Gendered effects of climate and conflict shocks on food security in Sudan and the mitigating role of social protection DOI Open Access

Aysegül Kayaoglu,

Ghassan Baliki, Tilman Brück

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Working Paper Series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Climate change and violent conflict are defining challenges of our time.However, it is not yet understood how they interact in shaping human welfare food security, their interaction shapes gendered outcomes, or social protection systems can mitigate impact.To address these knowledge gaps, we first examine household insecurity relates to climate shocks whether associations gender-sensitive.Second, test what mechanisms reduce the negative impacts shocks.Our empirical analysis relies on novel survey data 7,908 rural households collected across 14 states Sudan 2022.Sudan currently faces floods, droughts, affecting agricultural production supply.We find that do significantly affect consumption scores (FCS), while exposure leads a substantial decrease FCS.Both productive nonproductive assets increase FCS for all households, especially female-headed households.Longer distances input output markets correlate with lower FCS, particularly maleheaded households.Women's group membership positively femaleheaded households.However, women receive additional benefits from other networks during exposure, male-headed benefit types networks.Income diversification identified as key strategy improving conflict.Informal cash transfers improve households.In contrast, formal negatively although impact conflict.Overall, recommend targeted programmes gender disparities enhance resilience among vulnerable populations.

Language: Английский

Seniors and Sustenance: A Scoping Review on Food Security in the Elderly DOI Creative Commons

Nor Faiza Mohd Tohit,

Roselawati Mat Ya,

Mainul Haque

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Advances in Human Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Abstract The issue of food security amongst older people is a growing concern, as ageing populations face unique challenges that impact their access to adequate nutrition. This scoping review aims explore and synthesise existing literature on in later life, identifying key factors contributing insecurity seniors highlighting interventions can enhance access. By employing systematic approach based Arksey O’Malley’s framework, this study examines research from multiple databases, focussing studies published the past decade. findings reveal multifaceted problem influenced by socio-economic status, health limitations, social isolation geographic barriers. Elderly individuals often encounter mobility issues hinder ability procure food, while fixed incomes rising costs exacerbate nutritious options. In addition, identifies successful community-based programmes policy initiatives have shown promise addressing these challenges, emphasising importance tailored consider specific needs people. analysis highlights significant gaps current literature, particularly areas culturally sensitive long-term effects mental health. Furthermore, role technology mitigating presents promising yet underexplored avenue for future research. underscores critical need comprehensive strategies integrating policy, community support technological innovations effectively combat seniors. issues, stakeholders improve overall quality life outcomes elderly population, ensuring nutritional are met sustainably.

Language: Английский

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Global nutrition challenges: A public health review of dietary risks and interventions DOI Creative Commons

Muridzo Muonde,

Tolulope O Olorunsogo,

Jane Osareme Ogugua

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World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1), P. 1467 - 1478

Published: Jan. 20, 2024

This public health review addresses the intricate challenges posed by global nutrition and examines impact of dietary risks on well-being populations worldwide. In an era marked diverse patterns, prevalence both undernutrition overnutrition presents a complex landscape. paper encapsulates key aspects explored in comprehensive analysis, emphasizing urgent need for targeted interventions. The delves into multifaceted nature challenges, considering factors such as food insecurity, inadequate diversity, rising diet-related non-communicable diseases. Highlighting interconnectedness health, document scrutinizes disparities nutritional outcomes across different regions, socioeconomic groups, age categories. Moreover, outlines evidence-based interventions aimed at addressing these challenges. These encompass policy initiatives, community-based programs, educational campaigns designed to promote healthier choices. Special emphasis is placed role stakeholders, including governments, non-governmental organizations, industry, fostering supportive environment improved nutrition. concludes urgency concerted effort tackle comprehensively. It underscores significance adopting approach that integrates preventive measures, changes, community engagement foster sustainable equitable insights presented this serve call action policymakers, healthcare professionals, advocates collaborate mitigating adverse effects building healthier, more resilient population.

Language: Английский

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Synergies between Sustainable Farming, Green Technology, and Energy Policy for Carbon-Free Development DOI Creative Commons
Umar Daraz, Štefan Bojnec, Younas Khan

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Agriculture, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 1078 - 1078

Published: July 4, 2024

This study addresses the integration of agricultural practices, technological innovations, and energy policies to achieve carbon neutrality in Mardan, Pakistan. A cross-sectional design was employed, collecting data from 400 stakeholders using stratified random sampling. The analysis involved descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, structural equation modeling (SEM), Chi-square tests, multiple regression explore relationships between sustainability practices (ASPs), green technology implementation (GTI), policy measures (EPMs), carbon-free development (CFD). findings indicate strong positive correlations ASPs, GTI, EPMs, CFD, with a relatively high coefficients. SEM path coefficients further confirmed significant effects ASPs on CFD. It is concluded that integrating sustainable farming technologies, effective significantly advances Mardan. Policymakers should prioritize promoting farming, investing implementing robust subsidies for renewable pricing mechanisms foster carbon-neutral development.

