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Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs has announced its higher education cooperation program for 2022-2026, focusing on teacher education, climate change, circular economy, and food security. The program, Higher Education Partnership (HEP), will allocate over six million euros to support seven projects in developing countries. The HEP program aims
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A groundbreaking gene editing technology known as CRISPR-Cas9 is being hailed as a revolutionary tool for creating designer crops that can adapt to the challenges of climate change and increasing population. According to a report from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, CRISPR-Cas9 allows for precise and targeted modifications to the
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Scientists have been studying plant hormones for decades to understand their role in plant growth, development, and response to environmental stresses. Gyeong Mee Yoon, an associate professor of botany and plant pathology at Purdue University, has received a $1.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to research how
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World Food Day, celebrated globally on October 16, aims to raise awareness about the importance of food security and access to nutritious diets. The day is marked by several organizations, including the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Food Program, and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). This year&
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The Indo-Pacific region, home to some of the most biodiverse fisheries on the planet, is facing unprecedented threats from climate change and unsustainable fishing practices. The USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) Sustainable Fish Asia (SuFiA) program is taking a comprehensive approach to address these challenges, promoting sustainable
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The State of Qatar has welcomed Somalia's progress in achieving peace and stability, countering terrorism, improving humanitarian, economic, and social conditions, amidst significant challenges such as drought, floods, food security, and climate change. In a statement delivered during the 54th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva,
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Purdue University's Gyeong Mee Yoon, an associate professor of botany and plant pathology, has been awarded a $1.1 million National Science Foundation grant to explore the connection between two independent biochemical signaling pathways in plants. This research aims to understand how plants acclimate to environmental stress, such
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Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have underscored the importance of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) in plant phenotyping, a crucial step towards ensuring global food security. As the world's population continues to grow, and climate change poses an increasingly significant threat to crop yields, breeders and growers need
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Research by the Agricultural Genetic Engineering Research Institute suggests that climate change is altering drought patterns, making them longer, more frequent, and more severe, particularly in arid and semi-arid agroecosystems. To mitigate the effects of drought on crop production and food security, amending soil properties and enhancing its fertility is
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Bihar, one of India's 12 largest states by area, faces significant development challenges, including low per capita income, high poverty rates, and inadequate infrastructure. The state's road network plays a crucial role in facilitating economic growth and improving living standards. The Bihar State Highways III Project
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Agriculture and environmental conservation are interconnected with food security, making it crucial to develop innovative and responsible approaches to livestock production. Climate change impacts regions vulnerable to arid lands, where water scarcity, desertification, and food insecurity are prevalent. The use of digital data gathering and dissemination tools, such as remote
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is committed to addressing food security issues, with a goal to increase agricultural productivity in a healthy, secure, and sustainable way. Her Excellency Mariam Bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change & Environment, chaired the second session of the Emirates Food Security Council of 2023,
