Kenyan farmers develop taste for insects as drought hurts crops
Insects like termites can provide additional nutrition and income when extreme weather hits traditional harvests
Bloody conflict between western Kenya farmers drives bid to improve water, fodder
"When the sun shines, water flows, and when it is cloudy, it stops, so we wait"
To curb deaths from disasters, end poverty - U.N. chief
"High-income countries suffer huge economic losses in disasters, but people in low-income countries pay with their lives," says Ban Ki-moon
UN drive to lift up poor farmers must focus on climate: experts
Farmers should be encouraged to grow drought-tolerant crops, and not get "hooked" on fertiliser, researchers say
IPCC's Chris Field speaks on BRACED and climate adaptation
Climate scientist Chris Field, co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), talks about the linkages between climate change adaptation and sustainable development and how BRACED can boost knowledge on climate adaptation
How do economies bounce back after a disaster?
Building risk profiles can help countries recover from disasters
INTERVIEW-"Global policymakers don't lead revolutions, cities do"
Debra Roberts, resilience chief of Durban, South Africa, says cities facing mounting pressures need more practical help
Drought-resistant sweet potato tickles Ugandan palates
Farmers in Uganda are switching to growing sweet potato as a strategy to cope with drought and improve food security
Adapting farming techniques – and behaviours
Farmers in this drought-hit region of Burkina Faso learn to diversify their production, use drought-tolerant seeds and improve soil fertility.
Vernacular radio plays a crucial role in building the resilience of rural communities
Vernacular radio produces programming in the local languages of rural areas. It is crucial in the dissemination of climate change information and advisories.