For at least 16 million people worldwide, artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a pillar of stability and opportunity, particularly in rural, impoverished communities. But the industry is ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The mercury used to amalgamate gold is cheap, effective and toxic. Studies from artisanal and small-scale mining sites across the Amazon reveal ...

The Illuminating Hidden Harvests initiative draws on data from case studies in 58 countries, selected for their contributions to fisheries production, nutrient supplies and employment. These countries ...

Small-scale fisheries play a significant but overlooked role in global fisheries production and are key to addressing hunger and malnutrition while supporting livelihoods around the world, according ...

How many of the world’s eight billion people fish to feed their families? How much does small-scale fishing contribute to economies? And what are the nutritional and environmental benefits from ...

To mark International Women’s Day we’re digging into an often overlooked, but critical sector for the global economy, and for many millions of women: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). From gold, ...