[This article is also available in Spanish - Este artículo también está disponible en español] Agriculture has various negative impacts on the environment. For example, to increase production extensive forest areas are converted into cultivation zones. Deforestation leads to the loss of critical ecosystem services such as air, water, and biodiversity. In Latin America, … [Read more...] about COP28: Why Food Systems Must Be at the Center of the Climate Agenda
World Food Safety Day: Towards Safe Food for All
Food safety is the absence of chemical and/or biological toxins in food that can affect consumer health. Only safe foods meet dietary needs and contribute to active and healthy lives for all individuals. However, each year, over 400,000 deaths are caused by foodborne illnesses (WHO, 2023). Foodborne illnesses have been recognized as a significant public health issue in the … [Read more...] about World Food Safety Day: Towards Safe Food for All