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Category Archives: Poverty, Hunger, Malnutrition
“Could we feed ourselves like the apes do?
Prof. Dr. Willem VAN COTTHEM (Ghent University, Belgium) In many nature documentaries about the tropics, I see that apes feed on leaves from various … “Could we feed ourselves like the apes do?
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Small-scale family farming in changing food systems
By Sophia Amoah (Knowledge Management Intern, FARA, Ghana) A picture depiction of a small farmer family. Photo Credit: Brand Spur FAO defines family farming as: “a means of organizing agricultural, forestry, fisheries, pastoral, and aquaculture production which is managed and…
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75th Anniversary: 58) Research at the Rural Sociology Group: Agrarian Movements and Transitions in the Global South
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Lisette Nikol, PhD candidate at the Rural Sociology Group How do small farmers in the Global South secure their livelihoods? How do capitalist dynamics and agrarian movements striving for alternatives shape these livelihoods?…
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An Unbreakable Connection with the Beloved Camel
ARKBIODIV.COM My connection is very real and strong with the camel. I’m not with the camels because of my job and profession but I love the camels the most. Camel is such an incredible creature. I have written almost 1000 … Continue reading
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Invest strategically in wind and solar farms in Africa, says Oxford study
A sustainable future for Africa can be achieved through strategic investment in wind and solar farms, reveals an Africa-wide study from the … Invest strategically in wind and solar farms in Africa, says Oxford study “Investments in the continent must … Continue reading
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CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health publishes 2020 annual report
The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) published its 2020 annual report on activities and accomplishments from its… CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health publishes 2020 annual report
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A food security agent for the camels in the desert
ARKBIODIV.COM Heaven of Zygophyllum qataranse in Alain Abudhabi. View original post
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Question Asked~ What is the Concept of Small-Scaled Livestock Production Syetems?
“There are two main types of small-scaled livestock farming, i.e. 1. owing agricultural land (2-20 acre) 2. landless farmers But pastoralists/nomads cannot be categorized in this small scaled farming group. They are very specialized professionals and move with their livestock … Continue reading
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Camel is a real nature based solution for food security in in the arid regions of the world
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Critical pillars necessary for sustainable investment in Agriculture and Agri-business identified!
The five critical pillars has been identified and proposed by #afdb as the new approach to investing in agriculture and agri-business. These are; 1. Scaling up of proven climate-adapted, science-based production and other technologies; 2. Creating an enabling environment for … Continue reading
Transforming the food system? Let’s talk finance.
Blog post by Glindys Virginia Luciano, Network Engagement Coordinator, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development (YPARD) & Genna Tesdall, YPARD Director In the last several years, dialogue around safe and nutritious food has evolved from talks about productivity towards post-productionist goals.…
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New series #RiseofAgriculture tells the stories behind Trinidad and Tobago’s agriculture sector
By Deston Pope and Keron Bascombe, Tech4Agri Deston Pope shoots footage on location for a site visit to a farm in Tabaquite, South Trinidad. “In today’s world, the words ‘vaccine’ and ‘economy’ including the phrases ‘digital transformation’ and ‘food security’…
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Reeling in economic opportunities for Africa’s youth
By Indika Arulingam, Research Officer, International Water Management Institute and Shakuntala Thilsted, Global Lead for Nutrition and Public Health, WorldFish Tilapia fingerlings being bought at aquaculture ponds in Kitwe, Zambia. Credit: D.Huso/WorldFish Governments knew that youth unemployment was high before…
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Camel milk lactoferrin against bacterial infections
“Its sceintifically proved that milk lactoferrin inhibits the growth of some pathogenic strains in humans and/or animals such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Shigella dysenteriae, Listeria monocytogenes, Streptococcus spp., Vibrio cholerae, Legionella pneumophila, Klebsiella pneumophila, Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp., Bacillus … Continue reading
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Fermented Camel Milk (Shubat)
It is commonly called “chukuwe” along Yobe Borno axis of North East Nigeria 🇳🇬 ARKBIODIV.COM Shubat is centuries old and the firsthand fermentation method of Central Asian nomads to preserve and enrich the milk, especially the camel milk. The camel … Continue reading
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Camel milk- A Natural Compound against the Liver Diseases
ARKBIODIV.COM Prof. Dr. Taherah Mohammadabadi Prof. Dr. Taherah Mohammadabadi from Iran as an experienced scientist has done many experiments on camel milk quality and its properties. She has written many articles on camel milk and health complications such as Hepatitis. … Continue reading
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ILRI research generates evidence for better prevention and control of zoonotic diseases
To mark this year’s World Zoonoses Day (6 July), we highlight ILRI’s research expertise, projects and recent peer-reviewed publications on zoonoses. ILRI research generates evidence for better prevention and control of zoonotic diseases
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New digital tools to support African farmers created at INSPIRE Hackathons
By Karel Charvat, WirelessInfo and Hana Kubickova, Plan4all Since 2016, the INSPIRE Hackathon organized by Plan4all has served as a collaborative event for developers, researchers, designers and others interested in open data, volunteered geographic information and citizen observatories. The event…
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We Need to Produce Milk and Meat and other Products in Tune with Nature
ARKBIODIV.COM In connection with the camel stories from all over the world at the occasion of world camel day Here is the message of Ilse K. Rollefso from Rajasthan India. To know about Ilse and her work please go to … Continue reading
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Why do we need to Support Camels and their Herders?
