President and CEO of multinational company Land O’ Lakes will sponsor the 25th Annual Nobel Peace Prize forum, where they will discuss the need for innovation and partnership in achieving sustainable food systems globally. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/land-olakes-sponsors-25th-annual-nobel-peace-prize-forum-194795691.html
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At a recent State Department forum event, when asked why reduction projects aren’t operating up to scale, panelists answered there is a lack of attention and a lack of money. Discussions included the need for more private incentives. http://www.agweek.com/event/article/id/20610/
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A More Global UNEP Targets Food Waste
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Governments are calling for a heightened legitimacy of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with global environmental issues on the rise. One of UNEP’s current major campaigns, Think.Eat.Save., targets food loss and waste. http://www.unric.org/en/latest-un-buzz/28260-a-more-global-unep-targets-food-waste-
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Joint UN Meeting on Food Security Focuses on ‘Building a Future Free of Hunger’
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A special joint meeting between the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the UN General Assembly, the UN food organizations, and world experts aimed to identify steps to eradicate world hunger. High level UN officials call for successful cooperation among global insitutions, and examples of strong collaborations and partnerships are highlighted. http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/news/ecosoc/food-security.html
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Food Security Debate Needs to Include Stronger Focus on Food Safety
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This article argues for the need to include food safety in food security discussions due to the high occurrence of aflatoxin contamination in staple crops such as maize, peanuts, and rice. The dangerous toxin develops due to inadequate storage, posing serious health risks for local consumers and inhibiting market development for smallholder farmers. http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/fairtrade-partner-zone/food-security-safety-developing-countries?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRovs67AZKXonjHpfsX86%2BwrXqO1lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4EScNkI%2FqLAzICFpZo2FFcH%2FaQZA%3D%3D
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FAO and CGIAR Consortium Form Strategic Partnership
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FAO and the CGIAR Consortium signed an MOU to form a strategic partnership working towards a food-secure future. The Consortium will advise FAO on agricultural research priorities and direct special focus on innovation and information-sharing, seeking to make new technologies more widely available to smallholder farmers. http://www.cgiar.org/consortium-news/fao-and-cgiar-consortium-form-strategic-partnership/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
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FAO, IFAD Sign Agreement to Promote Smallholder Financing
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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development agreed to commit $875,000 to help improve smallholder farmer access to finance. The grant will generate policy tools and training materials for stakeholders to use in making credit more accessible. Gained knowledge will be shared on an open source platform. http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/169727/icode/
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Principles and Practice for Resilience, Food Security and Nutrition
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U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture gives six suggestions on how to ensure the effectiveness of future development work, particularly focusing on food security. Relevant suggestions include using best measurement and monitoring practices and targeting evidence-based interventions. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ertharin-cousin/global-food-security_b_2546075.html
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Food & International Security: Wasted
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One UK academic claims there are strong links between potential water wars, land-grabbing, and postharvest loss. He argues food loss must be treated as a geopolitical issue, and that there needs to be more scientific research, funding, policy support, and awareness of PHL. http://theriskyshift.com/2013/02/food-international-security-wasted/
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UN Food Security Task Force Commits to Actions Towards Ending Hunger
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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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