CSIS Global Food & Water Security Program
@foodwater.csis.org
Proposing nonpartisan policy solutions to food and water insecurity in the U.S. and around the world.
These programs reflect longstanding, bipartisan support for U.S. global food security efforts, along with a complex array of U.S. legislative, bureaucratic, & funding priorities regarding food security.
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
These programs reflect longstanding, bipartisan support for U.S. global food security efforts, along with a complex array of U.S. legislative, bureaucratic, & funding priorities regarding food security.
Innovations driving modern demining wouldn’t be possible without support from the private sector & individual donors. The HALO Trust USA’s Chris Whatley notes that companies like Cargill help transform the sector’s technological approach.
Watch the recording & read more here: cs.is/47pT7js
Watch the recording & read more here: cs.is/47pT7js
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Innovations driving modern demining wouldn’t be possible without support from the private sector & individual donors. The HALO Trust USA’s Chris Whatley notes that companies like Cargill help transform the sector’s technological approach.
Watch the recording & read more here: cs.is/47pT7js
Watch the recording & read more here: cs.is/47pT7js
Reflecting on #2025UMAC, The HALO Trust USA Executive Director Chris Whatley emphasizes that the U.S. government remains the largest global supporter of mine action—reflecting strong bipartisan support & continued prioritization from the Trump administration.
Watch the recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
Watch the recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Reflecting on #2025UMAC, The HALO Trust USA Executive Director Chris Whatley emphasizes that the U.S. government remains the largest global supporter of mine action—reflecting strong bipartisan support & continued prioritization from the Trump administration.
Watch the recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
Watch the recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
ICYMI: On Tuesday, we discussed demining Ukraine with 🇺🇦 Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, 🇯🇵 Takehiro Shimada (DCM, Embassy of Japan), 🇺🇦 Ihor Baranetskyi (Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Ukraine), and 🇺🇸 Chris Whatley (Executive Director, The HALO Trust USA).
🎥 Full event recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
🎥 Full event recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
ICYMI: On Tuesday, we discussed demining Ukraine with 🇺🇦 Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, 🇯🇵 Takehiro Shimada (DCM, Embassy of Japan), 🇺🇦 Ihor Baranetskyi (Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Ukraine), and 🇺🇸 Chris Whatley (Executive Director, The HALO Trust USA).
🎥 Full event recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
🎥 Full event recording here: cs.is/47pT7js
Join us Tuesday at 11:00AM ET to discuss demining Ukraine with 🇺🇦 Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, 🇯🇵 Takehiro Shimada (DCM, Embassy of Japan), 🇺🇦 Ihor Baranetskyi (Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Ukraine), and 🇺🇸 Chris Whatley (Executive Director, The HALO Trust USA).
Register to attend: cs.is/47pT7js
Register to attend: cs.is/47pT7js
October 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Join us Tuesday at 11:00AM ET to discuss demining Ukraine with 🇺🇦 Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, 🇯🇵 Takehiro Shimada (DCM, Embassy of Japan), 🇺🇦 Ihor Baranetskyi (Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Ukraine), and 🇺🇸 Chris Whatley (Executive Director, The HALO Trust USA).
Register to attend: cs.is/47pT7js
Register to attend: cs.is/47pT7js
Tomorrow, Senior Associate (Non-resident) Dr. Antonina Broyaka delivers keynote remarks at a Side Event at the 2025 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue.
The discussion will center on our “Blueprint for an Agricultural Recovery Plan for Ukraine": cs.is/4mDq3vo
Details ⤵️
The discussion will center on our “Blueprint for an Agricultural Recovery Plan for Ukraine": cs.is/4mDq3vo
Details ⤵️
October 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Tomorrow, Senior Associate (Non-resident) Dr. Antonina Broyaka delivers keynote remarks at a Side Event at the 2025 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue.
The discussion will center on our “Blueprint for an Agricultural Recovery Plan for Ukraine": cs.is/4mDq3vo
Details ⤵️
The discussion will center on our “Blueprint for an Agricultural Recovery Plan for Ukraine": cs.is/4mDq3vo
Details ⤵️
NEW: Join us at @csis.org next week for a discussion on demining Ukraine’s farmland and the major outcomes from the Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Tokyo.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 28
⏰ 11:00AM - 12:00PM ET
📍 In Person/Webcast
Register to attend or watch online here: cs.is/47pT7js
🗓️ Tuesday, October 28
⏰ 11:00AM - 12:00PM ET
📍 In Person/Webcast
Register to attend or watch online here: cs.is/47pT7js
October 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NEW: Join us at @csis.org next week for a discussion on demining Ukraine’s farmland and the major outcomes from the Ukraine Mine Action Conference in Tokyo.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 28
⏰ 11:00AM - 12:00PM ET
📍 In Person/Webcast
Register to attend or watch online here: cs.is/47pT7js
🗓️ Tuesday, October 28
⏰ 11:00AM - 12:00PM ET
📍 In Person/Webcast
Register to attend or watch online here: cs.is/47pT7js
🌎 Happy #WorldFoodDay!