ARKBIODIV.COM A camel story from India sent by a small scaled camel milk company Camels ‘the Ship of the Desert’ are a gift of nature, gifted to the drought-stricken people on the earth! It was the humans and their wisdom, … Continue reading
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Borno’s Journey in two years By Prof Babagana Umara Zulum mni, FNSE the Executive Governor of Borno State Nigeria.
Fellow citizens, It has been two years since we took the oath of office, following the overwhelming mandate you, the good people of Borno State, entrusted in us during the 2019 democratic transition. In these two years, we have together, … Continue reading
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Survey on Milk Preference. A preliminary Report
ARKBIODIV.COM Different people, societies, and age groups of people have different choices for different types of milk. Some like cow milk but the others like goat, ewe, cow or buffalo milk. I used a survey to know the preference of … Continue reading
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Camel Milk and the Food Allergies
ARKBIODIV.COM Camel Milk is Allergy Free and CalmingotherTypes of Food Allergies The lacks of β−lactoglobulin and different β-casein allergic proteins, the camel milk is the best choice for the children who suffering from milk allergies. Camel milk IGs are same … Continue reading
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Unique Benefits of Camel Milk
ARKBIODIV.COM Not only is camel milk a “super food” nutritionally, it is antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-autism 1 and has anti-carcinogenic effects; thus millions are turning to this unparalleled dairy product. Additionally, these desert animals are not threatened by climate change … Continue reading
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Camel milk and cardiovascular diseases
….the major pathway seems to be prevention of reabsorption of cholesterol… ARKBIODIV.COM How camel milk as a superfood is effective on cardiovascular diseases? Note: Camel milk is not a treatment Special probiotic bacteria of camel milk Prevent reabsorption of Cholesterol … Continue reading
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New review provides framework for studying food systems to address food safety and nutrition
A new review paper calls for improved food systems analysis to address food safety and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries. New review provides framework for studying food systems to address food safety and nutrition
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Experts call for increased investment in One Health to reduce the burden of neglected zoonoses
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One Health is a concept that recognizes that the health of people is linked to the health of animals and their shared environment. A One Health approach in preventing and controlling diseases therefore involves the collaborative…
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Experts review policy innovation to improve milk safety in informal markets
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A new research report (Oct 2020) by scientists from the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) reviews the status and policy contexts of informal milk markets in Kenya,…
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Thesis opportunities | Foodscapes in times of uncertainty
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The CSPS Foodscapes cluster is looking for BSc and MSc students interested in researching emerging foodscapes in times of uncertainty.?? Covid-19 has displayed many of the vulnerabilities and externalities of our current corporate…
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7 Points that Convince you of Consuming the Camel Milk
The awareness and sensitivity are increasing about the different food items among the people. The people are turning from junk to the real and natural food. The camel milk (CaM) is one of the important natural foods, enriched with super … Continue reading
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The Best Probiotic? Fruits and Vegetables. – The Atlantic
The Best Probiotics An apple contains about 100 million bacteria—a more diverse range than any dietary supplement. JAMES HAMBLIN AUG 7, 2019 CHARLES PLATIAU / REUTERS In April, researchers at Tufts University posed a nutrition riddle. They compared people who took vitamin … Continue reading
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Camel Milk Provides Healthier Gut Microbiome
Where our Immune System is Generated? A strong and healthy immune system is now more critical than ever because of ever-increasing infections in our surroundings. There are many reasons for the widespread infections, mostly because of climate change. So need … Continue reading
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Lessons on tackling the growing risk of emerging infectious diseases in Africa
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As part of a special COVID-19 series by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Bernard Bett and Delia Randolph of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and John McDermott of IFPRI write on the growing…
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Food Security and Nutrition: Building a global narrative towards 2030 (NEW REPORT)
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The latest report of the High Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) on Food Security and Nutrition has just been released. Key messages from the Report are: i. There is an urgent need for strengthening and…
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Why the Camel Milk is Anti-Infectious or Immunity Booster?
