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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 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...

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 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...

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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...

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 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...

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 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Human Rights ...

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 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Food & Beverage Industry ...

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 …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...

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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Published on March 20, 2023 - 07:32 GMT

Gender-responsive policies that address the needs of women can improve African food security, UN event hears

Development experts call for African governments to adopt policies that close the gender gap in agriculture at the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gender experts appearing at the UN’s …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, International Organizations ...

Published on March 1, 2023 - 00:27 GMT

World is set to miss UN targets for preventing deadly and costly disasters by 2030, warns International Science Council

A new review of the UN’s disaster prevention framework finds more than half of countries are still lacking fit-for-purpose risk monitoring systems. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, March 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global toll of disasters like the recent …

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Published on February 28, 2023 - 08:15 GMT

New playbook launched to optimise investing by unleashing more inclusive climate finance for underserved communities

Investors can drive positive change by factoring in both climate action and gender equality, according to new report from investment network 2X Global. LONDON, UK, February 28, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A shift towards more inclusive finance that …

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Published on February 22, 2023 - 16:17 GMT

Leveraging aquatic foods can help policymakers address multiple global challenges, new analysis shows

Food from oceans, rivers and lakes in tackling malnutrition, cardiovascular disease, and climate risk is still underutilised, finds Blue Food Assessment paper. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Policymakers looking to …

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Published on February 8, 2023 - 11:06 GMT

Nominations open for the 2024 World Food Prize Laureate

Prestigious award recognizes exceptional scientific or policy efforts towards reducing hunger and improving food security. DES MOINES, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nominations are open for the 2024 World Food Prize, the …

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Published on January 25, 2023 - 17:19 GMT

Michael Oko Named VP, Communications & Marketing at The Global FoodBanking Network

The Global FoodBanking Network announces Michael Oko, formerly of the World Resources Institute, will be the new Vice President of Communications and Marketing. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global FoodBanking …

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Published on November 15, 2022 - 12:25 GMT

Doubling global bean consumption will help tackle climate, food and cost-of-living crises, says new campaign

“Beans is How” launched at COP27 to promote the nutritional, environmental, and economic benefits of beans, peas, pulses, lentils and legumes. SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT, November 15, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doubling global consumption of beans by 2028 …

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