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A Conversation with UN IFAD President Alvaro Lario

Please join the CSIS Global Food Security Program as we welcome IFAD President Alvaro Lario and U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) for an in-depth conversation on global food insecurity and the specific role of IFAD combatting the current hunger crisis.

Transcript — July 13, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Russia Inflicts Grain Pain

CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh joins the podcast to discuss Moscow’s pullout of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and its implications for the war in Ukraine and for the world.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Caitlin Welsh — July 20, 2023

CSIS the truth of the matter

Innovative Public-Private Partnerships in Food Systems of the Future

Join the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development, in collaboration with the CSIS Global Food Security Program, for a conversation on private-sector engagement on food security and the importance of promoting impactful public-private partnerships in the future.

Event by Richard Crespin , Charlene Denizard , Carol Moore , Katherine F. Pickus , Susan Zimmerman , and Curt Reintsma — July 18, 2023

A Conversation with UN IFAD President Alvaro Lario

Please join the CSIS Global Food Security Program as we welcome IFAD President Alvaro Lario and U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) for an in-depth conversation on global food insecurity and the specific role of IFAD combatting the current hunger crisis.

Event by John J. Hamre , Caitlin Welsh , Dr. Alvario Lario , and Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS) — July 13, 2023

A Conversation with UN IFAD President Alvaro Lario

Please join the CSIS Global Food Security Program as we welcome IFAD President Alvaro Lario and U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) for an in-depth conversation on global food insecurity and the specific role of IFAD combatting the current hunger crisis.

Transcript — July 13, 2023

Event Summary: Ripple Effect: Exploring the Intersection of Water Insecurity and Displacement in the Middle East

The Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Middle East Program held a virtual discussion on the Water and the Future of the Middle East initiative on June 26, 2023. Panelists explored the connections between water insecurity and displacement, particularly in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, and Gaza, with experts Giorgi Gigauri, Niku Jafarnia, and Michael Talhami. Natasha Hall, senior fellow, moderated the discussion.

Blog Post by Natasha Hall , Giorgi Gigauri , Michael Talhami , and Niku Jafarnia — July 10, 2023

Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Multi-stakeholder and Public-Private Partnerships in Food Systems of the Future

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by C.D. Glin, the president of the PepsiCo Foundation and the Global Head of Philanthropy at PepsiCo Inc, and Ginya Truitt Nakata an expert in food security and an independent consultant to discuss insights on global agriculture and food security, and how the private sector has the potential to facilitate the growth of more sustainable food systems worldwide.  

 

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — June 21, 2023

CSIS Building the Future

Healthy Eating: Food, Family, and Good Nutrition

When healthy, sustainable diets are not achievable for all, societies and economies are at risk. Despite growing recognition of food and nutrition insecurity in international dialogues, it is still unclear who should do what to strengthen food systems.

Commentary by Emmy Simmons — May 19, 2023

Mitigating Risk and Capturing Opportunity: The Future of Alternative Proteins

Global meat consumption is projected to rise in the coming decades, exacerbating risks and vulnerabilities of global food systems. Experts examine the role of alternative proteins in strengthening U.S. food systems, biosecurity, and economic resilience. 

Report by Zane Swanson , Caitlin Welsh , and Joseph Majkut — May 11, 2023