ARKBIODIV.COM Camel is very unique and special creature, blessed with very unique charecteristics. As the camel is unique and incredible, the same are the products of camel, especially the camel milk. Traditionally, camel milk had been using for the cure … Continue reading
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New study sheds light on early intensification of smallholder backyard poultry farming systems
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Poultry production is an important contributor to the livelihoods of rural populations, especially in low- and middle-income countries. As poultry production in these countries remains dominated by backyard systems with low inputs and low outputs, considerable…
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Camel Milk and Addition of New Products to the Dairy Industry
Camel milk, in particular, is a very unique and healthy product with especially anti-allergic and anti-diabetic effects. Several studies have shown that camel milk has some therapeutic potential in both type-1 and type-2 Diabetes mellitus. – Dr Raziq via Camel … Continue reading
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Camel Milk Protein Posses Bioactive Peptides
Originally posted on Natural Health with the Camel Milk:
A medicine for Oxidative Stress Releated Diseases Understanding about camel milk is increasing and the latest studies are coming with very appealing results. A study about the milk proteins (Casein and…
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Food safety: How can consumers make a difference?
A food safety project in Ethiopia is exploring how consumer demand can contribute towards improving food safety in the country’s informal markets. Food safety: How can consumers make a difference?
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Food safety: How can consumers make a difference?
A food safety project in Ethiopia is exploring how consumer demand can contribute towards improving food safety in the country’s informal markets. Food safety: How can consumers make a difference?
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Food safety: How can consumers make a difference?
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African food systems are dominated by informal markets, typically open-air markets found at designated sites and street corners, which often have poor hygiene and are subject to limited or poor regulation. Occasionally there are calls for…
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EU Farm to Fork Strategy: Collective response from food sovereignty scholars
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On 20 May 2020 the European Commission (EC) released its new Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system. As scholars committed to supporting sustainable food system transformation, we commend…
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EU Farm to Fork Strategy: Collective response from food sovereignty scholarsby foodgovernance
https://widgets.wp.com/likes/index.html?ver=20190321# Despite the fact that “F2F Strategy does not go far enough to ensuring diverse, sustainable and just food systems for all in the EU” According to Retallack (2013) “Emerging evidence indicates that holistic management, aligned with agroecological principles, has … Continue reading
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How planting a garden can boost bees, local food and resilience during the coronavirus crisis… #Covid19 #nutritionalsecurity
With the arrival of spring, many people have been starting to think about how COVID-19 will impact the affordability and availability of fruits and vegetables in coming months, as shortages of both honeybees and migrant workers threaten crop pollination and the food that comes … Continue reading
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EU Proposes 2030 Goal to Reduce Pesticide Use by 50% and Increase Arable Land in Organic Production by At Least 17%
(Beyond Pesticides, May 26, 2020) Across the pond, the European Commission (EC) has announced plans to protect biodiversity and build a more sustainable food system, and identified the reduction of pesticide use and the expansion of organic agriculture as pillars of the scheme. … Continue reading
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#Covid19: Deaths and Infections by Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) will continue to be LOW in Africa by Prof Marte
Contrary to the projections of World Health Organization (WHO) and Western Countries, Africa will not be devastated by COVID-19. The testing levels in Africa are far below those in Europe and USA which may be responsible for the low incidences. … Continue reading
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The FG €995m Agric MECHANISATION Facility To Help Nigeria Attained Food Security And Diversify Economy
Reduction of #PostHarvestLoss and Farmer education should take center stage of any form of sustainable investment in Agriculture “This is meant to tackle the primary issues of post-harvest losses commonly suffered by smallholder farmers as well as to domesticate efficient … Continue reading
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The relevance of agroecology, territorial solidarity and the right to food for the EU Farm to Fork Strategy
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On 14 May, the Nyéléni Food Sovereignty Movement in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) sent a letter to the Executive vice president of the European Commission (EC), Franz Timmermans, who is leading the European Green…
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How unintended consequences unraveled a legendary agricultural achievement