Today we celebrate @fao.org’s 80th anniversary—marking 8 decades of global leadership in advancing food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Follow the thread below:
Today we celebrate @fao.org’s 80th anniversary—marking 8 decades of global leadership in advancing food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Follow the thread below:
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌎 Happy #WorldFoodDay!
Today we celebrate @fao.org’s 80th anniversary—marking 8 decades of global leadership in advancing food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Follow the thread below:
Today we celebrate @fao.org’s 80th anniversary—marking 8 decades of global leadership in advancing food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Follow the thread below:
On Monday, Senior Fellow David Michel joined @johnshopkinssais.bsky.social Energy and Environment Club to discuss conflict, cooperation, climate, and the future of shared water resources.
See the photos below and stay tuned for future SAIS programming: jhu.campusgroups.com/saiseande/ho...
See the photos below and stay tuned for future SAIS programming: jhu.campusgroups.com/saiseande/ho...
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On Monday, Senior Fellow David Michel joined @johnshopkinssais.bsky.social Energy and Environment Club to discuss conflict, cooperation, climate, and the future of shared water resources.
See the photos below and stay tuned for future SAIS programming: jhu.campusgroups.com/saiseande/ho...
See the photos below and stay tuned for future SAIS programming: jhu.campusgroups.com/saiseande/ho...
In a new @csis.org video, Director @philuck.bsky.social breaks down current trends in U.S.-China ag trade & what comes next for U.S. farmers: cs.is/3WEt6aQ
Earlier this year, Director Caitlin Welsh explained how the trade war could impact American farmers. Watch here: cs.is/4lI4JV2
Earlier this year, Director Caitlin Welsh explained how the trade war could impact American farmers. Watch here: cs.is/4lI4JV2
October 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In a new @csis.org video, Director @philuck.bsky.social breaks down current trends in U.S.-China ag trade & what comes next for U.S. farmers: cs.is/3WEt6aQ
Earlier this year, Director Caitlin Welsh explained how the trade war could impact American farmers. Watch here: cs.is/4lI4JV2
Earlier this year, Director Caitlin Welsh explained how the trade war could impact American farmers. Watch here: cs.is/4lI4JV2
How does the IPC measure acute malnutrition in children to identify famine?
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, the IPC relies on two methods:
1️⃣ Weight-for-height z-scores (WHZ)
2️⃣ Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Gaza’s famine confirmation relied primarily on MUAC data.
More here: cs.is/4h0fy35
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, the IPC relies on two methods:
1️⃣ Weight-for-height z-scores (WHZ)
2️⃣ Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Gaza’s famine confirmation relied primarily on MUAC data.
More here: cs.is/4h0fy35
October 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
How does the IPC measure acute malnutrition in children to identify famine?
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, the IPC relies on two methods:
1️⃣ Weight-for-height z-scores (WHZ)
2️⃣ Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Gaza’s famine confirmation relied primarily on MUAC data.
More here: cs.is/4h0fy35
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, the IPC relies on two methods:
1️⃣ Weight-for-height z-scores (WHZ)
2️⃣ Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Gaza’s famine confirmation relied primarily on MUAC data.
More here: cs.is/4h0fy35
The formal confirmation of famine in Gaza is testing the credibility & effectiveness of global institutions.
Director Caitlin Welsh joins @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global institutions, & more.
🎧 Listen here: cs.is/4h0fy35
Director Caitlin Welsh joins @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global institutions, & more.
🎧 Listen here: cs.is/4h0fy35
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The formal confirmation of famine in Gaza is testing the credibility & effectiveness of global institutions.
Director Caitlin Welsh joins @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global institutions, & more.
🎧 Listen here: cs.is/4h0fy35
Director Caitlin Welsh joins @myacoubian.bsky.social & @willtodman.bsky.social to unpack the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global institutions, & more.
🎧 Listen here: cs.is/4h0fy35
In each of these cases, improving food security in places where “bad actors” could capitalize on hunger to achieve their goals would help the United States advance its foreign policy objectives.
