Climate change
A devastating combination of factors, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and soaring oil prices, has pushed the global food system to a breaking point. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that a global food shortage could tip millions of people over the edge into food
Climate change
Incoming Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman aims to draft and implement a budget that promotes broad-based and inclusive economic recovery and growth, prioritizing President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s initiatives and projects. Marcos' focus areas, as noted by Pangandaman, include agricultural and food security, climate change adaptation, economic recovery, improved
Climate change
A new study from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with European Commission researchers, has shed light on the critical role of food production in economic development. The study emphasizes the importance of food quality policies in supporting sustainability, particularly in addressing global challenges like climate change and food
Climate change
The United States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded two days of successful talks in Washington, D.C. on a range of pressing global issues, including climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, human rights, food security, and countering violent extremism. The partnership is built on a foundation of mutual
Climate change
The landscape of journalism has undergone significant changes over the years, particularly with the rise of social media, which has transformed the way people consume news and information. In Malaysia, journalists are facing new challenges, including the need to adapt to technological advancements, provide authentic and reliable information, and navigate
Climate change
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered a scathing accusation against Russia, stating that the country is deliberately withholding grain from Ukraine, exacerbating an already dire global food crisis. The crisis, triggered by climate change, Covid-19, and ongoing conflict, has left millions at risk of food insecurity. The war
Climate change
Vietnam considers food security as a foundation of peace, stability, and development, with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang emphasizing the country's shared concern about the global food system's challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and natural disasters. He highlighted the need for sustainable measures to
Foreign ministers
The United States has expressed strong support for rebuilding Pakistan's economy, assuring continued bilateral efforts to grow investment and trade opportunities, amidst Pakistan's efforts to stabilize its economy. This assurance comes as Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto, visits New York to participate in a
Climate change
European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer chaired a meeting of 12 multilateral development bank (MDB) heads in Washington, D.C. to discuss the MDBs' role in addressing current global crises, including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change. The meeting aimed to reinforce MDB financing
Climate change
In a bid to combat food insecurity, a GIZ-funded cassava and maize value chain project has been significantly impacting the lives of Cassava Seed Producers (CSPs) in Nigeria. The project, which will last until 2024, has empowered farmers with access to affordable, quality-assured seeds of improved cassava varieties and intensive
Climate change
The United States government has reasserted its commitment to ending global hunger, poverty, and malnutrition through a series of announcements at the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Administrator Samantha Power announced that the US plans to invest $5 billion over five years in Feed the Future, the global hunger and
Climate change
The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending global hunger and malnutrition through the Feed the Future initiative, a global hunger and food security program. At the United Nations Food Systems Summit, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced a $5 billion commitment over five years to support Feed the
