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As Indonesia has been experiencing impressive economic advancement and emerging as an upper middle income country, it has also recorded important progress in enhancing food security and nutrition. Access to food increased and undernutrition continued to decrease over the last few years. However, the nutritional…

* Originally published by Nutrition International Even before COVID-19, the global burden of malnutrition was shifting to Africa, said His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, the former President of the Republic of Tanzania and Nutrition International board member, and SUN Movement Lead Group member, in his keynote…

Burkina Faso, northeastern Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen cause for concern but acute hunger on the rise across the globe The world has been put on a heightened famine alert with a new report by two United Nations agencies that contains a stark warning; four…

* Originally published by the ICRC A spike in number of children malnutrition cases has been observed in Somali Red Crescent (SRCS) health clinics, in particular in Beledweyne, Guriel and Baidoa. The rise in food prices and the loss of income triggered by COVID-19 raise fears…

A basic meal is far beyond the reach of millions of people in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic joins conflict, climate change and economic troubles in pushing up levels of hunger around the world, according to a new study released today by the United Nations…

While many actors recognize the importance of listening to a wide range of voices, young people often are left out at the decision-making table, especially when it comes to budgetary issues. The Initiative Against Child Malnutrition (IDI) in Peru is already changing that by training…

The SUN Movement Pooled Fund is very excited to finally release its brand-new website! Available at https://scalingupnutrition.org/spf/ and full of information structured in four overarching themes, the website brings everything about the SUN Movement Pooled Fund together in one place. In the About section, you…

* Originally published by the SUN Civil Society Network Last World Food Day also marked the inaugural youth-led webinar from the SUN CSN Youth Leaders for Nutrition. The event was organised in the same spirit that embodies the Youth Leaders for Nutrition programme – for…

Acute malnutrition rates among children under the age of five are the highest ever recorded in parts of Yemen, with more than half a million cases in southern districts, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Acute Malnutrition analysis released today by…

Following careful preparation and very wide consultation with SUN members and stakeholders, we are very pleased to tell you that the Strategy has now been agreed by the Executive Committee. The document agreed by the ExCom is now being professionally edited and will proceed to the…

Food systems provide for all people’s nutritional needs, while at the same time contributing to sustainable growth. However, the prevalence of child undernutrition remains unacceptably high and is compounded by rising levels of obesity and diet-related chronic diseases. Investments in nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems…

* Originally published by the UN Network for SUN Honduras joined the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement in 2019 as the 61st member, making it the fourth Central American country to join SUN. The move was one of the latest signs of the Government’s commitment…

The Cost of Hunger in Africa study estimates the social and economic impacts of child undernutrition and provides evidence supporting investments in human capital for sustainable development in African countries. Led by the African Union Commission (AUC), and implemented by its Member States, the COHA…

On 21 September 2020, UN Assistant Secretary-General and SUN Movement Coordinator, Gerda Verburg, received the official letter signed by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Taur Matan Ruak, expressing the country’s interest in forming part of the SUN Movement. The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste…

Zimbabwe has established functional Multi-sectoral platforms (MSPs) from national to sub-national level, responsible for implementing a coordinated and holistic response to food and nutrition insecurity in the country. The Food and Nutrition Council (FNC), also the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Convener, has the mandate to…

* Originally published by Nutrition International Reaffirming its commitment to addressing malnutrition, the Government of Tanzania has released National Biofortification Guidelines, which will help to prevent nutrient deficiencies among the population. The guidelines, disseminated by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) in collaboration with Nutrition International,…

The feeding program for children will continue despite blended learning approaches in schools amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang said. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said instead of preparing hot meals for students, nutritious food products will be delivered to…

During the launch of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Replenishment Period 2020-25, hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), donors increased their contributions to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG2) – a world with zero hunger. As…

The International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations (IFAD) announced a USD59.9 million investment to fund a six-year extension of the successful Commodity Value Chain Development Support Project (PADFA). Gilbert F. Houngbo, IFAD President, and Alamine Ousmane Mey, Minister of Economy, Planning and…

* A blog by SUN Coordinator, Gerda Verburg As cliché as it may sound, 2020 has not given us enough opportunities to celebrate our successes and acknowledge our growth and resilience. Celebrating is important to keep us on track and ensure we stay motivated towards…