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The big success and bigger failure of COP27

Fast Thinking Jul 21, 2022

How to beat the extreme heat

By Atlantic Council

This is the reality of the changing climate—and it will only get worse from here. Our climate-resilience experts tell us how societies and individuals can adapt to this extreme heat.

Climate Change & Climate Action Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist Jul 20, 2022

Reading between the lines of the world’s top human-trafficking report

By John Cotton Richmond

A former US ambassador dedicated to combating human trafficking breaks down seven key takeaways from the report and what they mean for the fight against this crime.

Human Rights Resilience

New Atlanticist Jul 6, 2022

Mayors are quickly becoming international diplomats. The US can help them thrive.

By Willow Fortunoff

Mayors will have the opportunity to revitalize US foreign policy at next year’s Cities Summit of the Americas—but they’ll need national support to shore up their teams and capacity.

Americas Economy & Business

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Fast Thinking

Nov 21, 2022

The big success and bigger failure of COP27

By Atlantic Council

What other surprises cropped up at the conference? Our experts, who were on the ground in Sharm el Sheikh, are here to weigh in.

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Nov 18, 2022

The world ‘must be built with tolerance, respect’ says Indonesian president at Global Food Security Forum

By Atlantic Council

President Joko Widodo accepted the Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Award and raised awareness about global hunger at the Global Food Security Forum.

Indo-Pacific Non-Traditional Threats

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Nov 13, 2022

Global Food Security Forum day two: How countries should address the food crisis in the short term

By Atlantic Council

Plus, Representative Patrick Ryan reflects on his time serving in Iraq, and how food insecurity impacted the hostilities there.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Nov 13, 2022

Global Food Security day two: The role of tempe and cassava in a food-secure future

By Atlantic Council

Closing out the event, experts outlined some of the solutions that may help feed a growing population in Indonesia—and the world.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Nov 13, 2022

US special envoy for global food security: Time to ‘hunker down’ because this crisis ‘is going to persist for some time’

By Atlantic Council

Cary Fowler and Ambassador Cindy McCain addressed the Atlantic Council's Global Food Security Forum, reiterating the need to find innovate solutions to food security today.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Nov 13, 2022

Global Food Security Forum day two: How Canada is taking on world hunger

By Atlantic Council

Canada’s deputy minister of international development talked about the project Canada, as one of the world's breadbaskets, leads at home and abroad to tackle food security.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Nov 13, 2022

Indonesia’s minister of defense: ‘the threat of food insecurity is an existential threat to humankind’

By Atlantic Council

Senator Charles Schumer and Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto joined Frederick Kempe, Gaurav Srivastava, and others to launch the Global Food Security Forum.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Nov 13, 2022

Ukraine’s ambassador to Indonesia at Global Food Security Forum: ‘Russian aggression’ is ‘the root of the problem’

By Atlantic Council

The panelists addressed the primary challenges facing the world when it comes to food security—and explored some of the solutions.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Nov 13, 2022

Global Food Security Forum day two: How the G20 can use innovation and cooperation to fight hunger

By Atlantic Council

The panel gave practical ways for the G20 to address food security, from innovative technologies to cutting-edge financial tools and food-water-energy partnerships.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific

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Nov 12, 2022

Global Food Security Forum day one: The top food security solutions for G20 leaders to watch

By Atlantic Council

The pandemic and war in Ukraine have exacerbated global food insecurity. Experts at the Global Food Security Forum discussed how government, multilateral institutions, and the private sector can address the world’s food security challenges.

Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific