Ruby Candano

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) created a guide for developing sustainable food value chains using a rigorous and standardized approach to value chain (VC) analysis and design. Image Source: FAO A food value chain includes all actors involved, from production or capture …

Building a Sustainable Food Future: A Value Chain Analysis Read More »

Expanding access to affordable, nutritious, and diverse diets has become a global priority in response to public health challenges, climate change, conflict, and pressures on food systems. Strengthening institutional capacities and partnerships is essential to achieving this goal. Image Source: International Food Policy Research Institute Chapter 8 of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) …

Strengthening Institutions to Support Effective Diet and Nutrition Policies Read More »

Addressing food loss and waste is essential for enhancing the environmental sustainability of global food systems and improving food security and nutrition. Image Source: OECD Food loss is typically defined as losses that occur throughout the food value chain, spanning from post-harvest, slaughter, or catch to the retail stage. On the other hand, food waste …

Reducing Food Loss and Waste to Foster Sustainable Food Systems Read More »

A report published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) advocates for a gender-responsive approach to advancing climate and forest initiatives in policy and practice. Image Source: United Nations Development Programme People living in and around forests, both women and men, have valuable knowledge about forest landscapes. However, many marginalized groups, such as Indigenous Peoples, …

Promoting Gender-Responsive Climate Action in Forest Conservation Read More »

The Philippines continues to face significant challenges in pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as many of the advancements achieved in recent years have been undermined by the effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Image Source: United Nations According to the Current Status Index (CSI), progress was observed in Goal 1 (No Poverty), …

Progress in the Attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Philippines Read More »

The United Nations Summit of the Future, held on September 22-23, 2024, resulted in the adoption of the Pact for the Future, a landmark agreement aiming to strengthen global cooperation and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Image Source: Unites Nations The Summit of the Future aims to accelerate meeting international commitments and address …

The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Building a Sustainable, Prosperous, and Resilient World Read More »

According to a study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), there has been a notable shift in the policy priorities of G20 countries. Fifty-nine percent of youth employment initiatives focus on education and skills development, and 25 percent on improving youth employment opportunities.Combining labor supply …

Recent policy developments for youth Read More »

A recent study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) highlights the potential of streamlining local development plans, networking, and cascading mandates of the foundations of payment for ecosystem services (PES) schemes to improve the capacity of the government and stakeholders to address socio-ecological issues. Image Source: PIDS A United Nations report indicates that …

Ensuring meaningful youth participation in decision-making Read More »

A study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) examined how wealth, gender, and age shape vulnerabilities to climate change. The study shows how climate change disproportionately impacts rural women, youth, and those living in poverty, with variations based on socio-economic factors after drawing data from 24 low and middle-income …

Impact of Climate Change on Youth Read More »

A recent study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) highlights the potential of streamlining local development plans, networking, and cascading mandates of the foundations of payment for ecosystem services (PES) schemes to improve the capacity of the government and stakeholders to address socio-ecological issues. Image Source: PIDS A United Nations report indicates that …

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