We know that the current pace of incremental change in crop yields is going to leave us far short by 2050. We need to act boldly. We need some game changing developments in agriculture and food security. U.S. Department of State, The Rockefeller Foundation, African Union, FAO, AGRA, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), CGIAR, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Feed the Future
Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler
International Affairs
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Official account of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State.
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The Special Envoy for Global Food Security leads and coordinates U.S. diplomatic engagement on food systems, food security, and nutrition in bilateral, multilateral, and regional fora, working closely with USAID, USDA, and other departments and agencies. The Special Envoy for Global Food Security serves as the Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Diplomacy.
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External link for Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler
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- Food Systems, Farming Agriculture, Climate Science, Resilience, Private Sector, Food Supply Chain, Grain, Nutrition, Crop Varieties, Philanthropy, and Diplomacy
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Addressing food security includes generating demand for safe and nutritious foods that work toward achieving healthy diets for all. We discuss this and more at the BIFAD public meeting Tuesday, September 17. We invite you to join the conversation. https://lnkd.in/e9KWZPDq 🔍 Topics include: 1. Engaging communities, governments, and private sector stakeholders to boost demand for healthy foods. 2. Enhancing the affordability of nutritious diets through targeted interventions. 3. Measuring and evaluating the success of demand-focused initiatives. #BIFAD, #Nutrition, #HealthyDiets, #FoodSecurity, #FeedtheFuture Agrilinks, Feed the Future, U.S. Department of State
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A global challenge requiring transformational solutions - 35% of the global population, approximately 2.8 billion people, could not afford a healthy diet in 2022. What are we doing, what can we be doing differently? Join us on Wednesday, September 25 for an important discussion on global nutrition, hosted by the Farm Journal Foundation and Catholic Relief Services. Register in person or livestream through this link: https://lnkd.in/ezjSUr2T Karleigh Creighton, Katie Lee, Tricia Beal, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, Paris Peace Forum, Brieuc PONT
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What can we do to reduce the instances of hunger - currently 735 million people are facing hunger? Join us, in-person or via livestream, for an important discussion on ending hunger and malnutrition. I will be speaking at "Food for Humanity: Unlocking the Potential of Universities to End Hunger and Malnutrition". Register today! The event takes place on Saturday, September 21st from 9am to 4:30pm at The Forum at Columbia University. Thank you to Jessica Fanzo and Glenn Denning for hosting this event! Columbia Climate School and Columbia | SIPA. U.S. Department of State
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U.S. Department of State Office of Global Food Security Deputy Special Envoy Anna Merrall Nelson and Patrese Anderson visit Zanzibar, Tanzania and Feed the Future AID-I projects that are supporting farmers with investments in seed sector support and improved soil health and fertilizer use efficiency. AID-I leverages partnerships with the public and private sector, NGOs, NARS, and CGIAR centers. World Vegetable Center,
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Introducing Siny Samba from LE LIONCEAU based in #Senegal. Her company specializes in food and infant nutrition. She makes the case for integrating indigenous and traditional crops (a.k.a. VACS opportunity crops) into baby products. The Global Food Security team spoke with her during the #AfricaFoodSystemsSummit in #Kigali, #Rwanda. #VACS. FAO, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), CGIAR, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), The Rockefeller Foundation, patrick webb, Anna Merrall Nelson, AGNES KALIBATA
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Join us at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP16Riyadh to drive action in combatting land degradation through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils. Make sure to get your accreditation by September 10.
🌍 🌱 In just 3 months, Saudi Arabia will host UNCCD COP16, a landmark event where global leaders will convene to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time—secure and equal land rights, drought resilience and green transition. As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, this summit represents a critical opportunity to forge solutions that will revitalize degraded land and ensure sustainable management of nature's resources for the future generations. The decisions and commitments made at COP16 are set to deliver a moonshot moment for land. Stay informed about what to expect and how this summit will shape global environmental policies: https://lnkd.in/eg3ZmjAR #COP16Riyadh #UNited4Land
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At the African Development Bank Group side event during the Africa Food Systems Summit in #Kigali, Senior Advisor Michael Bittrick and fellow panelists made compelling points on transforming African agriculture, including this one…."the private sector has got to be part of it, if they do not have skin in the game, we're not going to transform Africa." Watch the event here:
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ICYMI: In this Devex piece, we hear about climate change and its impact in the Pacific Islands vis-a-vis food security. Pacific Community-SPC, karen Mapusua is spot on - "We know we have to prepare for more salt in the soil, and we know we have to prepare for longer drought periods.” Research and development, understanding the traits of our crops, improving them, re-introducing the most nutritious and climate-resilient, will sew dividends for agricultural productivity. Likewise, sustainable land management practices and prioritizing soil health will strengthen resilience. https://lnkd.in/eU4_jkPq Devex