#food-security

#food-security

Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion advocates for integrating public services to resolve interconnected challenges facing East Austinites.

Sadiq Khan vows to continue free school lunches despite financial uncertainties.

The scheme has shown significant benefits for London’s children and families.

Climate change is severely affecting water availability and soil salinity, posing risks to food security and ecosystems globally.

Desertification threatens half of the planet's land, impacting agriculture, food security, and driving mass displacement.

Agriculture faces significant challenges with water scarcity and inefficiency; innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable farming.

Full Nature Farms offers a revolutionary smart irrigation platform that can greatly improve water efficiency and crop yields.

Famine conditions in Sudan are worsening due to ongoing conflict, affecting millions.

The devastation in Lebanon goes beyond physical buildings, deeply affecting the agricultural systems and livelihoods of families reliant on the land.

Food crises are often manufactured through conflicts, significantly impacting millions worldwide and weaponizing hunger as a tactic.

Ukrainian-Syrian relations are strengthening amid shared experiences of conflict, emphasizing mutual support and diplomatic recognition following a significant visit by Ukraine's foreign minister.

Displaced families in Lebanon face severe food shortages due to funding limitations; humanitarian organizations struggle to provide essential support amid escalating needs.

Ukraine's mine contamination significantly threatens agricultural productivity and global food security, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and their effects on the economy.

Russia's intensified strikes on Ukrainian ports jeopardize agricultural exports, impacting global food security.

The Global Seed Vault plays a crucial role in preserving crop biodiversity essential for future agricultural resilience.

The Genetic Resources Research Institute is crucial for conserving indigenous crops threatened by climate change, aiding farmers facing food insecurity.

The shrinking Colorado River poses a significant threat to agricultural production in the U.S., potentially impacting food supplies for millions.

High night-time temperatures hinder rice quality due to climate change impacts.

The largest food and medical aid convoy since the start of Sudan's civil war has reached Khartoum, alleviating hunger for approximately 78,000 people.

Local food networks are essential for effective humanitarian aid in crises.

Basic supplies to Gaza have sharply decreased amid Israeli military operations and new legislative restrictions.

A humanitarian crisis is looming over Gaza due to reduced aid and limited access to food.

Famine is imminent in northern Gaza, requiring urgent action from conflict participants to alleviate the crisis.

Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports disrupt food supplies globally, worsening the crisis for vulnerable populations.

Aid distribution in Gaza faces significant challenges due to organized crime and looting, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis amid an imminent famine.

Aid robberies in Gaza are worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis, with looting occurring near Israeli military installations.

FEWS Net's report on food security in Gaza is criticized for using outdated data amidst a humanitarian crisis.

U.S. diplomacy emphasizes the complexity of aid delivery in conflict zones like Gaza.

High food prices are interconnected with global water shortages, prompting urgent action for sustainability.

China seeks to lead in meat alternatives, posing potential threats to U.S. food security and global supply chains.

North America's food systems face significant access issues despite abundant supply; changemakers are working to address these systemic challenges.

Sustainability is fundamentally about fulfilling basic human needs and ensuring access to food and resources for all.

Culturally relevant food is essential for food banks to adequately serve diverse communities.

Dig Deep Farms promotes sustainable farming practices while addressing food insecurity and community economic challenges.

Food demand at local distribution center has surged, causing early shortages unprecedented in 52 years of operation.

The Haitian Community Thanksgiving Brunch provides free meals and community support to underprivileged individuals in South Florida.

Martha's Kitchen is more than a food service; it fosters community and combats loneliness among families in need.

The food giveaway at NYCHA Marlboro Houses provided essential provisions to about 150 families, highlighting community collaboration in addressing food insecurity.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's new inheritance tax on farming assets could threaten food security in the UK and increase dependency on foreign imports.

Farmers protest against new inheritance tax changes that threaten the viability of UK agriculture, asserting the need for food security.

The removal of inheritance tax exemption from farmers threatens food security and could lead to farm closures.

Reliance on global food markets jeopardizes Britain's food security; farmers play a crucial role in sustaining local economies.

Climate change is threatening potato yields in China, impacting future food security.

Research shows higher temperatures accelerate growth but significantly reduce potato yields.

Climate change has led to 50 additional days of dangerous temperatures in 2023, raising health risks and economic losses globally.

The Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center aims to address climate change challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration in plant biology.

Improving soil health through regenerative agriculture can enhance crops' resilience to climate change and is supported by researchers and environmental advocates.

Climate change discussions are hampered by financial concerns even as millions face dire consequences from environmental degradation.

The Vicars Community Center becomes Atlanta's first community-owned resiliency hub, enhancing services offered to the community with solar power and emergency readiness.

Farmers are protesting inheritance tax changes that threaten their livelihoods and the agricultural sector's stability.

Changes to inheritance tax could threaten family farms and the UK's food security.

Government reassures the public of food supply stability amid farmer protests over inheritance tax reforms targeting farms valued over £1 million.

Planned inheritance tax changes are severely impacting farming families, leading to widespread protests and concerns about food inflation.

Farmers should receive an inheritance tax holiday to ensure fairness and protect food security during government tax changes.

The UK's planned inheritance tax increase threatens family farms, prompting widespread protest from farmers citing it undermines food security.

Crop Swap LA transforms yards into microfarms, providing fresh produce to local families and addressing food insecurity.

Alma Backyard Farms brings community together through brunch, offering beauty, food security, and job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people.

Annan's project aims to improve food security in Rwanda by training farmers and connecting them to markets.

Alma Backyard Farms enhances community connection and food security through job opportunities, agriculture, and a beautifying brunch experience.

Leningrad's Plant Institute's seed bank represented hope amidst starvation, presenting a moral dilemma of preservation versus survival during the siege.

Nikolai Vavilov's heroic plant collecting efforts saved biodiversity and aimed to address food scarcity during a devastating period in Russia's history.

A dairy farmer lost a significant cheese shipment to thieves posing as legitimate buyers, highlighting vulnerabilities in food supply chains.

A major cheese theft occurred at Neal's Yard Dairy, prompting Jamie Oliver to alert the public about potential suspicious cheese sales.

Nearly two million children face malnutrition risk due to a shortage of therapeutic food, necessitating urgent international intervention.

Child food poverty affects 1 in 4 children under 5 globally, leading to long-term developmental issues.