Language: Английский

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Harvesting Sunlight: The Promise of Agro-Photovoltaic Fusion Systems for Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Generation DOI Creative Commons
Štefan Bojnec, Umar Daraz, Younas Khan

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Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(13), P. 3310 - 3310

Published: July 5, 2024

Utilizing the power of sunlight through agro-photovoltaic fusion systems (APFSs) seamlessly blends sustainable agriculture with renewable energy generation. This innovative approach not only addresses food security and sustainability but also plays a pivotal role in combating climate change. study assesses feasibility impact APFS implementation District Dir Lower, Pakistan, region significant for its needs. A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing outcomes between treatment group (with an APFS) control (without APFS). Stratified random sampling used to select 400 participants, including farmers, residents, local authorities, community leaders. Data were collected using structured questionnaires analyzed employing paired t-tests, linear regression, analysis variance (ANOVA), Chi-square tests. The results show that exhibited improvements farming practices (mean change = 4.20 vs. 2.80). Linear regression indicated strong positive effect APFSs on production. ANOVA demonstrated mitigation environmental challenges, test showed association sustainability, resilience, prosperity. It is concluded significantly enhances practices, production, contributing resilience prosperity agricultural communities Lower. These findings advocate broader adoption similar contexts integrate

Language: Английский

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Energy-Efficient Smart Irrigation Technologies: A Pathway to Water and Energy Sustainability in Agriculture DOI Creative Commons
Umar Daraz, Štefan Bojnec, Younas Khan

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Agriculture, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(5), P. 554 - 554

Published: March 5, 2025

The agricultural sector faces challenges such as water scarcity, energy inefficiency, and declining productivity, particularly in arid regions. Traditional irrigation methods contribute to resource depletion environmental impacts. Solar-powered smart systems integrate precision with renewable energy, improving use productivity. In Pakistan, where agriculture contributes 19% of gross domestic product employs 40% the workforce, these are severe, especially water-scarce areas like Cholistan Desert. This study examines impact solar-powered on conservation, efficiency Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, data were collected from 384 farmers via structured questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including multiple linear regression, paired sample t-tests, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), conducted. Findings show significant improvements crop yield (from 3.0 4.8 tons/hectare) reductions consumption. Regression analysis highlighted strong positive effects efficiency, while SEM confirmed reduced operational costs. concludes that enhances conserves resources, promotes sustainability. Policymakers should provide financial incentives, invest infrastructure, implement training programs support adoption. Collaborative efforts essential for sustainable

Language: Английский

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How do different food policies impact food insecurity and health? A review and meta-analysis DOI
GeckHong Yeo, Jennifer E. Lansford, Anna Gassman‐Pines

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Food Security, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Climate change-driven vulnerability of Mexico regions toward food insecurity DOI
Yadihra Cruz-Sánchez, Alejandro Ismael Monterroso-Rivas

Food Security, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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Social Protection Programmes and their support for promoting access to Nutrient-Dense Foods for vulnerable communities in South Africa DOI Creative Commons
Tendaiishe Berejena, Florence Malongane, Thokozile I. Metsing

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Current Developments in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107452 - 107452

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Is there a LINKAGE between credit access, land use, and crop diversification in achieving food security? Evidence from cocoa-producing households in Nigeria DOI Creative Commons
Adewumi Titus Adesiyan, Ayodeji Damilola Kehinde

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(16), P. e35844 - e35844

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Cocoa farmers in Nigeria adopt crop diversification to safeguard the food security of their households. Although credit and land are thought play a vital role diversification, they continue have limited access land. This study investigated linkages between credit, use, with focus on cocoa farming A multistage sampling procedure was used obtain data for study. Data were analyzed aid descriptive statistics, Heifindahl index, Tobit regression model, consumption score, ordered Logit model. The results entire respondents showed mean values 55 years age, 31 experience, 6 people household size, 5 ha farm size. index shows 38.67 % had low area. model reveals that cooperative organization, extension service, distance farms, labour main albeit significant factors determine among Food score revealed 46.67 poor, 30.67 at borderline about 27.67 within acceptable threshold. logit formal education, experience influence concluded there is positive relationship security. Therefore, government financial institutions should make facilities accessible improve livelihood.

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity and body mass index among older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Vincenza Gianfredi, Daniele Nucci,

Roberta Lattanzio

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Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 128, P. 105606 - 105606

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Food insecurity, characterized by inadequate access to sufficient and nutritious food, poses a significant challenge the health well-being of older adults. This systematic review meta-analysis was aimed examine association between food insecurity body mass index (BMI) in people, i.e., aging 60 above. PRISMA 2020 guidelines were followed. The protocol registered PROSPERO advance (ID CRD 42024543271). PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus searched up February 2024. Out 5834 retrieved article, total 13 studies met inclusion criteria, encompassing diverse geographic regions socioeconomic contexts. revealed higher BMI (both obesity overweight) Pooled estimates indicated that food-insecure individuals more likely be overweight or obese (combined) compared their food-secure counterparts [OR= 1.29 (95% CI= 1.28-1.30), p<0.001; I

Language: Английский

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