Feeding 9 Billion: The Contribution of New Genetic Technologies to Global Food Production
An authoritative introduction to the scientific, social, environmental, political and legal issues involved in growing and bringing to market crops developed using new genetic technologies – crops which may well contribute to alleviating global hunger, especially in emerging economies. The book’s primary focus is on genetic modification, where these issues are most acute. The book presents arguments for, as well as standard objections to, genetic modification, but the discussion is broad and includes alternative – and sometimes more appropriate – new genetic technologies. Lead editor, Peter Evans, other editors, Dr. David Bennett and Dr. Richard C. Jennings. Get the full publication here
Transforming food and agriculture to achieve the SDGs
The path to prosperity is clearly marked by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It requires transformative action, embracing the principles of sustainability and tackling the root causes of poverty and hunger to leave no one behind. As the prime connection between people and the planet, sustainable food and agriculture have great potential to address many of our challenges, serving up affordable, nutritious food, strengthening livelihoods, revitalizing rural and urban landscapes, delivering inclusive national growth and driving positive change across the 2030 Agenda. How can decision-makers turn that potential into reality? How can they select and prioritize resources to accelerate progress? This publication presents practical solutions through 20 interconnected actions, each describing approaches, policies and tools that contribute to multiple SDGs. They integrate the three dimensions of sustainable development, and require participation and partnerships among different actors. Identifying synergies, understanding trade-offs and outlining incentives, these 20 actions tackle the real issues that countries face in building a Zero Hunger world and brighter future for all. Get the full publication here
ISAAA Brief 53-2017: Infographics
These infographics from a report by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) Brief 53 of 2017 summarizes benefits of biotech crops since the first commercial planting ii 1996. The first 21 years of commercialization of biotech crops has confirmed that biotech crops have delivered substantial agronomic, environmental, economic, health, and social benefits to farmers, and increasingly the consumers. In 2017, 17 million farmers cultivated biotech crops in 189.8 million hectares. The infographics also highlights the contribution of biotech crops to food security, sustainability, and climate change. Get the full publication here