A new study by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) aims to show how their investments in ecosystem services over the past two decades have crossed the boundaries of agriculture and environment and improved food security.

The report – which assesses 192 projects - highlights key practices that are benefiting production systems such as agroforestry, soil and nutrient management, water harvesting and use, conservation agriculture, agrobiodiversity and fisheries management and aquaculture.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reports that an estimated 5 to 10 million hectares of cultivated land are lost annually because of land degradation. According to the GEF, allocating funds for land degradation, biodiversity, climate change, international waters and sustainable forest management improve food security.

Read the full story: GEF Showcases Investments in Ecosystem Services and Adaptation for Food Security

Download the publication: Two Decades of Experience: Investing in Ecosystem Services and Adaptation for Food Security