Rethinking food system policies in terms of “eco-agro-food systems” can help to foster an integrated approach that will maintain and restore vital ecosystem services and reduce the likelihood of future shocks.

Ecosystem services are synonymous with nature’s benefit to people. Agro-food is synonymous with agri-food.

Land degradation poses daunting challenges to Niger and the country has designed several policies and strategies for combatting it.

In addition to global events and food policy changes, 2015 also saw important developments with potentially wide repercussions in individual countries and regions.

The year 2015 saw a new global commitment to sustainable development that will require a reshaping of the world’s food system.

Soil and land management are essential for a sustainable food supply and ecosystems. Healthy soils can support sustainable agricultural production, mitigation of the impacts of climate change, and other ecosystem services.