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…
“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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
South Africa is failing its children. More than one in four young children in the country are stunted –– a percentage which has remained static over the last three decades.…