Climate change is having an increasingly negative impact on global food security, and these impacts are falling disproportionately on women.
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Healthy and Sustainable Diets Are Critical to Reaching 1.5°C Climate Goal
Even if all other sectors decarbonize completely, carbon emissions from food systems alone would use nearly all of the emissions budget for both 1.5°C and 2°C goals.
“Food Can Be the Linchpin for Change” Across Global Issues
While global forums have recently put a heavier focus on important topics like regenerative agriculture and food waste, healthy and sustainable diets are often left off the table.
How Grocery Stores Can Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices
Healthy Eating Research is finding the most effective strategies to help consumers make healthy choices in grocery stores.
D.C. Nonprofit Tackles Food Insecurity with Community Fridges
Feed the Fridge fights hunger with community fridges.
How Can Nutrition Professionals Help the Food System?
A new paper outlines how dietitians and nutrition professionals can promote sustainable food systems.
COVID-19 Is Not the Only Cause Behind Rising Food Insecurity
The annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report finds that food insecurity and malnutrition are steadily increasing despite efforts to reach zero hunger in 2030.
Are Young People Really Eating Less Meat?
Young people are buying and eating more meat than older generations, according to new research from the World Resources Institute.
New Report Reveals How Food Banks Responded to COVID-19
Food banks around the world significantly adapted their services to meet increased demand for food during 2020 lockdowns, a new report finds.
Calling All Poets! Global Initiative to Celebrate 2021 World Food Day
Poetry X Hunger’s call for submissions shows that poetry can be an effective avenue for anti-hunger advocacy.
USDA Invests US$20 Billion in SNAP Benefits for Americans
The average monthly food aid awarded per person will increase from US$121 to US$157, totaling an additional US$20 billion per year.
The Global Food Donation Atlas Tackles Food Waste Policy
The new tool identifies challenges to food donation and opportunities to create more sustainable policies.
New Report Shows Sustainability in Global Aquaculture
A recent report in Nature details the growth and promise of the global aquaculture industry.
Putting Hunger Prevention Back on the Global Agenda
Global hunger is worsening, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. U.N. FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero identifies three concerning trends contributing to the crisis.
Expanding Nutrition Initiatives in Lead-Up to U.N. Food Systems Summit
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is playing a key role in improving the nutrition landscape in Ethiopia.
16 Resources for Eating Seasonally Around the World
These guides can help eaters find fresh, nutritious food all year long.
Chef Suzy DeYoung Fights Food Waste and Hunger in Cincinnati
La Soupe has rescued over 2 million pounds of food and turned it into meals for those in need.
Poetry X Hunger Initiative Brings Art to Anti-Hunger Fight
Poetry X Hunger is encouraging poets to help shape the conversation around hunger and food insecurity.
The Future of Food @ SXSW
The Future of Food @ SXSW, presented by The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, will take place online March 18-21 and feature leaders from across the food system.
Integrated Approach Is Needed for Food System Change, Says New Report
The FABLE Consortium’s recent report proposes strategies and pathways for 20 countries to develop sustainable land-use and food systems.
