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- 1UN warns of 'narrowing window' to restore world's forests▼UN warns of ‘narrowing window’ to restore world’s forests "The world faces a “narrowing window” to restore forests essen
A United Nations report warns the world faces a 'narrowing window' to restore forests essential for food security and resilience to the climate emergency. More than 489 million hectares of forests have been lost, and the agency says large-scale restoration is urgently needed to protect water supplies, agriculture and biodiversity before climate impacts close off recovery options.
- 2Millets Touted as Key to Global South Food Security●Diversifying to Millets for Food Security, Nutrition, and Sustainability: A Global South Perspective
An analysis by the Observer Research Foundation argues that diversifying staple crops toward millets would strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and support sustainability across the Global South. The piece frames millets as climate-resilient, nutrient-rich grains that could reduce dependence on rice and wheat, urging developing countries to prioritise them in agricultural policy.
- 3French Farmers Grow Homegrown Tropical Fruit as Climate Warms●Resilient French Farmers Use Warming Climate to Grow the Country’s Own Tropical Fruit https://www. goodnewsnetwork.org/r
Farmers in France are now growing tropical fruit domestically, taking advantage of rising temperatures caused by climate change. Reports describe the shift as an example of agricultural resilience, with growers adapting their crops to new conditions instead of abandoning traditional farming. The story is being shared widely as an unusually hopeful angle on climate change, though it also highlights how profoundly warming is reshaping agriculture in Europe.
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Attention is turning to how India will fund its efforts to adapt to climate change, with climate bond advocates highlighting financing mechanisms for resilience projects. The discussion centres on mobilising investment for infrastructure and adaptation measures in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries, as extreme weather events continue to pressure public budgets.
- 5Hochul announces $16.8 million to help New York farmers fight climate change●Gov. Hochul announces $16.8 million available to help farmers across the state combat impacts of climate change
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $16.8 million in funding to help farmers across the state deal with the impacts of climate change. The money will support agricultural producers facing pressures such as extreme weather and shifting growing conditions. Local reporting in the region is highlighting the announcement as a significant state investment in climate resilience for the farming sector.