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Rural Sustainability: Achieving Economic SDGs through Agricultural Innovation and Environmental Stewardship
By Roberta Fortugno In the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), rural communities emerge as pivotal players, especially...
31 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 2 min


Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Across the Rural-Urban Continuum: A Global Perspective
By Roberta Fortugno Food insecurity knows no boundaries between rural and urban areas. As confirmed by the data provided by the State of...
26 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 3 min


The Environmental Impact of Current Patterns of Rural Development: A Global Perspective
By Roberta Fortugno Earth's water resources, particularly its limited freshwater supply, play a critical role in sustaining various human...
24 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 2 min


The Cost of a Healthy Diet
By Gaia Gallotti After having monitored eleven African countries (Senegal, Ethiopia, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Benin,...
19 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 2 min


Poverty And Inequality In Rural Areas
By Adele Calello Poverty and inequality in rural areas are the outcome of a combination of economic, social, and political factors....
17 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 2 min


Diffusion of processed foods and food away from home
By Vittoria Acampora The diffusion of purchased processed foods has become widespread in both urban and rural regions across the globe....
12 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 3 min


Harnessing Digital Innovations for Rural Growth and Connectivity
By Roberta Fortugno In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, technology has emerged as a catalyst for rural growth, employment...
10 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 3 min


COP 28 – “We United.” “We Acted.” “We Delivered.”The UAE Consensus: An enhanced pathway to accelerate climate action.
By Martina Mihovska Climate change is a pressing global crisis that transcends national boundaries, requiring international cooperation...
8 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 3 min


Urbanization's impact on access to affordable, nutritious diets
By Roberta Fortugno The impacts of urbanization on access to affordable healthy diets, food security, and nutrition have raised concerns...
5 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 3 min


Empowering Rural Communities: The Role of Non-farm Economies in Agricultural Growth
By Roberta Fortugno The main strategy adopted in the pursuit of poverty reduction within rural communities has traditionally focused on...
3 gen 2024Tempo di lettura: 3 min


Unlocking Rural Development: Overcoming Agricultural Productivity Challenges
By Roberta Fortugno Rural development is essential for achieving overall economic growth and reducing poverty; however, this process...
20 dic 2023Tempo di lettura: 2 min


Global trends and burden of malnutrition: nutrition across country income groups
By Vittoria Acampora In current times, several factors such as conflicts, climate change, and the ongoing repercussions of the COVID-19...
15 dic 2023Tempo di lettura: 3 min


In Situ Urbanization: A Blueprint for Inclusive and Sustainable Transformation
By Roberta Fortugno Urbanization, the intricate process of reallocating people and economic activities within or across regions, has...
13 dic 2023Tempo di lettura: 2 min


Differences in food insecurity across rural, peri-urban, and urban areas and gender differences
By Gaia Gallotti During 2022, FAO has collected enough georeferenced FIES (Food Insecurity Experience Scale) data to compare food...
8 dic 2023Tempo di lettura: 2 min


Navigating the dynamic terrain of Rural Development: diverse perspectives and evolving strategies
By Roberta Fortugno Experiences of rural development have traversed a complex landscape, shaped by historical contexts, economic...
6 dic 2023Tempo di lettura: 2 min


Towards ending hunger: economic recovery obstructed by new challenges to food security
By Vittoria Acampora At the end of 2021, global concern about food security emerged. This apprehension stemmed from several factors,...
1 dic 2023Tempo di lettura: 3 min


Harvesting prosperity: The hidden benefits of urbanization for rural communities
By Roberta Fortugno In the ongoing discourse surrounding urbanization, the prevailing narrative often emphasizes its negative impact on...
29 nov 2023Tempo di lettura: 2 min


Toward the future: Sustainable Development to 2030 and 2050
By Vittoria Acampora The core of sustainable development extends far beyond the boundaries of the year 2030, encompassing a broad range...
24 nov 2023Tempo di lettura: 2 min


The role of AI in achieving the SDGs
By Vittoria Acampora The advancements in AI hold great promise for addressing the multifaceted challenges laid out by the Sustainable...
22 nov 2023Tempo di lettura: 3 min


How the SDSN is advancing the 2030 Agenda
By Roberta Fortugno The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) is a global initiative founded in 2012 with the purpose of...
17 nov 2023Tempo di lettura: 3 min
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