Sentences with phrase «local food security»

Even with scarce resources, these women have to find ways to, not only allocate such resources, but also ensure local food security.

Looking to reduce waste, increase local food security and create a «circular economy,» this permaculture project is growing food in the Arctic.

Flood zones have been earmarked for urban agriculture in the urban land - use plan, thereby reducing the impacts of floods and enhancing local food security

In a school that serves as a resource center and tree nursery for other schools in the district, the sixth and seventh grade students manage the planting and care for the saplings and vegetable garden for local food security and to prevent further soil erosion.

Please stay posted on current status of S 510 and local food security.

The pair of German plant biologists who authored the piece argue that nearly extinct varieties of wheat, like einkorn and emmer (aka farro), could create new niche markets for farmers, diversify ecosystems, boost local food security, revive traditional recipes — all while satisfying consumer demand for food that makes you feel like you're traveling back to a simpler time (a Paleolithic time, perhaps?).

Using livestock to combat desertification and restore grasslands is one example, and the ongoing efforts of people in places such as Madagascar and Haida Gwaii to find win - win solutions that restore and enhance marine biodiversity and support local food security is another.

The authors developed a social - ecological computer model to explore policy scenarios involving tourism, climate change, marine conservation, and local food security.

Dr. Medina stressed that organic agriculture can be a potent tool for rural development if organic products are geared first and foremost towards local food security.

Not exact matches

Among them: intensive community gardens that provide a therapeutic space where members are taught how to grow their own vegetables; programs that teach young mothers about proper nutrition; workshops where local residents learn about food security and receive public - speaking training; and after - school classes where tweens whip up healthy meals.

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.

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Foremost in their minds now is food security, something that the City of Davao has been proud of being the first with a local initiative in 2010 to pass the Organic Agriculture Ordinance ahead of Republic Act 10068 (Organic Agriculture Act of 2010) on the same year.

The highlights of the seminar were packaging's contributions to supporting food security, new developments and trends in the packaging industry and the key challenges of the local industry.

Organic agriculture, by requiring few, low - cost inputs, enhancing local biodiversity, and providing a premium return on investment, is a system that empowers farmers to restore and uphold food security.

As one of the most highly regulated food industries in the United States, dairy must comply with regulations issued by multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Commerce, among other state and local regulatory bodfood industries in the United States, dairy must comply with regulations issued by multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Commerce, among other state and local regulatory bodFood and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Commerce, among other state and local regulatory bodies.

The project aimed to improve the quality of life for the population by creating more stable local economies, greater food security, improved gender relations and increased social capital.

As part of the effort, the federal government will lead a new partnership with charitable organizations, faith - based organizations, the private sector and local, state and tribal governments to reduce food loss and waste in order to improve overall food security and conserve our nation's natural resources.

Supporters say the buy - local program keeps Alaska money in state, gives kids healthier choices than heat - to - eat processed meals, and helps create food security for a state that imports nearly all its groceries.

Hunger, poverty, obesity, malnourishment, disease, sustainability vs. industrialized food, environmentalism, local / regional / state / national economics, food security, national security... there is hardly a conversation going on in this country that can't be followed (like the trail of proverbial breadcrumbs... but let's make them whole wheat breadcrumbs) back into our nation's cafeterias.

Local 32BJ represents cleaners, property maintenance workers, doormen, security officers, window cleaners, building engineers, and school and food service workers.

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.

Local, labor - intensive, low - input agriculture: It provides jobs, security, stability and food, and helps make local ecological systems robust enough to withstand the damage that's coLocal, labor - intensive, low - input agriculture: It provides jobs, security, stability and food, and helps make local ecological systems robust enough to withstand the damage that's colocal ecological systems robust enough to withstand the damage that's coming.

The study grew out of work the authors undertook in the Pacific, where scientists met with community members and local, regional, and national government experts to examine issues such as food security, access to fresh water, quality education, sustainable tourism, and protection of marine and terrestrial resources.

«So any changes and any impact on the crops locally can influence local as well as global food security,» Singh said.

