The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has released its 2017 Global Food Policy Report. This year, it particularly focuses on ensuring food security in a world where two-thirds of the population is projected to live in urban centers by 2050.
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Four Earth Day Campaigns Inciting Action Around the Globe
The Earth Day Network spells out national and global campaigns for changing the food system and lowering your environmental impact.
Earth Day Video Premiere: “There Will Come a Day”
Amanda Homi’s new Earth Day-themed music video exclusively premieres on Food Tank.
When Climate Change Was Part of the Farm Bill
Last month, Congress held initial hearings to inform the 2018 Farm Bill. Agriculture Committee members heard about the struggling farm economy, crop insurance, and rural development. One issue that wasn’t discussed, despite its profound impact on farmers, is climate change. Both Republican…
Building Resilient Rural Livelihoods is Key to Helping Yemen
More than 17 million people around Yemen’s rugged landscape are acutely food insecure, and the figure is likely to increase as the ongoing conflict continues to erode the ability to grow, import, distribute, and pay for food.
FAO Family Farming Platform Seeks an Informed Policy Debate
Food Tank speaks with Francesco Pierri, Head of the U.N. Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) Advocacy Unit, about the Family Farming Knowledge Platform. This online platform seeks to collect information on international, regional, and national regulations and laws that are relevant to family farmers around the world.
Six Ways to Get Paid for Innovative Food Ideas
Young people working on great ideas relating to agricultural sustainability have the opportunity to earn some money by submitting applications to six competitions spotlighted by Food Tank.
ReFED Launches New Tools to Combat Food Waste
ReFED has just launched two new tools, Policy Finder and Innovator Database, to help businesses, foundations, investors, and governments tackle the food waste problem more efficiently and effectively.
Seeds of Climate Resilience in Mozambique
U.S. President Donald Trump may still deny the harsh realities of climate change, but no one in southern Mozambique has any doubts. They don’t have much food either.
Meals on Wheels SF and the Impact of Budget Cuts
Food Tank speaks with Karl Robillard, Director of Marketing and Communications for Meals on Wheels San Francisco, about the proposed federal budget cuts, the ensuing media frenzy, and what it means for the crucial services they provide to seniors in the community.
International Day of Peasants’ Struggles 2017
Food sovereignty movement, La Via Campesina, honors small food producers with 21st annual International Day of Peasants’ Struggles on April 17, 2017.
Former President Obama to Speak at the Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit
The 44th U.S. President Barack H. Obama will be in Milano on May 9, 2017, as the keynote speaker at the four-day Seeds&Chips Global Food Innovation Summit.
Watch: Food Tank Webinar Series with Jane Maland Cady, McKnight Foundation
“The more we build bridges to understand each other, the further we will propel research and solutions.” – Jane Maland Cady Jane Maland Cady, Director of the International Program at The McKnight Foundation, joined Food Tank to host a webinar…
Danielle Nierenberg Featured in Cooking Light’s 30 Faces of the New Healthy
Food Tank CEO Danielle Nierenberg makes it into Cooking Light’s 30 Faces of the New Healthy
Students Launch Nationwide Rolling Fast for Farmworker Justice in Columbus, Ohio
Nineteen students affiliated with Ohio State Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) and Real Food OSU fasted for seven days in March to urge the administration of Ohio State University (OSU) to cut their contract with Wendy’s. The fast was a response to…
Tracey Ryder, Edible Communities Co-Founder, Reflects on 15 Years of Local Food Coverage
Edible Communities, the largest media company exclusively devoted to the local good food movement, is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this Spring.
Seven Ways to Host a More Sustainable Passover Seder
Passover Seder, a Jewish tradition taking place from April 10 to 18, 2017, is an opportunity for hosts and guests of the festivities to promote sustainable food practices.
Lauren Baker: “Make transparent the true cost of food”
Lauren Baker of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food spoke at the Inaugural Boston Food Tank Summit, “Investing in Discovery,” which was held in collaboration with Tufts University and Oxfam America on April 1, 2017.
Jane Maland Cady: “Grow something that you can eat and eat it”
Jane Maland Cady, PhD, is hosting a free Food Tank webinar entitled “Research for Resilience: How Farmer Centered Research Powers Ecological Solutions” on April 12, 2017, at 12pm EST.
Watch: CSIS Webcast on the Future of African Food Security
The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) is hosting a live webcast and discussion, from 9 to 10:30 am EST on April 6, to explore the role of biotechnology in the future of African food security.
