In a new paper, Greener through gender: What climate mainstreaming can learn from gender mainstreaming, a team of scientists led by Steven Lam from the International Livestock Research Institute delves into the intersection of gender and climate considerations in global development efforts. Published in early April 2024, the study explores how insights from gender mainstreaming efforts within the United Nations,
The interconnection between the health of people, animals, plants and their shared environment is becoming more evident as endemic, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases increase in prevalence. One Health, which is a cross-sectoral approach, is key to the mitigation of these challenges, which include antimicrobial resistance and zoonoses such as avian influenza, Ebola, Marburg and COVID-19. Successful implementation of the One
On 28 March 2024, stakeholders from seven countries across Asia and Africa attended a webinar exploring the transformative impact of digital innovations on agrifood systems. Hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the webinar titled Digital innovations to support equitable, sustainable, and resilient agrifood systems and last mile delivery showcased a variety of digital solutions aimed at fostering equity, sustainability
On the rolling hills of Gitega, Karusi, Ruyigi, and Muramvya provinces in Burundi, where the vibrant landscape is painted with lush greenery, a transformation is taking root. The Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative in the Great Lakes Region project, renamed and known as Kugwiza in Burundi, is set to improve the livelihoods of low-income farmers through the widespread adoption of innovative
Recent advancements have made studying genes more accessible and cost-effective. This progress opens doors to innovative ways to improve farming and safeguard our health and the environment. In March 2024, a two-day workshop in Nairobi, hosted by F&S Scientific, Illumina and the International Livestock Research Institute, brought together experts in a crucial exchange of ideas to resolve regional challenges in
Technological innovations are at the forefront of reshaping industries across the world today including in the veterinary industry. With support from the International Livestock Research Institute and partners, the FarmVetCare mobile application is being tested to prevent and manage animal and zoonotic disease outbreaks in Vietnam. Photo: Feeding cattle in Vietnam (ILRI)
One Health research and intervention outcomes are strongly influenced by gender dynamics. Women, men, girls, and boys can be negatively affected by gender-based disadvantages in any of the three One Health domains (animal, human, and environment health) and where this occurs in more than one domain, the result may be a compounding of inequity. Evidence worldwide shows that women and
Rural women make up the majority of the world’s 600 million poor livestock keepers, and tend to do most of the day-to-day farm animal management, including the processing, marketing and selling of animal produce in some contexts. The meat, milk and eggs from their livestock are key sources of nutrition for their families, especially when they are pregnant and for