Sentences with phrase «area of food security»

Example — in the area of food security, it's claimed spoilage of food will increase from climate change because people will be too stupid to refrigerate or keep cool food products.

Earlier, Oba Ogunwusi said he was at Lagos House to identify with the developmental achievements of Governor Ambode and to seek ways of partnership especially in the area of food security.

To reach his current position Leppan had to pay his dues, working in the areas of food security, community - based resource management, and sustainable ocean resource development in both Canada and abroad (including a 6 - year stint in South Africa).

Interventions in the areas of food security, agriculture and rural development, job creation, in particular for youth and women, as well as actions to support civil society organisations, democracy and human rights, are currently ongoing.

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When NGOs face obstacles in creating effective nutrition and food security programs with in - kind food aid, they turn to monetization of the food aid as a way of generating funds for transportation and other logistical costs, and for development projects in agriculture, primary education and other key areas.

Nabhan points out that with water capacity near its limit for cities and rural agricultural areas, «food security in the Southwest depends upon the security of water supplies being delivered to irrigable land.

The world's food security would be ensured even with over 9 billion people in 2050, agricultural land area would not increase, greenhouse gas emissions would be lowered and the negative effects of today's intensive food systems, such as nitrogen surplus and high pesticide exposure, would be greatly reduced.

Incorporating SPIKE into indica varieties that are very popular and widely used across 70 % of global rice - growing areas could significantly contribute to food security.

Reducing food loss in supermarkets is an important issue in terms of the efforts to increase profit in supermarkets, to increase income for small farmers supplying to supermarkets, and to improve food security in urban areas, as well as avoid environmental problems caused by food waste.

Talks from Louise Fresco and Andrew Campbell describing their journey in science, food security, and R4D reassured me that the current uncertainty I am feeling is perfect normal and that I should strive to become the master of an area I have a great passion for.

IRRI's active engagement of China as a partner in rice research recognizes the country's leadership in several areas including genomics and hybrid rice technology, as well as of the economic giant's potential to contribute greatly to regional food security.

Concerns have been raised about the potential effects of transgenic introductions on the genetic diversity of crop landraces and wild relatives in areas of crop origin and diversification, as this diversity is considered essential for global food security.

The report calls for the creation of innovative public - private partnership arrangements, as well as partnerships involving different levels of government, civil society organizations, and donor organizations, in areas from crop technology to the provision of school feeding programs to help bring about sustainable food security throughout Asia.

I think Michael's job description says it all: as COO at OCPS he oversees the areas of Food & Nutrition Services, Transportation, IT, Safety & Security, Purchasing, Warehouse, Building Code Compliance and Administrative Operations.

Professor Paul Boyle, Chief Executive of the ESRC, said: «We're delighted to come together with the Food Standards Agency to fund innovative research into important areas which underpin UK food securFood Standards Agency to fund innovative research into important areas which underpin UK food securfood security.

Some practical problems arising from the issues mentioned above in Iraq are: 1) the lack of security during and after displacement (between areas controlled by ISIS and the government controlled locations); and 2) the barriers to access basic services such as WASH, shelter, food, education, child protection and Gender Based Violence, among others.

While BRICS have the capital, will and expertise to drive innovation, Europe offers access to mature innovation management processes and specific areas of well - honed expertise (i.e. medical device testing or food security research) that benefit emerging market scientists and societies.

Ecotourism is one of this county's most important assets, as is local agriculture, which must be supported and maintained for its economic value, food security and the beautiful landscapes area farms contribute.

This new area of crop science comes at a precarious time for global food security.

This could improve the resilience of agriculture to climate related shocks, which can improve food security in many areas across the globe», says Matias Heino, a doctoral candidate at Aalto University.

With climate change, food security and sustainability for a growing population is one of the most critical challenges facing the planet, Keoleian said, and an area where changes to the food system can have quantifiable emissions impacts.

You know, that — of course, the government has to decide, okay, what are you doing relative to the farming and the income that have come out of those areas, or even food security for some countries.

Food security indicators, a combination of economic, health, logistic and population statistics, assessed which areas are currently at greatest risk for hunger and malnutrition.

«One of the key areas in helping to provide food security is not simply an idea of more productivity, but also access and affordability of food to those who need it,» said Thornton, in regard to North Africa.

«In all of these areas, food security is always an issue,» said Philip Thornton, one of the study's authors and a senior scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute.

