Thrive Blogs

Research on pump-based irrigation scheme in Myanmar show how vulnerable communities can increase productivity and income with more efficient water use

Exploring the significance of eighteenth century “silo-buster” cum polymath Alexander von Humboldt's message on interdisciplinarity in agriculture, and its growing relevance in today's context.

Rainforests grab the headlines, but with 87% of wetlands lost globally, it is time to nurture these immensely productive and diverse ecosystems.

By reviving the landscape through ancient and new techniques – and trust, scientists help Ethiopia's Yewol community change their future.

A global study of farming systems highlights four key learnings in harnessing large-scale irrigation for sustainable economic growth and enhanced food security

Creating an enabling environment for small farmers is much more complicated than drawing simple conclusions about climate-related migration. 

In light of Ethiopia's Nobel Peace Prize and growing economy, it's a good time to examine prospects for long term food security, says WLE Director in a CNBC Op-Ed.

With these seven questions in hand, farmers and other guardians of nature have a better chance in boosting resilience of their natural systems, with the help of policy measures, political pressure and commitments from the private sector.

Op-Ed in Thomson-Reuters: Groundwater is vital for food, drinking water and climate adaptation. But it's under threat. 700+ groundwater experts from more than 75 countries call for three urgent global actions.

New technology can help us quickly and cheaply diagnose soil health troubles – where, what and why – and set us on the path toward successful treatment.

Anthropocene’s pressure for agricultural production and conservation need not be at warpath, but in fact bring the solution for health, equity production and sustainability

A science based approach in understanding spring hydrology will be the key to recharging the upper watershed springs of Nepal.