Watch the full panel discussion here: cs.is/4gJcub8
Watch the full panel discussion here: cs.is/4gJcub8
October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In each of these cases, improving food security in places where “bad actors” could capitalize on hunger to achieve their goals would help the United States advance its foreign policy objectives.
Watch the full panel discussion here: cs.is/4gJcub8
Watch the full panel discussion here: cs.is/4gJcub8
Last week, Director Caitlin Welsh participated in a panel discussion with @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social.
In what she calls the “bad actor phenomenon,” bad actors—many of whom are strategic adversaries of the U.S.—exploit food insecurity to achieve their goals.
More in the thread below:
In what she calls the “bad actor phenomenon,” bad actors—many of whom are strategic adversaries of the U.S.—exploit food insecurity to achieve their goals.
More in the thread below:
October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last week, Director Caitlin Welsh participated in a panel discussion with @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social.
In what she calls the “bad actor phenomenon,” bad actors—many of whom are strategic adversaries of the U.S.—exploit food insecurity to achieve their goals.
More in the thread below:
In what she calls the “bad actor phenomenon,” bad actors—many of whom are strategic adversaries of the U.S.—exploit food insecurity to achieve their goals.
More in the thread below:
What’s the relationship between food insecurity & conflict?
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, it’s bidirectional: food insecurity fuels social & political unrest, while violence exacerbates hunger.
Watch her remarks at last week's @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social panel here: cs.is/4gJcub8
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, it’s bidirectional: food insecurity fuels social & political unrest, while violence exacerbates hunger.
Watch her remarks at last week's @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social panel here: cs.is/4gJcub8
October 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
What’s the relationship between food insecurity & conflict?
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, it’s bidirectional: food insecurity fuels social & political unrest, while violence exacerbates hunger.
Watch her remarks at last week's @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social panel here: cs.is/4gJcub8
As Director Caitlin Welsh explains, it’s bidirectional: food insecurity fuels social & political unrest, while violence exacerbates hunger.
Watch her remarks at last week's @nytimes.com & @wfpusa.bsky.social panel here: cs.is/4gJcub8
NEW: @wmo-global.bsky.social reported that the global water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, with 2/3 of the world’s rivers experiencing abnormal conditions.
In @csis.org's latest Asked & Answered, expert David Michel explains the implications of this finding.
Watch: cs.is/4mHN2V1
In @csis.org's latest Asked & Answered, expert David Michel explains the implications of this finding.
Watch: cs.is/4mHN2V1
September 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
NEW: @wmo-global.bsky.social reported that the global water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic, with 2/3 of the world’s rivers experiencing abnormal conditions.
In @csis.org's latest Asked & Answered, expert David Michel explains the implications of this finding.
Watch: cs.is/4mHN2V1
In @csis.org's latest Asked & Answered, expert David Michel explains the implications of this finding.
Watch: cs.is/4mHN2V1
CSIS experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Caitlin Welsh warn that agrobiodiversity loss threatens not just agriculture, but also ecological security, food security, and economic security—with far-reaching implications for conflict & political stability.
September 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
CSIS experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Caitlin Welsh warn that agrobiodiversity loss threatens not just agriculture, but also ecological security, food security, and economic security—with far-reaching implications for conflict & political stability.
Today, however, biodiversity is being lost faster than ever before.
And it is the agrifood system itself that is the primary driver of the ecological disruption and degradation imperiling agrobiodiversity around the world.
And it is the agrifood system itself that is the primary driver of the ecological disruption and degradation imperiling agrobiodiversity around the world.
September 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today, however, biodiversity is being lost faster than ever before.
And it is the agrifood system itself that is the primary driver of the ecological disruption and degradation imperiling agrobiodiversity around the world.
And it is the agrifood system itself that is the primary driver of the ecological disruption and degradation imperiling agrobiodiversity around the world.
💧#NEWS: The global water cycle was “increasingly erratic and extreme” in 2024, according to a new report by @wmo-global.bsky.social.
CSIS expert David Michel calls on policymakers to rapidly adjust to this era of shifting water risks.
CSIS expert David Michel calls on policymakers to rapidly adjust to this era of shifting water risks.
September 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💧#NEWS: The global water cycle was “increasingly erratic and extreme” in 2024, according to a new report by @wmo-global.bsky.social.
CSIS expert David Michel calls on policymakers to rapidly adjust to this era of shifting water risks.
CSIS expert David Michel calls on policymakers to rapidly adjust to this era of shifting water risks.
To promote urban water resilience, Senior Fellow David Michel recommends holistic strategies adapted to hydrological, geographical, and ecological contexts, especially as countries like Morocco turn to desalination.
