More Than 150 Nobel And World Food Prize Laureates Issue Unprecedented Wake-Up Call Over Hunger Tipping Point
Global: A broad coalition of the world’s greatest thinkers makes an urgent plea for ‘moonshot’ efforts to solve the ‘tragic mismatch of global food supply and demand’ in an open letter. Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2025) – More than 150 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates have made an unprecedented plea for financial and political backing to […]
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Coalition of Rangeland States Promises a Greener Future
Global: UNCCD COP16: Formation of a world-first Coalition of Rangeland States could restore degraded rangelands and support rangeland communities.
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Enhancing Poultry Packaging Standards for Consumer Safety
Africa & Middle East: Collaborating with Partners in Food Solutions, Côte d’Ivoire-based poultry producer Markegest has set a strong example for the industry.
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How Precision Agriculture Helps Farmers Navigate Rising Input Costs and Climate Challenges
Global: Through precision agriculture technologies, farmers make data-driven decisions that optimise input use, reduce waste and increase efficiency.
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Why National Biodiversity Plans Must Integrate Agriculture
Europe: Without biodiversity support, agriculture remains reliant on external inputs, leading to soil depletion and accelerated climate change.
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Nine Food Security Innovations Enhancing Zero Hunger in Africa
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Solutions Hub Launched at COP29 to Equip Livestock Sector with Innovations for Low-Emissions Animal Agriculture
Global: A new hub launched by ILRI at COP29 provides ways for developing countries’ livestock sector to sustainably produce animal-source foods.
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Turning the tide for women fisherfolk in Lake Victoria
Africa & Middle East: Traditionally sidelined in commercial fishing, women are taking the lead in cage fish farming. With fewer entry barriers and technical support, they are finding new ways to secure livelihoods.
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Pesticide Waste: Symposium Paves the Way for Circular Agriculture in Vietnam’s Food System
Asia: A symposium of 50 global experts has emphasised the need for a circular economy in managing empty pesticide containers in Vietnam and beyond.
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Transformations to Sustainability From a Decade of Transdisciplinary Research
Global: Nine years of collaborative, transdisciplinary research by 15 international project teams spanning 35 countries produced vital insights into how best to respond collectively to global sustainability challenges.
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Heifer International Urges Global Response for Drought-Stricken Smallholder Farmers in Latin America
Latin America & the Caribbean: As COP29 takes place, Heifer International urges direct funding for drought-stricken smallholder farmers in Latin America.
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World Food Prize Laureates Say World Hunger Being Overlooked in U.S. Elections
Global: World Food Prize Laureates at the Borlaug Dialogue call on increased action against world hunger ahead of the U.S. elections.
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Three Ways to Help Tech-Savvy Youth Transform Agriculture
Global: Global agriculture needs to be revamped to enable tech-savvy youth become successful agripreneurs focused on maximising food production.
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