As part of One CGIAR, we are committed to ending hunger by 2030.
WorldFish occupies a special position within One CGIAR, the world’s largest agricultural innovation partnership. Our long history of studying aquatic foods in low- and middle-income countries gives us unique insight among CGIAR Research Centers, significantly contributing to One CGIAR’s Research Portfolio by integrating fish and other aquatic foods into the global agricultural research agenda.
Each of the WorldFish strategic Priority Actions gives us the opportunity to partner with other One CGIAR Research Centers and to benefit from their strengths. Our work contributes to the majority of the Sustainable Development Goals and feeds into all impact areas of One CGIAR:
Future proofing coffee
Coffee farming is under threat as global temperatures rise and extreme weather events affect areas where it is grown. However, experts believe that the newly rediscovered Stenophylla could be a game changer in terms of breeding resilient crops and providing a “superior flavour”.
Stenophylla thrives in hot-tropical areas at only 400m above sea level and is native to Guinea, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. The hardy crop is thought to be drought-resistant.
“Future-proofing the coffee supply chain to deal with climate change is vital – coffee drives a multibillion dollar global industry, supports the economy of several tropical countries, and provides livelihoods for more than 100 million coffee farmers,” says Dr Aaron Davis, lead author of the report.
Heather Blackman, Bronwyn Hill and Wesley Kerr reappointed as Trustees of The Royal Parks
The Secretary of State has reappointed Heather Blackman and Wesley Kerr as Trustees of The Royal Parks for a term of four years from 14 May 2021 and Bronwyn Hill for a term of four years from 15 June 2021.
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Heather Blackman
Heather is an experienced Chief Executive Officer within the retail sector, latterly at the lifestyle clothing, purpose-led brand Finisterre. She has worked in retail at board level for 15 years across a number of premium brands including Hotel Chocolat, Laura Ashley & Fat Face.
She started her career in Buying and Merchandising, then moved into multi-channel retailing, specialising in change management and growth stages of organisations. She brings vast experience of brand, strategy and commercial planning centred around the customer to The Royal Parks. Heather serves on The Royal Parks’ Audit & Risk Committee and is Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Grocery Store Set on Fire by Teens As Staff Blame TikTok Prank
On 5/7/21 at 5:18 AM EDT
New Zealand Herald on Thursday.
The fire occurred at the Countdown supermarket in Henderson, West Auckland, earlier this week. It was set in the chips aisle and young people were involved, according to the
Herald.
Around 60 firefighters were called to the scene and staff members were evacuated. The supermarket, set inside a mall, has been closed, and photos taken through the gate show the chips aisle burned black.
Although police have not said that they believe the incident was related to a TikTok prank, a staff member told the