This Brief focusses primarily on the role of science, technology and innovation (STI), and including research and development (R&D), education and extension, in transforming the food systems of Asia and the Pacific. The Brief...

The Brief first reviews the main drivers of food system transformation in Africa. They include sustained economic recovery and rising incomes, rapid urbanization, steady population...

In a new book, Transformation of our food systems - the making of a paradigm shift, 40 international experts set out the highlights and trends in food production since 2009...

Global food production needs to be increased by 70% to meet demands by 2050. Current agricultural practices cannot cope with this pace and furthermore are not ecologically...

Sustainable food systems are needed to ensure appropriate food production and reduce losses and waste, while also safeguarding human and environmental health, political stability...