Farmers cultivate an opium-free future for Laos

High in the mountains of Houaphanh province in the north of Laos in an area historically known for opium cultivation, farmers are creating a more secure and sustainable future with the cultivation of coffee. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/10/1155611
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Farmers cultivate an opium-free future for Laos
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From the Field: Lao farmers serve up fish with rice

15 Oct 2021

Farmers in Laos are rediscovering ancient practices by cultivating rice and fish in the same field after more modern farming methods are failing to provide them with a liveable income.

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Exploring the largest ocean reef restoration project in the Americas: ‘One Million Corals for Colombia’

27 Jun 2022

The marine treasures of Colombia are often overlooked, as the country is known more for its mountains and the colourful towns that dot its coffee region. But just below the waves, a vibrant undersea world with over a thousand square kilometres of coral reef awaits those who take the plunge.

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Philippines: Indigenous knowledge takes on climate crisis

Philippines: Indigenous knowledge takes on climate crisis

03 Sep 2023

In the mountainous province of Bukidnon in the southern Philippines, local indigenous groups are being forced to adapt to the alarming impacts of climate change. With UN support, communities are making significant strides, using centuries-old knowledge to forge sustainable solutions.