food security
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
Environment
July 31, 2011
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
The holy month of Ramadan is an spiritual time for most Egyptians. Given the drastic changes to many Muslims' eating…
Vertical and rooftop agriculture gain momentum in Cairo
Environment
July 4, 2011
Vertical and rooftop agriculture gain momentum in Cairo
In Cairo, urban agriculture is growing in popularity as more and more people strive to adopt more eco-friendly approaches to…
German farm in E.coli probe grew Egyptian seeds
Egypt
July 2, 2011
German farm in E.coli probe grew Egyptian seeds
Fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt and linked to a deadly strain of E.coli in Germany were grown at the…
‘1000 Gardens’ initiative: Keep it local
Environment
April 19, 2011
‘1000 Gardens’ initiative: Keep it local
“A Thousand Gardens in Africa,” an initiative started in 2010 as part of the “Terra Madre” project, encourages individuals to…
The National Gene Bank of Egypt: Serving food security and preserving biodiversity
Environment
March 11, 2011
The National Gene Bank of Egypt: Serving food security and preserving biodiversity
During the 20th century, about 75 percent of all food crops slipped into extinction, which meant that all the unique…
Report: Diverse water sources key to food security
Environment
September 6, 2010
Report: Diverse water sources key to food security
London--Increasingly erratic rainfall patterns related to climate change pose a major threat to food security and economic growth, water experts…