Publications

The Best Present on Mother's Day? Good Nutrition for All.

Roger Thurow discusses the role of good nutrition in early child development and his new book, The First 1,000 Days. 

External Commentary

Did China Trade Cost the United States 2.4 Million Jobs?

Guest Commentary – Helping Africa’s Youth Find Opportunity in a Changing Climate

Esther Ngumbi of Auburn University discusses measures to help African youth find innovative ways to feed growing urban populations. 

Guest Commentary – How Trade and Infrastructure Will Help Feed Tomorrow’s Cities

Jason Clay of the World Wildlife Fund discusses key innovations in trade and infrastructure necessary to feed growing cities. 

Guest Commentary – Trees as Economic Drivers

In light of last week's celebration of Arbor Day, Jack Payne of the University of Florida discusses the economic value of trees. 
 

Growing Food for Growing Cities: US Leadership Essential to Feed an Increasingly Urban World

Beginning this week, the Council will highlight the recommendations from the new report, Growing Food for Growing Cities: Transforming Food Systems in an Urbanizing World, in a weekly blog series.  

Marvin Kalb on Putin and Crowds

Brookings' fellow Marvin Kalb discussed the intertwined history between Ukraine and Russia and the tense relationship between Russia and the West with Council President Ivo H. Daalder on April 14.

Arts and Culture Open New Doors in Global Cities

Daniel Payne with the Global Cultural Districts Network highlights the importance of diverse arts and culture in global cities.

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

Highlighting technologies, approaches, and ideas that have the potential to radically advance global food security.