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Five reasons why past and present realities must inform future food system transformation

3rd December 2020

Dr Stephen Whitfield highlights why history and current circumstances are key to informing radical food systems’ transformation – the kinds of changes necessary to meet the SDGs and maintain a safe and just planet for future generations.

Tags climate resilience, food systems, Research, transformation

Collaboration, trust and urgency – the three things we need to tackle global challenges

23rd October 202022nd October 2020

Effective collaboration is key to tackling the ‘grand challenges’ we face before time runs out. According to Professor Tim Benton, shifting our thinking to a systems approach is critical for our success.

Tags Chatham House, Climate Action, CLIMATE CHANGE, food systems, Global Challenges Research Fund, University of Leeds

How scientists are mixing modelling, data and expertise to feed Africa’s future

27th October 202022nd October 2020

Models do much more than predict crop yields – they share meaningful insight on the impacts of climate change. Professor Andy Challinor dives into the thought-process behind iFEED, a new tool to tackle climate change, food security and dietary health in Africa.

Tags CLIMATE CHANGE, crop modelling, FOOD SECURITY, food systems, policy, Sub-Saharan Africa, University of Leeds
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