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Borlaug Dialogues Round-up: A better way to feed the world
Global: After a day orienting food security experts from around the world on the interconnected challenges of climate change, COVID-19, global conflict and more, the second day of the Borlaug Dialogue began to delve deeper into the agricultural development landscape with a keynote speech from Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Haiti’s Farmers Showcase Resilience in the Face of Covid-19 Pandemic
Latin America & the Caribbean: How Haiti’s smallholder farmers defied the Covid-19 pandemic to continue to produce and export goods, thanks to long-term investment in food systems.
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Food Security High on G7 Agenda as Impacts from Climate, COVID-19 and Conflict Grow
Global: Food security and the G7 as impacts from climate, Covid-19 and conflict are on the rise.
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The Malabo Montpellier Panel Forum Explores How Nature-Based Innovation is Propelling Africa’s Bioeconomy
Africa & Middle East: Reflections from the 10th Malabo Montpellier Forum on how nature-based innovation is propelling Africa's bioeconomy.
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Nature-Based Solutions at UNEA-5.2
Global: Nature-based solutions were one of the main topics at the fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) in Nairobi. One of the key outcomes from the fifth session was a resolution focused on nature-based solutions.
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Nominations Now Open for the 2022 World Food Prize!
Global: Celebrate the accomplishments of those who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world, by nominating an individual or individuals for the 2022 World Food Prize!
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More Than US$27 Billion Pledged to Tackle Global Malnutrition and Hunger at the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit
Global: COVID-19 and climate change have exacerbated malnutrition and threatened the sustainability and resilience of food systems around the world. More than More Than US$27 billion was pledged at the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit.
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2021 State of Food and Agriculture Report Released
Global: Countries need to urgently make agri-food systems more resilient, efficient, sustainable and inclusive, according to the 2021 State of Food and Agriculture report.
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Gaining Momentum: Food Systems Transformation in the Decade of Action – The Borlaug Dialogue 2021
Global: Commencing on 20-22 October, in Des Moines, Iowa, the 2021 Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium, known as the Borlaug Dialogue, is set to add to this year’s momentum around transforming global food systems.
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Building Sustainable and Resilient Agri-Food Systems Tops Agenda at AGRF Summit
Africa & Middle East: Actions to create resilient and sustainable food systems in Africa to increase food security and incomes, underpinned discussions at this year’s Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRF) Summit.
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AfricaRice Scientist Wins 2021 Borlaug Field Award for Work in Water Management for Resilient Rice Production
Global: Dr. Elliott Dossou-Yovo, a scientist and agriculture specialist who has spearheaded innovative water management systems for resilient rice production, has today been announced as the 2021 Recipient of the Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application.
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2021 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
Global: World hunger and malnutrition levels increased last year, according to the recently published 2021 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report.
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