The impact of global food systems on human health, biodiversity, animal welfare, waterways aren’t always reflected on a price tag. But those costs add up.
Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable World: The Role of Water in Food Systems
Agriculture is responsible for more than 70 percent of global freshwater withdrawals. Meanwhile one third of the world faces water stress.
Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave No One Behind.
World Food Day is not only a day—it’s a jumping-off point for action year-round.
The Power of Millets and Farmer Research Collaboration
Traditional farming practices have nourished communities for thousands of years. Learning from these techniques can lead to sustainable, equitable solutions to feed the world.
We’re Failing to Solve Global Hunger, According to this Year’s State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report
Failing to stop hunger is truly life-or-death.
Progress to End Hunger Stalls: 735 Million People Worldwide Face Food Insecurity
The latest SOFI report reveals that increasing urbanization is driving significant changes in the world’s agri-food systems.
Revolutionizing Agriculture: How Empowering Women Could Boost Global Food Security and GDP
Recent research shows that dismantling gender inequalities in agrifood systems can boost economic growth, food security, and resilience to climate shocks.
Three Years into the United Nations Decade of Family Farming: Lessons and Opportunities
The Decade of Family Farming was established to empower family farmers and rural communities while promoting food system reform. What has it accomplished so far?
Climate Action Must Include Nutrition
The climate crisis exacerbates hunger and malnutrition by threatening the nutritional quality of crops as well as crop productivity.
Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Saturday, Nov. 12
Agriculture and Adaptation Day at COP27 is a long overdue recognition of the critical importance of food systems as a climate solution.
EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission Revises Guidance for Healthy, Diverse Diets, and Sustainable Food Systems
The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their forthcoming report, which will include goals for healthy diets and sustainable food systems.
Rising Food Prices Threaten Global Food Security
In recent weeks, food prices have reached record high levels. FAO’s Chief Economist discusses what this means for global hunger rates and the risk of social unrest as well as potential solutions.
New ‘Hunger Hotspots’ Report Identifies Drivers of Global Food Insecurity
Acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate in 20 countries, requiring urgent humanitarian action.
Fighting Climate Change With Food
Learn more about local and global actions you can take to lead a more climate-friendly lifestyle.
India’s Blue Revolution Targets Investments in Seaweed
A multi-million dollar investment in the Indian Seaweed sector is helping grow cottage and cooperative businesses for 1 million in India.
New Research Finds Method to Create Safe Camel Milk Products
The Technical University of Denmark has identified a strain of lactic acid bacteria that can be used to ferment camel milk safely.
Watch Resetting the Food System from Farm to Fork
Watch the full Summit “Resetting the Food System from Farm to Fork” hosted by Food Tank and the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition.
COVID-19 Endangers Indigenous Right to Food, Says U.N. Report
As COVID-19 aggravates food insecurity, U.N. releases new study documenting Indigenous peoples’ experiences.
FAO and World Food Law Institute Symposium
The FAO and World Food Law Institute’s symposium on food loss and food waste shared approaches and case studies on how to mitigate these issues.
Danielle Nierenberg to Receive 2020 Julia Child Award
As part of the Smithsonian’s Food History Weekend, Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg will receive the 2020 Julia Child Award.