Top Environmental Sustainability Stories of 2022
Stories from this year that demonstrate how TechnoServe is meeting this challenge with a bold commitment to help create a people-, nature-, and climate-positive world.
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International Day of Rural Women: A Rural Woman Farmer in Guatemala Supports Her Children and Her Community
TechnoServe acknowledges women’s vital role in growing the world’s food, while grappling with significant other challenges and responsibilities. The story of Lesbia Ludia Juárez, a rural woman farmer, demonstrates the tremendous contributions and potential of rural women around the world.
Silvopastoral Systems: A Win-Win for Cattle Ranchers and the Environment
In Nicaragua, agriculture — and livestock production, in particular — is a primary driver of deforestation. Over the years, as cattle ranching has increased, so has land degradation throughout the country. By adopting silvopastoral systems, which integrate trees, shrubs, and grasses with livestock, farmers can improve their livelihoods and restore local ecosystems.
Strengthening Livelihoods: Helping Farmers in Central America “Push Forward and Strive for More”
Learn about how TechnoServe has helped farmers in Central America escape poverty through integration into high-value commercial value chains.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: May 2022
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
Why Can’t Farmers Always Feed Their Own Families?
It seems simple – people who make their living growing food should have enough of it to feed themselves. But around the world, smallholder farmers are often disproportionately affected by hunger. Read on to discover four reasons behind this apparent paradox – and how you can help fight food insecurity alongside these farmers and their families.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: April 2022
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
3 Big Ways to Reduce Small Farm Emissions
Here are three of the most effective ways to reduce emissions at the small farm level, based on TechnoServe’s experience working with smallholder farmers around the world.
Women on the Frontlines of Climate Change: Cherly del Carmen López
Women comprise 70% of the world's low-income people, making them especially vulnerable to climate change. But with the right support, they can be a tremendous force for protecting their livelihoods, their families, and the environment. This week, we bring you some of those stories.
Women on the Frontlines of Climate Change: Rosa Gonzales
Women comprise 70% of the world's low-income people, making them especially vulnerable to climate change. But with the right support, they can be a tremendous force for protecting their livelihoods, their families, and the environment. This week, we bring you some of those stories.
