Bioversity International has been implementing a project in Kitui, Kenya which assesses farmers’ agrobiodiversity management practices.
The presentation illustrates techniques of intercropping with legumes as a solution to problems of malnutrition, using a participatory farmer-to-farmer approach.
Although India is a signatory to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and has put in place a number of policies aimed at reducing the demand for tobacco products, the tobacco industry still benefits from strong institutional support.
The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) is leading a regional communications and training program for local journalists to improve science-based journalism in health emergencies during crisis and post-crisis periods.
Food insecurity remains a major concern in Africa. In Tanzania and Malawi, respectively, 38% and 46% of children below five years of age suffer from stunting.
This project will help establish a West African Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEO Health) Hub in environmental and occupational health.
Unhealthy diets are a major risk factor related to the rapid rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. Fruit and vegetables are important parts of a healthy diet, as are other high-fibre foods.
During the first phase of this project (103765), researchers conducted a market analysis for bamboo and bamboo products, compared the livelihoods of tobacco and bamboo farmers, and produced a series of community action plans for livelihood diversi
Bangladesh is a signatory to the World Health Organization's global health treaty on tobacco control, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). The FCTC is the world's first public health treaty.
The quality of diets within Africa food systems appears to be getting worse as evidenced by the increase in micronutrient deficiencies, chronic diseases and low resistance to infectious diseases.