What do young people eat? Where do they eat? Why do they eat what they eat? The answers to these questions are shaped by their food environments: the collective economic, socio-cultural, physical, and political factors that influence food choice. Understanding how food environments are configured is helping our partners in Vietnam, Kenya, and Ethiopia identify opportunities and local solutions that
Esta iniciativa, realizada en el marco del proyecto Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible, tuvo como objetivo integrar el conocimiento tradicional con prácticas innovadoras, fomentando una visión inclusiva que reconoce las dimensiones sociales y de género. A lo largo del proceso, se compartieron experiencias locales que aportan soluciones para enfrentar el cambio climático, destacando la capacidad adaptativa y el ingenio de las comunidades
Changing the Menu In this case study, researchers examined the meal program offered at Volunteers Foundation Academy, where students typically receive a daily lunch of ugali (maize porridge) with a side of sukuma wiki (kale) or beans. While filling, these meals often lack essential nutrients. Using the World Food Programme’s School Meal Planner (SMP) PLUS software, researchers identified five neglected
In the vibrant city of Kigali, a quiet yet impactful revolution is taking place in 150 schools across the Gasabo, Kicukiro, and Nyarugenge districts. The school feeding program has embraced a sustainable and innovative approach that is transforming the way nutrition is delivered to students. Teachers and students from these schools are actively involved in cultivating high-iron beans, a key
As part of the Colombia Agroalimentaria Sostenible project, on March 7, the city of Pereira hosted an important workshop on capacity building for agroclimatic information management. This initiative brought together 10 rural youth, 10 representatives of women’s organizations, and 16 representatives of local organizations, coming from 26 municipalities across 14 departments in the country. This workshop marked the beginning of a
Durante cuatro años, la Alianza Bioversity y CIAT lideró la ejecución del componente de Innovación tecnológica del proyecto Rutas PDET. En el caso de Caquetá, este esfuerzo estuvo enfocado al fortalecimiento de la cadena productiva de lácteos mediante la implementación de seis paquetes tecnológicos, espacios de diálogo, colaboración con actores claves del sector, capacitaciones y talleres técnicos y de género,
This momentous event signifies a transformative step in Uganda’s agricultural biotechnology landscape. The newly inaugurated tissue culture laboratory will serve as a cornerstone in advancing banana production research across Eastern Africa. The facility, funded by the Government of Uganda, is poised to fast-track the development of disease-resistant and climate-resilient banana varieties, addressing the most pressing challenges facing banana farmers in
Gender equality has never been more important. Thirty years after the Beijing Declaration, a landmark United Nations resolution to promote gender equality, progress on women’s rights and empowerment has been uneven, and gains made toward gender equality remain fragile. Bold, imaginative and evidence-driven commitment to equitable food systems is more critical now than ever before as climate change, conflict, and