Bioversity International is shaking up the food system says Food Tank
Bioversity International was mentioned by the Food Tank: The Food Think Tank as one of the 40 organizations that are shaking up the food system. "Our hope is that the more people know about the work that these groups are doing, the more people can be inspired to make their own change in the food system," said the co-founders of the blog.
Semantics for Biodiversity – International Workshop
The 1st international workshop on Web Semantics for Biodiversity, held on 27 May in Montpellier, France, will define key challenges identified by the bioinformatics community, discuss solutions and identify opportunities emerging from interactions across plant science and informatics disciplines.
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Bioversity International is shaking up the food system says Food Tank
Bioversity International was mentioned by the Food Tank: The Food Think Tank as one of the 40 organizations that are shaking up the food system. "Our hope is that the more people know about the work that these groups are doing, the more people can be inspired to make their own change in the food system," said the co-founders of the blog.
Bioversity tests innovative approach with Save the Children UK
Introducing the new Household Economy Approach & Cost of the Diet website This exciting new web resource hosts over 200 Household Economy Approach (HEA) and 18 Cost of the Diet (CoD) reports produced by numerous organisations since 2005. These reports provide much needed information on aspects of food security, livelihoods and nutrition in over 30 countries that are not publicly available.
Céline Termote
Title: Research Support Officer, Nutrition and Marketing Diversity Programme Duty post: Bioversity International HQ, Rome, Italy Céline Termote, a Belgian citizen, joined Bioversity International in January 2013 as Research Support Officer at the Nutrition and Marketing Diversity Programme. After obtaining her Master’s degree in Applied Biological Sciences, she started her career as
Forest foods should be used in fight against global malnutrition
Gearing up for the International Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition Bioversity International scientist Barbara Vinceti speaks about the importance of forest foods in peoples' diets. Photo: CIFOR
Bioversity contributes to post 2015 Millennium Development Goals Consultation
Last week, Bioversity International joined the heads of all the major UN agencies and multilateral lending institutions dealing with poverty, hunger and malnutrition in a High Level Consultation in Madrid, Spain to identify a vision and road map to end hunger and malnutrition sustainably. Photo: UN Photo/Rick Bajornas
New book links agricultural biodiversity and nutrition
A new book Diversifying Diets: Using Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Nutrition and Food Security published by Routledge/Earthscan in collaboration with Bioversity International is now available. It explores the current state of knowledge on the role of agricultural biodiversity in improving diets, nutrition and food security.
Making the business case for sustainable food
Bruce Cogill, Bioversity International, Jessica Fanzo, Columbia University, and Tim Lang, City University of London, scrutinize the issues around diet, disease and poverty in this joint opinion piece published in the Guardian.
Bioversity International in 2013
Agricultural and forest biodiversity has the potential to make a difference in our world. We have chosen 12 topics to give you a taste of our work in 2013. We believe that a world in which smallholder farming communities in developing countries are thriving and sustainable is reachable.
How studying peach palm in tropical Latin America can help us understand the potential of diversity.
A new open access research paper looks at peach palm in tropical Latin America and its implications for biodiversity conservation, natural resource management and human nutrition, with contributions from scientists at CIAT, CIRAD and Bioversity International.
Nutrition
Follow Comment Give Subscribe Contact Nutrition Home Partnerships Entrepreneurship Technology Climate change People Pests and Diseases Gender Nutrition Resilience Policy Productivity Conservation Understanding, measuring and promoting sustainable diets is at the heart of Bioversity International’s Nutrition Research Programme. Seeds of Success: Biodiversity for better nutrition Working with WFP,
2013 message
Never before has the need been greater to feed the world sustainably. To do that effectively, more research is needed to better understand the options available. As a research-for-development organization, Bioversity International works with partners worldwide to use and conserve agricultural and forest biodiversity, which we believe is a crucial resource for improved livelihoods, nutrition, sustainability and productive and resilient ecosystems. Find out more about our plans for 2013.
Nutrition and Marketing Diversity
Bioversity International's Nutrition and Marketing Diversity Research Programme addresses the lack of evidence-based guidance on the link between environment, food availability, livelihoods, prices, dietary quality and intake.
Former Bioversity International Senior Nutritionist wins Carasso Foundation prize
Jessica Fanzo, former Senior Nutritionist at Bioversity International, has been recognized for her outstanding work on sustainable food and diets for long-term human health. The prize will be awarded by the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation at a prize ceremony in Madrid today.
Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project launching website
The Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project recently launched their website. This project aims to "mainstream biodiversity conservation and sustainable use for improved human nutrition and well-being" into national and global policies and programs. Photo: S.Landersz\Bioversity
Why the world needs sustainable diets, and research about them
With the Convention on Biological Diversity well underway and the Committee on World Food Security meeting progressing this week, the relevance of agricultural biodiversity remains an important topic of discussion with regards to diet and nutrition. Landscapes Blog for People, Food and Nature asked Dr Bruce Cogill, Programme Leader, Nutrition and Marketing of Diversity at Bioversity International to explore the concept of a Sustainable Diet and to share a recent publication.
