Speakers addressed rural food systems, regenerative agriculture, and the future of agri-food tech during Davos 2023.
Food Security
Looming Cuts to SNAP by New Congress
Some SNAP recipients are expected to see their benefits fall from US$281 to US$23 per month.
Study Finds Saskatchewan’s Garden Patch Urban Garden a Success
During the pandemic, some urban food banks in Canada have seen nearly double the number of visits. The Garden Patch offers a sustainable example of urban farming to help increase food access.
Upcycling for Hydroponics in Singapore
Keratin can be upcycled from many kinds of on-farm biowastes, like hair, hooves, feathers, wool, and horns.
Expanding Halal Options to Meet Student Needs
Community initiatives advocate for more halal options in K-12 schools to meet student needs and address food insecurity.
Food Donation Can Help Nigeria Fight Hunger and Cut Food Waste
The Global Food Donation Policy Atlas research shows Nigeria could benefit from improved food donation policies.
SDG2 Advocacy Hub Launches Two Anti-Hunger Campaigns at COP27
Advocates say that urgent reform is needed to address the global hunger and climate crises. Two campaigns launched at COP27 outline important interventions.
Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems for Climate Resilience
The role of aquatic foods and water management is crucial to developing more resilient communities and mitigating the climate crisis.
Food Security and Family Planning Are Linked
Some 257 million women around the world who want to avoid pregnancy lack access to safe, modern methods of contraception.
The Importance of Increasing the Resilience of Food and Nutrition Security to Climate Change
Heading into COP27, it’s important to remember that the severity of climate change consequences is critically dependent on progress to reduce emissions and to adapt.
