By Gordon Prain, Arma Bertuso , and Martha Awinoh Rapid urbanisation is reshaping the Philippines’ landscape, with over half of the population now residing in cities. This trend is expected to intensify, with projections indicating that 84% of Filipinos will live in urban areas by 2050. This growth is driving increased demand for nutritionally diverse foods, making urban centres major
CGIAR INITIATIVES Fragility, Conflict, and Migration Primary Impact Area Climate adaptation & mitigation Related Impact Areas
CGIAR INITIATIVES Fragility, Conflict, and Migration Primary Impact Area Climate adaptation & mitigation Related Impact Areas
More than 90 million refugees and forcibly displaced people are currently exposed to high or extremely high levels of climate-related hazards, according to analysis carried out by the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM). This daunting number is part of the evidence underpinning a new report calling on climate negotiators, funders, and policymakers to protect and scale
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in partnership with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Fragility, Conflict and Migration (FCM) initiative organized a policy seminar titled “Towards Advancing Children’s Nutritional Intake: Taking Stock of Evidence-based Effective School Feeding Programs in the Middle East and North Africa”. The seminar presented findings from a recent randomized controlled trial, funded by
As the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, where conflict has devastated millions, the call for durable solutions has never been more urgent. This crisis, as well as escalating emergencies in Sudan, Yemen, Ethiopia, and Ukraine—among many others—underscores the critical need for effective strategies to protect, respond to, and stabilize vulnerable communities facing conflict, crises, and climate-induced disasters. The CGIAR Research
During Fragile Lives 2024, held on October 1st and 2nd, the CGIAR Research Initiative on Fragility, Conflict, and Migration (FCM) hosted a session titled “Fragility, Conflict, and Migration.” This session showcased diverse research exploring social protection, resilience, and decision-making in fragile regions. Presentations by Kibrom Abay, Jordan Kyle, and Halefom Nigus highlighted how social assistance programs can be tailored to
You are invited to an in-person workshop on 7 November 2024 hosted by FAO, RUAF, CGIAR, and ICLEI at the 12th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Cairo, Egypt. The interactive training will focus on governing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, drawing on experiences from African cities. Registration process Registrations are open until 30 October 2024 at 6 p.m. (UTC+02:00).