Abstract: Food banks work to address the problem of food insecurity for low-income and underrepresented populations. The food bank acquires food and distributes it to their partner agencies, who, in ton, distribute the food to
Read moreCategory: Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
It is time to rethink how we grow, share and consume our food.
If done right, agriculture, forestry and fisheries can provide nutritious food for all and generate decent incomes, while supporting people-centred rural development and protecting the environment.
Right now, our soils, freshwater, oceans, forests and biodiversity are being rapidly degraded. Climate change is putting even more pressure on the resources we depend on, increasing risks associated with disasters such as droughts and floods. Many rural women and men can no longer make ends meet on their land, forcing them to migrate to cities in search of opportunities.
A profound change of the global food and agriculture system is needed if we are to nourish today’s 795 million hungry and the additional 2 billion people expected by 2050.
The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication.
Learn more at: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/hunger/
Designing a collaborative online transportation platform for sustainable regional food distribution
Abstract: Regional food systems offer the potential to improve agricultural sustainability and community resilience. However, regional farmers must find ways of expanding their market reach to a larger number of buyers to ensure the survival
Read moreThe High Price of Low Cost Processed Food
Abstract: The cost of processed food in the US is affordable and much lower than other developed countries. Processed foods are efficiently mass-produced in non-perishable forms to increase shelf-life and availability. This is a great
Read moreThe Effect of Different Optimization Strategies to Physics-Constrained Deep Learning for Soil Moisture Estimation
Abstract: Soil moisture is a key hydrological parameter that has significant importance to human society and environment. Accurate modeling and monitoring of soil moisture in crop fields, especially in the root zone (top 100 cm
Read moreAssessing Food Insecurity: A Systematic Perspective
Abstract:; Food insecurity is recognized as one of the main public health problems in the United States. According to the US Department of Agriculture, about 10.2 percent of the U.S. households (13.5 million) were food
Read moreKitchens for Good named 2023 Excellence in Sustainable Development Award Winner
Kitchens for Good (KFG) is a San Diego nonprofit that is transforming lives through culinary arts. Apprentices with barriers to employment gain technical and life skills they need to launch meaningful careers in the hospitality
Read moreHow data science can provide nourishment and food security
Hunger is a reality for more than 50 million Americans, with food insecurity affecting 13% of U.S. households. To alleviate this, many receive assistance from nonprofit food banks, pantries and meal programs nationwide. Purdue University
Read moreUsing Toyota Kata to Help Local Food Banks with Hugh Alley
Our guest is Hugh Alley, an experienced lean practitioner and industrial engineer, who has experience with the Toyota Kata method of improvement. He has recently applied this approach to a nonprofit food bank in Vancouver,
Read moreISE and supply chains for human needs
Industrial and systems engineering and supply chain management focus on overall efficiency improvements and cost reduction. This focus has significantly benefited all parties in society. However, sometimes the focus does not best serve the ultimate
Read moreFood Systems Projects Between Schools and Nonprofits – IISE SDD Webinar
The following webinar was hosted by the IISE Sustainable Development Division, as part of their mission to help align Industrial and Systems Engineers with organizations working on the UN Sustainable Development goals. Watch the video,
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