The One Planet Fellowship, implemented by the African Women in Agricultural Research for Development (AWARD) is fostering a network of African and European scientific researchers to lead scientific interventions. This inspiring video by the Agropolis Fondation,  highlights Togo’s Kossi Lorimpo…...

Steve Ngunyi and Katrina Nyawira from Emerging Ag Inc. recently shared insights on the One Planet Fellowship Knowledge Festival and Graduation Ceremony in a blog post. Emerging Ag was pivotal in conceptualizing and organizing the event, which showcased the Fellows'…...

Applying technological solutions and innovations is increasingly an efficient approach to fostering data-informed and accurate information generation in biodiversity monitoring and forest conservation across the globe. 2020 One Planet Laureate Candidate Douglas Bwire, a researcher at the Centre for International…...

Dr. Erick Kiplang’at Ronoh, a 2021 One Planet Laureate Candidate, works with local farmers in Kenya to implement a project involving solar-biomass hybrid drying and evaporative charcoal cooling technology to help mitigate post-harvest losses. Learn more about his work:...

Kenya is among the countries that have made minimal contributions to greenhouse gas emissions but still bear the adverse effects of climate change. In northern Kenya, changes in rainfall patterns and prolonged droughts are destroying the livelihoods of local pastoralists.…...

Ms. Deffa Wane, a 2019 One Planet Laureate Candidate, works with smallholder onion farmers in St. Louis, Senegal, to detect faults in hybrid seeds and propose innovations that improve yields. Learn about her innovation:  ...

2020 One Planet Laureate Candidate Marie-Therese Daba Sene is working to bridge gender inequalities in the country’s agroecology sector. Her research explores how agroecology innovation can combat the effects of climate change and create opportunities for women smallholders to better…...

Sorghum is a traditionally high-value crop that is also an important staple cereal for over 30 African countries. Despite its rich properties, its production has been fairly low among farmers. Scientists like Molly Okoth, a 2021 One Planet Laureate Candidate…...

Cactus has enormous potential for carbon sequestration in abandoned places that may not suit other crops. In Senegal, the plant has notable success in fixing dunes. 2019 One Planet Laureate Candidate Dr. Mame Sokhna Sarr is exploring the potential of…...

2020 One Planet Laureate Candidate Dr. Nogaye Niang is working with farmers to advance the locally adapted groundnut varieties that can fix nitrogen under dry conditions to generate competitive crop yields. Watch her story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYCIWQQV7NM&t=31s  ...