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Timothy Thomas

Timothy Thomas is a Senior Research Fellow in the Foresight and Policy Modeling Unit. His research focuses on the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity. Tim’s work involves developing innovative methods for simulated climate futures and model coordination between climate, crop, water, energy, and economics.

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Food insecurity, poverty may escalate (Yahoo India) 

April 09, 2020

Yahoo India reported on the launch of the 2020 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR). The 2020 GFPR warns food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty may escalate, particularly among marginalized people in the developing world due to the rapid spread of coronavirus. The Report also stated that policymakers must focus on building a more resilient, climate-smart, inclusive and healthy food systems that can help people withstand these types of shocks. Republished in Daily Hunt, Business Insider (India), Deccan Heral, Outlook India, FreePress Journal, Dev Discourse (India), Daily Excelsior.

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