diet

ILRI News on diet

11 Sep 2021

Guardian op-ed makes case that criticism of animal farming risks health of world's poorest

The Guardian newspaper published on 10 September 2021 an op-ed written jointly by Emma Naluyima Mugerwa and Lora Iannotti under the title ' Criticism of animal farming in the west risks health of world’s poorest '. The first portion follows; to read the rest, follow the link. The pandemic has...

Lora IannottiAssociate Professor(Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis)
Emma Naluyima MugerwaOwner/Veterinarian(Uganda One-Acre Farm)

ILRI Asia blog

05 Jul 2021

Vietnam holds first national dialogue in the lead-up to the UN Food Systems Summit 2021

Around 130 leaders, researchers, investors, government, and private sector representatives in Vietnam gathered in Hanoi and joined virtually to identify solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing the food systems of the country. The feedback from the national partners will be reported to...

Chi NguyenRegional Communications Officer for East and Southeast Asia

ILRI News

09 Jun 2021

New report from UN Nutrition untangles risks and benefits of food from livestock for sustainable healthy diets, focusing on challenges linked to both abundance and scarcity

A more balanced, sustainable approach to consuming food from livestock—one that meets nutrition needs and focuses on local production methods—is essential for delivering on global commitments to combat malnutrition in all its forms, according to a comprehensive report released today from UN...