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Against the grain: Could farmers feed the world and heal the planet?
Co-organized by IFPRI and The CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions
Humanity relies on agriculture to provide nourishment, yet there is an urgent need to reduce the agricultural sector’s environmental footprint. Meeting these two goals is crucial for both people and the planet to thrive. Please join us for a conversation featuring Roger Thurow, award-winning author and journalist, whose recently released book argues it is possible […]
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Policy Responses to the Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 in the Africa Region
Co-Organized by IFPRI, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and CGIAR Gender Platform
Virtual Event: Nov 16, 2021 – 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. This policy dialogue explores the gender-differentiated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on men and women in rural areas of selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
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UNFSS Independent Dialogue in Egypt: “The Role of Water Security for Food Systems Transformation
Co-Organized by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), and International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Area (ICARDA)
Water scarcity remains a key challenge for agricultural development in the MENA region, including Egypt. Scarcity is rapidly growing as a result of climate change and rapid increases in water demand for other uses. Considering that Egypt’s agri-food system provided critical cushioning for economic growth, jobs, and household income negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, […]