Juno Evidence Alliance

Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy: New FAO Guide on Strengthening Science-Policy Interfaces (SPIs) for Agrifood Systems We're excited to announce the launch of a new guidance document, supported by Juno Evidence Alliance, on strengthening SPIs for agrifood systems! This comprehensive guide, developed by FAO, will help ensure that effective policy decisions are made based on sufficient, relevant, and credible science and evidence. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dK-PEBEG #agriculture #foodsystems #climatechange #evidencebasedpolicy #sciencepolicyinterface

📅TOMORROW! Join us for an interactive discussion on turning climate and agriculture goals into farmer-focused solutions. We'll explore best practices and innovative ideas to address farmer needs and policies across sectors. 📍Morocco Pavilion at #COP29 ⏲️ 3.45pm - 5.00pm (AZT)

Join the #OneHealth conversation! 🗣️ The Juno Evidence Alliance & Oxford Systematic Reviews LLP are gathering top research questions to suggest new research or policy agendas, reveal knowledge gaps Share your voice in our One Health Horizon Scanning survey! 🌍🔍 https://ow.ly/bT4f50TXlOj Learn more about our important work here https://ow.ly/NSQW50TXlOi #OneHealth | #WorldOneHealthDay

Exciting news from the Summit of the Future! 🌍 UK Government has announced an initial investment of £11.5 million for AI-driven evidence synthesis. This is a major step towards accelerating evidence-based policymaking. Our work at the Juno Evidence Alliance aligns closely with this initiative, and we're committed to supporting policymakers with the data and insights they need to make informed decisions. https://lnkd.in/dpjn4h_t #evidencebasedpolicy #agriculture #foodsystems #climatechange #JunoEvidenceAlliance #UKRI

Join the Juno Evidence Alliance and shape the future of food systems! 🌍🌱 We're on the hunt for passionate and talented individuals to join our growing team. From data science to evidence synthesis, we're building a global community of experts dedicated to making a difference. Check out our open roles: 1. Data and Information Specialist: https://lnkd.in/dF6mRP5K 2. Lead Data Scientist: https://lnkd.in/dcSfNgZb 3. Evidence Research Specialist: https://lnkd.in/dW6BxcVE Help us build a sustainable food future. Apply today! #hiring #datascience #evidencesynthesis #agrifood #foodsystems

Jaron Porciello, Global Director for Evidence and Policy at CABI, shared insights from The State of the Field for Research in Agrifood Systems report at the Agricultural Development retreat hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This report underscores the critical role of research in addressing global food security challenges.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dNMRjj_N #agrifoodresearch #foodsecurity

Agrifood Research Gap Threatens Food Security in a Changing Climate!   The link between climate change and rising food insecurity is undeniable. A new NYTimes opinion piece by David Wallace-Wells highlights this issue and a concerning trend: investment in agricultural research in the US has fallen by almost a third this century.   This research gap is even wider globally. The State of the Field for Research in Agrifood Systems report found that 65% of published research on agrifood systems in regions most in need comes from researchers in richer countries. This means only 1 out of 8 studies are led by scientists from low and lower-income countries, hindering their ability to develop solutions for their specific challenges.   Research is the key to unlocking solutions. Investing in agricultural research can help develop resilient crops, improved farming practices, and sustainable food systems.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dNMRjj_N   #climatechange #foodsecurity #agrifood #research #sustainability   https://lnkd.in/dMgwS2ap

The heart of agrifood systems transformation lies in working with communities of small-scale farmers, producers, processors, traders, and consumers, each representing diverse roles and identities, including mothers, fathers, and children. Yet a recent report by the Juno Evidence Alliance found that only 25% of the thousands of studies analyzed reflected engagement with farmers, producers and others. Furthermore, it found that engagement is being done in relatively generic ways, often lacking careful targeting of specific actors by the research community. The State of the Field of Research for Agriculture and Food Systems report, which analyzed 6.3 million scientific titles, abstracts and metadata from 2010–2023, concluded that there is a great need to improve data collection and participatory research practices in order to improve the design and effectiveness of interventions. “Transformation requires that processes are inclusive of all marginalized peoples, including the rural poor, women, youth and Indigenous Peoples, and that they are resilient to shocks and crises such as climate change and associated extreme weather, conflict and health events. To realize this future, participatory methods and action-oriented research are urgently needed.” Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dNMRjj_N #internationaldevelopment #agrifoodsystems #agriculture #sustainability #hunger #research #evidencesynthesis #AI #diversityandinclusion #gender

When it comes to studies on the agrifood systems in the regions of most need, the vast majority (65%) of the published research originates from researchers from rich countries around the word. In fact, only one out of every eight scientific studies are led by scientists from the 81 low and lower-income countries. It’s another worrying trend highlighted in the new State of the Field of Research for Agriculture and Food Systems report, which analyzed 6.3 million scientific titles, abstracts and metadata from 2010–2023. “When scientists from these countries are marginalized and prevented from contributing to the global conversation, we all miss out on learning relevant, contextualized lessons from the very regions that are being targeted by policy makers and policy targets,” the report authors state. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dNMRjj_N #internationaldevelopment #agrifoodsystems #agriculture #sustainability #hunger #research #evidencesynthesis #AI #diversityandinclusion #gender

Where is the scientific community focusing its crop research efforts, and how do they align with global goals to increase economic, environmental and social sustainability? The recently released State of the Field of Research for Agriculture and Food Systems report found that global overreliance on a few staple crops, including maize, wheat, and rice, has led to systemic vulnerability, especially as extreme weather increasingly causes crop failures and reduced yields. The report, which analyzed 6.3 million scientific titles, abstracts and metadata from 2010–2023, found that this discrepancy was reflected in the research output gap across countries and is visible by crop type, where research on cereals eclipses other areas of crop research. Cereals receive approximately 30% more research attention annually than fruits and vegetables. “These gaps led to missed opportunities to address multiple outcomes through interventions, such as providing better gender equity while also promoting sustainable farming practices and strengthening economic sustainability,” the report authors stated.  Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dNMRjj_N #internationaldevelopment #agrifoodsystems #agriculture #sustainability #hunger #research #evidencesynthesis #AI #diversityandinclusion #gender