Sentences with phrase «health and food security»

Essentially, in our warming climate, weeds win over crop plants, and the consequences for agriculture, public health and food security could be serious.

Among the issues reviewed were: • The prospects for air pollution and climate change in the region up to 2030 in the absence of action on SLCPs; • The potential contribution of SLCP mitigation to climate, health and food security, and more generally to economic development; • Feasible mitigation technologies and strategies and opportunities for their implementation at national scale; • The relationship of SLCP mitigation to broader regional air pollution and climate strategies and their benefit for the MENA region.

From extreme heat and powerful storms to related public health and food security concerns, this world leader is far from invulnerable to the impacts of our warming world.

«While the science is becoming clearer, we need to improve and extend sustained observations of the Arctic that can inform sound decisions on environmental health and food security as well as emerging opportunities for commerce.»

This report provides a summary of short - lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), including: an introduction to SLCPs; explanation of the multiple benefits of reducing SLCPs with respect to climate, human health and food security; and a menu of mitigation options for reducing SLCPs, including international and regional initiatives, such as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition.

• The health and food security of some indigenous peoples would be threatened, challenging the survival of some cultures.

A team of nearly 50 scientists led by coastal engineering expert Robert Nicholls from Southampton University travelled to the Tiger camp in the Indian Sunderbans on Monday to develop a climate model that can be adapted to secure water supply, health and food security for millions residing along this belt.

Science Paper: One of the key papers describing the benefits of emissions controls is the journal paper «Simultaneously Mitigating Near - Term Climate Change and Improving Human Health and Food Security», Shindell et al., Science, 2012, which can be freely accessed without a subscription courtesy of Science.

Fungi are a microscopic menace to global health and food security.

Biesmeijer is also on the management committee of Africa College, an international partnership between academia and nonprofit organizations for a project formally called Human Health and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Rice is crucial to the economic health and food security of many member economies of the Asia - Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

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There were librarians and archivists focused on copyright term extension and digital locks; several doctors spoke to the impact of the TPP on public health and access to medicines, food experts highlighted the dangers associated with food security, environmental activists focused on the TPP and climate change, and speakers of all ages (including a 92 year old woman) expressed concern with the investor - state dispute resolution provisions.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We work with entrepreneurs, researchers, elected officials, regulators, the media, and institutions to create a seamless transition away from factory farmed animal products and toward alternatives that are better for our environment, food security, global health, and animals.

They also understand that Asia is the source of, and increasingly a big part of the solution to, challenges to global security, the environment, health, and food safety.

Oh Holy Father, Bless us as we cut funding for child health care, take food away from the poor, take medical care away from the sick, take social security away from the old, take medicare away from the infirm, and take unemployment compensation away from the unfortunate.

In tune with this global rhetoric, the United Front Government in its Common Minimum Program made eradication of poverty as its main emphasis along with a seven - point agenda for ensuring safe drinking water, primary education for all, primary health care, housing, food security, road networks and mid-day meals to be implemented by A.D. 2000.

And it affirms that «everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well - being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.&raqAnd it affirms that «everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well - being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.&raqand well - being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.&raqand of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.&raqand medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.&raqand necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.&raqand the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.»

This vision needs to be articulated regarding specific areas such as: food security, housing, health, education, transportation, land use and land distribution.

Collected for the most part by industrialized countries, where the principal financial markets are located, this money could be used to help struggle against inequalities, to promote education and public health in poor countries, and for food security and sustainable development.

So that is things like livelihood, and security, and education and health care, kind of those soft targets, not providing food and water and shelter, the basic needs, but what overall will make a community more stable?

Our research focuses on biologically - based mechanisms to reduce pest issues, soil erosion, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions; increase nutrient and water use efficiencies; improve pollinator activity and food security; and apply a systems approach to soil, crop, animal, human and planetary health.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of its ongoing effort to improve the safety and security of the nation's food supply, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) today gathered over 200 of the industry's top scientists and quality assurance experts to assess its current food safety practices, share successful practices and develop a comprehensive plan for preventing food - related health outbreaks.

They say: «excessive use of pesticides are very dangerous to human health, to the environment and it is misleading to claim they are vital to ensuring food security.»

Fraley and Van Eenennaam argued that genetically modified food has not shown any acute health issues, is resulting in less pesticide use and could be a useful tool in solving food security issues.

We call on governments at all levels to come together as a matter of urgency to develop in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities, health and community sector peak bodies and other key stakeholders, a policy framework, funding commitments and national action plan for food sovereignty and food security.

Agri - TNCs Network - Philippines, MASIPAG (Magsasaka at Siyentipiko para sa Pag - unlad ng Agrikultura), KMP (Kilusang Mangbubukid ng Pilipinas), PNSFP (Philippine Network for Food Security Programs), SIBAT (Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya), HEAD (Health action for Democracy), PAN Phils (Pesticide Action Network - Phils, TFIP (Philippine Task Force for Indigenous Peoples Rights), CENDI (Community Entrepreneur Development Institute), SRD (Center for Sustainable Rural Development), Vietnam, SPFT (Southern Peasants Federation of Thailand), AGRA (Alliance of Agrarian Reform Movement), SERUNI National Women's Alliance, Indonesia, NWFA (National Women Farmers and Workers Association), BAFLF (Bangladesh Agricultural Farm Labour Federation), SHISUK (Shikha Shastha Unnayan Karzakram), Bangladesh, APVUU (Andhra Pradesh Vyavasaya Vruthidarula Union), ORRISSA (Organization for Rural Reconstruction and Integrated Social Services Activities), CREATE, India THANAL, India, Save Our Rice Network, India, PAN-INDIA (Pesticide Action Network - India), India, GRAIN, PAN-AP (Pesticide Action Network - Asia Pacific), APC (Asian Peasants Coalition), Consumers Union of Japan, Women's Development Federation WELIGEPOLA, MONLAR, Sri Lanka

