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Why gender matters in COVID-19 responses – now and in the future
In low- and middle-income countries, women are key to practical efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus—but face many obstacles men do not.
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Earth Day 2020: Lessons for human survival from a pandemic and a global environment under stress
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day and COVID-19 crisis prompt reflection on where we are heading as a species.
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Transforming food systems for women’s empowerment and equity
Ensuring that women’s contributions to food systems are recognized, and that women can make strategic choices about their involvement, has benefits for all.
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Poverty and food insecurity could grow dramatically as COVID-19 spreads
Without significant action, modeling shows, a global health crisis could trigger global poverty and food crises.
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Global Food Policy Report 2020 launch: Building inclusive food systems
As the COVID-19 pandemic increasingly upends economies, efforts to improve food systems must continue.
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For the poorest countries, the full danger from coronavirus is only just coming into view
Global cooperation is essential to avert a health, economic, and social catastrophe.
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Viewing food system transformation through the country lens
Lessons from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Viet Nam on promoting inclusion and better nutrition, from the 2020 Global Food Policy Report.
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Diets in a time of coronavirus: Don’t let vegetables fall off the plate
The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for vegetable production—and for global food security—due to its seasonal nature, labor needs, and the perishability of fresh produce.
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Impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on vegetable value chains in Ethiopia
As restrictions take effect, a survey shows reductions in food trade and consumption.
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Will COVID-19 cause another food crisis? An early review
If you are rich, the answer may well be no. But if you are poor, the answer is more likely to be yes.