Improving Nutrition through Local Agrobiodiversity (INULA)
This project in Kenya aims at “improving nutritional health of women and children under two years through increased utilization of local agrobiodiversity”. With the main objective being “to increase the evidence base that agrobiodiversity is linked to dietary diversity and quality”, the project is consistent with the cross-cutting initiative on biodiversity for food and nutrition and contributes to the Bioversity Nutrition Strategy as well as CRP4 / A4NH.
Food for the Cities: Why Rural Urban Linkages are key to a food secure future
Interview with Bruce Cogill, Programme Leader, Nutrition and Marketing of Diversity, at the 39th Session of the Committee on World Food Security side-event, Food for the Cities. Cogill was attending the event as a representative of the UN Standing Committee on Nutrition Security.
Celebrating local foods on a global scale
World Food Day is 16 October. In honour of this day, Bioversity International is highlighting a research project that is under way in four corners of the world to improve food and nutrition. Photo: Traditional Sri Lankan meal. Bioversity/S. Landersz
Discussing gaps between research on food security, agriculture and nutrition
A new program to help deliver improved nutrition to Africa was recently designed at a workshop in Nairobi on September 10–11. The expert panel, including Bioversity International's Bruce Cogill, defined research priorities for Australian investments in the sphere of food and nutritional security in sub-Saharan Africa. Watch the video for their quick comments.
West African scientists get to grips with food systems research
Per Rudebjer, Scientist, Capacity Strengthening at Bioversity International, reports from a hands-on training workshop in Benin.
UNSCN publishes joint statement on nutrition security of urban populations
The UN Habitat sixth World Urban Forum opens in Italy today, as the UNSCN issues a call for attention and joint action on nutrition security for urban populations. Bruce Cogill, Bioversity International Programme Leader, Nutrition and Marketing Diversity, will take part in a media event tomorrow on Cities and Nutrition Security.
Bruce Cogill
Bruce Cogill is the program leader for Nutrition and Marketing of Diversity at the Rome headquarters of Bioversity International. He has an extensive experience in management, food and nutrition policy, research, programs and practice.
Bioversity International welcomes Olympic challenge on malnutrition
On Sunday, UK Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to join Brazil’s Vice President Michel Temer in closing the 2012 Olympics with a challenge to world leaders to work together to significantly reduce the number of children stunted by malnutrition before the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.
Bruce Cogill, Nutrition Programme Leader talks about the importance of sustainable diets
Voice of America's Kim Lewis interviews Bioversity Nutrition Programme Leader Bruce Cogill on the importance of sustainable diets. Earlier this week a new book Sustainable Diets and Biodiversity was published by Bioversity International and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO).
Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project Newsletter launched
The first issue of Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project Newsletter is out. This multidisciplinary, multi-partner project aims to provide evidence of the nutritional value of agricultural biodiversity and its role in promoting healthy diets and strengthening livelihoods in the project’s leading countries: Brazil, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Turkey.
Training course on Value Chain Research on Neglected and Underutilized Species of Plants
The call for manuscripts and applications is open for candidates from Benin, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria and Senegal. Deadline 5 August 2012.
Undervalued Yet Nutritious Traditional Foods Can Make the Difference - Press release
“Diversity of diet, founded on diverse farming systems, delivers better nutrition and greater health, with additional benefits for human productivity and livelihoods,” said Emile Frison, Director General of Bioversity International at the launch of a new international project in Rio today.
New Agricultural Biodiversity Project to Improve Nutrition and Food Security Worldwide
Placing renewed emphasis on sustaining the natural variety of crops and animals contributing to agriculture, including neglected yet nutritious traditional foods, can improve food security and address growing global concerns over poor nutrition and its negative health effects, officials said at the launch of a new international project at the World Nutrition Rio Congress 2012.
Agricultural biodiversity project to tackle poor nutrition
A collaboration to mainstream biodiversity conservation and sustainable use for improved human nutrition will be launched at the World Nutrition Rio Congress 2012 this weekend. This partnership will strengthen the evidence linking agrobiodiversity with good nutrition, and provide information on nutritional and health benefits of traditional food sources.
Mainstreaming Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition
A global project of Global Environment Facility (GEF) will 'mainstream biodiversity conservation and sustainable use for improved human nutrition and wellbeing' into national and global policies and programs. .
