One of the several side-events CGIAR organized as part of this year’s World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue was dedicated to Egypt’s plans for growing the climate resilience of agriculture and food systems in its role as host and presidency of the UN climate talks in Sharm El-Sheikh (COP27, Nov. 6-18), as well as the role CGIAR is playing in them. The Oct. 20 virtual
The Associated Press analyzes the consequences of Russia’s move to suspend its part of the grain initiative, a rare example of UN-brokered cooperation between Ukraine and Russia since Russia’s invasion in February. The deal has allowed more than 9 million tons of grain in 397 ships to safely leave Ukrainian ports. The grain agreement has brought down global food prices by
CGIAR scientists and partners discuss multiple-win solutions to the global food crisis at Borlaug Dialogue 2022 by Evgeniya Anisimova Open Access | CC-BY-4.0 The World Food Prize Foundation 2022 Borlaug Dialogue, with the theme “Feeding a Fragile World,” focused on how to deal with the shocks to global food systems caused by the now-infamous “Triple C”: COVID, Conflict, and Climate. To
by David Laborde and Joseph Glauber OPEN ACCESS | CC-BY-4.0 Russia’s October 29 announcement that it was suspending its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative—which allows shipments out of Ukrainian ports—was not a surprise; Russia had been skeptical of the deal since the start. But now the supply disruptions will begin again: the move will have a negative impact on Ukraine, its
Economic readiness vital in cushioning against effects of future pandemics (This Day Live) This Day Live (Nigeria) cites an IFPRI Nigeria report in its post about the importance of economic readiness in cushioning against the effects of future pandemics. IFPRI reported that cause of the lockdown measures necessitated by the pandemic, Nigeria’s GDP plunged to 34.1 percent which translates to USD 16 billion with two-thirds
Rain delays stubble burning in Punjab as experts grope for solutions – Chandigarh News (Freshers Live) Freshers Live reports that the burning of crop residue, a customary practice by Punjab and Haryana paddy growers has led to an estimated economic loss of over $30 billion annually, besides being a leading risk factor for acute respiratory infection, especially among children, has picked up
View: Russia can play an even greater role in alleviating food security issues (Economic Times) The Economic Times (India) published a commentary stating that there is enough food produced globally to feed the world’s entire population. The problem lies in its supply and fair distribution. According to IFPRI, various restrictions affect about 17 percent of total calories traded in the world. Among others, there have
Speakers gather to discuss food security at home and abroad (Daily Nebraskan) Daily Nebraskan published an article about a seminar, Global Food Security: Political, Economic, and Climate Challenges at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber covered short-term causes for international food insecurity, specifically citing issues related to COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine for rising production costs. He pointed towards difficulties in increasing grains