Background The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming our world. We are seeing rapid changes in areas such as health care delivery, food security, agriculture, and international aid prioritization. In addition to the immediate impact to health and society, the COVID-19 pandemic may result in significant short- and long-term disruptions to food systems, resulting in decreased availability […]
VIRTUAL EVENT: Food Loss & Waste – Can we end it by 2030? (12 May)
Background COVID-19 has significantly disrupted the food chain and with just ten years to go before the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG 2030) is to be met, eliminating food loss and waste is increasingly urgent. Building on the 2019 inaugural event, this special event will discuss whether, as a global community, we can or will end food […]
VIRTUAL EVENT: Near-Real-Time Monitoring of Food Crisis Risk Factors: State of Knowledge and Future Prospects
Background On May 8, the Food Security Portal and the FSN Forum will host a webinar on important food crisis risk monitoring efforts. The event will highlight priority research and policy questions, identify gaps in existing monitoring efforts, and pinpoint opportunities for collaboration to inform policy. Food security and nutrition security, particularly in low-income countries, […]
VIRTUAL EVENT: COVID-19: Emerging Problems & Potential Country-level Responses
Background COVID-19 is creating a range of new challenges for economic growth and social well being. IFPRI’s experts look at what to expect, and how developing countries can respond in ways that promote food security, nutrition, and greater equity. Programme Introduction: Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI Rapid Fire Presentations on COVID-19 Economic impact on Egypt: Clemens […]