Articles tagged with World Hunger
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The book highlights the risk of 'scope creep' and emphasizes the need for strong data protection frameworks to preserve trust. It argues that collaboration between humanitarian actors, academics, regulators, and affected populations is crucial to ensure technology serves humanity.
Research featured in Nature reveals that small-scale fisheries are crucial for meeting Sustainable Development Goals related to hunger, poverty, and climate change. The study found that these operations provide essential nutrients to 2.3 billion people and support the livelihoods of nearly 500 million individuals.
Researchers at the University of Bath will investigate the micro politics of famine in South Sudan and Somalia using £1.25 million ERC funding. The team aims to deliver a new theory on famine politics, prioritizing community perspectives and social realities.
A new study by the Complexity Science Hub estimates that the ongoing war in Ukraine could lead to up to 180,000 additional cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide due to supply chain disruptions and food shortages. Malnutrition during early pregnancy is also linked to increased risk of developing diabetes later in life.
A new statistical analysis by King's College London found that the current poverty line calculation leads to a skewed picture of global poverty distribution, hampering efforts to eradicate it. The study suggests that a better alternative exists, based on the UN's Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development.
A new study at McGill University suggests that international food assistance systems are not designed to eradicate hunger by 2030. The authors argue that a paradigm shift is needed in the existing systems, prioritizing a human-rights based approach over the dominant discourse on trade regimes.
A study published in The Journal of Physiology found that exercise suppresses hunger by acting on hormones and metabolites. Researchers suggest that understanding these mechanisms could lead to new treatments for obesity.
Researchers call for four major changes to implement and govern SDGs globally, strengthening commitments by high-income countries, adjusting goals to new challenges, making them legally binding, and embedding them in institutions. Stronger global oversight is needed to support these reforms.
A new study found that infants less than one year old experienced the highest absolute and relative mortality during the Dutch Hunger Winter Famine. Diseases of the digestive system showed a tenfold mortality increase, with most deaths from enteritis, diarrhea, and intestinal ulcers.
A new machine learning model developed by NYU researchers can predict food crises up to 12 months in advance by analyzing news articles and their frequency. The model shows a high correlation between news coverage and on-the-ground occurrences of risk factors, indicating its potential as an early-warning system.
Researchers at CSHL have created genetic blueprints for two types of groundcherry, which can guide plant geneticists in unlocking their potential. The new models also uncovered a gene essential for inflated calyx development, shedding light on the evolutionary process behind this unique trait.
Researchers predict that reduced Ukrainian grain exports due to the war will lead to increased food insecurity and higher carbon dioxide emissions. The study estimates a potential increase in global agricultural land use of 16.3-45 million acres, driving up carbon emissions by 527-1.6 billion metric tons.
The University of Illinois has received a $30 million investment from USAID to develop soybean value chains across Sub-Saharan Africa. The project aims to remove last-mile obstacles to technology adoption, including seed, productivity-improvement, and credit issues.
Food security experts propose 32 threats and 50 research questions to bolster food security in extreme events. Better maps, farm-level interventions and system transformation are identified as key areas for improvement.
Researchers analyzed the impact of continental free trade and agricultural development on Africa's food security. They found that combining both approaches can improve trade balances, reduce hunger, and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
The Feed the Future Insect-Resistant Eggplant Partnership will accelerate the application of biotechnology to enhance food and nutritional security in Bangladesh and the Philippines. The project aims to reduce pesticide use and improve farmers' livelihoods through the development of locally adapted eggplant varieties.
Limpets played a significant role in global culture, medicine, and innovation, with uses dating back tens of thousands of years. They have contributed to the evolution of human brain development and feature in many place names and traditions.
A multi-institution team led by Penn State has been awarded $39 million to develop innovative approaches to monitor, predict and combat crop pests and diseases in climate-changed worlds. The project aims to support smallholder farmers by providing effective integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
A study in Nature Communications finds that strong El Niño events can drive nearly 6 million children into undernutrition, affecting 70% or more of children globally. Proactive climate action could prevent this tragedy by providing targeted interventions to vulnerable areas.
