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President Jose Maria Neves of Cape Verde attended the XXXVI Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 18 to 19. The meeting focused on pressing issues such as food security, climate change, and energy policy in Africa, as well as the African Continental Free
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Climate change, public health threats, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have escalated food security concerns, threatening hundreds of millions of people across the world. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) have reintroduced the Securing Allies Food in Emergencies Act (SAFE Act), legislation aimed at
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During a productive trip to Barbados and Jamaica, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, demonstrated Canada's support for local and regional priorities, including climate change, disaster preparedness and response, gender equality, justice sector reform,
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New Zealand's Trade and Agriculture Minister, Damien O'Connor, is currently in Europe to discuss various trade-related issues, including climate change, food security, and WTO reform. Minister O'Connor will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he will participate in a panel on
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) released a statement highlighting the urgency of addressing biodiversity loss, with one million animal and plant species threatened with extinction. The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-15) saw UNECE Executive Secretary Olga Algayerova
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India has traditionally been a 'no-GMO' country, but recent decisions by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) indicate a shift in the government's stance on genetically modified foods. The GEAC has allowed for the open-field evaluation
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UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced a significant new investment to Africa's climate crisis, food security, and economic development during a visit to Kenya and Ethiopia. The UK will contribute $650 million to the African Development Fund (ADF) over the next three years, as part of a
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On a visit to Kenya and Ethiopia, the UK's Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, has announced significant support to the Africa Development Fund (ADF) to combat climate change, strengthen food security, and stimulate Africa's growing economies. The UK's commitment includes a £650 million contribution to
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The Cambodian government's distribution of rice seed to flood-affected farmers is a crucial step in maintaining food security in the Kingdom. According to Minister Dith Tina, Cambodia has transformed from a food-scarce nation to a modern agricultural country with a secure food supply and the ability to export
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Singapore imports over 90% of its food supplies, making it vulnerable to food supply chain disruptions. To address this issue, the government has set a "30 by 30" goal to build the capabilities to sustainably produce 30% of its nutritional needs by 2030. The aquaculture sector plays a
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Cepsa and Etihad have announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the decarbonisation of air transport through the research and production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Both companies aim to reduce the carbon footprint of air transport and contribute to the goals of the UN's 2030 Agenda
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Philippine lawmakers are pushing for a comprehensive national land use policy to protect communities from the destructive effects of climate change. The proposed National Land Use Act aims to efficiently and sustainably use the country's land and physical resources, reducing risks and impacts of natural disasters such as
