Risk Landscape in Crop Insurance in India: Emerging Challenges and the Way Forward

Importance of agriculture to the Indian economy. In India:  Agriculture remains the chief source of livelihood for nearly 55% of India’s population and contributes around 18% to the country’s GDP (2024–25, at current prices). The sector’s Gross Value Added (GVA) Read More …

Malawi shifts from reactive to proactive climate risk management

Efforts in Malawi are increasingly moving from reactive disaster responses toward proactive climate risk management to strengthen resilience and protect vulnerable communities from climate‑related shocks, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Officials and experts from government, Read More …

Nations Lag Behind UN Targets on Pesticide Risk Reduction

Countries worldwide are falling short of meeting the United Nations’ targets on reducing pesticide-related risks, according to a recent study highlighting significant gaps in policy implementation and monitoring. The findings raise concerns about environmental sustainability, public health, and long-term agricultural Read More …