Food and agriculture

Heritage governance in Bali and Ifugao ricescapes: exploring the dynamic roles of Indigenous intermediaries in cultural preservation and development

Journal article / This article analyses the impact of informal intermediaries on heritage governance within indigenous rice-farming communities in Southeast Asia.

4 February 2026 / About Food and agriculture and Water-energy-food nexus

Uncovering trader water reliance and risks in Brazilian soy and beef supply chains

Other publication / This report highlights the hidden reliance of Brazilian soy and beef supply chains on water and the associated risks within global trade.

3 February 2026 / About Disaster risk, Food and agriculture and Supply chains

Q&A: How SEI’s new AFOLU Tool allows policymakers to plan comprehensive emissions reduction

Feature / In this Q&A, Charlotte Wagner, a Senior Scientist at SEI US, discusses the importance of the new AFOLU tool, integrated in SEI's flagship software, LEAP.

26 January 2026 / About Climate policy, Food and agriculture, Forests, Fossil fuels and Land use

Photo shows crystal blue water and mossy green grass in front of the mountain Lenine Peak in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyz Republic country climate and development report

Other publication / This World Bank report details how climate action in the Kyrgyz Republic can not only support the environment, but also improve its economy and agriculture.

23 January 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Food and agriculture, Fossil fuels, Mitigation and Renewables

Coffee field in Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Lavoura de café em Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Coffee adapts: How public-private sector interactions can promote democratic, just and effective climate adaptation

Project / This project examines how public-private sector interactions can promote democratic, just and effective climate adaptation on the ground.

2026 - 2028 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Food and agriculture, Supply chains and Sustainable Development Goals

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SEI at AGU25 Annual Meeting

Past event / SEI US water researchers will share their latest findings and ongoing projects at the AGU25 Annual meeting 15–19 December in New Orleans, Louisiana.

15 December 2025 / About Adaptation, Food and agriculture, Planning and modelling, Water resources and Water-energy-food nexus

Green trees emerge from a green carpet of tea bushes in full leaf, with people in the middle, dwarfed by the trees.

Turning evidence into actionable insights for healthier forests and more sustainable agriculture

Perspective / Evidence from multiple disciplines shows that forests can support agriculture, climate and communities. A new report helps turn that evidence into action.

18 December 2025 / About Food and agriculture, Forests, Land use and Mitigation

Students putting plates in crate after having lunch at school cafeteria

Understanding food waste generation in school canteens

Journal article / A study of food waste in Swedish school canteens, analyzing organizational, school, and individual factors using extensive quantitative data.

17 December 2025 / About Behaviour and choice, Food and agriculture and Sustainable lifestyles

Multiracial group of young men and young women people students raise hands to volunteer help together in local community garden

The Whole School Food Approach: A European framework and implementation to promote healthy and sustainable school food systems

Journal article / The journal article describes the development of the Whole School Food Approach framework and its implementation in 12 European countries.

17 December 2025 / About Food and agriculture and Wellbeing