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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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Published on October 9, 2023 - 15:55 GMT

Global Innovation Challenge Shines Spotlight on New Models of Food Banking to Alleviate Hunger and Poverty

The Global FoodBanking Network Partners Awarded $2 Million from Citi Foundation to Fund Innovative Solutions to a Global Food Crisis CHICAGO, IL, USA, October 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) and four of its partner …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

African trade agreements should include environmental provisions to drive sustainable agricultural growth, finds report

The flagship Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) calls for the diversification of import sources to mitigate the adverse effects of the Ukraine crisis. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, September 6, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- African trade agreements can …

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Published on August 30, 2023 - 23:35 GMT

Campaign to target 100% increase in bean consumption among Kenyan consumers to improve diets and food systems

Beans is How aims to raise awareness and inspire partners to promote the value of beans for more sustainable diets and climate-smart agriculture. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, August 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A campaign to double global bean …

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Published on August 23, 2023 - 23:01 GMT

First community health workers for dogs to be trained as part of new initiative to eliminate rabies

Communities Against Rabies campaign will train local health workers, certify rabies centers of excellence, and build partnerships for like-minded organizations. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new initiative that will …

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Published on July 24, 2023 - 13:59 GMT

Saudi Arabia presents its Second Voluntary National Review on progress achieved in SDGs at High-level Political Forum

- More than 100 countries attend global meeting in New York - Saudi Arabia reports progress on more than 50% of SDGs Indicators RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in …

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Published on June 26, 2023 - 15:42 GMT

More than 90% of global aquatic food production faces substantial risk from environmental change, finds new research

Although central to diets, aquatic foods' vulnerability to environmental change has been vastly understudied, with the US and producers in Asia most at risk. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many of the world’s largest …

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Published on June 8, 2023 - 07:52 GMT

Accelerating progress towards gender equality in food systems could help reverse spikes in hunger, poverty - new report

Experts highlight policies needed to position African women as changemakers after recent setbacks in addressing gender inequality, hunger and malnutrition. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- African governments must …

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Published on May 11, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

Humanitarian Heidi Kühn wins 2023 World Food Prize for restoring agriculture to de-mined land in former war zones

Founder of non-profit Roots of Peace will receive the $250,000 prize for her work to replace mines with vines in post-conflict regions over more than 25 years. WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, May 11, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A humanitarian and peace …

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Published on May 11, 2023 - 08:29 GMT

New web-based platform predicts yields of nine key African crops through use of emerging technologies

State-of-the-art tool uses AI and satellite data to overcome Africa’s agricultural data gap and support effective decision-making and crisis planning. KIGALI, RWANDA, May 11, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new tool, which uses cutting-edge machine …

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Published on May 4, 2023 - 12:11 GMT

The Rockefeller Foundation Commits $2.8 Million to Support The Global FoodBanking Network Amid Ongoing Food Crisis

The grant will strengthen efforts to reduce hunger and cut food waste in ten countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today The Rockefeller Foundation announced a $2.8 million grant to …

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Published on April 13, 2023 - 08:32 GMT

Reforming global aid and finance would make ending hunger an ‘affordable goal’, finds new report

Experts call for more and longer-term funding to tackle systemic causes of hunger and break the cycle of emergency food aid as World Bank meets in Washington DC LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 13, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ending global hunger is an “ …

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Published on April 10, 2023 - 15:49 GMT

Empty plates greet World Bank delegates as Hungry for Action campaigners call for more funding for food systems

Campaign group draws attention to the plight of more than 800 million people going hungry worldwide as World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings get under way. WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, April 10, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delegates arriving for the …

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