As part of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Food Tank is learning more about these 17 organizations that promote indigenous food systems
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New Report Shows Both Hunger and Obesity on the Rise
The latest version of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report shows that rates of hunger and obesity are on the rise worldwide.
BCFN YES! Winners on Early Nutrition in Syrian Refugee and Lebanese Host Communities
The first 1,000 days from pregnancy to 2 years of age are critical for human health, especially in vulnerable refugee communities; BCFN YES! tackles food sustainability and anemia with innovative young researchers in the field of maternal and infant nutrition in Lebanon.
Report: Reaching Every Corner of the World with Sustainable Solutions
Access and perception can keep many smallholder farmers in developing countries from swapping out pesticides for sustainable solutions.
Making Fish Farming Cool for Rural Youth
Nigeria has recently focused on drawing teenagers to aquaculture, a challenge that CORAF has accepted through its WAAPP initiative.
Financial Aid in Nigeria Creating a New Interest in Rural Fish Farming
Aquaculture in Nigeria has greatly benefited organizations like CORAF, which utilizes its WAAPP initiative to train people in rural fish farming.
Connecting Global Food Sharing Initiatives
Researchers create a map of over 4000 food sharing initiatives to promote sustainable food systems.
Using Aquaculture Development to Encourage Women’s Employment in West Africa
Through CORAF and its WAAPP initiative, rural Nigerian women have the opportunity to work through aquaculture.
Promoting Integrated Fisheries in West Africa
CORAF has partnered with a number of West African universities in order to further develop integrated fisheries and aquaculture educational programs.
Under Climate Change: the Policy Catalyzing Transformation
According to the panel of experts, food policy addressing GHG emissions, waste, and dietary patterns need this to transform food under climate change.
