A new report by CGIAR titled Climate Change and Food Systems: Annual Review of Environment and Resources describes why the environment must be directly addressed in plans to restructure and improve global food supply and distribution systems. The report also discusses how climate change affects smallholder farmers and gives suggestions for adaptive technologies, all important […]
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Notre Dame Global Adaptation Institute
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The Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN) recently developed an index that assesses country readiness for various types of investments from public and private sectors. CEO Jose Daboub expects the index to help investors make decisions towards both business and social responsbility goals. Read more about why the index will be useful and to whom in a […]
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The Readiness Matrix by GAIN
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The Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN) recently developed an index that assesses country readiness for various types of investments from public and private sectors. CEO Jose Daboub expects the index to help investors make decisions towards both business and social responsbility goals. Read more about why the index will be useful and to whom in a […]
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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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Oxfam: CFS Needs to ‘Fix the Broken Global Food System’
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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.devex.com/en/news/blogs/oxfam-cfs-needs-to-fix-the-broken-global-food-system?blog_id=the-development-newswire&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRogsq7LZKXonjHpfsX76u0tUKW3lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4CRcBmI%2FqLAzICFpZo2FFcH%2FaQZA%3D%3D
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Cambodia Fact Sheet
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Feed the Future has published a fact sheet on Cambodian agriculture and PHL issues, illustrating its goals and target regions in the SE Asian country. (PDF) http://www.feedthefuture.gov/sites/default/files/country/strategies/files/ftf_factsheet_cambodia_jul2012.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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The Dirt on Feeding the World
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation published a radio podcast from American Public Media’s series “Food for 9 Billion” called “Soil is ground zero in African farming debate” as well as linking to other articles with information on PHL. http://www.impatientoptimists.org/Posts/2012/06/The-Dirt-on-Feeding-the-World?p=1
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