Atoms 4Food

Subject: IR

Section : International Organisation

What is Atoms4Food:

Atoms4Food is a project that aims to solve global hunger and improve food security through the use of nuclear processes and advanced technologies.
Developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the initiative tailors solutions to specific country needs.
The Atoms4Food initiative at the 2023 World Food Forum in Rome.
It utilizes nuclear and isotope technology to improve agricultural and livestock productivity, manage natural resources, reduce food losses, ensure food safety, enhance nutrition, and address climate change challenges.
The Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture supports the safe and effective use of nuclear technologies for global food security and sustainable agricultural development.
The Atoms4Food Initiative is collaborated with traditional and non-traditional partners, including other UN Agencies, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), international financial institutions, development agencies, foundations, industry, national academia and research institutions,

What are different Atoms4Food services:

Assessment Mission: Conducting a comprehensive assessment to identify food security needs and develop a customized plan to address challenges.
Crop Variety Improvement Service: Creating crop improvement programs through nuclear plant mutation breeding to enhance the resilience and nutritional value of crops.
Soil and Water Management and Crop Nutrition Service: Utilizing nuclear and isotopic science for precise data on soil fertility, crop yield, fertilizer availability, and water irrigation systems.
Animal Production and Health Service: Assessing the epidemiological status of animal diseases, implementing preventive measures, and enhancing veterinary capacities.
Insect Pest Control Service: Employing nuclear-based sterile insect techniques to control insect pests affecting agricultural production.
Food Safety and Control Service: Evaluating laboratory capabilities and conducting food hazard surveillance to ensure food safety.
Public Health Nutrition Service: Providing evidence-based insights on nutritional value and diet quality using stable isotope techniques to inform impactful nutrition programs.