HOW TO: Four ways to reduce food waste
Food waste is a major source of squandered emissions, water and inputs. Our food system is a major source of carbon emissions and pollution – and when we waste food,…
Thought Leadership
We need more trees to fight climate change – but in the right places
Trees make communities and ecosystems more resilient to climate change Trees are the unsung heroes in the fight against climate change. Not only do they pull carbon out of the…
HOW TO: Four ways to eat locally grown food
“Locavores” want to reduce their carbon footprint, eat delicious food, and support their local communities Choosing where you buy or source your food can make a difference to the planet…
Women make Africa food secure – and they need our support
In southern Africa, women keep their families – and in fact whole nations – food secure. Without them, there would be no food security, according to the United Nations’ Food…
Youth are the future of SA agriculture
Farming, food security are viable career paths The youth have a crucial role to play in South African agriculture and ensuring that the nation has enough food, says Bharathi Tugh,…
This is why you should measure and offset your carbon footprint
Knowing your carbon footprint can help you fight climate change Climate change is already happening. We talk about what the world will look like when temperatures rise, but already some…
Agricultural supplier development is key to South Africa’s future – this is why
FTFA has developed a broad base of farmers and cooperatives to bolster food security Agricultural supplier development has been at the heart of Food & Trees for Africa’s (FTFA) work…
South African cities need more trees –– for the health and safety of their residents
Research has linked urban trees to a reduction in crime, happier people, and better school performance Planting a tree in a city improves the health of each person who sees…
FTFA brings SA’s indigenous forests into communities
Local tree species can help fight climate change South Africa’s forests occupy less than 1% of the country, but they punch above their weight in terms of the benefits that…