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FIJI LEADS NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON FOOD SYSTEMS 12/05/2021 Fiji has commenced a series of national dialogues on food systems ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) taking place in September 2021.   The first national dialogue on Action Track 1 to “ensure safe and nutritious food for all” was held virtually on Monday 10 May, 2021 and marks the commencement of series of national dialogues across all five Action Tracks.   Officiating the online dialogue forum, Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Mr Ritesh Dass addressed the forum. “In Fiji and the Pacific, the food...

Highlights CGIAR scientist at WorldFish honored for improving the quality, quantity, and availability of food in the world thanks to her pioneering scientific work on nutrition, fish, and aquatic foods systems. Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, Global Lead for Nutrition and Public Health at WorldFish, was named today the 2021 World Food Prize Laureate for her groundbreaking research, critical insights, and landmark innovations in developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquatic food systems, including fisheries and aquaculture.    Thilsted is the first woman of Asian herita...

Here’s a startling figure: 1.5 billion people will live in African cities by 2050, more than double the number today. African cities — including unplanned urban areas and informal settlements — are already facing staggering challenges: poverty, the need for more and better jobs, and a lack of housing and basic infrastructure, all of which will be compounded by rapid urban growth. Yet, in our experience, one of the biggest risks facing cities across Africa is not well understood: water insecurity. Inequitable access to basic water services, loss of natural water systems, unplanned urban ...

CGIAR Researcher from WorldFish, Dr. Shakuntala Thilsted, wins World Food Prize From Share this to : Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted, a CGIAR scientist and nutrition expert from WorldFish, was named today as the 2021 World Food Prize Laureate for improving the quality, quantity, and availability of food in the world through her pioneering scientific work on nutrition, fish, and aquatic food systems. Often referred to as the “Nobel Prize for food and agriculture,” the World Food Prize is the most prominent global award recognizing an individual who has enhanced human develo...

Owens Takes $10,053 Spring Nationals Victory At Smoky Mountain; Davenport Sweeps Batesville Weekend Sunday, May 9, 2021 - by Steve Hixson Last year's hottest racer Jimmy Owens (#20) of Newport, Tn., picked up an elusive 2021 victory Saturday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville as the Spring Nationals series invaded the XL 3/8's mile clay oval. The $10,053 victory came ahead of Brandon Overton of Evans, Ga., whom like Owens, isn't having a great season like 2020 was last year. Points leader Dale McDowell of Chickamauga was third overall, with Mike Marlar of West Tennessee and...