Global launch of UN Decade of Family Farming
FAO and IFAD launched the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 in May. This initiative aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family farmer in a rapidly changing world and highlights the important role they play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food.
How affordable are nutritious foods?
On May 29, IFPRI will host a policy seminar on the Changing Access to Nutritious Diets in Africa and South Asia (CANDASA) project that is examining (1) how the overall cost of meeting dietary needs has changed over time, (2) what determines the cost of a healthy diet, and (3) how affordability affects dietary intake and health status. A panel of researchers will discuss the results and their global implications.
Building resilient global food systems
The Annual Conference of the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development will take place June 2–4 in Washington, D.C. It will focus on building resilient global food systems and strategic answers to the questions: What does resilience in global food systems look like? What will it take to build resilient food systems globally? And how will we know if we’re on track to building these resilient systems?
Free online conference on nutrition-sensitive agriculture
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network will host an e-conference June 3–5 examining the latest evidence on nutrition-sensitive agriculture. Live sessions with experts will explore three key topics: 1) smallholder production and dietary diversity, 2) market challenges and solutions to nutritious food access, and 3) women’s empowerment for better nutrition.
Conference on ICT for agriculture
On June 5, thought leaders for ICT in agriculture will convene in Washington, D.C. for the ICTforAg 2019 conference. The event will explore how data, new technologies, and innovation are remaking food and water systems and value chains around the world, and how international development organizations can leverage these changes to accelerate impact.
How animal-source foods can improve nutrition
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems is organizing a symposium on “Ensuring Children’s Cognitive and Physical Development through Animal Source Foods” on June 5 in Washington, D.C. The symposium will emphasize that increased attention should be given to understanding and exploiting the benefits associated with consumption of animal-source foods and minimizing risks, as well as the importance of addressing complementary factors that influence stunting such as Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH).
Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India
On June 6, IFPRI will host a book launch for Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India, which explores the opportunities and challenges to achieving a nutrition-secure future in India through more diversified production systems, improved health and hygiene, and greater individual access to balanced diets. The book is authored by researchers with the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition including Prabhu Pingali, Director of the institute and Compact2025 Technical Advisory Committee member.
Transforming the lives of 1 billion people by improving their nutritional status
Nutrition International has released a new strategic plan and investment case to transform the lives of 1 billion people—especially women, adolescent girls and children—by improving their nutritional status. The organization aims to mobilize $700 million through 2024 in the global fight against malnutrition.
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