The David and Lucile Packard Foundation launched a new initiative designed to improve agriculture, livelihoods, and conservation in Ethiopia, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

As the planet’s population approaches eight billion people, the growing demand for food is pushing agriculture into forests and other natural areas with devastating effects on the environment. Climate change places further pressure on these vital ecosystems.

Tying these lessons together, the new Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Conservation (ALC) initiative represents a new chapter in the Foundation’s work – one that aims to improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers while also protecting biodiversity.

Read the full article about agriculture from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation