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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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Since 1975, IFPRI’s research has been informing policies and development programs to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods around the world.

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IFPRI currently has more than 480 employees working in over 70 countries with a wide range of local, national, and international partners.

World food banks and the pandemic effect (Agro-Campana)

August 23, 2020


Agro-Campana (Argentina) published an article on food security during COVID-19. The crisis has placed government officials in the difficult position of balancing restrictions on mobility with guaranteeing access to basic services. And while the world has not faced major food shortages, there have been disruptions to international food security. In the journal article COVID-19 risks to global food security by IFPRI researchers David Laborde, Will Martin, Johan Swinnen, and Rob Vos (Science Magazine), IFPRI researchers state,  “The longer the crisis lasts, the more complicated the situation will be. The question is: how much longer can the system hold? ” Division Director Rob Vos (Markets, Trade, and Institutions) said, “What we are seeing is a significant increase in food insecurity.” Republished in Agroruralnoticitas.com. 


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