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
3 Projects to Celebrate International Oceans Day
International Oceans Day is a reminder of the importance of this ecosystem. The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface, generates half of the oxygen we breathe and absorbs at least a quarter of the carbon dioxide emitted by human activity. They are also a vital source of food, energy and natural resources for millions of people worldwide. However, the oceans face … [Read more...] about 3 Projects to Celebrate International Oceans Day
Protecting the Planet to Ensure Food Security
Around 267 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) suffer from food insecurity. This means that 40% of the population lacks physical or economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food to meet their daily needs and lead a healthy life (FAO, 2022). But the problem doesn't end there, as 8.6%, 56 million inhabitants, experience hunger in its raw form, meaning … [Read more...] about Protecting the Planet to Ensure Food Security
Addressing occupational hazards and accidents in development projects
According to a study published in 2021 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO), nearly 2 million people die each year from work-related causes. 81% of these deaths correspond to non-communicable diseases and 19% are related to occupational injuries. There is also a reported trend of deaths from heart disease and stroke associated … [Read more...] about Addressing occupational hazards and accidents in development projects
Water, women and interculturality: a global perspective based on the case of Bolivia
Water is one of the planet's most precious resources and access to an adequate and safe supply of water for personal and domestic consumption is a fundamental human right. However, almost one-sixth of the world's population lacks access to it. Among the groups most affected by this are women, due to the predominant role they must take on in some societies to ensure the … [Read more...] about Water, women and interculturality: a global perspective based on the case of Bolivia