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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

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From insights to action: Connecting global forest and climate data
January 30, 2026

Forests are vital for climate action, biodiversity, and livelihoods, yet intensifying pressures demand smart data. This article explores how global reporting processes—such as the FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change's Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs)—connect crucial forest and climate data.

Aligning this data reduces reporting burdens, strengthens national capacities, and supports more effective policies for forests, people, and the climate. For a deeper understanding, read the technical brief: “Branching out: Synergies in forest assessments and climate transparency reporting.”