«Sustainable tourism, especially ecotourism, shouldn't threaten the food security of local people or their environment.»

This puts enormous pressure on local marine resources that are central to local communities» culture, food security and livelihoods.»

In conjunction with local police, the society staked out the food bowls and regularly reviewed footage recorded by security cameras at the apartment building.

I think the evidence is pretty clear that for instance, local, labor — intensive, low - input agriculture is the smartest option from much of the world, both in terms of providing jobs, security, stability and food, and in making those ecological systems robust enough to withstand the damage that's coming, that's already here.

«The effects will be seen worldwide, threatening food security, reducing coastal protection and damaging the local economies that may be least able to tolerate it.

«Our results can empower people in the Coral Triangle region and throughout Oceania, where millions of people rely directly on coral reef fisheries and desperately need improved management, to take effective local actions that help ensure their own food security,» the scientists conclude.

For that reason, the coursework will focus on the promotion of healthier homes, food security, challenges of poverty, security, access to world knowledge, and sustainable local change.

This project was undertaken using innovative systems developed by Mars, Inc. associates to provide food security for locals in the area.

Data is also used to establish Marine Protected Areas that will provide long term benefits to the local community and help guarantee food security for future generations.

Her volunteering journey began at a young age for cats at the local animal shelter, and has brought her across the world working on international issues such as education and food security.

The contributions of urban agriculture to various policy goals are manifold and relate a.o to poverty alleviation, food security, environmental and waste management, local economic development, social and community development and community adaptation to climate change.

Through a collaborative process, stakeholders decide on the governance and stewardship of natural resources; zero net deforestation; biodiversity protection; equitable benefit sharing; land rights; local livelihoods and food security; smallholder inclusion; and promoting sustainability certification.

Jointly with Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI, Italy), the RUAF Foundation implemented the EU - funded project «Enhancing food security and development opportunities for disadvantaged groups in Freetown, Sierra Leone»; the project established youth - led agroenterprises and enhanced food security for most disadvantaged groups through local production of nutritious food.

Our own special project on climate change and food security includes field - level reportage on local adaption initiatives in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Zimbabwe.

Relevant local and national authorities, civil society organisations, farmer groups and youth groups improved their coordination and enhanced their capacity to identify and develop solutions to issues of land tenure and agriculture - related job creation in the context of the multi-stakeholder forum on urban agriculture and food security.

Through use and integration of local and indigenous knowledge, supporting green investments and addressing the multidimensional nature of poverty and food security, these challenges can be surmounted.

They were speaking at a pre-congress interactive talk titled «climate change, adaptability and food security», organised by the Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) at a local hotel on Thursday.

Parties must ensure that climate policies encompassing agriculture include considerations and safeguards that protect and promote food security, biodiversity, equitable access to resources, the right to food, animal welfare, and the rights of indigenous peoples and local populations, while promoting poverty reduction and climate adaptation.

The Food Security Project works with seven communities to begin working towards revitalizing, strengthening and supporting the local food systems of the Black Mesa regFood Security Project works with seven communities to begin working towards revitalizing, strengthening and supporting the local food systems of the Black Mesa regfood systems of the Black Mesa region.

It also supports local agriculture to reduce dependency on imports, to lower greenhouse gas emissions and energy requirements for food production, transport and storage, and to improve food security and livelihoods.

Next to food security, urban agriculture contributes to local economic development, poverty alleviation and social inclusion of the urban poor and women in particular, as well as to the greening of the city and the productive reuse of urban wastes (see below for further explanations and examples).

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are supporting local agriculture to reduce dependency on imports, as a flood risk reduction strategy, and to improve urban food security.

The Western Province, Sri Lanka; Rosario and the Province of Santa Fé, Argentina are supporting local agriculture to reduce dependency on imports, as a flood risk reduction strategy, and to improve urban food security.

This report (2010) summarizes the results of an analysis of the trends in urban growth and food insecurity of / in cities in East Africa and how national and local policies in Addis Abbeba, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Antananarivo and Nairobi and Nakuru regarding (intra and peri --RRB- urban horticulture influences urban food security.