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Advancing One Health in Southeast Asia: workshop highlights strategies for implementation and investment
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Advancing One Health in Southeast Asia: workshop highlights strategies for implementation and investment

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The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) recently organized a workshop in Bangkok, Thailand on 19-20 December 2023 to address pressing global health challenges in Southeast Asia. Continue reading →

ILRI’s interdisciplinary livestock insights at SAADC 2023
Agriculture / Animal Diseases / Animal Health / Cambodia / CGIAR / Climate Change / Collaboration / Crop-Livestock / East and Southeast Asia / Food Safety / Gender / GHG Emisssions / ILRI / Indigenous Breeds / Laos / Livelihoods / Livestock / Meat / Pigs / policy / Poultry / Research / Southeast Asia / Vietnam / Zoonotic Diseases

ILRI’s interdisciplinary livestock insights at SAADC 2023

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At the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries (SAADC2023) held in Lao PDR from November 21-24, 2023, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) conducted a session on advancing sustainable livestock systems. During the afternoon of Day 4, ILRI researchers and partners engaged in discussions covering topics ranging from food safety to genetic improvements, showcasing their commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. Continue reading →

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security
Advocacy / Agri-Health / Agriculture / CGIAR / Climate Change / Collaboration / Crop-Livestock / Diet / Disease Control / East and Southeast Asia / Feeds / Food Safety / Food Systems / Gender / GHG Emisssions / Human Health / ILRI / Livelihoods / Livestock / Markets / policy / Southeast Asia / Vietnam

CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam showcases research and innovations for food security

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and CGIAR co-organized the CGIAR Science Day in Vietnam on 21 November 2023 in Hanoi. With the theme ‘Advancing science for food security through collaborative initiatives,’ the meeting served as a platform for national and CGIAR researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge research findings and innovations. Continue reading →

ILRI research on zoonosis, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum
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ILRI research on zoonosis, food safety and antimicrobial resistance highlighted at the 2022 Global ODA Forum

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Food safety, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance and animal health research findings by scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and partners were presented at the 2022 Global ODA Forum for Sustainable Agricultural Development held 21–22 November 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. Continue reading →

New One CGIAR initiative to transform livestock productivity, nutrition and gender inclusion in northwest Vietnam
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New One CGIAR initiative to transform livestock productivity, nutrition and gender inclusion in northwest Vietnam

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A two-day workshop, 20-21 April 2022, kicked off the One CGIAR initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion (SAPLING) in Son La Province, Northwest Vietnam. The workshop brought together 80 key stakeholders from the province including local authorities, farmers, researchers, private sector actors and the SAPLING team to discuss ways to make the livestock sector in Northwest Vietnam more productive, resilient, equitable and sustainable. Continue reading →

Thông cáo báo chí: Khởi động sáng kiến mới dựa vào chăn nuôi giúp cải thiện sinh kế, dinh dưỡng và hòa nhập giới ở vùng cao Tây Bắc
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Thông cáo báo chí: Khởi động sáng kiến mới dựa vào chăn nuôi giúp cải thiện sinh kế, dinh dưỡng và hòa nhập giới ở vùng cao Tây Bắc

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Trong hai ngày 20-21 tháng 04 năm 2022 đã diễn ra hội thảo khởi động sáng kiến mới của One CGIAR ‘Sáng kiến năng suất chăn nuôi bền vững vì sinh kế, dinh dưỡng và hòa nhập giới’ (gọi tắt là SAPLING) tại tỉnh Sơn La. Hội thảo có sự tham dự của khoảng 80 đại biểu, là đại diện của chính quyền địa phương các cấp, nông dân, khu vực tư nhân, nhóm cán bộ nghiên cứu SAPLING nhằm tìm giải pháp giúp chuyển đổi ngành chăn nuôi ở khu vực Tây Bắc, giúp ngành chăn nuôi gia tăng năng suất, khả năng phục hồi, tính công bằng và bền vững hơn. Continue reading →

Press release: New livestock-based initiative launched for better livelihoods, nutrition and gender inclusion in the Northwest Highlands of Vietnam
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Press release: New livestock-based initiative launched for better livelihoods, nutrition and gender inclusion in the Northwest Highlands of Vietnam

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A two-day workshop, 20-21 April 2022, kicked off the One-CGIAR initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion (or SAPLING) in Son La Province, Northwest Vietnam. The workshop brought together about 80 key stakeholders from Son La province including local authorities, farmers, private sector actors and the research program team to find ways to transform the livestock sector in Northwest Vietnam and make it more productive, resilient, equitable and sustainable. Continue reading →

Vietnam joins UN call to transform global food systems as UN Food Systems Summit kicks off
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Vietnam joins UN call to transform global food systems as UN Food Systems Summit kicks off

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On 23 September 2021, Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined other world leaders at the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) 2021 where the global transformation of food systems is being discussed towards achieving 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Continue reading →

Vietnam holds first national dialogue in the lead-up to the UN Food Systems Summit 2021
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Vietnam holds first national dialogue in the lead-up to the UN Food Systems Summit 2021

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Around 130 leaders, researchers, investors, government, and private sector representatives in Vietnam gathered in Hanoi and join virtually to identify solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing the food systems of the country. The feedback from the national partners will be reported to the first-ever UN Food Systems Summit in September to strategize the actions for positive change in agri-food systems to realize the Sustainable Development Goals. Continue reading →