The climate change forecasts for Ethiopia predict higher temperature and rainfall and increased variability in rainfall with periodic severe droughts and floods. The increased weather variability poses a check on the extent of Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation unless it is supported with improved agricultural water management such as irrigation to make smallholder farming resilient to adverse […]
Child growth faltering dynamics in food insecure districts in rural Ethiopia
Child undernutrition disproportionally affects children in low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, both wasting and stunting are serious public health concerns, with high human and economic costs. Understanding the dynamics in ponderal and linear growth faltering is critical to inform the design of innovative interventions that can prevent both wasting and stunting in poor and […]
An optimal diet for planet and people
In 2019, the EAT-Lancet Commission proposed a planetary health diet (PHD)—optimal for the planet and its people. Yet concerns have arisen regarding its universality and potential tradeoffs and conflicts. This Voices asks: is a PHD realistic, where are the remaining knowledge gaps and opportunities, and where do we go from here? Read more.
Ethiopia: The impact of COVID-19 and food system responses
In Ethiopia, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected livelihoods and caused declines in the gross domestic product (GDP) of the agrifood system (AFS) as well as in total GDP. CGIAR has been working with partners in the country to inform policy responses, focusing on the pandemic’s effects on rural households, the delivery of health services, and […]
All hat and no cattle? Accountability following the UN Food Systems Summit
The upcoming United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) is an important moment to garner political and financial attention to address the most pressing issues facing food systems, including food security, diet quality, and environmental sustainability. It also comes at a critical time, amid competing national and global priorities, including massive inequalities, rapid climate change, and […]
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