The dairy industry can work towards ending hunger and achieving food security (SDG2) and contribute to healthy lives (SDG3), because of the important role of milk in the provision of energy, protein and micronutrients and through investments that reduce the negative impact of the dairy industry on public health.

Cristina Grandi, IFOAM Food Security Campaigner, presented a poster on the «Benefits of organic farming systems» examining environmental, economic and social aspects as well as data on soil health, water efficiency, biodiversity, energy efficiency, yields, profitability, nutrition and employment.

The third EAT Stockholm Food brings together some of the world's brightest people in the fields of science, politics, business and civil society to shift food systems toward greater sustainability, health, security, and equity within the boundaries of our plaFood brings together some of the world's brightest people in the fields of science, politics, business and civil society to shift food systems toward greater sustainability, health, security, and equity within the boundaries of our plafood systems toward greater sustainability, health, security, and equity within the boundaries of our planet.

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The entitlement and mandatory programs covered in the analysis are Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance, SNAP (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program), SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the school lunch program, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Earned Income Tax Credit, and the refundable component of the Child Tax Credit.

Optimal breastfeeding for the first 2 years of life is the single most effective intervention to prevent child deaths worldwide.1 Breastfeeding saves children's lives, supports their growth and development, preventsmalnutrition, ensures food security for infants, protects maternal and child health, reduces financial pressure on families, supports loving relationships and increases educational attainment.

Food insecurity — even marginal food security (a less severe level of hardship often not included as food insecurity)-- is associated with some of the most common and costly health problems among adults and older adults, including fair or poor health status, diabetes, obesity (primarily among women), hypertension, and depressFood insecurity — even marginal food security (a less severe level of hardship often not included as food insecurity)-- is associated with some of the most common and costly health problems among adults and older adults, including fair or poor health status, diabetes, obesity (primarily among women), hypertension, and depressfood security (a less severe level of hardship often not included as food insecurity)-- is associated with some of the most common and costly health problems among adults and older adults, including fair or poor health status, diabetes, obesity (primarily among women), hypertension, and depressfood insecurity)-- is associated with some of the most common and costly health problems among adults and older adults, including fair or poor health status, diabetes, obesity (primarily among women), hypertension, and depression.

This paper summarizes the harmful impacts of poverty, food insecurity, and poor nutrition on the health and well - being of children; and summarizes research demonstrating the effective role of the Child Nutrition Programs in improving food and economic security, dietary intake, weight outcomes, health, and learning.

Ensure that the human rights to and the responsibility for food security, for good health and a safe environment, particularly for women and children, are fully observed in order to protect, promote and support breastfeeding, and sound infant and young child nutrition.

By addressing school food, we affect public health, academic performance, economics, justice, national security, the environment, and community well - being.

«SERAP notes that article 25 paragraph 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides that, «Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well - being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.

1118 - FCO - For first time in 64 year history the Commonwealth will have a formal Charter setting out core values: democracy; human rights; peace and security; tolerance, respect and understanding; freedom of expression; separation of powers; rule of law; good governance; sustainable development; environmental protection; access to health, education, food and shelter; gender equality; and the importance of young people and civil society.

«We believe that universal access to health care, education, affordable food, water, electricity and housing is the right of every Ghanaian» says the manifesto, adding that the NDC Government will establish and implement a framework for collective and individual contribution to the peace, safety, security and stability of the country when retained in power.

«Global challenges are mounting: in the equitable provision of reliable energy, food and water security, in population health, biodiversity protection, cyber security and the prevention of catastrophic climate change.»

His team built a model with agents representing 1.4 million households around the globe — roughly 10,000 per country — and looked at how climate change and disasters might affect health, food security, and labor productivity.

The same is true of food security, public health and access to water.

Science and technology will be critical in our efforts to tackle the most urgent societal challenges, be it climate change, food security, or public health.

NRC called for an «end - to - end» approach going «from understanding causes and processes to supporting actions needed to cope» with likely impacts on natural disasters, freshwater availability, agriculture and food security, ecosystems management, human health, and economics.

«Almost a third of the households were food insecure, and more than 16 percent had very low food security, meaning they were skipping meals, at risk for experiencing hunger and probably missing work and school and suffering health problems as a result,» said study lead author Michelle Kaiser, an assistant professor of social work at Ohio State.

Your agency funds projects around the world to promote health, improve food security, and so on.

A Date with Destiny: 2036 Most scientists concur that two degrees C of warming above the temperature during preindustrial time would harm all sectors of civilization — food, water, health, land, national security, energy and economic prosperity.

Only if we do is there any hope of achieving this ultimate security, which concerns less the state than the individual citizen's quest for access to water, food, shelter, health and employment.

Many extol the virtues of synthetic biology as providing potential solutions to human health problems, food security, and energy needs.