The United Nations
Introduction The First world war had brought about endless miseries, deviation, diseases, poverty and hunger. The aftermath of the……
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Food Security Translated into Practice during Global Financial Crisis
“There can be no freedom from hunger – there can be no food security – without the active participation of all sectors……
Sahel Hunger & Famine a "Tough Sell" for Donors?
Facing a rising crisis but falling support?-from the famine to locusts to an expanding refugee crisis related to Mali’s……
African Forest Conservation Initiative
An initiative targeting the forests of Africa’s Congo Basin, which consist of some 200 million hectares and are one of……
Food Speculation Creating Hunger?
“Excessive food price volatility, especially at the speed at which price swings have been occurring since 2007, has negative……
UN Promoting Healthy Standards for Food/Eating
The Codex Alimentarius Commission is joint work of the UN’s WHO (World Health Organization) and the FAO (Food and Agriculture……
Edible Insects&"Foods of Poor" Rich for Nutrition/Health
Denigrated by some as “foods of the poor” or “forgotten foods,” indigenous and traditional foods can play……
Obesity Europe/Central Asia Threat
Obesity/unhealthy nutrition is becoming a major health concern for Europe and Central Asia. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization……
Football Against Famine
300 European professional clubs football stars will help raise awareness of the need for urgent action to avert a humanitarian……
UN & EBRD Boost Agro Investment?
Increasing private investments in agricultural businesses in the southern and eastern Mediterranean region is objective new UN (Food……
Sharks in Conservation & Food
Conservation & Exploitation of Sharks as Resource is Short for the Official - “Review the Application and Effectiveness of International……
Sahel Sinking Into Famine & Crisis
We see it and are trying to do something about it. The UN is leading the alert and response. It is so broad and deep in geographic……
Organic Products Get UN Push
UN backed conference to encourage access to markets for organic products began today with delegates and experts gathered to examine……