Read his full analysis here: cs.is/3Rb3L6j
Read his full analysis here: cs.is/3Rb3L6j
September 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
To promote urban water resilience, Senior Fellow David Michel recommends holistic strategies adapted to hydrological, geographical, and ecological contexts, especially as countries like Morocco turn to desalination.
Read his full analysis here: cs.is/3Rb3L6j
Read his full analysis here: cs.is/3Rb3L6j
#NEWS: Flashfloods have devastated vital crops across north India in recent weeks, per @nytimes.com.
@csis.org experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Caitlin Welsh point to agricultural biodiversity as the key source of resilience against climate threats like this.
More here: cs.is/43udYjr
@csis.org experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Caitlin Welsh point to agricultural biodiversity as the key source of resilience against climate threats like this.
More here: cs.is/43udYjr
September 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#NEWS: Flashfloods have devastated vital crops across north India in recent weeks, per @nytimes.com.
@csis.org experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Caitlin Welsh point to agricultural biodiversity as the key source of resilience against climate threats like this.
More here: cs.is/43udYjr
@csis.org experts @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Caitlin Welsh point to agricultural biodiversity as the key source of resilience against climate threats like this.
More here: cs.is/43udYjr
#NEWS: The U.S. has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, per @apnews.com.
As Director Caitlin Welsh notes, "A strong U.S. presence worldwide is in the United States’ interest."
More on why food security is national security here: cs.is/43udYjr
As Director Caitlin Welsh notes, "A strong U.S. presence worldwide is in the United States’ interest."
More on why food security is national security here: cs.is/43udYjr
September 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#NEWS: The U.S. has approved $32.5 million in assistance to Nigeria to help address hunger, per @apnews.com.
As Director Caitlin Welsh notes, "A strong U.S. presence worldwide is in the United States’ interest."
More on why food security is national security here: cs.is/43udYjr
As Director Caitlin Welsh notes, "A strong U.S. presence worldwide is in the United States’ interest."
More on why food security is national security here: cs.is/43udYjr
🌍 #NEWS: 2.1 billion people still lack access to safely managed drinking water, according to a new report from @who.int & @unicef.org, released during #WorldWaterWeek.
Explore how we're advancing the themes of #WWWeek through our Project on Water Security: cs.is/4n0GDos
Explore how we're advancing the themes of #WWWeek through our Project on Water Security: cs.is/4n0GDos
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌍 #NEWS: 2.1 billion people still lack access to safely managed drinking water, according to a new report from @who.int & @unicef.org, released during #WorldWaterWeek.
Explore how we're advancing the themes of #WWWeek through our Project on Water Security: cs.is/4n0GDos
Explore how we're advancing the themes of #WWWeek through our Project on Water Security: cs.is/4n0GDos
Read more:
🔗 On water stress & global food security: cs.is/46ygdCw
🔗 On urban water insecurity: cs.is/3Rb3L6j
🔗 On water financing: cs.is/42pMAUD
🔗 On water resilience: cs.is/4lQDIhW
🔗 On water stress & global food security: cs.is/46ygdCw
🔗 On urban water insecurity: cs.is/3Rb3L6j
🔗 On water financing: cs.is/42pMAUD
🔗 On water resilience: cs.is/4lQDIhW
August 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Read more:
🔗 On water stress & global food security: cs.is/46ygdCw
🔗 On urban water insecurity: cs.is/3Rb3L6j
🔗 On water financing: cs.is/42pMAUD
🔗 On water resilience: cs.is/4lQDIhW
🔗 On water stress & global food security: cs.is/46ygdCw
🔗 On urban water insecurity: cs.is/3Rb3L6j
🔗 On water financing: cs.is/42pMAUD
🔗 On water resilience: cs.is/4lQDIhW
NEW: Today, @theipcinfo.bsky.social announced that famine is currently occurring in Gaza.
@csis.org experts Caitlin Welsh, @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Joely Virzi unpack today’s announcement and the famine in Gaza in a new visual data analysis: cs.is/4lK1iff
@csis.org experts Caitlin Welsh, @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Joely Virzi unpack today’s announcement and the famine in Gaza in a new visual data analysis: cs.is/4lK1iff
August 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
NEW: Today, @theipcinfo.bsky.social announced that famine is currently occurring in Gaza.
@csis.org experts Caitlin Welsh, @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Joely Virzi unpack today’s announcement and the famine in Gaza in a new visual data analysis: cs.is/4lK1iff
@csis.org experts Caitlin Welsh, @zaneswanson.bsky.social & Joely Virzi unpack today’s announcement and the famine in Gaza in a new visual data analysis: cs.is/4lK1iff