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From Stone Village to the United Nations: Community-Based Agri-biodiversity Conservation Bears Fruit

Zhang Xiuyun, a Naxi Woman from Stone Village, Presents Project Achievements to Secretary-General António Guterres at the "United in Action in Kunming – SG’s Dialogue with UN China’s local counterparts" On July 20, 2026, the Secretary-General's Dialogue with Beneficiaries and Local Partners of UN Agencies in China was held in Kunming. Secretary-General António Guterres travelled to Kunming specifically to gain first-hand insight into the implementation outcomes of UN agencies

Jul 303 min read

Women in the Fields | International Women’s Day 2026

Today we celebrate the women who keep seeds, land, and communities alive. Across rural China, smallholder women farmers show remarkable resilience, practicality, and courage. They adapt to changing climates, care for their families, and continue growing food and hope. Many women farmers in the Farmers’ Seed Network are restoring traditional crops that were once disappearing, while also experimenting with new varieties to strengthen agricultural biodiversity. From kitchens to

Mar 101 min read