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Published on February 19, 2024 - 02:40 GMT

Nepal’s Dairy Sector Marks Major Milestone with First Calf Born by Holstein Cows Gifted from Korea

The inauguration of the Korea-Nepal Model Dairy Village in Sindhuli marks the celebration of 50 years of Korea-Nepal diplomatic relations KATHMANDU, NEPAL, February 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nepal welcomed the first birth in the country of a …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 07:00 GMT

Job opportunities for young Africans in food and agriculture, new report demonstrates

Experts highlight how youth will be vital in transforming Africa’s agrifood systems and unlocking job, growth, and health goals through innovative policies. KAMPALA, UGANDA, February 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa’s agrifood sector holds …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 10:04 GMT

Ambition, investment needed to deliver food & climate breakthroughs after historic COP28

COP28 talks put food and ag on the menu, but world’s largest publicly funded agricultural research organisation says now it’s time for countries to pay the bill DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 14, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The world’s largest …

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Published on December 8, 2023 - 07:38 GMT

Controlling livestock diseases like bird flu would avoid millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, finds study

New paper quantifies greenhouse gas emissions associated with outbreaks of animal diseases, finding significant environmental benefits to vaccinating livestock. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preventable livestock disease …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 13:45 GMT

Climate champions in Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Tanzania recognised at COP28 for efforts to adapt to climate extremes

Winners of 2023 Local Adaptation Champions Awards featured four innovative and scalable adaptation initiatives working on the frontlines of the climate crisis DUBAI, UAE, December 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The four winners of the 2023 Local …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 10:59 GMT

Countries Commit USD 890 Million at COP28 to Accelerate Agricultural Innovation and Address Climate and Food Crises

CGIAR launches a new investment case to support its 2025-2027 research portfolio, poised to deliver critical solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation DUBAI, UAE, December 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CGIAR, the world’s largest publicly-funded …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 10:11 GMT

Leading environmental NGOs call for increased private sector investment in high-integrity carbon markets

Organizations sign open letter to COP28 leaders that argues carbon markets are critical to mobilizing funding for climate action via nature and other sectors DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 5, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High-integrity voluntary …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 21:01 GMT

Rich countries should commit more climate finance at COP28 to support African livestock systems to adapt, say experts

African Union Commissioner Josefa Sacko joins dozens in an open letter that argues the adaptation of Africa’s livestock sector is a ‘matter of climate justice’. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 27, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High-income countries at COP28 must …

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Published on November 27, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

Africa must leverage research, innovation, evidence to inform sustainable food systems transformation, new report finds

Report examines issues including climate, food safety, health, and nutrition, while showing paths to help Africa get on track to achieving CAADP-Malabo goals. KIGALI, RWANDA, November 27, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- African countries must urgently …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 11:00 GMT

New strategy launched to empower African women scientists and boost gender equality in agricultural research and policy

Five-year plan focuses on early-career female researchers, and renewed engagement with African policymakers at regional, sub-regional, and national levels. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new roadmap for delivering greater …

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Published on October 30, 2023 - 10:35 GMT

At 2023 Laureate Ceremony, World Food Prize Foundation Announces New $500,000 Prize Amount for Award

DES MOINES, IOWA, USA, October 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At its annual Laureate Award Ceremony, the World Food Prize Foundation surprised 2023 Laureate, Heidi Kühn, with the announcement of a doubling of prize amount to $500,000, up from $250,000 in …

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Published on October 16, 2023 - 10:38 GMT

Food bank organisations launch campaign to raise €10 million to feed families cut off by war in Ukraine

Local, European and global food banking organisations united in Ukraine to assess hunger situation left by conflict and meet with government and EU officials. KYIV, UKRAINE, October 16, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Food banks in Ukraine need at least € …

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Published on October 10, 2023 - 04:01 GMT

Food taxes, farm subsidies and GM crops: new ‘how-to’ guide launched for tailor-made food system policies

First of its kind sourcebook provides guide to ensure food and agriculture policies have the best chance of success according to national and local contexts. WASHINGTON D.C. , UNITED STATES, October 10, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new tool will help …

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Published on October 9, 2023 - 15:55 GMT

Global Innovation Challenge Shines Spotlight on New Models of Food Banking to Alleviate Hunger and Poverty

The Global FoodBanking Network Partners Awarded $2 Million from Citi Foundation to Fund Innovative Solutions to a Global Food Crisis CHICAGO, IL, USA, October 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) and four of its partner …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

African trade agreements should include environmental provisions to drive sustainable agricultural growth, finds report

The flagship Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) calls for the diversification of import sources to mitigate the adverse effects of the Ukraine crisis. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, September 6, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- African trade agreements can …

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Published on August 30, 2023 - 23:35 GMT

Campaign to target 100% increase in bean consumption among Kenyan consumers to improve diets and food systems

Beans is How aims to raise awareness and inspire partners to promote the value of beans for more sustainable diets and climate-smart agriculture. DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, August 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A campaign to double global bean …

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Published on August 23, 2023 - 23:01 GMT

First community health workers for dogs to be trained as part of new initiative to eliminate rabies

Communities Against Rabies campaign will train local health workers, certify rabies centers of excellence, and build partnerships for like-minded organizations. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new initiative that will …

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Published on July 24, 2023 - 13:59 GMT

Saudi Arabia presents its Second Voluntary National Review on progress achieved in SDGs at High-level Political Forum

- More than 100 countries attend global meeting in New York - Saudi Arabia reports progress on more than 50% of SDGs Indicators RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in …

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Published on June 26, 2023 - 15:42 GMT

More than 90% of global aquatic food production faces substantial risk from environmental change, finds new research

Although central to diets, aquatic foods' vulnerability to environmental change has been vastly understudied, with the US and producers in Asia most at risk. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 26, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many of the world’s largest …

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Published on June 8, 2023 - 07:52 GMT

Accelerating progress towards gender equality in food systems could help reverse spikes in hunger, poverty - new report

Experts highlight policies needed to position African women as changemakers after recent setbacks in addressing gender inequality, hunger and malnutrition. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- African governments must …

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