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Project Syndicate published an op-ed by Research Fellow, Ruth Meinzen-Dick focusing on women in agriculture. “In far too many contexts, women farmers lack the authority to manage the crops they produce or the income they generate. This has far-reaching implications for development,” Meinzen-Dick wrote. This op-ed was republished in Asia Pacific Daily and Le Quotidien.

The Indian Express in an article on air pollution and its risk discussed findings from an IFPRI and partners. The study found that the economic cost of exposure to air pollution from crop residue burning at $35 billion, or nearly Rs. 2.35 lakh crore annually, for the three north Indian states of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. IFPRI has used […]

The Financial Times posted an op-ed by Division Director Channing Arndt that argued climate change mitigation will not necessarily hamper economic growth in poorer countries. Arndt wrote if poorer countries were exempted for a period of time from having to curb emissions, not only would climate change still be constrained, but most poor- and middle-income […]

Voice of Nigeria (VON) reported on IFPRI’s collaboration with stakeholders in Nigeria to tackle malnutrition and stunted growth among children. IFPRI Research Fellow Mulubrhan Amare explained survey findings that revealed that there are 9.7 million stunted children in Nigeria today as a result of malnutrition. Amare added that a need for specific intervention to solve […]

Pakistan & Gulf Economist reported on air quality and the UN Summit on climate change. IFPRI’s research on air pollution from tree burning in India was highlighted. Every year, farmers in Northwest India burn 39 million tons of rice straw residue on their farms in order to clear the field for the next harvest. This open […]

Ghana Business News reported on GSMA Mobile’s initiative to develop a mobile industry climate action roadmap in line with the Paris Agreement. An IFPRI study’s findings on climate change stating a predicted increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) could significantly reduce the availability of critical nutrients such as protein, iron, and zinc.  

In an op-ed, Danielle Resnick stated that vendors must contend with volatile policies that, at best, lead to poor working conditions, and at worst, harassment and confiscation of merchandise. Are informal traders being used as political pawns?

The Rappler (Philippines) wrote an article on yam jam and climate change. Data linking climate change specifically to ube (yam) production are scarce. But the indicators of the impact can be seen in some reports pertaining  to the change in rainfall pattern & mean temperature of the area. Agriculture, in general, is severely impacted by […]

In a Reuters op-ed, Division Director Channing Arndt, Director General Shenggen Fan, and Gates Foundation’s Nick Austin explain how growth in food demand over the next 40 years will concentrate in Africa and South Asia. Unprecedented challenges will face food systems, including ways of increasing production while keeping the climate stable, requiring not only enhanced investments in […]

NewsLive.com (USA) in an article on pollution and clean air referenced an IFPRI study. Every year, farmers in Northwest India burn 39 million tons of rice straw residue on their farms in order to clear the field for the next harvest. This open burning is one of the root causes of the air pollution in […]