The month in pictures: January
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To farm or flee: The climate challenge facing Syria’s farmers
In 2025, a drought described as the worst in over 60 years threatened the livelihoods of 14.5 million people – two-thirds of Syria’s population
Photo essay: Life on the edge of climate change – and how communities in northern Pakistan are adapting
Amid flash floods, rising temperatures and increasing natural disasters, communities in the high valleys of Chitral are leading their own disaster preparedness efforts.
4 ways to build climate resilient food systems
In this Climate Conversation, Alfa Gadhavi, Deputy Manager for Health and Nutrition at the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India shares four ways communities can build climate resilient food systems. Climate Conversations is a series of interviews with experts from AKF and its partners, exploring how AKF is tackling pressing climate challenges to help communities build resilience and improve their quality of life.
AKF and AKU to host the world’s first International Symposium on Artemisia
The landmark event will bring together global experts to explore the holistic health and environmental potential of Artemisia annua and Artemisia afra – medicinal plants known for their healing properties
The Indian Ocean: How can coastal communities adapt to a rapidly changing environment?
In Climate Conversation with: Apoorva Oza, Global Lead for Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Resilience, and Hirondina Mondlane, Programme Coordinator at AKF Mozambique. Climate Conversations is a series of interviews with experts from AKF and its partners, exploring how AKF is tackling pressing climate challenges to help communities build resilience and improve their quality of life.
On common ground: Can agriculture and conservation coexist in the mountains of Central Asia?
Mountain ecosystems are increasingly fragile to the effects of climate change. Finding a balance between agricultural and environmental needs – for communities to be both food secure and climate resilient – is critical
AKF to restore 226 hectares of mangroves in Kenya’s Gazi Bay
The initiative will restore vital ecosystems, create green jobs, and promote sustainable livelihoods – ensuring that both people and nature thrive together
Green guardians: Pioneering climate resilient agriculture in Uttar Pradesh
Discover how more than 90,000 farmers, empowered by knowledge and community collaboration, are leading the way towards a more sustainable and climate-friendly future.
Community Roots, Global Reach: Four climate resilience lessons from Tanzania
By building stronger, more resilient communities now, Tanzania is setting an example for how countries can navigate the complexities of climate change while ensuring environmental sustainability and economic stability
The green economy: Can entrepreneurship help build climate resilient communities?
In Climate Conversation with: Mike Bowles, AKF’s Regional Co-Director for Programmes & Partnerships in North America who previously led AKF’s work and enterprise portfolio. Climate Conversations is a series of interviews with experts from AKF and its partners, exploring how AKF is tackling pressing climate challenges to help communities build resilience and improve their quality of life.