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Guajiro: the bean that defies the desert

In Wayunaikki, the language of the Wayuu Indigenous Peoples, there is no word for “climate change’’. Yet, as the climate crisis undeniably batters their communities, they may just have found a key to resilience: a humble bean.

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Nestled in the town of Berd, in the picturesque Tavush region of Armenia, a group of women are proving the power of sisterhood. Much like the beans they cultivate, these women are strong, and their bonds are deeply rooted. Get to know this story of collaboration for a brighter future.

Growing lima beans in Madagascar plays a key role in wildlife conservation, feeding the sakondry, an insect and a sustainable protein source that reduces hunting for endangered lemurs, while improving soil fertility and local food security.