Develops research, programs, and initiatives designed to envision and activate sustainable solutions leading to better health for individuals and communities worldwide.
When we think about the relationship between agriculture and health, the obvious link is nutrition.
By definition, nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for proper health and growth.,
A healthy future for our planet requires a thriving agriculture industry.
, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that 2.4 billion people—more than 30 percent of our global population—face moderate or severe food insecurity right now.
Southeast Asia is a vital supplier of the world’s food. In 2019, it was responsible for 90 percent o
f global rice production.,
The agri-food sector in Southeast Asia is poised for explosive growth against an ever-challenging landscape.
, Multiple new studies point to a notable gap in agri-food investments in Southeast Asia, especially for transformational farming practices that could increase yields, reduce land use, protect biodiversity, and reduce emissions.
Agriculture and food are responsible for 27 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions. With growing
population and wealth, so too will the demand for more and better-quality food., Having specialized scientific expertise is one thing; coordinating these skill sets and demonstrating executional excellence repeatedly is another.
, Top-Down Support Sparks Innovations and Clears Roadblocks
Food security and decarbonization are higher on China’s policy agenda than ever, with goals set for carbon emissions to peak by 2030.
With the explosion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and life-changing medical advances ove
r the last 12 months, the world is on the precipice of a technological revolution.,
We are excited about the possibilities technological advances bring to developing countries.
, Agriculture
Agriculture is one of the least digitalized industries, with many farming practices astonishingly similar to those of a century ago.