¿Son coherentes las Políticas Alimentarias en Colombia? La plataforma para el monitoreo, análisis y evaluación de los sistemas alimentarios, PlaSA Colombia, tiene la respuestaRead the English version of this blog La comida no solamente satisface una necesidad básica, sino que también refleja aspectos culturales, económicos y de sostenibilidad. Desde la finca hasta la mesa, cada bocado que damos está influenciado
Are Food Policies in Colombia coherent?The Monitoring, analysis, and evaluation platform for Colombia’s food systems, PlaSA Colombia, has the answer.Read the Spanish version of the blog Food not only satisfies a basic need but also reflects cultural, economic, and sustainability aspects. From the farm to the table, every bite we take is influenced by a complex network of factors, ranging
PRESS RELEASE Food taxes, farm subsidies and GM crops: new ‘how-to’ guide launched for tailor-made food systems policiesFirst of its kind sourcebook provides step-by-step guide to ensure food and agriculture policies have the best chance of success according to national and local contexts. October 10, WASHINGTON D.C. – A new tool will help governments customise food and agriculture policies based
The recent conflicts in Ethiopia have caused massive displacements, loss of lives and livelihoods. Identifying efficient and cost-effective investments to rebuild and sustainably rebuild livelihoods quickly is one immediate and crucial step. The overall objective of the project is to conduct actionable research to inform the rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts in Ethiopia. The target group of the project are the
Across South Asia, gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) are widely acknowledged as vital pillars of a just transition to renewable energy. So why do men continue to make most decisions regarding energy use? This was the conundrum grappled with by the latest NEXUS Gains webinar, Gender and Energy: Measures to accelerate equity and social inclusion in South Asia’s rural
Extreme events, economic shocks, and other drivers of vulnerability have become increasingly intertwined, negatively affecting economic development and food systems around the world. In this context, the topic of building resilience has been attracting substantial attention globally as a pathway to better prepare individuals, communities, regions, and food systems for various disruptions. There are currently many efforts in both resilience
By Joyce Maru (CIP), Norman Kwikiriza (CIP), and Sheewa Saika (CIP) Throughout the past three Biennial review (BR) cycles (2017, 2019, 2021) Kenya’s active engagement as the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) and commitments to the CAADP Malabo framework has been evident. However, the integration of biofortification indicators has not been an integral part of the BR cycles. Since
Meet NEXUS Gains’ partners in the Shashe sub-basin The Shashe River originates in Botswana and forms part of the country’s long border with Zimbabwe, yet for much of the year, few would recognize this landmark as a river. Highly ephemeral, the Shashe is more commonly a dry, sandy channel. On the occasions that the rain replenishes it, the Shashe flows