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Q&A: Two years on, blog series maintains its focus – in changing and challenging times
… David Satterthwaite (DS), who curates the series, reflects on the 50 blogs published to date. He highlights the topics that have really … and the support they need but rarely get Ensuring access to food and reaching those most in need – the focus of ' Feeding all city … did not include fresh veg or fruit, and Many included new urban agriculture initiatives, such as a blog by Supawut Boonmahathanakorn …
Article, 09 May 2022
UN Food Systems Summit: it’s time to listen to civil society’s concerns
… 2 (to end hunger) by 2030, and many fear the upcoming United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS)  will not deliver on its promise to get the … the most marginalised and vulnerable. … Molly Anderson … Food and agriculture … Governance … Food year: exploring the policies and …
Blog, 22 June 2021
Record attendance expected at first-ever virtual D&C Days alongside ‘pivotal’ COP meeting
… 2002 by IIED’s Saleemul Huq – marks its 20th anniversary next year. Themes D&C Days 2021 will centre on five ‘evidenced themes’ developed … Being introduced at the opening plenary on Tuesday, the themes are: agriculture and food; early warning, early action; finance for a resilient future; …
News, 09 November 2021
How COVID-19 is impacting and changing East Africa’s agri-food systems
… of a new IIED series that offers forward-looking responses on key themes during the pandemic, drawing on our partners' insights and … Giulia Nicolini looks at how COVID-19 is affecting East African food systems and highlights the need to develop a joined-up approach to … partners as part of an IKEA Foundation-funded project on sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.  Resources Below is …
Article, 07 August 2020
Law, economies and justice: a new programme
… deepening economic transformations – from large-scale investments in agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing and infrastructure, to … grassroots groups, governments and multilateral agencies. In this blog, I share some of our thoughts on key concepts shaping our work, … mechanisms to enable those most affected to have a say in global food governance . Conceptions of justice vary. A traditional emphasis on …
Blog, 04 October 2022
Taking stock: community responses to COVID-19 in cities
… about their COVID-19 experiences.  This is the latest in a  series of blogs and interviews , curated by IIED senior fellow David … global urban change.  To date, 11 blogs have been published on this theme including nine city case studies. Although these show diverse … meals for unemployed and vulnerable community members Providing food delivery services Setting up hand- and foot-washing stations …
Blog, 19 October 2021
Seeking cheaper, better quality rice: the cooperative rice distribution project in Jakarta
… We have published many blogs on civil society’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, writes blog … Satterthwaite . We are now planning a new series of blogs on this theme with the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights (ACHR) . This is the … their members get cheap and good quality rice, the primary staple food for Indonesians and essential for survival. Through their …
Blog, 25 May 2022
IIED and the ‘super year’
… group of scholars, policymakers, researchers and practitioners on the theme of locally-led adaptation. Climate Adaptation Summit Date : 18-24 … This event in COP26  brought together thinking from various sectors – food and agriculture, finance, cities, infrastructure, biodiversity, disaster …
Article, 02 February 2021
Development and Climate Days 2018
… levels, looking ahead to 2020.  This year's D&C Days event had the theme ‘Global ambition. Local action. Climate resilience for … and an art exhibit by Karolina Sobecka on Post Production Food. The 1.5°C Climate Cafe transported participants to Haiti, where … , IIED ,  Environmental Finance Center West (EFCWest) , the  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) , the  German …
Event, 08 December 2018
Cooking for our future
… We all need to eat, (hopefully) three times a day. Demand for food is steady and constantly growing. Selling the right food product … Global Conference of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme under the theme ‘Good Food for People and the Planet – working together towards … originally posted on the Hivos website . … Carmen Torres … Food and agriculture … Cooking for our future …
Blog, 20 February 2019