@GlobalAgDev

Informing US policy on global agricultural development and food security. @ChicagoCouncil Center. RTs, likes ≠ endorsements.

 Chicago, IL
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Joined February 2011
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"For large-scale food waste prevention and diversion programs to work, governments must take an active approach." Last week's #ChicagoGlobal blog explores composting strategies that Chicago can learn from other global cities. brnw.ch/21wEPYA

Composting and food waste: What Chicago can learn from other global cities

Chicago recently launched a citywide composting initiative to divert food waste from landfills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions — something other global cities have been tackling for years.

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A seasonal wave of bird flu is spreading across Europe, with a turkey farm in France becoming the latest victim. To counter the disease, France launched a vaccination campaign against bird flu in early October. How successful has it been? brnw.ch/21wEPQK

France reports bird flu on turkey farm as disease spreads in Europe

France has detected an outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu virus on a turkey farm in the northwest of the country, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, as a seasonal wave of infections...

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Trying to make livestock vaccination more accessible to women livestock keepers together with USAID and Isiolo County Government Department of Veterinary Services. ilri.org/news/promises-and-p… @USAID @ILRI

Promises and pitfalls of making livestock vaccination more accessible

In August and September 2023, about 136,000 cattle, camels, goats and sheep were vaccinated against Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Isiolo County, Kenya. This was…

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This Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for our community, while also recognizing the holiday's legacy. In this GFFT blog by Jayden Lim, you can learn more about the #Indigenous fight against colonization and its connection to Thanksgiving. brnw.ch/21wEI1k

A Thanksgiving Legacy: Fighting for Indigenous Food Sovereignty

“Thanksgiving must be a day to recognize the Indigenous fight against colonization and its legacies as we seek to reclaim our foods,” writes Jayden Lim.

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The age-old practice of eating dog meat might be coming to an end. South Korea's government and ruling People Power Party agreed to introduce an act before the end of the year to end dog meat consumption by 2027. What does the public think? ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wEzW2
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Trees are a key tool in confronting the climate crisis. Restoring global forests could sequester 22 times as much carbon as the world emits in a year, reports @japantimes. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wEz1b

Forests key to climate fight along with cutting fossil fuels: study

Restoring global forests could sequester 22 times as much carbon as the world emits in a year, meaning trees are a key tool in fighting climate change.

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Record-breaking heat and low rainfall in Japan this summer have stunted the growth of crops, lowering shipments and increasing prices. What long-term effects will there be for farmers and consumers? brnw.ch/21wEy9h
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“Poor diet quality is not just a matter of personal choice. It’s really a systemic problem affecting nearly all Americans in the country from the lowest income Americans to upper income Americans,” said Distinguished Fellow @DanRGlickman. ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wEtJF

Report pushes diet interventions, clinician education to fight disease

Preventable diseases resulting from dietary choices serve as a wake-up call to make policy changes and integrate a greater level of clinician and primary care education on the role of nutrition and...

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Regenerative agriculture is gaining prominence as an alternative to sustainable practices, but can consensus be reached on its definition and adoption to address agricultural and environmental challenges effectively? brnw.ch/21wEqWc
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The livestream of the #PritzkerForum on Global Cities is about to begin! Join us for the first panel as we examine whether there is truth to the common narrative that #AI will lead to job losses for workers across sectors and skill levels. Tune in here: bit.ly/3HF9MUB
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#Australia failed to reach an agreement with the EU over a free trade deal after five years of negotiations. How did prosecco, feta cheese, and beef products prevent a deal? brnw.ch/21wElFr
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How did a country only slightly bigger than Maryland become the world’s second largest exporter of agricultural products by value? Read more about the Netherlands’ creative approach: brnw.ch/21wEjj1
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An international coalition of over 80 organizations and leaders issued a plea calling for a food systems approach to be included in the UNFCCC and at #COP28. How can food systems be included in the upcoming global climate negotiations? brnw.ch/21wEgLS
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G-7 countries pledged to collaborate to protect the stability of supply chains for energy and food. Learn more about the group’s trade policy approach to combatting the uncertainties facing the global food system: brnw.ch/21wEeos
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Exciting news! Our CEO and Founder Ambassador @Ertharin1 will speak at the @APECCEOSummitUS on November 15th in San Francisco, California. She'll discuss "Intentional Equity in Sustainability". Join us to make a difference! apecceosummit2023.com/ #APECCEOSummitUSA #USAPEC2023
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Extreme heat is worsening widespread malnutrition in #Yemen. Learn more about the unfolding convergence of climate change and hunger: brnw.ch/21wEc6b
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A new study found that, as climate change worsens, birds nesting on agricultural lands are less able to withstand extreme heat. Farmers and biodiversity will both suffer. So what can farmers do to better coexist with birds? brnw.ch/21wE43Y
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Proposed EU rules regarding soil and carbon removals on farms are causing controversy, with environmental groups saying they’re too weak and farmers saying they’re too strong. What will happen next? brnw.ch/21wE1BC

EU faces criticism over plans for healthier soil

Green groups say the proposed rules are not tough enough, but farmers fear the contrary

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New investigative reporting alleges that #China is forcefully transporting Uyghur laborers from the Xinjiang region to seafood-processing facilities elsewhere in the country, which process seafood for the US and Europe. How is Congress responding? ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wDZgZ

U.S. Lawmakers Point to Reports of Forced Labor in China’s Seafood Industry

The lawmakers cited a journalism group’s reports that laborers from the country’s Xinjiang region are being forced to work in processing facilities elsewhere.

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Former officials from @UN's @FAO revealed that the organization suppressed reports documenting the livestock industry’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. Read more: brnw.ch/21wDXQL

‘The anti-livestock people are a pest’: how UN food body played down role of farming in climate...

Ex-officials at the Food and Agriculture Organization say its leadership censored and undermined them when they highlighted how livestock methane is a major greenhouse gas

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