Govt’s urged to adopt ‘agroecology’ at Hanoi Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change
Hanoi, 10 Sept: Civil society groups urged governments to adopt “agroecology” practices to protect farmers’ yields in the face of climate change. In a statement issued during the just-concluded 2nd … Continue reading
‘Eating’ water latest and rising threat to a thirsty world
STOCKHOLM (August 27, 2012) – Paradoxically, the water we “eat” is likely to become one of the growing new dangers to millions of the world’s thirsty, hungering for this finite … Continue reading
UN calls for ‘integrated’ climate policies, as drought worsens worldwide
Manila (August 21, 2012) – The United Nations is calling for more consolidated efforts to combat climate change and counter its effects on global food security amid worsening droughts and … Continue reading
Climate change can deal blow to land tenure
Climate change and natural disasters threaten land tenure in Asia and can even deal “heavy blows” to smallholders, according to a loose coalition of civil society groups pushing for land … Continue reading
Experts warn of future Asia-Pacific food vulnerability
BANGKOK (August 3, 2012) — Drought in the United States and India is leading to higher food prices and has some experts warning Asia-Pacific countries to step up investment in … Continue reading
Old Issues and New Challenges to Food Security in Asia
by Antonio B. Quizon This reflection paper by Antonio B. Quizon is based on a regional workshop held on 22 – 23 August 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the theme … Continue reading
Alliance Against Hunger and Malnutrition in Asia 