ANH Academy - Agriculture, Nutrition and Health

Today is the last day to submit your abstract for #D4N2024! 📢 International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), CGIAR and a range of co-hosts, including ANH Academy, are organising the nutrition conference, ‘Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems’ (D4N2024). Don't miss out the opportunity to share your work. 📥 Submit your abstract today and join us in this important conversation ⬇ Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

📢 The 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 is back, on its 10th edition! Join us for #ANH2025 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.     Save the date:  🖥️ 16-18 June: Learning Labs (online) 👩🏿🏫 23 June: Learning Labs (in-person) 📍 24-26 June: Research Conference (hybrid)   Our #ANH2025 Call for Abstracts is open: apply to present your work at the Research Conference.   We invite abstracts on the nexus of #agriculture, #nutrition and #foodsystems 🌱🥘 🐟 .    𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁:  🔑 Innovative interdisciplinary research  🔑 Studies capturing emerging debates  🔑 Research with substantive analytical content on nutrition/health pathways in agriculture and food systems    📅 Deadline for submissions: 13 October    🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKvGFxRu   #ANH2025 #CallForAbstracts #ResearchConference #FoodSystems #Tanzania #RightToFood #FoodProgramme #Economy #Equity

📢 Good news! The abstract submission deadline has been extended to August 19 for the "Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems" Conference. ✍ This is your LAST CHANCE to showcase your groundbreaking work and contribute to the conversation on #nutrition in South Asia. 🔗 bit.ly/D4N202 #D4N2024 CGIAR International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Malawi is facing a complex interplay of challenges which threaten food and nutrition security. Climate change, economic shocks, and global crises have exacerbated existing vulnerabilities.     To address these issues, the Global Panel with the National Planning Commission of Malawi convened a high-level stakeholders' consultation in Lilongwe as part of its Irish Aid funded project on food system resilience for improved nutrition. The event brought together government, civil society, the private sector, and development partners to discuss strategies for making sustainable, healthy diets available to all.    Several themes were identified as areas for action:  👉 The urgent need for improved nutrition and dietary diversity.  👉 The critical role of climate adaptation and mitigation.  👉 The importance of effective coordination and collaboration.  👉 The potential of the private sector in driving food system transformation.   Broad agreement was reached on the imperative for a centralised coordination mechanism to oversee food systems transformation. This is a crucial step towards reaching multiple health, education, environmental and other goals in Malawi. We look forward to sharing further updates on this important initiative.    Read more about the Global Panel project here: https://lnkd.in/ep6wy5kv      #Malawi #foodsystems #agriculture #nutrition #climatechange #development #sustainability #collaboration #policy #government #privatesector #civilsocieties     

🌍𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘁 The absence of robust #earlywarningsystems in India's agricultural heartlands, particularly the potato belt, is exposing farmers to the devastating impacts of #climatechange. In the past months, Cyclones like Michaung and Remal have led to severe crop losses, indebtedness, and tragically, #farmer suicides. 👨🏽🌾 👩🏽💻 Recent discussions at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) in India spotlighted the urgent need for #digitalsolutions and equitable access to technology for climate resiliency. With successful implementation, these systems can save lives, safeguard livelihoods, and ensure our #foodsystems remain resilient. To truly address these challenges, stakeholders must work together to bridge gaps in digitalisation, technology access, and funding. Read more on this blog, written by Mousumi K. Bhattacharjee and Suresh Babu ✍ https://lnkd.in/eYpitGma #ClimateResilience #Agriculture #EarlyWarningSystems #ICAE2024 #SustainableFarming #India #CycloneMichaung #AgEcon

Wrapping up #ICAE2024 in New Delhi, very good to have connected with #IMMANAFellows Abu Hayat Md. Saiful Islam, Annet Adong, Vijayalaxmi Khed and Anjali Purushotham. Wonderful to see the impact of postdoc experiences coming together across the ANH Academy - Agriculture, Nutrition and Health with support from The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University

🌿 The HLPE-FSN Report #19 supports the achievement of DSG2, #zerohunger & promotes sustainable agriculture, as well as other critical goals, including SDG 1 (No poverty), SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities), and SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities).⤵ 🏗 Urban areas are expanding rapidly, often faster than the capacity to plan and manage food systems. 🏙 The report presents the last available data: of the 2.2 billion moderately and severely food‑insecure people worldwide, 1.7 billion live in urban and peri-urban areas.   🏛 It delves into various aspects, including challenges and opportunities in food system activities, governance issues, and policy instruments for change. It emphasizes the importance of multi-level governance and addressing structural inequalities. 📘Read more ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dqSZq2Hg

At #ICAE2024 in New Delhi, today's plenary session included the latest #FoodPricesForNutrition data -- leading to lively discussion about the cost and affordability of healthy diets as well as #FoodEconomics generally. Thank you!

📚 School Feeding Programs in Ethiopia are transforming lives. By providing daily meals 🍽 , these programs are helping to reduce dropout rates, enhance academic performance, and promote gender equality. In a country where many children 👧🏾 👨🏾 struggle to stay in school due to hunger, these initiatives are making a profound impact. 📝 Explore Dr. Taddese Zerfu's latest blog to understand how school meals are shaping brighter futures for Ethiopia's youth, one meal at a time. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eC2yfGuA #Nutrition #Education #Development #Ethiopia #Health #SchoolMeals

🌍 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 (𝗦𝗙𝗣) 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 🌱 In low-income nations like Ethiopia, School Feeding Programs (SFPs) are more than just a meal—they are a catalyst for development. Our latest blog by Dr. Taddese Zerfu dives into how these programs are 🥘 combating malnutrition, 📈 boosting school enrollment, and even 👧 driving gender equality. With Ethiopia facing challenges like inflation, conflict, and climate change, SFPs are essential in building resilience and ensuring that the next generation can thrive. Learn how these initiatives are paving the way for a brighter, healthier future for Ethiopia's youth and communities. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eC2yfGuA #Nutrition #Education #SustainableDevelopment #Ethiopia #Health #GenderEquality #SchoolMeals #SchoolFeedingPrograms