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China Cancels All Trade Tariffs for Africa. Who Will Benefit?

Some sectors could profit from the new tariff-free regime. But politically, this step is also part of a geopolitical strategy by Peking.

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Hunger and Obesity – a Development Policy Challenge

Chronic undernutrition and at the same time overweight and obesity: Why poorer countries struggle with the double burden of malnutrition.

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Reduced Funding for Agricultural Research Endangers Food Security

Investment in agricultural research is slowing. How does this impact crop yields that need to increase to feed a still growing population?

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Conflicts Drive Food Insecurity in Africa

The five countries with the highest numbers of people facing acute food insecurity were also countries affected by recurring conflict.

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Despite Offers of International Aid Food Security in North Korea Remains Critical
Trade with China is resuming, Russia and the FAO are offering help. But the regime in Pyongyang insists on self-sufficiency.
China Cancels All Trade Tariffs for Africa. Who Will Benefit?
Some sectors could profit from the new tariff-free regime. But politically, this step is also part of a geopolitical strategy by Peking.
Soil Erosion: Southern Africa's water tower is endangered
Wind and water carry away fertile topsoil both in montane and lowland regions, the equilibrium of important wetlands is distrubed. More attention should be paid to regeneration.
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Food Taboos

Frugality, fasting, dietary laws - societies and communities are characterised by cultural and religious norms that influence dietary customs, food security and planetary boundaries.

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Between Hope and Hindrance - Religion and Food Security

Religious traditions can be both a motivation and an impediment to food security. Some practical examples.

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Contested Nutrition: Meat Consumption, Religion and Sustainable Development

How cultural norms are connected to environmental and climate goals - conclusions from global data.

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Cultural Taboos and Women's Diets in Ethiopia

Insights from a case study in the Amhara Region revealing the influence of traditional beliefs on nutrition and health today.

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Gender Norms in the Food Systems of Three Countries

Gender power relations impact food security and quality. Women's groups have learnt to overcome these dynamics.

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Focus area – additional article

In this edition, we are offering you an extra article on the current focus area, in addition to the usual four focus articles.

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Nutrition in India: Infused with Tradition and Wisdom

In many regions of India, widows are expected to be frugal, while the idea of nutrition as medicine fosters a balanced diet.

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