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Informing the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and …

WEBThe White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health Is an Opportunity for Transformational Change In every country, a clear national strategy, …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Stability in the 21st Century: Global Food Security for Peace and

WEBIn addition to director, Steven Radelet is the Donald F. McHenry Chair in Global Human Development at Georgetown. He's a development economist focused on …

Category: Health Go Health

The Critical Role of Women in Transforming the Food System

WEBThese women are delivering micronutrient-enriched, biofortified foods to their communities, improving the nutrition and health of their household members; they …

Category: Nutrition, Food Go Health

Embracing Dandelions as Food and Medicine Chicago Council on …

WEBGlobal Food for Thought by Linda Black Elk. Vlad Vasilov. Through their connection to traditional food practices, dandelions challenge colonized notions of food …

Category: Food Go Health

Achieving Food and Nutrition Security in the Face of Water Scarcity

WEBIntroduction. The world is running out of water to feed—and nourish—a rapidly growing global population. Freshwater availability is already strained, and …

Category: Health Go Health

Good Nutrition Today is Key to Harvesting a Better Tomorrow

WEBMalnutrition Today Means a Less Fruitful Tomorrow. The toll of early childhood malnutrition is profound. In the years following the 2003 famine, the Ethiopian …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Arshia Wajid Chicago Council on Global Affairs

WEBArshia Wajid is a healthcare executive with nearly 20 years of experience contributing to transformational journeys for many healthcare organizations, including Northwestern …

Category: Health Go Health

A Global Welcome: Metro Chicago's Approach to Immigrant …

WEBRob Paral is a demographic and public policy consultant who's a nonresident fellow at the Council. His specialties include immigrant, Latino and Asian …

Category: Health Go Health

From pollution to solutions: How global cities are tackling poor air

WEBThe Breathe Cities initiative, a project of C40, the Clean Air Fund, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, is investing $30 million across 11 global cities, many with …

Category: Health Go Health

Bela Ganatra Chicago Council on Global Affairs

WEBBela Ganatra holds a medical degree from the University of Mumbai, India; a Master’s from Harvard University & a Postdoc in reproductive health from Johns …

Category: Medical Go Health

Food Security Depends on Water Security—and We Need to Act …

WEBThe global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, with by far the largest growth occurring in Africa and South Asia, where food security problems are the …

Category: Food Go Health

Encouraging Farmer Adoption of Regenerative Agriculture …

WEBDr. Rob Myers is the Director of the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture, and also serves as Regional Director of Extension Programs …

Category: Health Go Health

Expanding "638" to Enhance Native American Food Sovereignty

WEBThe number “638” is short for the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, which Congress enacted in 1975. This enabled …

Category: Health Go Health

Closing the Gap: Solving Food Waste to End Hunger in America

WEBThe 2023 Farm Bill presents a watershed moment in solving food loss and waste in the United States. The Farm Bill is one of the most critical pieces of legislation …

Category: Food Go Health

When is a Crisis a "Crisis" and Why Does It Matter

WEBThis constructed crisis is the view that migrants from Central and South America are a threat to the security of American workers, taxpayers, and …

Category: Health Go Health

From Stability to Prosperity: Understanding Costa Rica's Success

WEBWhile other countries in Central America struggle with political upheaval, violence, corruption, and extreme poverty, Costa Rica has become a global example of …

Category: Health Go Health

INFORMING THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE: Ambitious, …

WEBEXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is the executive summary of Informing the White House Conference: Ambitious, Actionable Recommendations to End Hunger, Advance …

Category: Health Go Health