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THE WASHINGTON POST – By Erin Blakemore – April 18, 2020 – https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/how-unintended-consequences-unraveled-a-legendary-agricultural-achievement/2020/04/17/b62f0f04-7ff0-11ea-8013-1b6da0e4a2b7_story.html In the 1960s and 1970s, a single farm scientist became a public hero, credited with ending famine in much of the developing world. Norman Borlaug’s…
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Comparisons of organic and conventional agriculture need improvement, say researchers
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Phys. Org. – MARCH 18, 2020 – by Chalmers University of Technology – https://phys.org/news/2020-03-comparisons-conventional-agriculture.html The environmental effects of agriculture and food are hotly debated. But the most widely used method of analysis often tends to overlook vital…
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Access to water and improved water use efficiency are essential to reduce the vulnerability of rural communities to climate shocks in West Africa
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Water scarcity is one of the major challenges of the 21st century and drylands are the most affected, including West Africa. By News Ghana – Nov 4, 2019https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-to-water-and-improved-water-use-efficiency-are-essential-to-reduce-the-vulnerability-of-rural-communities-to-climate-shocks-in-west-africa/ Dirty Water West Africa and the Sahel region is…
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Levels and trends in child malnutrition
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Source: UNICEF, WHO, World Bank Group joint malnutrition estimates, 2019 edition. Note: *Eastern Asia excluding Japan; **Oceania excluding Australia and New Zealand; ***Northern America sub-regional average based on United States data. There is no estimate available…
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The three main forms of malnutrition: under-nutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and overweight and obesity (IRIN News)
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Read at : http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=93469 HEALTH: WHO malnutrition initiative GENEVA, 10 August 2011 (IRIN) – The World Health Organization has launched a web-based information system it hopes will help prevent millions of people from suffering various forms…
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Combating all forms of malnutrition (UN News)
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UN LAUNCHES WEB-BASED GUIDE TO HELP COMBAT ALL FORMS OF MALNUTRITION New York, Aug 10 2011 9:05AM The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a web-based tool that gives governments and health-care providers access…
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Malnutrition: Tackling a major killer of under – 5s
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March 12, 2020 – ALI GARBA Ali – https://www.newtelegraphng.com/malnutrition-tackling-a-major-killer-of-under-5s/ Every year, about 20 million children under five years of age suffer severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and of these, about one million die annually in Africa. In…
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BOOK OUTLINES HOW AGRICULTURE CAN BE REVOLUTIONIZED, SUPPORTED BY NEW INTERNATIONAL BODIES
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ContactMike KringsKU News Service -Mon, 03/16/2020 – http://today.ku.edu/2020/03/04/book-outlines-how-agriculture-can-be-revolutionized-supported-new-international-bodies LAWRENCE —?Revolutionizing the way humans practice agriculture by implementing new practices supported by international bodies might sound like a radical idea. Yet it’s possible, according to a University…
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Shrinking Lake Chad could trigger humanitarian disaster (AfricaFiles / UN)
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Read at : AfricaFiles http://www.africafiles.org/article.asp?ID=22082 Lake Chad shrinking, could disappear Author: UN News Date Written: 15 October 2009 Primary Category: Ecology Document Origin: UN News Centre Secondary Category: Central Region Source URL: http://www.un.org Key Words: Chad,…
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‘Qatar taking steps to ensure food security’
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https://m.gulf-times.com/story/655801/Qatar-taking-steps-to-ensure-food-security QNA/ RomeThursday، 13 February 2020 01:30 AM Qatar is participating in the meetings of the 43rd session of the annual Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), held under the theme “Investing…
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13 new books and reports about the future of food
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By Michael SvobodaTuesday, November 26, 2019https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/11/13-new-books-and-reports-about-the-future-of-food/ The Fate of Food: What We’ll Eat in a Bigger, Hotter, Smarter World, by Amanda Little (Penguin Random House 2019, 352 pages, $27.00) Kiss the Ground: How the Food You Eat…
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A New Approach to Building a Food Secure Future: Summary of Findings from the IPCC Report on Land
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REPORT by Emily Weeksfrom Government of the United States of AmericaPublished on 03 Jan 2020https://reliefweb.int/report/world/new-approach-building-food-secure-future-summary-findings-ipcc-report-land The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released its new?Report on Climate Change and Land?and?Summary for Policy Makers. Prepared by over 100…
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Dr. Bukar Ali USMAN, mni 