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Rural mountain communities face significant challenges, including limited access to services, environmental vulnerability, and growing food insecurity. Addressing these issues necessitates implementing sustainable development strategies and promoting diversified livelihood opportunities. Image Source: Adaptation at Altitude More than 1.2 billion people live in mountains, with Asia and Africa having the largest rural mountain populations. Approximately 90% …

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A study published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to address gender inequalities in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The effective implementation of Gender-Transformative Approaches (GTAs) and promotion of gender-responsive interventions are crucial in fostering a more equitable and sustainable future for all …

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In a special release by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), fisheries production decreased by 5.1 percent in the third quarter of 2024. Fisheries production reached a total volume of 0.97 million metric tons (MT) in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 5.1 percent compared to the 1.02 million MT produced in the same …

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The developed guidelines present diverse opportunities to integrate blue foods into climate solutions and establish a comprehensive framework for setting targets and formulating policies. Image Source: WorldFish Blue or aquatic foods sourced from rivers, lakes, and oceans are vital to global food systems. Despite their growing recognition as a priority for climate action, they are …

Integrating Blue Foods into Climate Action: Strategies for Sustainable Policy and Resilience Read More »

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 »