For every handwoven bag she sells on the palm-lined promenade of Riohacha, a city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Sandra Aguilar feels that she’s sharing a piece of her heritage. Once used exclusively by the Wayuu, the largest indigenous group in the South American country, the bags – known as mochilas – are now a staple …
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A few species may also be lost as the range warms, warns assessment There is more grim news from the Himalayas. As the range warms, cold-adapted species like musk deer, pheasants and snow trout are being forced to migrate upslope into smaller and more fragmented refugia. Some Himalayan species may be lost due to this …
Under IAS Navneet Mann’s leadership, Lunglei is transforming through projects LEAP, BLOOM, and HealthyLunglei—empowering PwDs, improving maternal health, and tackling non-communicable diseases in remote, underserved communities. Lunglei, the largest district in Mizoram by area, spans a vast and rugged landscape where dense forests and steep hills have long posed challenges to delivering government services to …
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The Food Securities Fund (FSF) is an example of how targeted financial innovation can unlock financing for more sustainable and just agriculture. Developed and implemented by Clarmondial with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through Conservation International, this blended finance fund utilizes sustainable supply chain commitments to channel investment into agricultural supply chains in emerging and developing markets. …
Indonesia’s government said on Sunday that food poisoning cases linked to its Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program are not just statistics but a threat to the health of future generations, pledging tighter oversight after dozens of outbreaks. “This is not about numbers. It is about the safety of our children,” Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs …
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