Health and nutrition

To mark the International Year of Camelids, we interview with Bernard Faye about camels' potential in combating desertification, improving nutrition and llivelihoods, and their cultural and social significance.

According to a UNEP report Daniel Ddiba contributed to, over 400 billion cubic metres of wastewater is generated annually, but less than half undergo treatment. The rest, filled with pollutants, ends up in natural ecosystems, contributing to environmental degradation.

SIANI co-hosted a webinar in February 2024 together with FAO, Sida and the Government Offices of Sweden, on women and girls empowerment and gender equality in the agri-food sector.

Recognising the vital role of cross-network collaboration in driving meaningful progress towards a more sustainable and equitable global food system, we are thrilled to announce that SIANI expanded its reach by joining three new coalitions.

FSEC report highlights that food systems transformation is not only social and environmental but also have immense economic potential.

Presented by Lotta Fabricius Kristiansen, National Competence Centre for Advisory Services, SLU Råd/nu.

Food and agriculture were at the centre stage at the COP28 negotiations where FAO’s Global Roadmap was presented, setting a strategy for achieving SDG2 while remaining within the 1.5C threshold....

The success of food safety efforts requires active participation and responsibility of all stakeholders in the food chain.  

Dorah Momanyi on the re-establishement of the use of indigenous grains, such as sorghum, amaranth and millet, by making plant-based snacks.