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Major step in CAFI-Cameroon partnership: First $20 million project approved to support transition to deforestation-free agroecological practices
A first US$20 million project funded by the Central Africa Forest Initiative (CAFI) will support Cameroon’s small-scale cocoa and coffee producers adapt to the new European Union regulations, so that they continue exporting to the EU while they transition to deforestation-free agroecological practices based on sustainable principles.
China contributes US$10 million to scale up South-South and Triangular Cooperation with IFAD
President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China announced a renewed US$ 10 million contribution to the China-IFAD South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Facility last week. This funding demonstrates China’s ongoing commitment to supporting SSTC within the UN system, with a particular focus on agricultural development in the Global South.
Farming with pride for inclusive agriculture – Episode 62
Hear from LGBTQ+ farmers forging inclusive spaces in vegetable farming, beekeeping and beyond.
IFAD inaugurates regional office for West and Central Africa in Abidjan
IFAD today inaugurated its regional office for West and Central Africa in Abidjan. This important step underlines IFAD's commitment to decentralisation and improving its operational effectiveness.
Brazil: IFAD to invest in strengthening the climate resilience of more than 75,000 rural households in Pernambuco
Last Thursday, IFAD, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and the Government of the State of Pernambuco presented the activities of Sertão Vivo in Pernambuco. This project, which promotes climate resilience and poverty reduction in the Northeast region of Brazil, was also co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
UN Rome-based Agencies and COP Presidencies mobilise for climate action and finance in fragile contexts ahead of COP29
WFP, FAO, IFAD, and the COP28 and COP29 presidencies have today called for an urgent scaling up of climate action and financing for adapted and resilient agrifood systems in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Small businesses for a sustainable future in Brazil
Farming is not easy in Brazil’s semi-arid north-east. But with the support of a local cooperative, these small businesses are producing food while protecting nature.
OPEC Fund deepens partnership with IFAD to strengthen food security and climate action
The OPEC Fund for International Development and IFAD today signed a cooperation agreement to expand their partnership and boost co-financing of projects that enhance food security and build climate resilience, providing critical support to smallholder farmers who grow one-third of food worldwide.
IFAD Annual Report 2023
The world needs to find new ways to invest in rural people and their activities. IFAD’s Annual Report 2023 outlines how this is already happening.