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Tag: food security

Investing in Agrifood Systems Is a Safer Bet than Military Spending

Investing in Agrifood Systems Is a Safer Bet than Military Spending


Shifting from relentless military spending to sustainable investments in stability isn’t just necessary—it’s urgent.

Posted on January 30, 2025October 28, 2025Categories agrifood systems, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Tags agrifood systems, conflicts, food security, global security, national security
How to Limit Coronavirus’s Threat to the Global Economy

How to Limit Coronavirus’s Threat to the Global Economy


The sooner countries can implement tough mitigations, the lower the scope of the pandemic and subsequent damage to the economy will be. Even those countries without any confirmed cases should act now.

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020Categories food systems, global healthTags China, coronavirus, demand shocks, food security, global pandemic, sequencing fiscal policies, supply shocks
If We Want to Save Earth, We Need to Change How We Eat

If We Want to Save Earth, We Need to Change How We Eat


Decades ago, improved seeds and chemical fertilizers doubled or tripled crop yields and helped save millions from famine. But the pursuit of higher crop yields at all costs is what got us here today.

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019Categories food loss and wasteTags climate change, food security, food waste, Paris Agreement

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