Biodiversity and Nutrition Synergies: Evaluating National Biodiversity Strategies and Actions Plans for Integration

- 22/10/2024

The Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN) presents a new report that analyses the intersection of biodiversity and nutrition, "Biodiversity and Nutrition Synergies: Evaluating National Biodiversity Strategies and Actions Plans for Integration." The report offers a comprehensive analysis of 192 National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), revealing the current state of nutrition integration in biodiversity policies worldwide.

Statement by the Paris N4G Private Sector Working Group: Driving Collective Action to Combat Malnutrition

ATNI (Access to Nutrition Initiative), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and Paris Peace Forum (PPF) have received the official mandate to facilitate the Paris 2025 Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Private Sector Working Group (PSWG). The working group drives private sector collaboration for the 2025 N4G Summit, facilitating strategic engagement and ensuring meaningful contributions towards advancing global nutrition outcomes.

Reducing Salt Consumption for a Healthier Indonesia

- 28/10/2024

Indonesia is confronting a pressing public health challenge that extends beyond diet: the impact of non- communicable diseases (NCDs) driven by lifestyle factors, including high sodium intake. This issue is particularly concerning as many NCDs, such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease, are preventable yet contribute significantly to the country’s morbidity and mortality rates. For instance, Indonesia’s stroke burden remains substantial, with a Disability- Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) rate of 3,809 per 100,000 people in 2021,1 one of the highest in Southeast Asia, reflecting the urgent need for targeted public health interventions.