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  • [New] Ministers have the opportunity to unlock investment in three floating wind farms in 2024, in Scotland, north England and the Celtic Sea. The Guardian
  • [New] Projected demand for protein is of particular interest, with projections that the world demand for animal-derived protein will double by 2050, resulting in concerns for sustainability and food security. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] A growing global population, combined with factors such as changing socio-demographics, will place increased pressure on the world's resources to provide not only more but also different types of food. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] Rising temperatures due to climate change were predicted to drive up the cost of food worldwide between 1.49 and 1.79 percentage points every year by 2035. DAWN.COM
  • [New] Almost half of Gaza's 2.3 million people are facing catastrophic food insecurity, with a risk of famine by the end of May if a ceasefire does not happen or if there is no sustained access to aid. Sky News
  • [New] Investing in gender equality and women's empowerment is not only more urgent than ever but also an incredibly smart investment to generate economic growth, food security, income opportunities and better lives, particularly in rural areas where most of the world's poorest live. Latest
  • [New] Without action, there is a real risk of food insecurity due to falling global farm yields and increased threats to global supply chains. BBC News
  • [New] A man-made famine in Gaza is imminent and that more than a million people will face catastrophic levels of hunger, despite food being piled up in trucks just a few kilometers away. The Guardian
  • [New] Nearly 1.46 million people (about 9% of the analyzed population) are projected to face acute food insecurity (CH Phase 3 [Crisis]) during the 2024 June to August lean season period. ReliefWeb
  • [New] One-third of Sudan's population - 18 million people - already face acute food insecurity, and that catastrophic hunger levels could be reached in some areas of western Darfur by May. Just Security
  • [New] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this month approved a label change that allows Wegovy to be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in people who are overweight or have obesity and also have existing heart disease. The Washington Post
  • [New] The world will face dramatically intensified competition for food, energy and water, affecting trade patterns and displacing populations. LabourList
  • [New] Climate change and population growth will make life increasingly precarious for Juma, Kagembe, and other small farmers in the developing world - and for the people they feed. National Geographic
  • [New] The NISSIN FOODS Group will tackle the challenge of creating a new food culture and realizing a sustainable society by carrying out research on cultured meat. Nissin Foods Group
  • [New] The food businesses must face their fears over warehouse automation and rediscover their 'appetite for risk' if they wish to keep up in one of the fastest moving sectors in the world. FoodManufacture.co.uk
  • [New] Driven by population growth, rising income, improved health awareness and urbanization, global consumption of aquatic food is expected to increase by 15% to supply on average 21.4 kg per capita in 2030. The Fish Site
  • [New] Now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Wegovy, the version of semaglutide currently prescribed for weight loss, for preventing serious cardiovascular conditions in certain people who are at high risk. Scientific American
  • [New] The improvements in household access to food and income will support declining acute malnutrition rates with widespread Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes likely by the end of the long rains. Fews Net
  • [New] As household access to food and income improve, households will reduce their application of more severe consumption and livelihood-based coping strategies and likely engage in coping strategies more indicative of Stressed (IPC Phase 2). Fews Net
  • By harnessing AI for predictive analytics, crop monitoring, and precision agriculture, Pakistani farmers can enhance crop yields, optimise resource utilization, and mitigate risks, ultimately bolstering food security and economic stability. DAWN.COM
  • Given continued funding constraints, WFP will prioritize the delivery of food assistance during the 2024 lean season to areas classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) or worse and areas hosting a high influx of South Sudanese returnees. Fews Net
  • In 2024, sustainable practices and technologies that help reduce the negative impact of agriculture on the environment will remain relevant and continue to develop. People Development Magazine

Last updated: 26 March 2024



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