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The US development finance institution held a meeting with the Ukrainian Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food to reaffirm its support for the country's agri sector.
How can public institutions, development agencies, investors, researchers and producers work together to build a food sector that propels economic growth, meets demand and helps maintain social stability?
The new firm will focus on restoring global fisheries and freshwater systems, mitigating climate change, building green infrastructure and providing access to capital to emerging markets.
As part of the International Day of Forests on Friday, Kate Evans from the Centre for International Forestry Research discusses the importance of forests in sustainable development in the tropics.
The Climate Bonds Initiative has established an industry working group to advise on the eligibility criteria drafted by the technical committee and a public consultation is taking place in the summer.
The private equity firm is raising Rs1.25 billion ($20 million; €18.7 million) for a food and agri PE fund.
The agriculture sector absorbs 22% of the economic impact of natural disasters and hazards, according a new report from FAO.
Recently falling food prices are not here to stay, according to Jane Harrigan, Professor of Economics at SOAS. But food-importing countries should be careful with their food security strategies.
Lack of infrastructure is a major concern for the fisheries sector across Africa, according to Torsten Böhler, managing director, Abacus Emerging Markets.
All signs are pointing towards a consolidation of the food and agribusiness sector in India, according to Hemendra Mathur, managing director at a private equity firm focusing on investment into SMEs.