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Published on May 9, 2024 - 14:15 GMT

Fathers of the Global Seed Vault Named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates

Dr. Geoffrey Hawtin OBE (U.K. and Canada) and Dr. Cary Fowler (U.S.) will share the $500,000 award for their work to preserve the world’s heritage of seeds. WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two scientists who were …

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Published on May 7, 2024 - 06:06 GMT

Changes in Farm and Food Production Can Cut Greenhouse Emissions by a Third

Affordable, readily available actions can make food supplies more secure and resilient, especially for vulnerable and poor people WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, May 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global agrifood system presents a huge opportunity to …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 06:34 GMT

Suspension of Golden Rice and Bt Talong amounts to “weaponization of law”, says Philippines’ top scientific body

National Academy of Science and Technology warns Court of Appeals’ decision to withdraw permit for Golden Rice and Bt Talong risks doing more harm than good. TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES, April 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A court decision to suspend the …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 08:44 GMT

World Food Prize Laureates Urge G20 To Back Brazil’s Effort To End Global Hunger As Famine Warnings Rise

G20 leaders must show political will to support the G20 Presidency’s global plan to tackle hunger and poverty, say world’s pre-eminent experts on food security. WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, March 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- G20 leaders have been …

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Published on March 20, 2024 - 10:31 GMT

Concerns over carbon market integrity are holding back corporate climate finance, finds survey of business leaders

Company participation could more than double, and finance could increase by up to 10% within two years with greater confidence in carbon markets, survey finds. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Companies would significantly …

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Published on March 6, 2024 - 10:43 GMT

Partners in Food Solutions Announces Five-Year, $7.6 Million Grant to Fund Rice Milling, Fortification, More in Africa

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partners in Food Solutions (PFS), a nonprofit consortium that provides technical assistance to food processors in Africa, announced today that they have been awarded a five-year, …

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Published on March 1, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

African agribusiness expert announced as new CEO of US nonprofit Partners in Food Solutions

Zimbabwean national Mandla Nkomo becomes the first African to lead the 15-year-old organization that matches corporate volunteers with African food companies. MINNEAPOLIS , UNITED STATES, March 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An expert in agribusiness …

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Published on February 19, 2024 - 02:40 GMT

Nepal’s Dairy Sector Marks Major Milestone with First Calf Born by Holstein Cows Gifted from Korea

The inauguration of the Korea-Nepal Model Dairy Village in Sindhuli marks the celebration of 50 years of Korea-Nepal diplomatic relations KATHMANDU, NEPAL, February 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nepal welcomed the first birth in the country of a …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 07:00 GMT

Job opportunities for young Africans in food and agriculture, new report demonstrates

Experts highlight how youth will be vital in transforming Africa’s agrifood systems and unlocking job, growth, and health goals through innovative policies. KAMPALA, UGANDA, February 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa’s agrifood sector holds …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 10:04 GMT

Ambition, investment needed to deliver food & climate breakthroughs after historic COP28

COP28 talks put food and ag on the menu, but world’s largest publicly funded agricultural research organisation says now it’s time for countries to pay the bill DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 14, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world’s largest …

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Published on December 8, 2023 - 07:38 GMT

Controlling livestock diseases like bird flu would avoid millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, finds study

New paper quantifies greenhouse gas emissions associated with outbreaks of animal diseases, finding significant environmental benefits to vaccinating livestock. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preventable livestock disease …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 13:45 GMT

Climate champions in Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Tanzania recognised at COP28 for efforts to adapt to climate extremes

Winners of 2023 Local Adaptation Champions Awards featured four innovative and scalable adaptation initiatives working on the frontlines of the climate crisis DUBAI, UAE, December 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The four winners of the 2023 Local …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 10:59 GMT

Countries Commit USD 890 Million at COP28 to Accelerate Agricultural Innovation and Address Climate and Food Crises

CGIAR launches a new investment case to support its 2025-2027 research portfolio, poised to deliver critical solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation DUBAI, UAE, December 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CGIAR, the world’s largest publicly-funded …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 10:11 GMT

Leading environmental NGOs call for increased private sector investment in high-integrity carbon markets

Organizations sign open letter to COP28 leaders that argues carbon markets are critical to mobilizing funding for climate action via nature and other sectors DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High-integrity voluntary …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 21:01 GMT

Rich countries should commit more climate finance at COP28 to support African livestock systems to adapt, say experts

African Union Commissioner Josefa Sacko joins dozens in an open letter that argues the adaptation of Africa’s livestock sector is a ‘matter of climate justice’. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 27, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High-income countries at COP28 must …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

Africa must leverage research, innovation, evidence to inform sustainable food systems transformation, new report finds

Report examines issues including climate, food safety, health, and nutrition, while showing paths to help Africa get on track to achieving CAADP-Malabo goals. KIGALI, RWANDA, November 27, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- African countries must urgently …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 11:00 GMT

New strategy launched to empower African women scientists and boost gender equality in agricultural research and policy

Five-year plan focuses on early-career female researchers, and renewed engagement with African policymakers at regional, sub-regional, and national levels. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new roadmap for delivering greater …

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Published on October 30, 2023 - 10:35 GMT

At 2023 Laureate Ceremony, World Food Prize Foundation Announces New $500,000 Prize Amount for Award

DES MOINES, IOWA, USA, October 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At its annual Laureate Award Ceremony, the World Food Prize Foundation surprised 2023 Laureate, Heidi Kühn, with the announcement of a doubling of prize amount to $500,000, up from $250,000 in …

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Published on October 16, 2023 - 10:38 GMT

Food bank organisations launch campaign to raise €10 million to feed families cut off by war in Ukraine

Local, European and global food banking organisations united in Ukraine to assess hunger situation left by conflict and meet with government and EU officials. KYIV, UKRAINE, October 16, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Food banks in Ukraine need at least € …

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Published on October 10, 2023 - 04:01 GMT

Food taxes, farm subsidies and GM crops: new ‘how-to’ guide launched for tailor-made food system policies

First of its kind sourcebook provides guide to ensure food and agriculture policies have the best chance of success according to national and local contexts. WASHINGTON D.C. , UNITED STATES, October 10, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new tool will help …

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