Climate change is having a major impact on the work of farmers in Colombia. Although agroecology is an effective solution to strengthen their resilience, it requires time and knowledge. A digital platform provides a remedy here: by sharing their experiences and advice, the farmers strengthen their agricultural skills.
In Tanzania, SWISSAID uses agroecological methods to improve the living conditions of smallholder farming families. Thanks to local materials and biopesticides, farmers have been able to improve their harvests and thus increase their income. Women benefit from greater recognition and economic advantages. Learn more in an interview with Veronica Massawe, head of the transnational CROPS4HD project in Tanzania and an expert in agroecology.
A transnational project, which is being implemented in four countries on two continents, is dedicated to the rediscovery and rehabilitation of traditional local seeds.
In an interview, Sonja Tschirren, SWISSAID’s Climate Officer, explains why Niger is especially hard hit by Climate Change, how bleak the outlook is, and what responsibility Switzerland must shoulder