• Feb 22, 2018
  • 2 min read

Food security challenges will persist in East Africa

After a devastating regional drought in 2016-17, below-average rainfalls continue to trouble the fragile recovery

East Africa
  • Feb 20, 2018
  • 7 min read

Nigerian pastoralist conflicts could worsen

The federal government is facing growing criticism for its handling of a worsening herdsman-versus-farmer crisis

Nigeria
  • Feb 20, 2018
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Changing diets challenge sustainable global growth

Emerging markets are eating more animal based products; the shift has vast implications for trade and the environment

International
  • Feb 15, 2018
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More US green policy roll-back is coming in 2018

The Trump administration is reworking US environmental policies, partly to help industry

United States
  • Feb 12, 2018
  • 6 min read

Brazil's agriculture outlook shows promise this year

Agriculture will perform strongly again this year despite a range of political and global uncertainties

Brazil
  • Feb 9, 2018
  • 7 min read

Even with Israeli help, Jordan faces water constraints

The resumption of normal diplomatic ties between Amman and Tel Aviv rescues a large-scale joint desalination project

Jordan
  • Feb 7, 2018
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Increased US aid will not ease Colombia coca tensions

A visit by the US secretary of state suggests a more cooperative stance on drugs, but elections may prompt policy shifts

Colombia
  • Feb 6, 2018
  • 6 min read

Land reform will drive controversies in Barbuda

Following Hurricane Irma, the government has proposed abandoning communal land ownership

Antigua and Barbuda