African swine fever (ASF) has become an enormous concern in Asia with current outbreaks reaching almost 4,480 to date (see the latest reports here and here). The devastating impact after ASF emergence in the region in 2018 has serious global implications. The region accounts for at least 50% […]

Scientists are hard at promoting climate action and sustainable lifestyles. Yet when it comes to real life, what drives scientists themselves to live more sustainably? A new article in the journal Science offers some insights. It comes as part of a collection titled “NextGen Voices,” which looks into how scientists […]

Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Country: Italy, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The IFRC operation consists of 34 tons of medicines and medical supplies and will ensure that hospitals and clinics have access to clean water and effective sanitation. Caracas/Panama/Geneva/Rome, 31 July 2019 – A consignment […]

Guest Post July 31, 2019 After 75 years, agriculture and nutrition meet again Jessica Fanzo Derek Byerlee The first UN Conference on Food and Agriculture, held in 1943, urged a focus on nutrition in the fight against hunger. Yet it took decades for the global community to take that message […]

Jul 23, 2019 In the News China Is a food disaster that could sweep the world coming? Research says climate events could cause crop failures (The Paper) Climate Change Nutrition China’s The Paper reported on a study by IFPRI researchers on how climate variability will impact global crop yields. The […]