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NOVEMBER 2023
Women, Climate and Food Security
While climate change affects everyone, its effects are not felt equally. Women farmers have different, and often more profound, vulnerabilities to climate change and face even greater challenges to adapt to the climate crisis. In addition to climate challenges, women in agrifood systems are battling economic and societal constraints as pointed out by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) “Status of Women in Agrifood Systems” report released earlier this year.
We need to give the women the skills and opportunity to lead; conduct research and programs designed by, with and for women; and engage men and government leaders at all levels on the potential for all to win when women advance. This is not done at the expense of others but rather has huge multiplier effects as we work towards ending hunger. As a pillar of our work, Feed the Future invests heavily in research and technology with the goal of building the resilience of women in agrifood systems because we believe that when women in agriculture are empowered, their families, communities and even entire economies benefit.
As the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) kicks off and brings together world leaders, researchers and other global partners and stakeholders in Dubai to discuss climate impacts and development, we explore the vital role women play in global agrifood systems and how climate presents specific challenges for them in this edition of the newsletter.
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 Gender & Climate Change: New Q&A with USAID Senior Advisor Ann Vaughan
Women make up more than 40 percent of the world’s farmers, but they still face unique challenges when it comes to agriculture and climate change. Learn more about the issues and how Feed the Future is taking action.
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U.S. Center at COP28
Catch live streams, recordings and news from the U.S. delegation and leadership as they participate in COP28 across different climate sectors, issues, perspectives and experiences, and work with global partners to develop and implement climate solutions.
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 2023 Borlaug Dialogue: Harnessing Change for Global Food Security
This year’s Borlaug Dialogue theme, “Harnessing Change” underscored how the global community can innovate and adapt in response to significant global shocks – from COVID-19 to protracted conflict – to build a more resilient, nutritious and inclusive food system for the future.
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2023 Climatelinks Photo Contest Winners Announced
From women and youths taking the lead, sustainable power, biodiversity efforts, combating hunger and strengthening agricultural systems, the 2023 Climatelinks photo contest garnered 250 submissions from more than 40 countries.
USDA & ILRI Team Up Against Infectious Cattle Disease
Researchers from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are working on tools to combat a respiratory disease in cattle that could save livestock farmers across Africa millions of dollars a year.
AWARD Unveils New Five-Year Strategy
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development’s (AWARD) new strategy outlines plans to train, mentor and empower female researchers to advance their careers and continue building a constant pipeline of emerging female scientists and leaders.
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Feed the Future is the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative.
Photo Credits: Feed the Future Guatemala, Innovative Solutions for Agricultural Value Chains Project from USAID and Agropecuaria Popoyán; Nevil Jackson, ACDI/VOCA; Rachel Mummey, WFPF 2023
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