Investing in Cities Reaps Rewards
New World Bank/FAO Report Looks at Urban Food Systems Governance Evolving food preferences, rising malnutrition, public health concerns, rapid urbanization, climate change and crises like COVID-19 are shifting how countries think about food systems. With over two-thirds of the world’s population destined
Congo’s First Green Climate Fund Project Aims High in Fighting Climate Change and Poverty
Nestled in the heart of the Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest rainforest, lies the Republic of the Congo. A nation covered in vast forests, the Congo boasts an estimated 23 million ha of forest area — nearly 70% of the
Regenerative Agriculture Is Our Most Powerful Relationship With the Earth
Says Savory Institute Co-Founder Daniela Ibarra-Howell This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Heifer International. It was first published on the Heifer International blog. Regenerative agriculture is a nature-based solution that can help heal the planet in the face of
Tackling Sustainability, Food, and Social Inequalities
A Roadmap From Industrial Legacy Cities For cities with an industrial past that have undergone major transitions away from heavy industry as their economies have shifted, food insecurity has become a dire problem. Prolonged periods of disinvestment common to former blue-collar
The Periodic Table of Veg, A Great Resource To Make Healthy Food Choices
Food is so much more than sustenance. It is a currency of culture, of exchange, of community, and of care. Food has always been my language of love, and one of the ways in which I’ve explored and connected with
New Review of the Impacts of Climate Change on the Livestock Food Supply Chain
From farm production to processing operations, storage, transport, retailing and human consumption, there is strong evidence that there will be impacts of climate change throughout the livestock food supply chain. Climate change is a major concern for current livestock systems worldwide.
Innovative Products From CES2021
In this article, we take a look at some of the most interesting products that we have seen at CES2021. The COVID19 pandemic has obviously affected CES2021, not just because the event has become a remote happening, but also because
Multiple Cropping Could Help Feed the World
For the first time, the global area of different multiple cropping systems is quantified. This could be a game-changer for farmers and not only farmers. The key: Crop production can be increased without increasing the surface of cultivated land. Feeding
Phood Helps Businesses Scale Food Waste and Measure Good
The Problem: Food Waste Food waste is undoubtedly one of the world’s most pressing problems. It’s a significant contributor to the climate crisis and an exponential waste of money, energy and resources. Many people don’t know food waste is such a
The BCorp Tackling Fast Food with Sustainability
MIXT’s Focus on Sustainable, Healthy Food and Treating its People Well Offers a Roadmap for a Better Food System for Everyone in the Face of Fast Food. The time is ripe for a restaurant industry disruption — actually, one is already
Beyond COVID-19: Bridging Divides Between Health and Food Systems
Now more than ever, the spotlight is shining on the entrenched relationship between health and food. The COVID-19 pandemic has moved dozens of health systems to the brink in low-, middle- and even in high-income countries, and threatens to undermine
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste
How to reduce food waste? In this article, we are going to look at five simple ideas that will help to reduce it. This article written by Impakter's Tech Editor Alessandro du Bessé with Erlijn van Genuchten, Ph.D. is the third