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Global Hunger Index 2024 – prospects of reaching zero hunger are grim

If the lack of progress in combating hunger continues, 64 countries will not accomplish reaching a low level of hunger by 2030. This is the result the Global Hunger Index, presented by Welthungerhilfe to mark World Food Day, arrives at.

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Scientific World

New wheat varieties can contribute to food security

Wheat is the world’s most important grain. But it has high environmental costs due to the need to fertilise with nitrogen. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany and France's National…

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Germany joins world-wide alliance for women’s rights

Germany is joining the international Alliance for Feminist Movements, a league of governments, international organisations, foundations and civil society groups. German Federal Development Minister Svenja Schulze…

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The potential of Cambodia’s solar technology market to support farmer-led irrigation

Traditional irrigation systems in Cambodia, such as reservoirs, as well as river and canal systems, have limitations, leading to the emergence of farmer-led irrigation management. Meanwhile, solar irrigation has gained…

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State of Global Water Resources 2023

A new report highlights growing shortfalls and stress in global water resources. The world is well off track from meeting Sustainable Development Goal 6 on water and sanitation.

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