Extreme heatwaves, prolonged droughts and worsening floods are among features of a changing climate on a warming planet, and they will inevitably impact our food supplies. Yet just how much of an impact warming temperatures will have on agriculture and animal husbandry worldwide is hotly debated. Now a team of scientists […]

With nine children and one grandchild, life was hard for Mona Liza Vito and her family even before the pandemic.

Chambers and Partners has recognized K&L Gates LLP’s corporate practice and numerous lawyers as leaders in the 2021 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes rankings for the practice in six states as well as a Nationwide recognition in the category of Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded. Nearly 25 of the […]

May 20, 2021 In the News Latin America Caribbean Food systems in the Americas are in profound transition: IICA (Forbes) Agriculture Production Food Security Food Systems Trade Forbes Central America published an article that discussed the agrifood sector in LAC. Agri-food exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increased by 2.7% in 2020 and a […]

Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi attended a court hearing Monday, her first appearance in person since the military seized power on February 1, according to local media reports.

Africa is a vast continent with plenty of space, yet the continent’s burgeoning human populations have been encroaching on wildlife-rich areas. Iconic animals like elephants and lions have been suffering the consequences, facing an increased risk of extinction. Forest and savanna elephants have recently been classified as critically endangered and […]