These systems are important for understanding the past and planning for the future due to their potential for direct impact on very current issues such as food security and the sustainability of human settlement in particular areas.»

The new partnership will support collaborative research and technology development in all areas of the BBSRC legal remit for example bioscience for health, agriculture, food security, industrial biotechnology and bioenergy.

SciDevNet — The initiative known as Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) is focusing on eight priority areas — self - sufficiency in rice, intensification of cassava, food security in the Sahel, transforming savannas as a breadbasket, restoring tree plantations, expanding horticulture, increasing wheat production and expanded fish farming.

The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Species Classification Distribution of organisms Sampling Predator prey graphs Adaptations Pyramids of biomass Carbon cycle Water cycle Eutrophication Global warming Food security Sustainable fisheries Microprotein Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content.

Veterinarians have an increasingly important role to play in addressing the grand global challenges of the 21st century, particularly in areas such as infectious disease control, antimicrobial resistance, food security and global health.

Although Delta Air Lines is not responsible for providing care, food or supervision to the areas, we can assist with identifying the location of an animal relief area and escorting a passenger to the area, including through security if necessary.

He is currently working to develop the WCVM's human and technological resources in the areas of veterinary oncology and food safety and security — two areas that the college is focusing on for the future.

Global climate change risks are high to very high with global mean temperature increase of 4 °C or more above preindustrial levels in all reasons for concern (Assessment Box SPM.1), and include severe and widespread impacts on unique and threatened systems, substantial species extinction, large risks to global and regional food security, and the combination of high temperature and humidity compromising normal human activities, including growing food or working outdoors in some areas for parts of the year (high confidence).

These should be developed to take account of the synergies and trade - offs in and between areas such as food, water and energy security, maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystem services, sustainable urbanisation, social inclusion and livelihoods, protection of seas and oceans, and sustainable consumption and production.

Throughout the 21st century, climate - change impacts are projected to slow down economic growth, make poverty reduction more difficult, further erode food security, and prolong existing and create new poverty traps, the latter particularly in urban areas and emerging hotspots of hunger (medium confidence).

The region also has a history of racial discrimination, which continues to be reflected in housing, education, healthcare, food security and other areas.

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Given the increasing population of the region and need for food security, improving the scientific understanding in these areas is of utmost importance.

Urban agriculture plays an important role in enhancing urban food security since the costs of supplying and distributing food to urban areas based on rural production and imports continue to increase, and do not satisfy the demand, especially of the poorer sectors of the population.

«Throughout the 21st century, climate - change impacts are projected to slow down economic growth, make poverty reduction more difficult, further erode food security, and prolong existing and create new poverty traps, the latter particularly in urban areas and emerging hot spots of hunger,» the report stated.

According to Monica Magambo, the group leader, Kwatanisa is carrying out fruit tree growing as a way of building resilience to the climate change reality in the area, as an environmental conservation technique as well as boosting food security.

Building capacity in climate, agriculture, livestock and food security experts through users» specific workshops and pilot application projects Improve understanding of the impacts of climate variability on key agricultural production areas including input / output markets and vulnerable areas in the region such as arid and semi-arid areas.

Another area of focus will be the food supply crunch and its implications for conflict and national security but also the economic opportunity for sustainable food production.

Translating the probable climate outlook in the region as predicted by ICPAC's climate outlook forum into a regional food security outlook in response to food security risk through: Development of climate related crop thresholds for arid and semi-arid areas and quantified skills of the food security outlook.

• Rural areas — Negative effects of global warming on humans in rural areas occur through declines in water availability and supply, food security, and agricultural incomes.

Pehin Dato Yahya Bakar, Minister of Industry and Primary Resources of Brunei, committed to limit his country's agricultural footprint to 1 percent of land area while working to improve yields to achieve greater food security — for the purposes of protecting Brunei's tropical forests.

Heather's main area of interest is the food sector specially food security and global food supply chains.

This will also help ensure the sustainable management of the significant marine resources in the area that support jobs, livelihoods and food security.

This also has a knock - on effect: As food security declines and poverty increases, these people will end up migrating to urban areas in search of work — further stressing areas already trying to adapt to changing climate and building enough infrastructure to accommodate these newcomers.

Throughout the 21st century, climate change impacts will slow down economic growth and poverty reduction, further erode food security, and trigger new poverty traps, the latter particularly in urban areas and emerging hotspots of hunger.