Poverty Reduction

Why organic agriculture does not need synthetic pesticides

Agricultural biodiversity has been neglected far too long, for instance in Malawi

Brazilians tighten their belts in the face of price rises for food and fuel

Many countries fail to enforce their laws banning child labour in quarries

As in many developing countries, masses of women are slaving away in Nigeria’s informal sector

In view of wide-spread poverty, child labour is still far too common in Bangladesh

Humanity’s food security depends on biodiversity and ecosystem services

Zimbabwe’s senior citizens face lives of grinding poverty

Poverty and cultural traditions push young girls into marriage in Malawi

Benin’s children face systematic exploitation as low-paid labourers