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Expanding "638" to Enhance Native American Food Sovereignty

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Global Food for Thought by Mary Belle Zook

Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.

A herd of buffalo is pictured on a field.
Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative
Food and Agriculture

Starving for Aid: The Unseen War in Tigray

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Global Food for Thought by Coauthors

The Ethiopian government is using starvation as a weapon of war against Tigray, inducing a massive famine that requires immediate action from the international community.

An Ethiopian man examines his wheat crop near Korem in a northern Tigray province.
REUTERS/Radu Sigheti
Food and Agriculture

COP27 and the Fight Against Climate Change

In the News
Bayer
Ertharin Cousin

Distinguished Fellow Ertharin Cousin and Matthias Berninger explore the role of food and agriculture in the climate conversation, and the results of COP27.

COP27 2022 sign
The Pursuit Room
Food and Agriculture

Flavors and Culture: Food Systems through Indigenous Women's Eyes

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Global Food for Thought by Myrna Cunningham

Productive practices of Indigenous women's groups have significant value in contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the well-being of humanity, and therefore encourage exchange and dialogue.

A woman walks along a cliff with a sheep following behind her.
Monica Volpin
Food and Agriculture

Will CRISPR Crops Avoid the GMO Curse?

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Global Food for Thought by Coauthors

If CRISPR crops can avoid being regulated like GMOs, they can create significant opportunities for low- and middle-income countries, and help combat hunger and poverty.

Four scientists examine plants in a lab. Food and Agriculture

A Thanksgiving Legacy: Fighting for Indigenous Food Sovereignty

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Global Food for Thought by Jayden Lim

“Thanksgiving must be a day to recognize the Indigenous fight against colonization and its legacies as we seek to reclaim our foods,” writes Jayden Lim.

A field of wheat is pictured as the sun sets.
Felix Mittermeier
Food and Agriculture

What’s Needed to Build Sustainable Food Systems

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Agri-Pulse
Jacqueline Applegate

The best ways to build sustainable food systems are through advancing science, innovation, and collaboration, argues Jacqueline Applegate.

A farmhouse is pictured in front of a field of wheat as the sun sets behind it.
Timothy Eberly
Food and Agriculture

Native Food Sovereignty: Strengthening Connection to Culture

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Global Food for Thought by Julie Garreau

Community and family gardens provide the foundation for Native Food Sovereignty, and allow the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to reclaim their local food system.

Three students participating in the CRYP Garden Club learn how to grind berries.
Julie Garreau
Food and Agriculture

We Need Timely Regulatory Collaboration to Cut Methane Emissions 

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The Hill
Dan Glickman

Distinguished Fellow Dan Glickman stresses the importance of immediate action to address "food security, nutrition issues and environmental sustainability."

A row of wind turbines in La Ventosa, Oaxaca, southern Mexico.
Reuters
Tech and Science

Ethiopia and Somalia Show Droughts Don't Need to Result in Famine

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Africa.com
Joshua Busby

As Africa faces its worst drought in 40 years, Joshua Busby looks at Ethiopia and Somalia and why one country could avoid famine while the other could not.

Two women collect water from a pan at the Kaxareey camp for the internally displaced people in Dollow, Gedo region of Somalia on May 24, 2022
Reuters
Food and Agriculture