Source: Iranian Red Crescent Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of) The earthquake in East Azerbaijan province has killed five and injured 584. Tents, blankets, lanterns and 72-hours food parcels are being sent to the most heavily damaged towns. TABRIZ/TEHRAN, 11 November 2019 (IRCS) – The Iranian Red Crescent has provided emergency […]

Nov 11, 2019 – 09:00 am GMT to Nov 13, 2019 – 05:00 pm GMT Africa West Africa East Africa Southern Africa Conference Gender Agriculture Production Agricultural Extension Meeting the SDGs 2019 ReSAKSS – Gender Equality in Rural Africa: From Commitments to Outcomes The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), […]

Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, urban climate action has been growing across the globe. Now a new hub brings together the best global experiences, making them available to any city that wants to become climate-proof. The C40 knowledge hub aims to fill the gaps in know-how and collaboration, […]

Nov 2, 2019 In the News Shahidur Rashidur video interview with BBC World Service Agriculture Production Nutrition BBC World Service interviewed IFPRI, Director of South Asia,  Shahidur Rashidur on his new co-edited book, The Making of a “Blue Revolution” in Bangladesh and the future of aquaculture in the country.

Source: World Food Programme Country: Kenya WFP deployed a Mi-8 helicopter to deliver life-saving assistance to families in parts of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River counties, in response to a formal request by the Government. NAIROBI – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) began on Saturday airlifting Government […]