Africa: ‘Delivering Better’ – New ECOSOC President Emphasises Climate Action, Food Security

Africa: ‘Delivering Better’ – New ECOSOC President Emphasises Climate Action, Food Security

The Ambassador of Nepal to the United Nations, Lok Bahadur Thapa, was on Thursday elected president of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at what he called a “historic moment” for his country and its enduring commitment to multilateralism. Mr. Thapa said that the motto of his presidency will be “Delivering Better,” which requires strengthening…

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Uber Eats will use AI for menus and food images

Uber Eats will use AI for menus and food images

Uber Eats is introducing a suite of new features aimed at helping restaurants better advertise and communicate with customers, leveraging both generative AI and direct communication tools. Read: Malaria can be stopped by CRISPR changing a single gene in mosquitos The food delivery service is using AI to enhance menu descriptions and food photos. AI…

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Africa: Toolbox to Help Accelerate Food Systems Transformation

Africa: Toolbox to Help Accelerate Food Systems Transformation

Agrifood System transformation is at the heart of the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), which aims to build resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. This is because the what, when, how, and who of the decisions made about food production, processing, storage, transport, marketing, preparation and consumption drive so much that profoundly affect the…

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Africa: ‘Delivering Better’ – New ECOSOC President Emphasises Climate Action, Food Security

Africa: Italy Backs Africa-Led Food Security With Innovation, Investment

ADDIS ABABA – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for a transformative, Africa-centered approach to food security, emphasizing the need for resilient and inclusive food systems amid intensifying global challenges. Her remarks came during the opening of the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit, co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy in Addis Ababa. Meloni stressed…

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Africa: ‘Delivering Better’ – New ECOSOC President Emphasises Climate Action, Food Security

Africa: Global Food Demand in Middle-Income Nations Is Rising, UN Report Says

New York — As incomes rise in middle-income countries, so does the demand for animal-sourced calories, resulting in large increases to global food production, and raising the importance for sustainable agriculture amidst growing concerns of climate change. According to a new joint report from the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Organization for Economic…

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Africa: ‘Delivering Better’ – New ECOSOC President Emphasises Climate Action, Food Security

Africa: Agroecology – a Key to Food Sovereignty in Africa

By Lovejoy Mutongwiza in Addis Ababa Across Africa, agroecology is emerging as a transformative force, offering sustainable solutions for food security and sovereignty. This ecological approach not only nurtures the land but also empowers communities to reclaim control over their food systems. By integrating indigenous knowledge with modern ecological practices, agroecology has the potential to…

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