Climate-Smart Agriculture As the largest funder of agricultural development assistance, the World Bank is a global leader in supporting the transition to more efficient, climate-smart food systems. We have global reach through investments, technical assistance, knowledge generation, and partnerships. We work with client governments to provide solutions that address global climate priorities ...
Climate-smart agriculture Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an integrated approach to managing landscapes—cropland, livestock, forests and fisheries--that address the interlinked challenges of food security and climate change. Overview Climate change and food and nutrition insecurity pose two of the greatest development challenges of our time.
The Role of Agriculture and Rural Development in Ending Poverty and Boosting Shared Prosperity Three-quarters of the world’s poor live in rural areas and most earn their living from farming. Enhancing agricultural productivity is thus essential to achieving poverty reduction.
Animal agriculture — farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, feed mills, animal health companies and others — is committed to providing a safe and healthful food supply for everyone. This dedication starts ...
Investing in the National Research Initiative: An Update of the Competitive Grants Program in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (1994), 64 pp., ISBN 0-309-05235-1 Rangeland Health: New Methods to ...
The Government of Senegal, in partnership with the World Bank Group, today announced the launch of the AgriConnect Senegal Compact. This strategic initiative aims to transform the country's agri-food systems and improve food security for millions of Senegalese.
Advancing a more sustainable agriculture requires greater public funding for local research, and innovative financing to help farmers adopt sustainable practices to protect biodiversity. Importantly, repurposing agricultural policies and subsidies can incentivize farmers to prioritize the environment.