The Local Government Division (LGD) under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, Bangladesh recently hosted a pivotal workshop titled Strengthening Urban Food Policies for Healthy Cities in Bangladesh. This event was organized in collaboration with the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project to advance the country’s urban food and nutrition policy agenda. …
Agroecology champion, Eunice Nasambu, campaigns for nutrition and sustainable farming Eunice Nasambu, a dedicated smallholder farmer in Bungoma, has become a beacon of hope and transformation in her community. In just a ¼ acre, she has turned her passion for farming into a thriving agroecology hub, inspiring others along the way. Her journey began in …
Between November 18th – 22nd, the NICE project team from Kenya visited Rwanda for a peer learning exchange with their Rwandan counterparts. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration and share experiences on initiatives implemented under the NICE project. The teams visited key sites in Rusizi and Rubavu, focusing on opportunities for collaboration between farmers’ hubs …
Agroecology training focuses on teaching sustainable and ecological farming practices that integrate agricultural production with natural ecosystems. In November 2024 NICE Project Bangladesh arranged two-day training sessions for Four batches of farmers in Rangpur and Dinajpur, focusing on using agroecological practices in agriculture. In Dinajpur, there were 48 participants in total, 19 of them were …
On December 5, 2024, Bungoma County with the support of the NICE project marked a significant advancement with the official launch of the Bungoma Food Safety Policy 2023. This event was attended by key partners and stakeholders, with Eng. Herbert Kibunguchy, the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, serving as the distinguished guest of honor. …
World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16, marks a global effort to tackle hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. On the occasion of this day, NICE Rangpur has celebrated on 31 October. NICE brought together government officials, farmers, students, teachers, parents, women, and youths to foster awareness and encourage action toward a future where everyone …
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On October 31st, World Cities Day celebrates the vital role of youth in urban decision-making for sustainable development. This year, the focus is on youth climate changemakers driving local action. The world’s cities continue to grow, and it is estimated that 70% of the global population will reside in urban areas in 2050. With this …
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More than 2.8 billion people worldwide cannot afford a healthy diet. Unhealthy diets are the primary cause of all types of malnutrition: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and obesity, which are prevalent in most countries across different socio-economic classes. On October 16th, 2024, the Busia County government, in partnership with the NICE Project in Kenya and other …
Happy to announce that our new booklet summarizing the success stories from our Small Grant Initiative is now out. Have a look: https://nice.ethz.ch/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Small-Grants-Make-A-Big-Difference-Success-Stories.pdf
The Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project is transforming lives by improving nutrition and promoting healthier diets through locally-led actions. Across six secondary cities in Rwanda, Kenya, and Bangladesh, NICE works closely with local communities to connect consumers with farmers who produce food sustainably. The following story of Aline Ayingeneye and her son is a …
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