New evidence quantifies significant negative health effects.

Positive health and nutrition results persist even in adverse circumstances.

The poor in developing countries face severe impacts.

The first time such a connection has been established between climate change, agricultural productivity, and health.

Making important connections between agriculture, health, and nutrition.

Lockdowns lead to sharp spikes in poverty.

Steps must be taken now to avert a decades-long nutrition and public health crisis.

There are valid reasons to doubt whether these programs provide a sustainable and cost-effective way of addressing poor nutrition.

The pandemic has all the makings of a perfect storm for global malnutrition.

A new study finds the EAT-Lancet Commission reference diet—aimed at improving nutrition and global sustainability—is too expensive for many people around the world.

Egg calories in Niger are 23.3 times as expensive as a calorie from rice or corn. In the U.S., egg calories are just 1.6 times as expensive as staple food calories. 

IFPRI research shows what works – and doesn't – in promoting gardening with the aim of boosting consumption of fruits and vegetables. 

A diet rich in milk, eggs, and/or meats provides key nutrients during the crucial phase of life from six months to two years.

Research suggests living in close proximity to chickens may make children more prone to health problems. But water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) recommendations focus almost exclusively on human feces.

Note: A modified version of this story originally appeared on Dani Rodrik’s weblog on March 28, 2014.