Earlier this week, @ProfSumantraRay , on behalf of @nnedpro , contributed to a TV panel on @trtworld , alongside multidisciplinary experts from Columbia and Bonn, examining the impact of rising CO₂ levels on the nutrient quality of crops and the implications for population health and global food security. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟭. Rising CO₂ levels may act as a 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳, increasing sugars and starches while reducing the density of essential vitamins, minerals and protein in staple crops such as rice, wheat and pulses — nutrients vital for immune function and cognitive development. 𝟮. This raises the risk of 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳, where populations may meet caloric requirements yet remain malnourished, potentially worsening stunting, micronutrient deficiencies and metabolic disease globally. 𝟯. Beyond nutrient loss, elevated CO₂ levels may increase the uptake of heavy metals such as lead in certain crops, introducing additional and under-recognised food safety risks. 𝟰. These impacts are likely to disproportionately affect underserved and marginalised communities that rely heavily on staple crops, further widening global nutrition and health inequities. 𝟱. While research in this area remains limited, emerging longitudinal evidence is sufficient to warrant urgent, action-oriented research to inform policy, professional practice and public understanding. As we enter the New Year, this discussion underscores the urgency of prioritising climate-sensitive nutrition research to strengthen resilience in food systems and protect population health — particularly among the world’s most vulnerable communities. As Professor Ray observed, climate change is no longer only a threat to how much food we produce, but increasingly to the nutritional quality and safety of the food systems that sustain population health. ▶️ Watch the discussion: tinyurl.com/42r7pkvf #ClimateChange #NutritionSecurity #FoodSystems #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #ClimateAndHealth

Last week, from 17th to 19th December, our 𝗠𝗧𝗞 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, led by NNEdPro India, set up the Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) Van at the 6th Kolkata District Book Fair in Kolkata 🇮🇳 Over three days, the team prepared and served eight traditional Bengali dishes, bringing together a thoughtful balance of sweet and savoury flavours. Visitors of all ages stopped by to taste the food and learn more about the 𝗠𝗧𝗞 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, with many expressing interest in seeing MTK at future community events. We were also pleased to receive support from the Kolkata Metropolitan Library, who placed multiple orders for their team and guests. Thank you to the District Library Officer for the invitation and to everyone who visited, supported and engaged with our Champions. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵. #NNEdPro #MobileTeachingKitchenIndia #MTKIndia #CommunityNutrition #KolkataDistrictBookFair #FoodEducation #CommunityEngagement

Huge congratulations to @PaulineDouglas! Winner of the Patricia Blackburn Award for Significant Contribution & Achievement at the Advancing Healthcare Awards NI 2025 🏆 #NNEdPro #AHAwardsNI #NutritionLeadership

The world is listening. Bring your latest research to the 11th International Summit and be part of shaping the future of nutrition and health. Scotland + Online | 10–13 Dec 2025 Abstract submissions close soon! Find out more: tinyurl.com/3ppx58r2

Great presentation on Healthy hydration by NNEdPro's Vice-Chair, Chief Educationist and Operations Director Prof @pdoug99 #hydration