A new publication to help understand the food we eat
To improve livelihoods, nutrition and health, accessing and consuming diverse quality foods is necessary. But what is a quality food? ‘Food Composition Tables for West Africa’ is an important step towards understanding what is in the food that people eat - not only in West Africa but elsewhere. Photo: Ruth Charrondiere/ Florian Stangl
PhD Fellowship for a national of Benin: Food Security and Nutrition
fellowship opportunity in food security and nutrition for the nationals coming from Benin
Bioversity International receives Grand Challenges Explorations Funding
Bioversity International announced today it will receive funding through an initiative created by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. With Save the Children UK, we will pursue an innovative global health research project, titled The Role of Wild and Underutilized Foods in Daily Costs of Diets in Baringo, Kenya.
Reporting back from the 11th European Nutrition Conference
Bioversity took part at the 11th European Nutrition Conference held last week in Madrid and collaborated with FAO in organizing ‘Sustainable Diets and Biodiversity’ side event.
New Bioversity nutrition strategy now online
Bioversity International's new nutrition programme is now available. Read how we will work with smallholder farmers to promote agricultural biodiversity within food production systems.
Objective 4: To mainstream the role of agricultural biodiversity into public health and nutrition policy and practice by sharing evidence and providing local solutions
Through Bioversity International's research programme, we will contribute to international efforts to address global food concerns such as the response to soaring food prices across the globe, food sovereignty, the effect of globalization of diets on health and the need to promote the effective conservation and utilization of this globally significant resource.
Objective 3: To determine best practices and delivery systems of agricultural biodiversity in nutrition and health development programmes
This objective seeks to understand how to integrate and implement the tools and methodologies of agricultural biodiversity to positively impact nutrition development programmes and food assistance on the ground.
Objective 2: To ensure that the production of more nutritious foods through commercial pathways reflects agricultural biodiverse practices and cultural and consumer preferences
The links between what is produced on the farm, the consumer who buys that food, and the income received by the producer does not stop at what is produced.
Objective 1: To strengthen the empirical evidence of agricultural biodiversity’s role for nutrition and health
The major objective of this research will be to generate a better understanding of the links among agricultural biodiversity, diet quality, and nutrition and health, as well as the overall role of nutrition within agricultural systems.
Scientific Advisory Council Members
Bioversity works with an external Scientific Advisory Council to monitor and evaluate our nutrition research programme
Our tools
Agricultural biodiversity is the basis of the food and nutrition value chain with under-exploited potential for contributing to food security, health, income generation, and ecosystem services.
Bioversity's nutrition strategy
Bioversity’s Nutrition Strategy for 2011-2021 centres on using food and nutrition system approaches to improve human nutrition and health.
Our beneficiaries
At least half of the world’s food-insecure people are smallholder farmers living in poverty. Yet smallholder farms produce around one third of the world's food and play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity.
Global malnutrition - the context
An estimated 925 million people are hungry and many more are malnourished. Modern food systems do not deliver dietary diversity concentrating on just three staple crops.
Nutrition
Resilient food and nutrition systems - Analyzing the role of agricultural biodiversity in enhancing human nutrition and health and a look at Bioversity's nutrition research programme.
Millenium Development Goal 1 Hunger Target - A review of global progress
A new paper, co-authored by Bioversity scientist, Jessica Fanzo, examines progress by reviewing evidence from 40 community-based programs as well as national and international efforts.
Assessing nutritional diversity of cropping systems in African villages
A new research paper examines the urgent need for metrics that monitor agricultural progress in Africa beyond calories produced per capita.
Training course on Food Systems: From Agronomy to Human Health
The call for manuscripts and applications is open for candidates from Benin, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria and Senegal. Deadline 6 June 2012.
Agricultural Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition security
A new paper from Bioversity reviews evidence that agricultural biodiversity is an essential component in the sustainable delivery of a more secure food supply.
We are what we eat - Selected Foods from West Africa
A new data table of food composition data for traditional West African foods.
Biodiversity and Sustainable Diet symposium agrees draft outputs
The three-day symposium on Biodiversity and Sustainable Diets, organized jointly by Bioversity and FAO, concluded with a commitment to promote sustainable diets to benefit the rural poor.
Biodiversity & Sustainable Diets: United Against Hunger
The programme for the International Scientific Symposium - Biodiversity and Sustainable Diets - to be held next week in Rome, is now available.
1 billion hungry people
Bioversity International is proud to support the One Billion Hungry Campaign launched by FAO.
Safeguarding traditional foodways
Bioversity is partnering with UNESCO to identify and safeguard threatened foodways in two Kenyan communities.
Heavy metal snacks - A Bioversity project report
Small-scale producers in Peru are implementing better quality control in their food handling practices after finding an unexpected ingredient in their snack products.
Neglected & Underutilized Species
Global food security has become increasingly dependent on only a handful of crops which has resulted in thousands of species with local relevance becoming neglected and underutilized.
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