NRI Welcomes World Summit on Food Security Declaration (16-18 November)
20 November 2009
The Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich welcomes the signature of the World Summit on Food Security Declaration following its ratification by all 192 members at the conclusion of the Summit last week.
Dr Richard Hodges
Dr Richard Hodges, Coordinator of NRI’s grain storage research programme commented: "It is very welcome to see that the International Community has reinforced its commitment to further reduce both pre- and post-harvest losses as part of this global declaration. Having worked with both the FAO and World Food Programme (WFP) I have seen firsthand how pests can ravage reserves, be they subsistence farmers’ granaries; traders’ stores; or even large depots. "
NRI Welcomes Royal Society Report into Food Security
26 October 2009
The Natural Resources Institute at the University of Greenwich welcomes the publication of the Royal Society latest report “Reaping the benefits: Science and the sustainable intensification of global agriculture” which was launched last week.
Dr Guy Poulter
Dr Guy Poulter, Director of NRI said “The Royal Society’s report is a valuable and very welcome addition to the current debate around how science, and particularly the UK scientific research base, should best serve the needs of an increasing global population and lead the fight against global hunger at a time when climate change poses a significant threat to current rates of productivity across the world”.
