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OECD Highlights Policy Tools Aimed Towards Reducing Gender Disparity in Food Systems

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) provided information on the situation of women workers and entrepreneurs in food systems as well as the policy programs that support them. Source: OECD To support women across food systems, OECD countries often employ a mix of policy measures. These tools are either specific to food systems, …

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Involving Women in Climate Action for a Sustainable and Equitable Future

ā€œProgress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2022ā€ provides the most recent evidence on gender equality for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Source: UN Women/So Hee Kim As seen worldwide, extreme weather events are getting more intense as a result of climate change. These extreme weather events impacted millions of people, like the …

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Equipping Communities with Climate Knowledge and Skills for a Resilient Future

A report jointly published by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) examines the critical role of knowledge development, capacity building, and multi-stakeholder engagement in fostering climate resilience. Climate change impacts agricultural and labor productivity, food supply chains, and …

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Government Investments in Environmental Protection and Resource Management

The Philippine Statistics Authority has released the 2023 Compendium of Philippine Environments Statistics, featuring Chapter 6: Environmental Protection, Management, and Engagement. This chapter compiles data on expenditures related to environmental protection and resource management. Chapter 6 of the 2023 Compendium of Philippine Environments Statistics published by PSA includes local, regional, and central government expenditures primarily …

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House approves Environmental Assessment System Bill

House Bill No. 11093 strengthens accountability and promotes sustainable development practices in national and local policies, plans, programs, and projects. The House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 11093, known as the Philippine Environmental Assessment System Act, with 203 votes. This bill mandates the institutionalization of environmental assessments in all policies, plans, programs, and projects …

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Restoring the Wetlands Through Project Initiatives

In a press video released by the Global Nature Fund, Living Lakes Biodiversity and Climate Project was launched as part of the World Wetlands Day 2023 celebration Image credit: SCPW The Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands (SCPW) along with other 9 countries partnered with Global Nature Fund to prioritize wetlands restoration. The project, …

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Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance

National recognition of the Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve as a Wetland of International Importance happened during the World Wetlands Day 2023 national celebration on February 2. Image Credit: DENR – Biodiversity Management Bureau The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Biodiversity Management Bureau leads this yearā€™s Philippine celebration of World Wetlands Day. In line …

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Policy Responses to the Impact of Agricultural Practices on Wetlands

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands provided policy recommendations to promote agricultural sustainability and proper use of wetlands Image Credit: Ramsar Convention on Wetlands While wetlands provide valuable services to agriculture such as the source of water for crops and livestocks, as habitat for aquaculture and rice production as well as supplying fertile soil, agricultural practices …

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Building a Sustainable Food Future: A Value Chain Analysis

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 …

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Strengthening Institutions to Support Effective Diet and Nutrition Policies

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) …

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