Building on the health outcomes of COP26, COP27 and COP28, particularly the Health Day, COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health, the Global Goal on Adaptation, the Sharm-El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda, and the Guiding Principles on Financing Climate and Health Solutions, members of the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) will convene to agree on how these outcomes should shape the priorities of the ATACH moving forward responding to country demands and promoting a better understanding of the barriers and opportunities to progress this important agenda. Members will also share experiences and expertise for building climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems.
World-over, the first week of August is observed as ‘Breastfeeding Week’. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its advantages. World Breastfeeding Week, coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), revolves around strengthening the capacity of actors that protect, promote and support breastfeeding across different levels of society.
Africa’s Food Systems Forum- AGRF, is the world’s premier forum for African agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African food systems forward.
The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29) will convene in November 2024. The summit is held by the United Nations as a way to bring diplomats, heads of state and climate advocates together to form an international response to climate change. COP29 will be GAIN's fourth COP, and our second as an accredited NGO.
The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board.
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Vending food products in flexible quantities (i.e., loose, as opposed to in packages) is commonly used worldwide in both traditional and formal retail outlets. While it has other advantages (e.g., reducing packaging materials), the main advantages from the affordability perspective are the ability to buy very small amounts (at lower cost) and to not have to pay the costs of packaging.
To better understand the primary pathways through which gender norms impact children’s diets, this scoping review examines recent literature on gender issues related to child feeding in LMICs. It seeks to identify trends that occur within specific populations and cross-culturally. The findings will support increased gender sensitivity across GAIN programmes.
