Building Climate-Sensitive Nutrition Programs

By:
Hannah Nissan, Will Simmons, Shauna M. Downs
Date:
2022
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This article examines the intersection of climate change and food systems, emphasizing the need for climate-sensitive nutrition programs. The authors highlight how climate variability affects food production, availability, and nutrition outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

The study advocates for a food systems approach to integrate climate considerations into nutrition programs. It proposes a roadmap that includes research on climate-nutrition pathways, improved climate information systems, and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen climate resilience in nutrition interventions.

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