Laureate Candidate, Dr Laura Estelle Loko Yeyinou, has been named among the seven recipients of the highly competitive 2023 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards. Laura was recognized and rewarded for her efforts toward combating food security through her research on developing and implementing innovative and ecological practices for integrated crop pest management. Climate […]

One Planet Laureate Candidate Leads Publication of New Study on the Effects of COVID-19 on Aquaculture in Benin

Fish plays a significant role in the Beninese protein supply. In rural Benin, aquaculture has contributed significantly to the livelihoods and food security of the farmers. From employment opportunities to high-quality animal protein to essential nutrients, aquaculture has evolved to provide smallholder households with better access to resources. Like other industries, fish farming has not […]

One Planet Laureate Candidate Wins Grant to Optimize Fish Processing in Malawi

James John Banda, a research scientist, specializing in food science, was awarded a grant of USD 20,000 to optimize the fish value chain in Malawi through improved smoking kilns and stoves. The grant is part of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ARSF3-ECR) program that supports early career researchers to undertake research that builds […]

Photo Story-Improving Marginalized Communities’ Participation in Fish Value Chains in Malawi

James’ childhood experience and the staggering statistics on Malawi’s fisheries and population stirred his love for exploring the fish value chain. He reveals that while researching fish handling techniques, he discovered that many fishing communities had been using rudimentary preservation methods resulting in quality loss due to cross-contamination.

Photo Story – Collaborating with Farmers to give Soils a New Lease of Life

Ikabongo Mukumbuta’s research focuses on soil health management and ecosystem restoration. He is particularly interested in measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agricultural soils and analyzing how climate change and on-farm practices influence these emissions. “I chose to study soil science because it is the foundation for agricultural production,” says Ikabongo, a 2021 One Planet […]

Photo story – How Participatory Soil Mapping to Promote Healthy Soils Could be a Win-win-win

Thanks to innovation, scientific research, and concerted action, the vision for healthier and more productive soils is now more precise. Angela Bwalya, a Senior Agricultural Researcher and a 2019 One Planet Laureate Candidate, works with Zambian farmers to improve soil nutrients and water retention for enhanced yields. 

One Planet Laureate Candidates Publish a Review of Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa

Addressing the adoption of CSA in Africa, six One Planet Laureate Candidates recently published a peer-reviewed article on ‘Climate-Smart Agriculture in African Countries: A Review of Strategies and Impacts on Smallholder Farmers.’ The devastating effects of climate change on Africa’s agri-food systems and smallholders’ livelihoods cannot be overemphasized. That is why Africa needs to transform […]

Meet Four Female Scientists Leading in Revolutionizing Francophone Africa’s Agriculture

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), through its Fellowship initiatives, is building a pool of African women to be effective and influential agricultural research leaders capable of generating innovations that respond to smallholders’ needs. For the past 14 years, AWARD has been investing in plugging the pipeline of women in agricultural research and […]

Empowering Senegalese Onion Farmers to Cope with Climate Change and Increase Productivity

Ms.  Deffa Wane explains the significance of hybrid seeds to rural farmers for trials during a farm visit to St. Louis, Senegal. Onions are a prominent part of Senegalese food consumption and a significant contributor to the country’s economy, recorded as one of the priority crops in the country’s national development and growth strategy. The […]