IFAD launches RemitSCOPE: a free global data platform to capture and facilitate remittances for rural development

IFAD unveils RemitSCOPE, a free platform unlocking data on global remittances to empower rural communities.

IFAD, Nepal launch US$120 million programme to help over 250,000 people improve rural food production

IFAD and the Government of Nepal signed a US$120 million eight-year agreement to help over a quarter million people living on small-scale farms transition towards commercial and agroecological farming.

New $282 million program targets climate action through food systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Fund for Agricultural Development today launched a new program aimed at strengthening efforts to transform global agrifood systems – from farm to table - so that they are sustainable, nature positive, resilient, inclusive and pollution-free.

The US commits to disburse an additional US$41.1 million to improve soil health and diversify crop production in Africa

USA disburses $41.1M to boost soil health, crop diversity, and resilience in African countries, tackling food insecurity and climate change

Remittances are vital for Sub-Saharan Africa to withstand climate change impacts

New IFAD case study in Mali shows diaspora finance and investment play an essential role in helping vulnerable populations adapt to climate change.

IFAD and Kuwait agree to strengthen efforts to support small-scale farmers

IFAD and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development signed a co-financing agreement to strengthen efforts to support small-scale farming and improve food security today in Riyadh, during the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

COP16: With investment, small-scale farmers can restore lands

IFAD calls for urgent investments to empower small-scale farmers to tackle land degradation and desertification, as COP16 starts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today.

IFAD’s Impact Report 2023: Supporting 8 million rural people through sustainable bonds

IFAD is set to impact the lives of over 8.1 million people in the world’s most vulnerable farming communities through new agricultural projects, which will be funded by US$344 million raised through sustainability bonds issued by IFAD in 2022 and 2023, as highlighted in the organization’s Impact Report 2023 released today.

At COP29, IFAD helps countries to achieve agricultural methane reduction

As global efforts to achieve a 30 per cent reduction in methane emissions by 2030 gain traction, IFAD has launched a crucial guidebook to help developing countries incorporate agricultural methane reduction strategies into their climate plans.

Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty: New plans announced to boost funding to support 100 million small-scale farmers

Announcements demonstrate early action in connection with a new Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to be launched by the G20 Leader´s Summit in Rio this week.

2024 Climate Action Report: IFAD expands its climate finance for more resilient rural populations

IFAD’s Climate Action Report 2024, entitled “Green Horizons: A Year of Climate Action for People, Resilience and Biodiversity” was released today, highlighting IFAD’s strengthened commitment to supporting the world’s most vulnerable small-scale farmers.

COP29: New climate finance goal must empower small-scale farmers

As intensifying climate change compromises crops around the world, Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD, is calling for global leaders attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) to set a specific and ambitious goal on finance for adaptation.