A new study published in Nature Food found that long-running wars are the primary driver of rising hunger in Africa, displacing people, raising food prices, and blocking aid. Droughts have played a smaller role in exacerbating food insecurity, with their impact remaining steady or even decreasing over time.
Scientists propose integrated strategy combining climate action with policies for development, food access, equity, and environmental sustainability. The Sustainable Development Pathway aims to reconcile decent living with ecological boundaries.
Researchers used genetically engineered mice to study the AgRP hunger neurons, finding that fasting activates these cells, while food cues inhibit their activity. The team discovered that the aversive feeling caused by hunger enhances learning, making dieting difficult due to this persistent sensation.
A new study projects that climate change will exacerbate global food and hunger challenges, leading to increased mortality and disability. Researchers suggest that investing in agricultural R&D, irrigation systems, and market access could help mitigate these impacts.
International trade can compensate for regional food shortages and reduce hunger due to climate change. Eliminating protectionist measures and barriers to trade can relieve these differences.
The Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project aims to develop sustainable yield increases through engineered photosynthesis. With a five-year, $45 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and others, RIPE seeks to provide new means to eradicate world hunger and malnutrition by 2030.
A small study found that smoking decreases dietary intake by reducing ghrelin levels, a hunger hormone. This effect can help explain why current smokers are less likely to be obese than non-smokers.
Michigan State University is partnering with the University of Minnesota and J.R. Simplot Company to develop improved potato varieties for smallholder farmers in Bangladesh and Indonesia. The project aims to reduce pesticide use and increase sustainable growing methods.
Michigan State University will lead a new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy to improve food policy in developing countries. The lab, partnering with universities and private sector stakeholders, aims to increase agricultural productivity, dietary diversity, and resilience to climate change.
Global food output has doubled in the past half-century, yet hunger and malnutrition continue to plague the world's poorest populations. The researchers propose an ambitious plan to remake the way food is grown, processed, distributed, sold, and consumed, focusing on innovations that take into account farmers' needs, nutrition-related ...
The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences has partnered with several institutions to receive a $9.6 million grant from USAID to increase agricultural production and food security in northern India.
A new study published in Appetite journal found that people who consume low-calorie sweeteners significantly reduce their caloric intake without overeating. The researchers noted a significant reduction in calories consumed and no difference in hunger levels among study participants.
Seasonal hunger is a widespread issue, affecting nearly seven out of ten hungry people globally. Proven interventions exist to alleviate this problem, but they often operate on a small scale and need scaling up.
Seven countries have issued a declaration of co-operation on global health issues, aiming to address common threats and achieve goals through globalization. The Oslo Ministerial Declaration highlights the importance of health as a foreign policy issue and invites foreign ministers from all nations to join the initiative.
Millions of Mormon crickets are driven by a need for protein and salt, as well as the threat of cannibalism. Researchers found that the crickets' migration is a forced march, with the constant danger from behind pushing them forward.
Cornell professor Per Pinstrup-Andersen warns that the world is failing to address poverty and hunger, with 1.2 billion people living on $1 a day or less. He advocates for policies promoting economic growth in rural areas to alleviate hunger and poverty.
The Bush Administration proposed purchasing 25% of its food aid abroad to reduce transportation costs, but Senate leaders opposed the move, prioritizing domestic interests over international efforts to combat hunger. The World Food Programme emphasized the need for a concerted global response to address the issue.
Researchers studied household land-use strategies in Brazil and the Midwest, finding that crop prices, conservation plans, and state/federal forest protection programs influence decisions. This complexity may make it difficult for policymakers to develop a single, uniform policy for entire regions.
A new study of 53 developing countries found that high levels of child hunger are largely driven by internal war, political repression, and violence. The study suggests that creating stable governments and institutions is crucial in eliminating hunger, rather than just providing food.
A study found that 57,000 Canadian families struggle with hunger due to lack of funds for food. Parents often sacrifice their health to provide for their children, highlighting the need for improved social safety nets.