The UN’s High Level Task Force on Global Food Security met on February 8 to discuss plans to increase impact of the Zero Hunger Challenge. Among other goals of the challenge program, one is to ensure that no food is lost or wasted. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-02/09/c_132160868.htm
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ADB Announces 3-Year Pipeline of $525 Million to Promote Cambodia’s Growth
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its new business plan that has a strategic focus on Cambodia. The US$525 million pipeline will target urbanization of secondary towns, urban-rural linkages, and private sector development, among other things. It will support projects aiming to commercialize rice production and enhance supply chains overall. http://www.adb.org/news/cambodia/adb-announces-3-year-pipeline-525-million-promote-cambodias-growth?ref=themes/climate-change/newshttps://www.devex.com/en/news/blogs/adb-unveils-3-year-project-pipeline-for-cambodia?blog_id=the-development-newswire&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRouu6%2FMZKXonjHpfsX86%2BwrXqO1lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4FSspmI%2FqLAzICFpZo2FFcH%2FaQZA%3D%3D
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Debate the Planet’s Food Security Crisis
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Director Steve Sonka will speak at The Economist’s Feeding the World conference in Amsterdam on January 30th. Senior level policymakers, business leaders, NGOs, researchers, and other stakeholders will discuss what it will take to create a sustainable food chain. Dr. Sonka will speak during the session “Getting tough on food waste”. http://cemea.economistconferences.com/event/feeding-world-2013#.UMoBfoOaSj4
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Africa: Global Alliance to Strengthen Research-Farmer Links
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The newly formed Association of International Research and Development Centres for Agriculture (AIRCA) aims to improve food security and target the MDGs. Member organizations currently serve a total of over 60 countries and focus on the intersection of ecosystems, livelihood development, and environmental sustainability. http://allafrica.com/stories/201211150714.html
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Avoiding Future Famines
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently published a collaborative report titled “Avoiding Future Famines: Strengthening the Ecological Foundation of Food Security through Sustainable Food Systems”, arguing for the importance of using eco-friendly practices over environmentally-friendly practices in ensuring global food security. The report recognizes reducing postharvest loss and food waste as key strategies. http://www.unep.org/publications/ebooks/avoidingfamines/portals/19/UNEP_Food_Security_Report.pdf
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The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2012
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Oxfam produced recommendations for the 39th session of the Committee on World Food Security yesterday. Their recommendations followed the publication of a report last week by the FAO, entitled “The State of Food Insecurity in the World.” The recommendations suggest for an increased focus on developing sustainable farming practices, and also target the smallholder farmer. http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/i3027e/i3027e.pdf
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Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill
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Wasted: How America Is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill (PDF) was recently issued by the NRDC. http://www.nrdc.org/food/files/wasted-food-IP.pdf
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Rio +20 Overview
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The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance launched a report highlighting the needs for investment in agricultural practices at the Rio +20 Summit, entitled “Nourishing the World Sustainability: Scaling Up Agro-Ecology.” It addresses traditional crop management practices, particularly as combined with ecological concepts and customized for local contexts, and makes a case for reduced pesticides, arguing that crops […]
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Rio +20: Campaigners Make Case for Scaling up Agro-Ecology
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The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance launched a report highlighting the needs for investment in agricultural practices at the Rio +20 Summit, entitled “Nourishing the World Sustainability: Scaling Up Agro-Ecology.” It addresses traditional crop management practices, particularly as combined with ecological concepts and customized for local contexts, and makes a case for reduced pesticides, arguing that crops […]
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Agriculture and Rural Development Day
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Agriculture and Rural Development Day was held on June 18th, and emphasized the importance of a sustainable food system within a sustainable green economy. Videos, program, learning events and more were featured throughout the day and can be found on the event’s website. http://www.agricultureday.org/
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