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🚨Malawi is facing a severe food crisis due to an El Niño-induced dry spell, the worst in a century, affecting maize harvests. The government declared a disaster in March, projecting a 600,000 metric tons shortfall in maize production, crucial for 90% of farming households. With only a fifth of the $447 million appeal pledged, prioritizing interventions is vital. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) urges importing food is the only feasible solution to prevent widespread hunger. Long-term strategies to increase agricultural resilience are essential but won't avert the immediate crisis. Urgent donor support is critical to mitigate severe socioeconomic impacts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/djeJZJRD #FoodSecurity #Nutrition #hunger #AgriFood #Livelihoods

🌍🌿 Explore the CGIAR Science Week program! Alongside our main plenary sessions, we’re bringing you a dynamic array of side events, including research workshops, innovation showcases, and science talks. Check out our website for the complete schedule and add these sessions to your calendar. Don’t miss out on these enriching experiences! 🌱 https://lnkd.in/eJfmRCxb #CGIARScienceWeek #OneCGIAR #WithScienceWeCan

📢 Happening tomorrow! Join the CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains for its webinar on integrated water resources management for water, energy, and food security in the Eastern Nile Basin. Featuring research findings and expert insights from Mekdelawit Messay Deribe, Florida International University, Mohammed Basheer, University of Toronto, Biniam Iyob, USAID, and Yasir Mohamed, IHE Delft. Don’t miss out ➡️ https://bit.ly/4agiGmk #OneCGIAR #NEXUSGainsInitiative #IWRM #WEFEnexus

The CGIAR Ukama Ustawi (UU) Initiative partner, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network - FANRPAN, is convening a regional workshop on Participatory Scenario Development in East and Southern Africa this week to explore potential future scenarios for agriculture and #FoodSecurity amidst climate change, with a focus on maize production. The findings will inform the State of Region Report being developed by UU, in collaboration with FARRPAN and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), to promote climate-smart, sustainable agrifood systems and inform policy development in the region. 📅  June 13–14, 2024 📍 Pretoria, South Africa #UUInitiative International Water Management Institute (IWMI) https://lnkd.in/da2jPMBz Inga Jacobs-Mata Greenwell Matchaya Mahlatse Nkosi Tshilidzi Madzivhandila Shiluva Nkanyani Sithembile Mwamakamba

🌍The future of our environment and biodiversity hinges on sustainable food system transformation. The latest insights from the CGIAR Foresight Initiative in collaboration with CGIAR Impact Area: Environmental health & biodiversity reveal the urgent need for holistic approaches to address environmental challenges and transform food systems sustainably. This comprehensive analysis highlights the intricate relationship between our food systems and the health of our planet, emphasizing conservation, regeneration, and responsible resource management. Read the full article by @Elisabetta Gotor, Co-lead of the CGIAR Research Initiative on Foresight, and @Cargele Masso, Director of CGIAR Environmental Health and Biodiversity Impact Area for a deep dive into the future of environmental health and biodiversity: https://lnkd.in/eXia6xRN #FoodSystems #WorldEnvironmentDay #Foresight

📰CGIAR #IntheNews 🌍Alicudi’s feral goat population has surged, causing issues for locals and the island’s biodiversity. Experts like Mourad Rekik from ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas note that integrating feral goats into domestic flocks can be smooth, but capturing feral males poses risks. If capture efforts fail, authorities might resort to lethal measures, a controversial Plan B. Locals have already been managing the population by hunting, but the adopt-a-goat program aims to provide a humane solution, and debates on the best approach continue. 🔍Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHhyN5nJ Source: The New York Times #Biodiversity #FoodSecurity

🌽In Koraput, Odisha, women are at the forefront of agricultural innovation and tradition preservation. The Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow Management, led by ICRISAT with local and governmental support, has empowered women farmers and significantly increased income and nutrition through pulse cultivation. Jacqueline d'Arros Hughes, Director General of ICRISAT, praised the project's impact: 53% of farmers are women, with notable income gains and improved dietary diversity. 🔗Read more about this impactful project: https://lnkd.in/dwYPsEjV #GenderinAg #Livelihoods

📣 Protecting our ocean planet requires collective, and continuous effort, and small-scale fisheries lie at the heart of it. Why? 🌍 use traditional, low-impact fishing methods that help preserve marine biodiversity and maintain ecosystem balance 🌊 a significant source of income and employment for coastal communities, contributing to local and national economies And more! Let’s join hands worldwide to raise awareness and take action to safeguard our oceans for future generations. 🐟 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhfF-2_p 🐠 Join the discussion at CGIAR Science Week: https://lnkd.in/eJfmRCxb #AquaticFoods #FoodPolicy #FoodSystems #BlueEconomy #FisheriesEconomics #Fisheries #SmallScaleFisheries #Aquaculture #OceanGovernance #FoodSecurity #NutritionSecurity #LivelihoodSecurity #Equity #Justice #Climate #SharedProsperity WorldFish

Decision makers responsible for agrifood policy in developing countries face difficult choices every day. The Rural Investment and Policy Analysis (RIAPA) modeling system helps navigate these complexities by assessing the impacts and trade-offs of policies and investments on agrifood systems, workers, and households. This #webinar, co-organized by CGIAR's #ForesightInitiative and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) , will demonstrate how #RIAPA has been used to identify priority agricultural value chains that most effectively contribute to development outcomes. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/d_B3hi_U

🌊🌍 Happy World Oceans Day! 🌍🌊 Today, we come together to celebrate and protect our ocean planet. By harnessing foods from the ocean, we have the opportunity to create a more resilient and sustainable food system, ensuring a healthier future for both people and the planet. This requires collective effort. Let's commit to promoting sustainable aquatic food systems by supporting small-scale fishers and protecting our ocean planet. Together, we can create shared prosperity through the blue economy for future generations. 🐟 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dhfF-2_p 🐠 Join the discussion at CGIAR Science Week: https://lnkd.in/eJfmRCxb #AquaticFoods #FoodPolicy #FoodSystems #BlueEconomy #FisheriesEconomics #Fisheries #SmallScaleFisheries #Aquaculture #OceanGovernance #FoodSecurity #NutritionSecurity #LivelihoodSecurity #Equity #Justice #Climate #SharedProsperity WorldFish