Globally, countries are making pledges to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions as part of the Paris Agreement, and Kenya is among those that have submitted an updated Nationally Determined Contribution. The country has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32% below a business-as-usual scenario by 2030 and has also committed to enhancing climate change adaptation. Climate-smart agriculture
A more balanced, sustainable approach to consuming food from livestock—one that meets nutrition needs and focuses on local production methods—is essential for delivering on global commitments to combat malnutrition in all its forms, according to a comprehensive report released today from UN Nutrition. While acknowledging key health and environmental challenges linked to overconsumption, the analysis also shows that livestock can
Jimmy Smith, director general of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), today gave the keynote speech at a launch of a seminal report from UN Nutrition on Livestock-derived foods and sustainable health diets. What follows is expanded draft that Smith’s prepared for the brief talk he gave today. ‘I’m pleased to participate in today’s launch of this UN Nutrition discussion paper
(The post was written by Kennady Vijayalakshmy, research and communications officer with ILRI in South Asia, with additional editing by Susan MacMillan, former head, public awareness at ILRI) Jimmy Smith, director general of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), spoke this week (27 May 2021) at the 8th Research Advisory Committee meeting of India’s National Dairy Development Board. Smith’s slide presentation focused on India’s
Dr. Hung Nguyen is the co-leader of Animal and Human Health Program at ILRI and was a member of the WHO team investigating the origins of COVID-19 in China. He recently published an op-ed about his experience–and what it means for the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit in The Telegraph. This is a short excerpt from that op-ed. Early this
World Food Safety Day is celebrated annually on 7 June to raise awareness on the importance of safe food and its contribution to healthy lives, healthy economies and a healthy future. The theme this year is Safe food now for a healthy tomorrow. Our food systems need to produce enough safe food for all. A One Health approach to food safety
Research has shown that improving the safety of food sold in informal markets can be achieved through three approaches: capacity building, incentives that bring change, and an inclusive policy process.
Following the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), measures to contain its spread have affected several aspects of the food value chain, including safety. Although COVID-19 is not transmitted through food, poor hygiene and sanitation can enhance its spread. Scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute recently led a study to examine the impacts of COVID-19 mitigation measures on